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Instruments and controls

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, push the control switch

again. They also turn off when the ignition

switch is turned to the

“

Acc

”

or

“

LOCK

”

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,

push

the

control switch to turn them off. If defrost-

ing, defogging or deicing is not complete,

you have to push the control switch to turn

them on again.

For models with the automatic climate

control system,

it is possible to set the

defogger and deicer system for the con-

tinuous operation mode as follows.

.

Models with genuine SUBARU navi-

gation system:

The

settings

can

be

changed

for

the

continuous

operation

mode

using

the

navigation monitor. For details, refer to

the Owner

’

s Manual supplement for the

navigation system.

The settings can also be changed by a

SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU

dealer for details.

.

Models

without

genuine

SUBARU

navigation system:

The

settings

can

be

changed

by

a

SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU

dealer for details.

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

9 mph (15 km/h) or less for 15 minutes,

the windshield wiper deicer automati-

cally stops operating, though the rear

window defogger and outside mirror

defogger maintain continuous opera-

tion in this condition.

.

While the defogger and deicer sys-

tem

is

in

the

continuous

operation

mode,

if

the

battery

voltage

drops

below the permissible level, continu-

ous

operation

of

the

defogger

and

deicer

system

is

canceled

and

the

system stops operating.

Section	Page
Foreword	1
Warranties	4
How to use this Owner’s Manual	4
Vehicle symbols	6
Safety precautions when driving	8
General information	12
Table of contents	14
Illustrated index	15
Function settings	25
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags	26
Keys and doors	86
Instruments and controls	112
Climate control	160
Audio	180
Interior equipment	238
Starting and operating	260
Driving tips	296
In case of emergency	322
Appearance care	342
Maintenance and service	348
Specifications	400
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects	418
Index	434

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