2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 138

Instruments and controls 3-25 Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) "LOCK" position. If deicing is not complete, you have to push the button to turn the deicer on again. Rear window defogger button To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the windshield wiper deicer continuously for any longer than necessary. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the outside mirror defogger, the outside mirror defogger operates while the windshield wiper deicer is operating. Manual climate control system 300143 300151 The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove any snow from the windshield. To turn on the windshield wiper deicer, push the button. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the windshield wiper deicer is operating. The windshield wiper deicer will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes. If the wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the "ACC" or 300142 Automatic climate control system - CONTINUED -