2022 Subaru Outback Wiper and Washer
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 blade rubbers and might cause the wiper motor to fail. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window, always use the windshield washer.
- In freezing weather, be sure that the blade rubbers are not frozen to the windshield or rear window before switching on the wipers. Attempting to operate the wiper with the blade rubbers frozen to the window glass could cause not only the blade rubbers to be damaged but also might cause the wiper motor to fail. If the blade rubbers are frozen to the window glass, be sure to operate the defroster, windshield wiper deicer (if 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, this might cause the wiper motor to fail even if the wiper switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” 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” P520.
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 windshield 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 location, 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 blade rubbers and window 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 material on the windshield or the blade rubbers 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 blade rubbers using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild abrasive cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the window glass and blade rubbers 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 (or blade rubbers) with new ones. For replacement instructions, refer to “Replacement of Wiper Blades” P521.
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 operating 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.
NOTE
The windshield washer fluid warning light appears when the washer fluid level in the tank has dropped to the lower limit. If the warning light appears, refill the tank with fluid. For the tank refilling method, refer to “Windshield Washer Fluid” P520.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch (Outback/ Subaru Outback Wilderness)
: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)
: Continuous
: Intermittent
: Off
: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)
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 position,the rear wiper will operate intermittently at intervals corresponding to the vehicle speed. In this position, when you move the select lever to the “R” position, the rear wiper will switch to continuous operation. When you move the select lever from the “R” (reverse) position to another position, the rear wiper will return to intermittent operation.
Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper:
Even if the rear wiper switch is in the off position, if the front windshield wiper is operating continuously, the rear wiper will operate intermittently when you move the select lever to the “R” (reverse) position.
The factory setting (default setting) of the reverse gear interlocked rear wiper is as follows.
- U.S.-spec. models: Non-operational
- Other models: Operational
This setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
CAUTION
Do not attach anything that disturbs the rear wiper operation on the rear gate. Doing so may damage the rear wiper when it operates.
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 operate until you release the knob.
The rearview camera washer also operates while the rear window washer is operating.
NOTE
The windshield washer fluid warning light appears when the washer fluid level in the tank has dropped to the lower limit. If the warning light appears, refill the tank with fluid. For the tank refilling method, refer to “Windshield Washer Fluid” P520.