Subaru Forester Manuals 2013 Forester Owner’s Manual | Page 157

Instruments and controls 3-45 defogger and windshield wiper deicer are activated simultaneously. The indicator light on the control switch illuminates while the defogger and deicer system is activated. 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. 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. Type B climate control system Type A climate control system 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, 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. For models with the automatic climate control system, it is possible to have the defogger and deicer system for the continuous operation mode set by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details. Type C 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 CAUTION . To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the defogger and deicer system con– CONTINUED –