Get Instruments and controls -> Wiper and washer Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Fourth Generation (2010-2014)

Indicator light (type A)

Indicator light (type B)

The indicator light located on the combi-

nation meter will illuminate when the front

fog lights are on.

Wiper and washer

WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use the

windshield washer until the wind-

shield is sufficiently warmed by the

defroster.

Otherwise the washer fl uid can

freeze on the windshield, blocking

your view.

CAUTION

. Do not operate the washer con-

tinuously for more than 10 sec-

onds, 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 wind-

shield 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 mo-

t or to bur n out. If the wiper

blades are frozen to the window

glass, be sure to operate the

defroster, windshield wiper dei-

cer (if equipped) or rear window

defogger before turning on the

wiper.

. If the wipers stop during opera-

tion 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”/

“OFF” posit ion 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.

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Refer to “Windshield washer

fluid” F11-35.

Also, when driving the vehicle

when there are freezing tempera-

tures, use non-freezing type wi-

per 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 windshield wiper motor is pro-

tected against overloads by a circuit

breaker. If the motor operates continu-

ously 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 approxi-

mately 10 minutes. The circuit breaker

will reset itself, and the wipers will

again operate normally.

. Clean your wiper blades and win-

dow glass periodically with a washer

solution to prevent streaking, and to

remove accumulations of road salt or

road film. Operate the windshield

washer for at least 1 second so that

washer solution will be sprinkled all

over the windshield or rear window.

. Grease, wax, insects or other mate-

rial on the windshield or the wiper

blades results in jerky wiper operation

and streaking on the glass. If you

canno t remove those streaks afte r

operating the washer or if the wiper

operation is jerky, clean the outer sur-

face 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 w ith new

ones. For replacement instructions,

refer to “Replacement of wiper blades ”

F11-37.

& Windshield wiper and washer

switches

The wiper operates only when the ignition

switch is in the “ON” position.

! Windshield wipers

: Mist (for a single wipe)

: Off

: Intermittent

: Low speed

High speed

To turn the wipers on, push the wiper

control lever down.

To turn the wipers off, return the lever to

the “

” position.

For a single wipe of the wipers, push the

lever up. The wipers operate until you

release the lever.

! Wiper intermittent time control

When the wiper switch is in the “ ”

position, turn the dial to adjust the operat-

ing interval of the wiper. The operating

interval can be adjusted in several steps

from the shortest interval to the longest.

! Windshield washer

To wash the windshield, pull the wiper

control lever toward you. The washer fluid

sprays until you release the lever. The

wipers operate while you pull the lever.

Winds hield wash er fluid warning ligh t

(type A)

Winds hield wash er fluid warning ligh t

(type B)

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NOTE

The windshield washer fluid warning

light illuminates when the washer fluid

level in the tank has dropped to the

lower limit. If the warning light illumi-

nates, refill the tank with fluid. For the

tank refilling method, refer to “Wind-

shield washer fluid” F11-35.

& Rear window wiper and

washer switch (Outback)

Washer (accompanied by wiper op-

eration)

: Continuous

: Intermittent

: Off

Washer (accompanied by wiper op-

eration)

! Rear wiper

To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob

switch upward.

To turn the wiper off, return the knob

switch to the “

” position.

With the switch turned to the “

” posi-

tion, the rear wiper will operate intermit-

tently at intervals corresponding to the

vehicle speed. In this position, when you

move the select lever to the “R” position

(AT and CVT models) or the shift lever to

the reverse position (MT models), the rear

wiper will switch to continuous operation.

When you move the select lever/shift lever

from the “R” (reverse) position to another

position, the rear wiper will return to

intermittent operation.

! Washer

To wash the rear window while the rear

wiper is operating, turn the knob switch

upward to the “

” position. The washer

fluid sprays until you release the knob.

To wash the rear window when the rear

wiper is not in use, turn the knob switch

downward to the “

” position. The washer

fluid sprays and the wiper operates until

you release the knob.

Defogger and deicer

1) Rear window defogger

2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)

3) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

The defogger and deicer system is acti-

vated only when the ignition switch is in

the “ON” position.

Control switch (type A)

Control switch (type B)

To activate the defogger and deicer

system, press the control switch. The rear

window defogger, outside mirror defogger

and windshield wiper deicer are activated

simultaneously. The indicator light on the

control switch illuminates while the defog-

ger and deicer system is activated.

To turn them off, press the control switch

again. They also turn off when the ignition

switch is turned to the “Acc” or “LOCK”/

“OFF” position.

The def ogger a nd deicer system will

automatically shut off after approximately

15 minutes. If the rear window and outside

mirrors have been cleared and the wind-

shield wiper blades have been deiced

completely before that time, press the

control switch to turn them off. If defrost-

ing, defogging or deicing is not complete,

you have to press the control switch to

turn them on again.

For models with the automatic climate

control system, it is possible for a

SUBARU dealer to set the defogger and

deicer system for the continuous opera-

tion mode. Contact your SUBARU dealer

for details.

CAUTION

. To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not operate the

defogger and deicer system con-

tinuously for any longer than

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