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Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer
Defogger and deicer
window defogger, outside mirror defogger
and windshield wiper deicer. The defogger
and deicer system is activated only when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
Control switch
To activate the defogger and deicer
system, press the control switch that is
located on the climate control panel. The
rear window defogger, outside mirror
defogger and windshield wiper deicer are
activated simultaneously. The indicator
light on the control switch illuminates while
the defogger and deicer system is activated.
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Rear window defogger
Outside mirror defogger
Windshield wiper deicer
The vehicle is equipped with a rear
To turn them off, press the control switch
again. They also turn off when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ACC” or “OFF”
position.
The defogger and deicer system will
automatically shut off after approximately
15 minutes. If the rear window and the
outside mirrors have been cleared and the
windshield wiper blades have been deiced
completely before that time, press the
control switch to turn them off. If defrosting, defogging or deicing is not complete,
you have to press the control switch to
turn them on again.
It is possible for the defogger and deicer
system to be set to continuous operation
mode by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for details. Also, the
setting can be changed using the multi
function display. For details, refer to
“Defogger setting” F3-67.
If the 12 V auxiliary battery voltage drops
below the permissible level, continuous
operation of the defogger and deicer
system is canceled and the system stops
operating.
CAUTION
. To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the
defogger and deicer system continuously for any longer than
necessary.
. Do not use sharp instruments or