Subaru Outback (BR): Defroster button

To defrost or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows, press the defroster button “
”.
When the “
” button is pressed, the
air conditioner compressor automatically operates to quickly defog the windshield,
outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment, airflow is directed towards
the windshield and front door windows, and the indicator light on the button illuminates.
After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, return the climate control
system to the FULL AUTO mode by pressing the “AUTO” button or turn off by pressing
the “OFF” button.
Alternatively, press the “
” button
again to return the system to the setting that was selected before you activated
the defroster.
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If the windshield starts to fog when the climate control system is operated in
the AUTO mode, press the air conditioner button “A/C” to defog and dehumidify. When
this button is pressed, the
Select the desired airflow mode by pressing the airflow mode selection button.
The selected airflow mode is shown on the display.
There are four airflow modes that activate the following air outl
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Ignition switch
OFF
ON
Engine start
ABS warning light
Light OFF
Light ON
2 sec.
VDC OFF indicator light
VDC warning light & VDC indicator
light
Several seconds (depending on
engine coolant temperature)
Brake warning light (EBD warning
light)
Parking brake
Release
If the moonroof cannot be closed with the moonroof switch, you can close the
moonroof manually.
1. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bucket.
2. Open the overhead console. Refer to “Overhead console” F6-8.
3. Remove the two screws that retain the moonroof switch body. Then, remove the
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