Subaru 2013 Forester, Owner'S Manual

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Model "A8190GE-C" EDITED: 2013/ 3/ 29
vated only when the ignition switch is in
the
“
ON
”
position.
Type A climate control system
Type B or type C climate control system
To activate the defogger and deicer
system, press 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 acti-
vated.
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 wiper blades have been deiced
completely before that time, press the
control switch to turn them off. If defrost-
ing, defogging or deicing is not complete,
you have to press the control switch to
turn them on again.
It is possible for the defogger and deicer
system to be set to continuous operation
mode by a SUBARU dealer. We recom-
mend that you consult your SUBARU
dealer for details. Also, for models with a
multi function display, it is possible to set
the defogger and deicer system for the
continuous operation mode. For details,
refer to
“
Defogger setting
” F
3-81.
If the battery voltage drops below the
permissible level, continuous operation of
the defogger and deicer system is can-
celed and the system stops operating.
CAUTION
.
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
damage the conductors printed
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
15 km/h (9 mph) or lower for 15
minutes, the windshield wiper deicer
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