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Check System

NOTE:
  • The wiper deicer does not operate when the ambient temperature becomes 5°C (41°F) or more.
  • The wiper deicer operates with the rear window defogger at the same time.
  • It is possible to perform a forced operation if you keep holding the rear window defogger switch for 3 seconds or more.
Symptoms Inspection order
Wiper deicer does not operate.
  1. Check the fuse.
  2. Check the wiper deicer relay.
  3. Check the wiper deicer switch.
  4. Check the heat wire.
  5. Check the wiring harness.
  6. Check body integrated unit.
NOTE:
  • Wiper deicer system can be customized using the Subaru Select Monitor, when the customize setting {A/C ECM setting} of the body integrated unit is set to With.
  • Set the system using the Rr Defogger op. mode, and setting will be the same as rear defogger system setting.
System name Initial setting Customize setting
Rr Defogger op. mode OFF after 15 min. Continuous operation(1)
(1) When one of the following conditions occurs, continuous operation is suspended and turned off after 15 minutes.