Subaru Expert Shares Trick for Driving in Bad Weather
A Subaru expert has shared a useful trick for driving in bad weather, specifically for cleaning dirty backup cameras.
"Tell me why the sales guy didn't tell me this."
According to @youngsubaruogden, a TikTok creator and car dealer, newer model Subarus come with a feature that releases wiper fluid to clean the backup camera lens.
- Outback
- Ascent
- Forester
- Crosstrek
To operate this feature, drivers can simply twist and hold the rear windshield washer, causing windshield washer fluid to spray out of a separate nozzle and clean the camera lens.
This trick has garnered over 600 thousand views on TikTok since its release on October 9, 2025.
Author's summary: Subaru expert shares useful winter weather trick for cleaning dirty backup cameras.