Subaru 2003 Impreza - Manual (Page 142)

IMPREZA(NA) A1850BE-A (ENGLISH)
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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
D Do not operate the washer continuously for
more than ten seconds, or when the washer
fluid tank is empty. This may cause overheat-
ing of the washer motor. Check the washer
fluid level frequently, such as at fuel stops.
D Do not operate the wipers when the wind-
shield 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.
D In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear
window before switching on the wipers.
Attempting to operate the wiper with the
blades frozen to the window glass could
cause not only the wiper blades to be dam-
aged but also the wiper motor to burn out. If
the wiper blade is frozen to the window glass,
be sure to operate the defroster, windshield
wiper deicer (if equipped) or rear window
defogger before turning on the wiper.
D If the wipers stop during operation because
of ice or some other obstruction on the win-
dow, the wiper motor could burn out even if
the wiper switch is turned off. If this occurs,
promptly stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn
the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and
clean the window glass to allow proper wiper
operation.
D 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 the “Windshield wash-
er fluid” section in chapter 11.)
Also, when driving the vehicle when there are
freezing temperatures, use non-freezing type
wiper blades.
D Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline
or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzene.