Subaru Forester: Driving on snowy and icy roads / Wiper operation when snowing
Before driving in cold weather, make sure the wiper blade rubbers are not frozen to the windshield or rear window.
If the wiper blade rubbers are frozen to the windshield or rear window, perform the following procedure.
- To thaw the windshield wiper blade
rubbers, use the defroster with the airflow
selection in
and the
temperature set
for maximum warmth until the wiper blade
rubbers are completely thawed. Refer to
“Climate control”. - If your vehicle is equipped with a wiper deicer, use it. It is helpful to thaw the windshield wiper blade rubbers. Refer to “Defogger and deicer”.
- To thaw the rear wiper blade rubbers, use the rear window defogger. Refer to “Defogger and deicer”.
When driving in snow, if frozen snow starts
to stick on the surface of the windshield
despite wiper operation, use the defroster
with the airflow selection in 
and
the
temperature set for maximum warmth.
After the windshield gets warmed enough
to melt the frozen snow on it, wash it away
using the windshield washer. Refer to
“Windshield washer”.
Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the wiper from working effectively. If snow is stuck on the wiper arm, pull off the road to a safe place, then remove it. If you stop the vehicle at road side, use the hazard warning flasher to alert other drivers. Refer to “Hazard warning flasher”.
Lighting operation when snowing
Check that the headlights are clean before
driving. If snow, frost or ice are attached to
the headlights, remove it.
If the headlights are not clean, they will not
light the front normally...
Other information:
Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Type A
Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to “Airflow mode selection”) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan speed control”) Temperature control dial (Refer to “Temperature control”) Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air conditioner control”) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air inlet selection”) Rear window defogger button and outside mirror defogger button (if equipped) (Refer to “Defogger and deicer”) NOTE The controllable temperature range may vary depending on the regional specifications of the vehicle...
Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Type C
Temperature control dial (Refer to “Automatic climate control operation”and/or “Temperature control”) AUTO button (Refer to “Automatic climate control operation”) Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air conditioner control”) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air inlet selection”) MAX A/C button (Refer to “MAX A/C mode (for type B and C)”) Defroster button (Refer to “Defrosting”) Rear window defogger button and outside mirror defogger button (Refer to “Defogger and deicer”) Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to “Airflow mode selection”) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan speed control”) ON/OFF button (Refer to “Automatic climate control operation”) NOTE The climate control screen is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD)...
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Windshield wiper and washer switches
The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
