2020-2025 Subaru Outback SUV Instruments and Controls -> 3-17. Defogger and Deicer User Manual
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! Washer
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To wash the rear window while the rear
wiper is operating, turn the knob switch
upward to the “
” position. The washer
fluid sprays until you release the knob.
To wash the rear window when the rear
wiper is not in use, turn the knob switch
downward to the “
” position. The washer
fluid sprays and the wiper operates until
you release the knob.
The rear view camera washer also oper-
ates while the rear window washer is
operating.
Windshield washer fluid warning light
NOTE
The windshield washer fluid warning
light appears when the washer fluid
level in the tank has dropped to the
lower limit. If the warning light appears,
refill the tank with fluid. For the tank
refilling method, refer to “Windshield
Washer Fluid” �P540.
3-17. Defogger and Deicer
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1) Rear window defogger
2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
3) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
The defogger and deicer system is acti-
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vated 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 sys-
tem, 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 wind-
shield 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 dis-
play. For details, refer to “Car settings”
�P226 (11.6-inch display models) or
“Vehicle setting icons” �P246 (dual 7.0-
inch display models).
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 da-
mage 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 lower for 15
minutes, the windshield wiper dei-
cer system automatically stops op-
erating. However, the rear window
defogger system and outside mirror
– CONTINUED –
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defogger system maintain continu-
ous operation in this condition.
– If the vehicle battery voltage
drops below the permissible level,
continuous operation of the defog-
ger 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.
3-18. Mirrors
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Always check that the inside and outside
mirrors are properly adjusted before you
start driving.
& Inside Mirror (without Auto-
Dimming Function) (If
Equipped)
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1) Normal position
2) Anti-glare position
Push the tab on the mirror for normal use.
To reduce glare from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you, pull the tab to the anti-
glare position.
& Auto-Dimming Mirror/Com-
pass with HomeLink
®
(If
Equipped)
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1) Compass
2) HomeLink
®
buttons
3) Switch
During nighttime driving, the auto-dimming
feature senses distracting glare from
vehicle headlights behind you and auto-
matically dims to eliminate the glare and
help preserve your vision.
! To Operate the Auto-Dimming Fea-
ture
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Press the “ ” switch to turn the auto-
dimming feature on/off. The auto-dimming
feature is enabled when the switch’s green
LED indicator is on. The auto-dimming
feature will default to on with each ignition
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