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Defogger and deicer
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The vehicle is equipped with the defogger
and the deicer (if equipped) system. The
defogger and deicer system is activated
only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
3-18. Defogger and deicer (if
equipped)
Climate control panel type B and C
To activate simultaneously the rear win-
dow defogger, outside mirror defogger (if
equipped) and windshield wiper deicer (if
equipped), press the control switch that is
located on the climate control panel. The
indicator light on the control switch illumi-
nates while the defogger and deicer
system is activated.
Climate control panel type A
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Models without outside mirror defogger
Models with outside mirror defogger
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 the
outside mirrors have been cleared and the
windshield blade rubbers have been
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Rear window defogger
Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel 255
deiced completely before that time, press
the control switch to turn them off.
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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
deicer system automatically
stops operating. However, the
rear window defogger system
and outside mirror defogger sys-
tem maintain continuous opera-
tion in this condition.
– If the vehicle battery voltage
drops below the permissible le-
vel, continuous operation of the
defogger system and deicer sys-
tem is canceled and the system
stops operating.
3-19. Tilt/telescopic steering
wheel
It is possible for the defogger and deicer
system to be set to continuous operation
mode by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for details. Also, it is
possible to set the defogger and deicer
system for the continuous operation mode.
For details, refer to “Vehicle Setting”
�P199.
WARNING
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Do not adjust the steering wheel
tilt/telescopic position while driv-
ing. This may cause loss of
vehicle control and result in per-
sonal injury.
If the lever cannot be raised to the
fixed position, adjust the steering
wheel again. It is dangerous to
drive without locking the steering
wheel. This may cause loss of
vehicle control and result in per-
sonal injury.
CAUTION
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.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the
defogger and deicer system con-
tinuously for any longer than
necessary.
Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of
the rear window. They may da-
mage the conductors printed on
the window.
NOTE
.
Turn on the defogger and deicer
system if the wipers are frozen to
the windshield.
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