Wiper And Washer - Subaru Outback 2011 Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls
The indicator light on the combination
meter will illuminate when the rear fog
light is illuminated.
NOTE
To prevent switching off the rear fog
light from being forgotten, the rear fog
light circuit is designed so that it turns
off whenever one of the following
operations is performed.
. The light switch is set to either the
" " or "OFF" position.
. The light switch is set to the "AUTO"
position and the headlights turn off
(models with auto on/off headlights).
. The key is removed from the ignition
switch (except models with the "Key-
less access with push-button start
system").
. The push-button ignition switch is
turned off (models with the "Keyless
access with push-button start sys-
tem").
However, this does not mean that the
rear fog light illuminates when the light
switch is set to " " position or the
ignition switch is turned to "ON" posi-
tion again. So, if you want to reillumi-
nate the rear fog light, turn the switch
upward again.

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 fluid 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.