Subaru Forester: Windshield washer fluid / Adding the windshield washer fluid
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer
fluid because it could cause paint
damage.

Remove the washer tank filler cap, then
add windshield washer fluid.
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...
Other information:
WARNING
Do not put any objects (including
straps or cords) over the steering
wheel pad, column cover, or
dashboard.
These objects could be entangled
with the steering
wheel, preventing the SRS
frontal airbag, etc. from operating
properly...
If the booster seat makes contact with
the head restraint of the rear seating
position where the booster seat is to be
installed, raise the head restraint to the
extended position. If the booster seat still
makes contact, remove the head restraint...