Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch; Mirrors; Inside Mirror - Subaru 2012 Forester Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls
& Rear window wiper and
washer switch
The wiper and washer operate when the
ignition switch is in the "ON" or "Acc"
position.
: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)
ON: Continuous
INT: Intermittent
OFF: Off
: Washer
! Rear wiper
To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob at
the end of the wiper control lever upward
to the "INT" or "ON" position.
To turn the wiper off, return the knob to the
"OFF" position.
With the switch turned to the "INT"
position, the rear wiper will operate inter-
mittently at intervals corresponding to the
vehicle speed (longer when the vehicle
speed is low; shorter when the vehicle
speed is high).
When you subsequently shift the trans-
mission into reverse, the rear wiper will
automatically switch to continuous opera-
tion. When the transmission is shifted to a
position other than reverse, the rear wiper
will return to intermittent operation.
! Washer
To wash the rear window while the rear
wiper is operating, turn the knob 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 down-
ward to the " " position. The washer fluid
sprays, and 2 seconds later the rear wiper
operates. Releasing the knob stops the
washer fluid spray, and 3 seconds later
the rear wiper stops.

Mirrors

Always check that the inside and outside
mirrors are properly adjusted before you
start driving.
& Inside mirror
The inside mirror has a day and night
position. Pull the tab at the bottom of the
mirror toward you for the night position.
Push it away for the day position. The
night position reduces glare from head-
lights of vehicles behind you.