Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2013 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 163

Instruments and controls

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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.

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 to have the
defogger and deicer system for the continuous operation mode set by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for
details.
Automatic climate control system

Manual 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
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, push 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 the
outside mirrors have been cleared and the

If the battery voltage drops below the
permissible level, continuous operation of
the defogger and deicer system is canceled and the system stops operating.

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.
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