Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 223

Instruments and controls/Tilt/telescopic steering wheel on the window. NOTE . Turn on the defogger and deicer system if the wipers are frozen to the windshield. . If the windshield is covered with snow, remove the snow so that the windshield wiper deicer works effec- tively. . While the defogger and deicer sys- tem is in the continuous operation mode: – If the vehicle speed remains at 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower for 15 minutes, the windshield wiper dei- cer system automatically stops op- erating. However, the rear window defogger system and outside mirror defogger system maintain continu- ous operation in this condition. – If the vehicle battery voltage drops below the permissible level, continuous operation of the defog- ger system and deicer system is canceled and the system stops operating. 3-85 Tilt/telescopic steering wheel WARNING . Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt/telescopic position while driv- ing. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury. . If the lever cannot be raised to the fixed position, adjust the steering wheel again. It is dan- gerous to drive without locking the steering wheel. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury. 1) 2) Tilt adjustment Telescopic adjustment 1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to “Front seats” F1-2. 2. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down. 3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. 5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down, and forward and backward.