Subaru 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 ...See also:
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 ...