2001 SUBARU FORESTER wiper fluid

3-20Fog light switch (if equipped)
The fog lights operate only when the headlights are on low beam.
Push the fog light switch to turn the fog lights on.
Press the switch again to turn them off.
HB2025BB
The indicator light located on the switch will illuminate when the fog
lights are on.
Wiper and washer
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the
windshield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster.Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking
your view.
CAUTION
Do not operate the washer continuously for more than ten se-
conds, or when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause
overheating of the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level fre-
quently, such as at fuel stops.

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Do not operate the wipers when the windshield or rear window
is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and
cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on
a dry windshield or rear window, always use the windshield
washer. In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper blades are not fro-
zen to the windshield or rear window before switching on thewipers. Attempting to operate the wiper with the blades frozen tothe window glass could cause not only the wiper blades to be
damaged but also the wiper motor to burn out. If the wiper blade
is frozen to the window glass, be sure to operate the defroster,wiper deicer (if equipped) or rear window defogger before turning
on the wiper. If the wipers stop during operation because of ice or some oth-
er obstruction on the window, the wiper motor could burn outeven if the wiper switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly stopthe vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position and clean the window glass to allow proper wiper opera-tion. Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is unavailable. In
areas where water freezes in winter, use SUBARU Windshield
Washer Fluid or the equivalent. (See “Windshield washer fluid ”
section in chapter 11.)Also, when driving the vehicle when there are freezing tempera-tures, use non-freezing type wiper blades. Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline or a solvent, such
as paint thinner or benzene. This will cause deterioration of thewiper blades.
NOTE The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
or “ACC” position.
Clean your wiper blades and window glass periodically with a
washer solution to prevent streaking, and to remove accumulations
of road salt or road film. Keep the washer button depressed at leastfor 1 second so that washer solution will be sprinkled all over the

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Wiper intermittent time control (if equipped)
HB2023BA
When the wiper switch is in the “” position, turn the dial to adjust
the operating interval of the wiper. Mist (for a single wipe)
For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the lever toward you. The wipers
operate until you release the lever. Washer
HB2020BA
To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the end of the wip-
er control lever. The washer fluid sprays until you release the washer
button. The wipers operate while you push the button.

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Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped)
HS3009BA
Rear wiper
To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever to the “ON” position.
To turn the wiper off, return the knob on the end of the lever to the
“OFF” position.
n Intermittent
When the wiper switch is in the
position, turn the dial to adjust
the operating interval of the wiper. Washer
To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the
knob on the end of the wiper control lever counterclockwise to the“
” position. The washer fluid sprays until you release the knob.
To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in use, turn the
knob on the end of the wiper control lever clockwise to the “
”
position. The washer fluid sprays and the wiper operates until you re- lease the knob.

11
Maintenance and service
Maintenance schedule11-3
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Maintenance precautions 11-3
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Engine hood 11-6
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Engine compartment overview 11-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil 11-9
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Cooling system 11-14
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Engine coolant 11-15
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Air cleaner element 11-18
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Spark plugs 11-19
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Drive belts 11-20
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Manual transmission oil 11-21
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Automatic transmission fluid 11-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front differential gear oil (Automatic transmission vehicles) 11-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear differential gear oil 11-25
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Power steering fluid 11-27
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Brake fluid 11-28
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Clutch fluid 11-30
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Brake booster 11-31
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Battery 11-31
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Windshield washer fluid 11-33
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Replacement of windshield wiper blades 11-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pedal 11-37
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Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) 11-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement of brake pad and lining 11-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake stroke 11-40
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Tires and wheels 11-41
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Tire pressure 11-41
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Tire rotation 11-42
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Aluminum wheels (If equipped) 11-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 11-44
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Main fuse and fusible link 11-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation of accessories 11-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing bulbs 11-48
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