Subaru Forester: Windshield wiper and washer switches / Windshield wipers

/ MIST: Mist (for a single wipe)
/ OFF: Off
/ INT: Intermittent
/ LO: Low speed
/ HI: High speed
To turn the wipers on, push the wiper
control lever down.
To turn the wipers off, return the lever to
the
position.
For a single wipe of the wipers, push the
lever up. The wipers operate until you
release the lever.
When the wiper switch is in the
position, turn the dial to adjust the operating
interval of the wiper. The operating
interval can be adjusted in several steps
from the shortest interval to the longest...
Other information:
After stopping the engine and any door
including the rear gate is opened, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the
steering lock function.
When the engine is restarted, the steering
lock will be automatically released.
When the steering lock cannot be
released
Operation indicator
Push-button ignition switch
When you cannot restart the engine due to
the steering lock, check the status of
operation indicator and perform the following
steps...
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand, or mud, depress the accelerator
pedal slightly and move the select
lever back and forth between “D” and “R”
repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For the
best possible traction, avoid spinning the
wheels when trying to free the vehicle...