Subaru Forester: Windshield wiper and washer switches - Wiper and washer - Keys and doors - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Windshield wiper and washer switches

The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “Acc” position.

Wiper and washer
In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the windshield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster. Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking y ...

Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers OFF: Off : Intermittent LO: Low speed HI: High speed To turn the wipers on, push the wiper control lever down. To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the “OFF ...

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Coolant level check
Running the engine without coolant will cause serious engine damage. The coolant level in the expansion tank should be checked at least weekly (more frequently in high mileage or arduous operat ...

Hood
Opening the hood: 1. Pull the release lever on the lower left side of the instrument panel to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the h ...

Jump-Starting Procedures
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dan ...