Defogger And Deicer - Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2022 Owner's Manual

3-16. Defogger and deicer

1) Rear window defogger
2) Outside mirror defogger
3) Windshield wiper deicer
The vehicle is equipped with the defogger
and the deicer system. The defogger and
deicer system is activated only when the
ignition switch is in the "ON" position.
Rear window defogger button and outside
mirror defogger button
To activate simultaneously the rear win-
dow defogger, outside mirror defogger and
windshield wiper deicer, press the control
button that is located on the climate control
panel. The indicator light on the control
button 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 "OFF"
position.
The defogger and deicer system will
automatically shut off after approximately
Defogger and deicer
15 minutes. If the rear window and the
outside mirrors have been cleared and the
windshield blade rubbers have been
deiced completely before that time, press
the control switch to turn them off.
For climate control system, 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" FP221.
CAUTION
. To prevent the 12 V 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 abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of
the rear window. They may da-
mage the conductors printed on
the window.
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