Defogger and deicer
The vehicle is equipped with the defogger
and the deicer (if equipped) system. The
defogger and deicer system is activated
only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
outside mirrors have been cleared and the
windshield blade rubbers have been
deiced completely before that time, press
the control switch to turn them off.
To activate simultaneously the rear win-
dow defogger, outside mirror defogger (if
equipped) and windshield wiper deicer (if
equipped), press the control switch that is
located on the climate control panel. The
indicator light on the control switch illumi-
nates while the defogger and deicer
system is activated.
To turn them off, press the control switch
again. They also turn off when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK”/
“OFF” position.
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 con-
tinuous operation mode. For details, refer
to “Vehicle Setting” FP196.
CAUTION
. To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the
defogger and deicer system con-
tinuously for any longer than
necessary.
. Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of
the rear window. They may da-
mage the conductors printed on
the window.
The defogger and deicer system will
automatically shut off after approximately
15 minutes. If the rear window and the
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Climate control panel type B and C
1) Models without outside mirror defogger
2) Models with outside mirror defogger
Climate control panel type A
1) Models without outside mirror defogger
2) Models with outside mirror defogger
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