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Instruments and controls
windshield wiper blades have been deiced
completely before that time, push the
control switch to turn them off. If defrosting, defogging or deicing is not complete,
you have to push the control switch to turn
them on again.
window defogger. For some models, the
outside mirror defogger and/or windshield
wiper deicer are/is also equipped. The
defogger and deicer system is activated
only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
Automatic climate control system
Manual climate control system
To activate the defogger and deicer
system, push 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.
To turn them off, push the control switch
again. They also turn off when the ignition
switch is turned to the “Acc” or “LOCK”
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
For models with the automatic climate
control system, it is possible to set the
defogger and deicer system for the continuous operation mode as follows.
. Models with genuine SUBARU navigation system:
The defogger and deicer system setting
can be changed for continuous operation
using the navigation monitor. For details,
refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement
for the navigation system.
The setting can also be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details.
. Models without genuine SUBARU
navigation system:
The setting can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details.
If the battery voltage drops below the
permissible level, continuous operation of
the defogger and deicer system is canceled and the system stops operating.