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System Inspection

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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: Rear window defogger system can be customized using the Subaru Select Monitor, when the customize setting {Auto A/C Setting} of the body integrated unit is set to {support}.
System name Initial setting Customize setting
Rear defogger operation mode OFF after 15 min. Repeat 15 min. operation and 2 min. stop.