Subaru Forester: Maintenance and service / Windshield washer fluid

Type A combination meter

Type B combination meter
When there is only a small amount of
washer fluid remaining, the windshield
washer fluid warning light will illuminate.
When this occurs, refill the 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...
Other information:
If equipped
Select the or
mode to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front door
windows.
NOTE
When the or
mode is
selected, the air conditioner compressor
operates automatically regardless
of the position of the air conditioner
button to defrost the windshield more
quickly...
Apply the parking brake.
Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the pushbutton
ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is completed,
a chime (ding) will sound...