2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 153

Instruments and controls 3-35 window defogger. Some models are also equipped with an outside mirror defogger and/or windshield wiper deicer. The defogger and deicer system is activated only when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. completely before that time, press the control switch to turn them off. If defrosting, defogging or deicing is not complete, you have to press the control switch to turn them on again. The defogger and deicer system setting can be changed for continuous operation by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. If the battery voltage drops below the permissible level, continuous operation of the defogger and deicer system is canceled and the system stops operating. Automatic climate control system Manual climate control system To activate the defogger and deicer system, press the control switch that is located on the climate control panel. The rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer are activated simultaneously. The indicator light on the control switch illuminates while the defogger and deicer system is activated. To turn them off, press 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 outside mirror have been cleared and the windshield wiper blades have been deiced CAUTION . To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the defogger and deicer system continuously for any longer than necessary. . 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. - CONTINUED -