window SUBARU OUTBACK 2000 3.G User Guide

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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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windshield or rear window.
Grease, wax, insects or other material on the windshield or the
wiper blades results in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the
glass. If you cannot remove those streaks after operating the
washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer surface ofthe windshield or rear window and the wiper blades using a sponge
or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. After
cleaning, rinse the window glass and wiper blades with clean water.The glass is clean if no beads form on the glass when you rinse with
water. If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this pro-
cedure, replace the wiper blades with new ones. Refer to the “Wiper
blade replacement ” section (chapter 11) for replacement instruc-
tions. Windshield wiper and washer switches Windshield wipers
HB2019BB
To turn the wip ers on, p ush the wip er c ontrol lever d own.
: Intermittent
LO : Low sp eed
HI : Hig h sp eed
To turn the wip ers off, return the lever to the “OFF ” p osition.

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Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped)
HB2021BA
Rear wiper
To turn the rear wip er on, turn the knob on the end of the wip er c ontrol
lever to the “ON ” p osition.
To turn the wip er off, return the knob on the end o f the lever to the
“ OFF ” p osition.
Washer
To wash the rear wind ow while the rear wip er is op e rating , turn the
knob on the end of the wip er c ontrol lever c ounterc loc kwise to the
“
” p osition. The washer fluid sp rays until you releas e the knob .
To wash the rear wind ow when the rear wip er is not in use, turn the
knob on the end of the wip er c ontrol lever c loc kwis e to the “
”
p osition. The washer fluid sp rays and the wip er op e rates until you re-
lease the knob .

3-26Rear window defogger switch
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing
abrasives to clean the inner surface of the rear window. They may
damage the conductors printed on the window. To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate
the defogger continuously for any longer than necessary.
The rear wind ow d efog g er op erates only when the ig n ition switc h is in
the “ON ” p osition.
The rear wind ow d efog g er switc h is loc ated on the c limate c ontrol p anel.
HB5009BB
To turn on the d efog g er, p ush the switc h. To turn it off, p ush the switc h
ag ain.
The ind ic ator lig ht loc ated on the switc h lig hts up while the rear wind ow
d efog g er is op erating .
The d efog g er will automatic ally shut off after ab ou t 15 minutes. If the win-
d ow c lears b efore that time, p ush the switc h to tur n it off. It also turns off
when the ig nition switc h is turned to the “ACC ” or “LOCK ” p osition. If
d efrosting or d efog g ing is d esired when you restart your vehic le, you
have to p ush the switc h to turn it on ag ain.

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: Air flows throug h the foot outlets and some throug
h the wind -
shield d efroster outlets.
: Air flows throug h the wind shield d efroster outlets and foot
outlets.
: Air flows throug h the wind shield d efroster outlets .
n Air conditioner button (if equipped)
HB5010BB
The air c ond itioner op erates only when the eng ine i s running .
Push the air c ond itioner b utton while the fan is in op eration to turn on
the air c ond itioner. The ind ic ator lig ht will c ome on.
Push it ag ain to turn off the air c ond itioner. n Air inlet selection button
WARNING
Continued operation in the ON position may fog up the windows.
Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condi-tion clears.

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Antenna system
Printed antenna CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of the window on which theantenna is printed. Doing so may damage the antenna printed on
the window.
The antenna is p rinted on the insid e of the rear wi nd ow g lass (sed an)
or the left sid e rear q uarter wind ow g lass (station wag on).
HB5038AA
HBF013IA

Pillar mounted antenna
OM-H2376
Pull the antenna out to extend it to its full leng t h.

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If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the
vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as pos-
sible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with allwindows fully open. Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent
exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.
NOTE Due to the expansion and contraction of the metals used in the
manufacture of the exhaust system, you may hear a crackling soundcoming from the exhaust system for a short time after the enginehas been shut off. This sound is normal.
Catalytic converter
WARNING
Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive or park the vehicle anywhere
near flammable materials (e.g. grass, paper, rags or leaves), be-
cause the catalytic converter operates at very high temperatures. Keep everyone and flammable materials away from the ex-
haust pipe while the engine is running. The exhaust gas is veryhot.
HB3003BA

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Synthetic leather upholstery
The synthetic leather material used on the SUBARU m ay b e c leaned
using mild soap or d eterg ent and water, after first vac uuming or
b rushing away loose d irt. Allow the soap to soak in for a few minutes
and wip e off with a c lean, d amp c loth. Commerc ial f oam-typ e c lean-
ers suitab le for synthetic leather materials may b e used when nec es-
sary. NOTE Strong cleaning agents such as solvents, paint thinners, window
cleaner or gasoline must never be used on leather or syntheticinterior materials.