Subaru Legacy: Wiper and washer
WARNING
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 your view.
CAUTION
● Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 10 seconds, or when the
washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause overheating of the washer motor. Check
the washer fluid level frequently, such as at fuel stops.
● Do not operate the wipers when the windshield or rear window is dry. This may
scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out.
Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window, always use the windshield
washer.
● In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield
or rear window before switching on the wipers. Attempting to operate the wiper with
the blades frozen to the window glass could cause not only the wiper blades to be
damaged but also the wiper motor to burn out. If the wiper blades are frozen to
the window glass, be sure to operate the defroster, wiper deicer ( i f equipped)
or rear window defogger before turning on the wiper.
● If the wipers stop during operation because of ice or some other obstruction on
the window, the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper switch is turned off.
If this occurs, promptly stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch
to the “LOCK” position and clean the window glass to allow proper wiper operation.
● Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is unavailable. In areas where water
freezes in winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid or the equivalent. Refer to
“Windshield washer fluid” F11-40. Also, when driving the vehicle when there are
freezing temperatures, use non-freezing type wiper blades.
● Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline or a solvent, such as paint thinner
or benzine. This will cause deterioration of the wiper blades.
NOTE
● The front wiper motor is protected against overloads by a circuit breaker.
If the motor operates continuously under an unusually heavy load, the circuit breaker
may trip to stop the motor temporarily. If this happens, park your vehicle in a
safe place, turn off the wiper switch, and wait for approximately 10 minutes. The
circuit breaker will reset itself, and the wipers will again operate normally.
● Clean your wiper blades and window glass periodically with a washer solution to
prevent streaking, and to remove accumulations of road salt or road film. Keep the
washer button depressed at least for 1 second so that washer solution will be sprinkled
all over the windshield or rear window.
● Grease, wax, insects or other material on the windshield or the wiper blades results
in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass. If you cannot remove those
streaks after operating the washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the
outer surface of the windshield or rear window and the wiper blades using a sponge
or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild abrasive cleaner. After cleaning,
rinse the window glass and wiper blades with clean water. The glass is clean if
no beads form on the glass when you rinse with water.
● If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this procedure, replace
the wiper blades with new ones. For replacement instructions, refer to “Replacement
of wiper blades” F11-41.
Front fog light switch (if equipped)
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Notes on the Operator's Manual
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of helpful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
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