Subaru Outback Manuals 2012 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 154

3-34 Instruments and controls Defogger and deicer window defogger. Some models are also equipped with an outside mirror defogger and/or windshield wiper deicer. The de- fogger and deicer system is activated only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Control switch (type B) Control switch (type A) 1) 2) 3) Rear window defogger Outside mirror defogger (if equipped) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) The vehicle is equipped with a rear To activate the defogger and deicer system, press the control switch. The rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer are activated simultaneously. The indicator light on the control switch illuminates while the defog- ger 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. 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 wind- shield wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time, press the control switch to turn them off. If defrost-