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System Inspection

Symptoms Inspection order
Rear window defogger does not operate.
  1. Check the fuse.
  2. Check the rear defogger relay.
  3. Check the rear window defogger switch.
  4. Check the heat wire.
  5. Check the wiring harness.
  6. Check body integrated unit.
NOTE: Settings of the rear window defogger system continuous operation can be changed using the Subaru Select Monitor, when the customize setting [Auto A/C Setting] of the body integrated unit is set to [-].
System name Initial setting Customize setting
Rr Defogger op. mode Normal Continuous?

*: When one of the following conditions occurs, the continuous operation is suspended and turned to the normal operation.