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intervals corresponding to the vehicle
speed. In this position, when you move
the select lever to the “R” position, the rear
wiper will switch to continuous operation.
When you move the select lever from the
“R” (reverse) position to another position,
the rear wiper will return to intermittent
operation.
Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper:
Even if the rear wiper switch is in the off
“ ” position, if the front windshield wiper is
operating continuously, the rear wiper will
operate intermittently when you move the
select lever to the “R” (reverse) position.
The factory setting (default setting) of the
reverse gear interlocked rear wiper is as
follows.
. U.S.-spec. models: Non-operational
. Other models: Operational
This setting can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for
details.
CAUTION
Do not attach anything that disturbs
the rear wiper operation on the rear
gate. Doing so may damage the rear
wiper when it operates.
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To wash the rear window, turn the knob to
the “ ” position. The washer fluid sprays
and the wiper operates until you release
the knob.
Windshield washer fluid warning light
NOTE
The windshield washer fluid warning
light appears when the washer fluid
level in the tank has dropped to the
lower limit. If the warning light appears,
refill the tank with fluid. For the tank
refilling method, refer to “Windshield
Washer Fluid” ☞P502.
3-16. Defogger and Deicer
1) Rear window defogger
2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
3) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
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