Important Subaru Car Wash Information

Did you know you should shut off certain features on your Subaru before going through a car wash? We will show you what these are and how to do it!

[TucsonSubaru]

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[whatwhome]

Thanks to all the advances in technology, now something as simple as going through a car wash has been made complicated. How about adding a Car Wash button on that display. It would automatically disable all those features and automatically re-enable them when you accelerate out of the car wash.

[philsmgb]

I'm still trying to figure out how to set the time on my VCR.

[urhiredhr]

I had to discover this myself! Should be standard notification to consumers at all Sub dealers. Another thing to share and I was not told about. TURN OFF YOUR KEY FOB AT NIGHT. This way, thiefs can't electronically talk to your keyfob, start your car and drive away. Just hold the lock button down WHILE you hit the open button twice. If you look, you'll see a little red light actually flash. Now, when you walk out to your car in the morning it will NOT unlock just because you had the fob in your pocket. You have to hit the unlock button on the key fob and then you are set to go until you turn the key fob off again.

[frankthullen]

I’m on my second Outback. My 2016 saved my life. It was replaced with a 2019. It can be overwhelming especially as I’m now over 70 years old. However, there are over 150 YouTube videos that can often help you though the often intimidating issues. Also I’ve found Subaru service departments to be very costumer service friendly and have cleared up several issues for me. Hang in there the car is worth it Imho.

[austinpoeppelmeyer]

man, I remember when you just had to roll the windows up when going to a car wash.

[sherbear]

OMG. I just bought a brand new Forester and I am overwhelmed with all the technology do’s and don’ts. There are too many buttons and screens and ons and offs. I don’t think I’ll ever figure it all out.

[windsailor]

Thanks for the info. A car wash button which deactivates the Forward Collision braking, Auto Vehicle hold and Auto Windsheild wipers would be great. I like the idea of the Safety Systems reactivating when the vehicle is shifted back in to Drive and the vehicle accelerates above 5 mph

[MarkAdler-tkpi]

This is a very important information. Thank you for posting it.

[BimmerWon]

If you forget even 1 thing then that’s hundreds if not thousands of dollars worth of damage done. This is why I always do the touchless car wash where you park your car and the machine cleans it while your car is stationary. You would think by now car manufactures would have a dedicated car wash mode button but I guess not.

[markforan]

That was a very informative video. I almost took my 2021 Outback XT through an automated car wash and didn’t know any of this. Thanks.

[carleneelliott]

Thank you. The vehicle lane assist scared and I didn’t know how I turned it off. Lol! I did not read the manual. Your video is very helpful. I have not yet run my car through the car wash. My first choice is hand wash. I’ll stay tuned.

[matthewmcgee]

Very informative! But you would think Subaru could have a single "car wash" button that would take care of these functions and maybe even ensure the windows and moonroof were closed.

[gusmonster]

I have 2012 Subaru. It, thankfully, has none of these things. It is 6 speed manual and I do have hill assist, but I turn that on if I need it (which is rarely). I really don't want a car with these things and a flipping screen in the middle. I am not one who wants all the tech crap in a car. But this is a very nice clear video. Those who need it will appreciate.

[lesliesawatzke]

This is great! I added these to a note on my phone so I can tick each one off before getting into the car wash. Another setting to manually disable before a car wash that I read about in my 2021 Outback Touring XT's manual was the hands-free power rear gate.
To disable the hands-free sensor -- on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, there is a line of 3-4 buttons. Press the third button from the left so it is pushed in. This will disable the hands-free sensor. (See the youtube video titled "2020 Subaru Outback: Rear Hatch" for visual.) This is a great feature when you're trying to access the rear gate while your hands are full. However, many car washes have a little arm that passes by the sensor in the Subaru emblem, activating and opening the rear gate!!!

[nokiddingobama]

I don't do any of this and my 2021 ascent doesn't trip out. I don't use avh but I do use auto wipers and all other systems. Never had any problems.

[billducas]

I just got a 2021 Forester. The dealer explained to me how everything works, but I'm refreshing myself every day by reading the owner's manual.

[ianc]

Is there any way to turn every sensor that beeps to an off position? PLEASE? 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

[sovannc]

Got my first Subaru from Anthony. Great salesman and dealership.

[juketreks]

I have not done any of this on my 2017 Subaru Forester. It’s loaded but I don’t have AVF.