2009 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 181

3-58 Instruments and controls ! Outside mirror defogger (if equipped) The outside mirror defogger shares the button with rear window defogger. The outside mirror defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the button. To turn it off, push the button again. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the outside mirror defogger is operating. The defogger will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes. If the mirror clears before that time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the "Acc" or "LOCK" position. If defrosting or defogging is desired when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the button to turn it on again. CAUTION To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the defogger continuously for any longer than necessary. Vehicle with manual climate control system NOTE . While the outside mirror defogger is operating, the rear window defogger also operates. . When the rear window defogger has been set for continuous operation, the outside mirror defogger also operates continuously. Refer to the "Rear window defogger button" section in this chapter. Vehicle with automatic climate control system