Subaru Forester: Rear window wiper and washer switch / Rear wiper
With the switch turned to the 
position,
the rear wiper will operate intermittently at
intervals corresponding to the vehicle
speed. In this position, when you move
the select lever to the “R” position, the rear
wiper will switch to continuous operation.
When you move the select lever from the
“R” (reverse) position to another position,
the rear wiper will return to intermittent
operation.
Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper:
Even if the rear wiper switch is in the off
position, if the front windshield
wiper is
operating continuously, the rear wiper will
operate intermittently when you move the
select lever to the “R” (reverse) position.
The factory setting (default setting) of the reverse gear interlocked rear wiper is as follows.
- U.S.-spec. models: Non-operational
- Other models: Operational
This setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
CAUTION
Do not attach anything that disturbs the rear wiper operation on the rear gate. Doing so may damage the rear wiper when it operates.
Washer
To wash the rear window while the rear
wiper is operating, turn the knob switch
upward to the position. The washer
fluid sprays until you release the knob...
Other information:
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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Dome light
ON DOOR OFF The dome light switch has the following three positions. ON: The light remains on continuously. OFF: The light remains off. DOOR: The dome light illuminates automatically in the following cases. Any of the doors or the rear gate is opened...
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Outside temperature indicator
The outside temperature is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD).
NOTE
The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions. While parking or driving at low speeds When the outside temperature changes suddenly (example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing through a tunnel) When starting the engine after being parked for a certain period of time The temperature unit cannot be changed.