Here Are 6 Subaru Features That Help Tackle Cold Weather

Known for its reliable and highly capable lineup, Subaru has continued to offer some of the most popular vehicles like the Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek. As a competitive brand, Subaru’s lineup consists of an array of convenience and driver-assist features. Some of these are included in Subaru’s EyeSight safety suite while others come standard. All these features can have a significant impact, especially in certain environments. One environment that plagues many is winter. While some may love it, depending on where they live others may dread it. Thankfully, Subaru vehicles come prepared to help drivers manage one of the arguably toughest seasons. As such, here are six features that can make tackling the winter a breeze. 

1) Heated Steering Wheel

The first feature that Subaru owners will appreciate is a heated steering wheel. Although this feature is not available on all Subaru trims, owners may want to opt for one that does, especially if they live in an area that can see extreme cold. Available on Limited and Touring trims, a heated steering wheel can make driving endurable during icy nights or bouts of extreme weather. So if owners don’t want to depend on their gloves the whole ride, this feature may be one worth considering.

2) Heated Seats

The second feature that owners will enjoy during cold seasons is heated seats. After being in the cold, the last thing someone wants to do is go into more cold.  Thankfully with heated seats, both drivers and passengers are able to stay warm when inside their Subaru. Available with the all-weather package, heated seats can be a very desirable feature for those living in colder climates. 

3) Heated Side Mirrors

Also included in the all-weather package are heated side mirrors. Another life-saving feature, heated side mirrors help those drivers who need to be on the go during the winter season. Sure everyone would rather stay boarded up indoors, but sometimes we’re required to bear the cold and travel. That’s where the heated side mirrors can have a huge advantage as they make driving during winter safe and manageable. 

4) Washer Jets

Another lifesaver is washer jets. This feature helps prevent ice build-up. One thing to be careful of however is having too much water in a vehicle’s washer system as it could end up freezing it. Extreme cold can lead to a rupture in the fluid reservoir or damage the pump. In order to prevent this, owners should make sure to use the proper dilution ratios for their washer fluid. This will help drivers prevent the build-up of any snow or ice that may fall on their windshield. 

5) Windshield Wiper Deicers

Another feature included in the all-weather package is windshield wiper deicers. This feature helps prevent a Subaru owner’s windshield wipers from freezing over. The deicers sit at the base of the windshield and serve as a heating element that maintains a warm temperature. This heat then thaws any ice or snow build-up on the windshield wipers. To use this feature, owners can press the button feature in their cars when parked to maintain a warm temperature on the windshield.

6) Remote Start

Finally, remote start serves as a helpful feature included in Subaru vehicles. This feature is available on all 2023 model-year Subaru vehicles. It is offered on a variety of trims. Subaru Starlink-connected services are also available. To use the feature, owners can use the app on their smartphone to remotely start their vehicle. This feature ensures that the vehicle is ready to go when drivers are in a hurry and don’t want to wait for their vehicle to warm up. It can also help drivers and passengers who simply want to keep warm. With so many features, it’s no wonder Subaru has continued to be recognized as a reliable and highly capable brand. 

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