2022 Subaru Outback Windshield Washer Fluid User Manual

2022 Subaru Outback Windshield Washer Fluid

Windshield Washer Fluid

• When there is only a small amount of washer fluid remaining, the windshield washer fluid warning light will appear. When this occurs, refill the washer fluid as follows.
• Remove the washer tank filler cap, then add fluid until it reaches the “FULL” mark on the tank.
• Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield washer fluid is unavailable use clean water.
• In areas where water freezes in winter, use an anti-freeze type windshield washer fluid.

1. “FULL” mark

CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer fluid because it could cause paint damage.

If you fill the windshield washer tank with a fluid with a different concentration from the one used previously, purge the old fluid from the piping between the windshieldwasher tank and washer nozzles by operating the washer for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if the concentration of the fluid remaining in the piping is too low for the outside temperature, it may freeze and block the nozzles.

CAUTION

• Adjust the washer fluid concentration appropriately for the outside temperature. If the concentration is inappropriate, sprayed washer fluid may freeze on the windshield and obstruct your view, and the fluid may freeze in the windshield washer tank.
• State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging your vehicle’s paint, wiper blades or washer system.