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 shift from the “P” or “N”
position into the “D” or “R” position
while depressing the accelerator
pedal. This may cause the vehicle
to jump forward or backward.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the transmission
could be damaged...
Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a
vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on the
fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum
cleaner, use a soft brush then vacuum it.
Wipe the fabric surface with a tightly wrung
cloth and dry the seat fabric thoroughly...