2000 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 113

Instruments and controls Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove any snow from the windshield. To turn on the windshield wiper deicer, push the switch. The indicator light located on the switch lights up while the windshield wiper deicer is operating. The windshield wiper deicer will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time, push the switch to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. If deicing is not complete when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the switch to turn the deicer on again. Rear window defogger switch D Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abrasives to clean the inner surface of the rear window. They may damage the conductors printed on the window. D To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the defogger continuously for any longer than necessary. The rear window defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. CAUTION Indicator light HS0063 To turn on the defogger, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch - CONTINUED - 3-21