Subaru Outback Manuals 2013 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 189

Instruments and controls Defogger and deicer vated only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Control switch (type A) 3-49 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”/ “OFF” 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 windshield wiper blades have been deiced 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. 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. 1) 2) 3) Rear window defogger Outside mirror defogger (if equipped) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) The defogger and deicer system is acti- CAUTION Control switch (type B) To activate the defogger and deicer system, press the control switch. The rear . To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the defogger and deicer system continuously for any longer than – CONTINUED –