Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Replacement of wiper blades / Rear window wiper blade rubber

Subaru Forester: Replacement of wiper blades / Rear window wiper blade rubber

Pull out the end of the blade rubber assembly to unlock it from the plastic support.
Pull the blade rubber assembly out of the plastic support.

Metal spines
If the new blade rubber is not provided with two metal spines, remove the metal spines from the old blade rubber and install them in the new blade rubber.
Align the claws of the plastic support with the grooves in the blade rubber assembly, then slide the blade rubber assembly into place.
Securely retain both ends of the rubber with the stoppers on the plastic support ends. If the rubber is not retained properly, the wiper may scratch the rear window glass.
Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place.
Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly lower it in position.

Rear window wiper blade assembly

Battery

WARNING Before beginning work on or near any battery, be sure to extinguish all cigarettes, matches, and lighters. Never expose a battery to an open flame or electric sparks...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: On-road and off-road driving

WARNING In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seatbelt. You the driver and all your passengers should fasten the seatbelts before starting to drive in order to minimize the chance of serious injury or death...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Keyless access with push-button start system (if equipped)

The following access key fobs are provided with the vehicle. Access key fobs Key number plate The “keyless access with push-button start system” allows the following functions to be performed when the access key fob is being carried. Locking and unlocking of doors, rear gate and fuel filler lid (For details, refer to “Locking and unlocking by holding the access key fob”) Starting and stopping the engine (For details, refer to “Starting and stopping engine (models with push-button start system)”) Arming and disarming the alarm system (For details, refer to “Alarm system”) NOTE Locking/unlocking using the remote keyless entry system can also be controlled with the buttons on the access key fob...

Warning screen

Subaru Forester. Warning screen

Example of warning

If there is a warning message or a maintenance notification, it will appear on this screen. Take the appropriate actions based on the messages indicated.