2022 Subaru Outback Defogger and Deicer User Manual

2022 Subaru Outback Defogger and Deicer

Defogger and Deicer

1. Rear window defogger
2. Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
3. Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

The defogger and deicer system is activated only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Rear window and outside mirror (if equipped) defogger button (dual 7.0-inch display models)

Rear window and outside mirror defogger button (11.6-inch display models)

To activate the defogger and deicer system, press the rear window and outside mirror defogger button. The rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer are activated simultaneously. The indicator light on the button illuminates while the defogger and deicer system is activated.
To turn them off, press the button again. They also turn off when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK”/“OFF” position.
The defogger and deicer system will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes. If the rear window and outside mirrors have been cleared and the windshield wiper blade rubbers have been deiced completely before that time, press the button to turn them off. If defrosting, defogging or deicing is not complete, you have to press the button to turn them on again.
It is possible to set the defogger and deicer system for the continuous operation mode by operating the center information display. For details, refer to “Car settings” P223 (11.6-inch display models) or “Vehicle setting icons” P242 (dual 7.0- inch display models).

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.

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 effectively.
• While the defogger and deicer system is in the continuous operation mode:
  • If the vehicle speed remains at 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower for 15 minutes, the windshield wiper deicer system automatically stops operating. However, the rear window defogger system and outside mirror defogger system maintain continuous operation in this condition.
  • If the vehicle battery voltage drops below the permissible level, continuous operation of the defogger system and deicer system is canceled and the system stops operating.
• The vehicle is equipped with a radio antenna on the upper part of the rear window. Therefore it is not possible to clear fog and frost on the upper part of the rear window.