Defogger And Deicer - Subaru Ascent 2023 Manual

3-18. Defogger and deicer

1 Rear window defogger
2 Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
3 Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
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.
Rear window and outside mirror defogger
button
To activate simultaneously the rear win-
dow defogger, outside mirror defogger (if
equipped) and windshield wiper deicer (if
equipped), press the rear window and
outside mirror defogger button that is
located on the climate control panel. The
indicator light on the defogger button
illuminates while the defogger and deicer
system is activated.
To turn them off, press the defogger button
again. They also turn off when the ignition
switch is turned to the "ACC" or "LOCK"/
"OFF" position.
Defogger and deicer
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
deiced completely before that time, press
the defogger button to turn them off.
It is possible for the defogger and deicer
system to be set to continuous operation
mode by operating the center information
display. For details, refer to "Car settings"
�P215.
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 da-
mage the conductors printed on
the window.
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