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Instruments and controls / Tilt / telescopic steering wheel
“ 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 blade rubbers have been deiced completely before that time , press the control button to turn them off .
For climate control system , 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 , for models with a combination meter display ( color LCD ), it is possible to set the defogger and deicer system for the continuous operation mode . For details , refer to “ Vehicle Setting ” F3- 41 .
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 window cleaner containing abrasives to clean the inner surface of the rear window . They may damage the conductors printed on the window .
NOTE
. Turn on the defogger and deicer system if the wipers are frozen to the windshield . . If the windshield is covered with snow , remove the snow so that the windshield wiper deicer works effectively . . While the defogger and deicer system is in the continuous operation mode : – If the vehicle speed remains at 9 mph ( 15 km / h ) or lower for 15 minutes , the windshield wiper deicer system automatically stops operating . However , the rear window defogger system and outside mirror defogger system maintain continuous operation in this condition . – If the vehicle battery voltage drops below the permissible level , continuous operation of the defogger system and deicer system is canceled and the system stops operating .
Tilt / telescopic steering wheel
WARNING
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. Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt / telescopic position while driving . This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury .
. If the lever cannot be raised to the fixed position , adjust the steering wheel again . It is dangerous to drive without locking the steering wheel . This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury .