2009 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 176

Instruments and controls 3-53 & Rear window wiper and washer switch (Station wagon) : Washer (accompanied by wiper operation) ON: Continuous INT: Intermittent OFF: Park : Washer When you subsequently move the selector lever of the automatic transmission to the "R" position, the rear wiper will switch to continuous operation. When you move the selector lever from the "R" position to some other position, the rear wiper will return to intermittent operation. ! Washer To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward 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 downward to the " " position. The washer fluid sprays and the wiper operates until you release the knob. Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove any snow from the windshield. To turn on the windshield wiper deicer, push the button. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the windshield wiper deicer is operating. The windshield wiper deicer will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes. If the windshield wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned - CONTINUED - ! Rear wiper To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward to the "INT" or "ON" position. To turn the wiper off, return the knob on the end of the lever to the "OFF" position. With the switch turned to the "INT" position, the rear wiper will operate intermittently at intervals corresponding to the vehicle speed.