Instruments and controls
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.
window defogger. Some models are also
equipped with an outside mirror defogger
and/or windshield wiper deicer. The defogger and deicer system is activated only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
For models with the automatic climate
control system, it is possible for a
SUBARU dealer to set the defogger and
deicer system for the continuous operation mode. Contact your SUBARU dealer
for details.
Automatic climate control system
Manual climate control system
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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.
To turn them off, press the control switch
again. They also turn off when the ignition
switch is turned to the “Acc” or “LOCK”
position.
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.
The defogger and deicer system will
automatically shut off after approximately
15 minutes. If the rear window and outside
mirrors have been cleared and the windshield wiper blades have been deiced
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