2001 SUBARU FORESTER lights

3-20Fog light switch (if equipped)
The fog lights operate only when the headlights are on low beam.
Push the fog light switch to turn the fog lights on.
Press the switch again to turn them off.
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The indicator light located on the switch will illuminate when the fog
lights are on.
Wiper and washer
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the
windshield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster.Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking
your view.
CAUTION
Do not operate the washer continuously for more than ten se-
conds, or when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause
overheating of the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level fre-
quently, such as at fuel stops.

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Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the windshield wiper deicer continuously for any longer than neces-
sary.
The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the ignition switch is inthe “ON” position.
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Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove any snow from the
windshield. To turn on the windshield wiper deicer, push the switch. The
indicator light located on the switch lights up while the windshield wiper
deicer is operating.
The windshield wiper deicer will automatically shut off after about 15 min-
utes. If the wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time,
push the switch to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If deicing is not complete when
you restart your vehicle, you have to push the switch to turn the deiceron again.

3-26Rear window defogger switch
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing
abrasives to clean the inner surface of the rear window. They may
damage the conductors printed on the window. To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate
the defogger continuously for any longer than necessary.
The rear window defogger operates only when the ignition switch is inthe “ON” position.
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Indicator light
To turn on the defogger, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again.
The indicator light located on the switch lights up while the rear windowdefogger is operating.
The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the win-
dow clears before that time, push the switch to turn it off. It also turns off
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If
defrosting or defogging is desired when you restart your vehicle, you
have to push the switch to turn it on again.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the outside mirror defogger, the out-
side mirror defogger operates while the rear window defogger is

3-28Horn
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To sound the horn, push the horn pad. Mirrors
Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted
before you start driving.
Inside mirror
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The inside mirror has a day and night position. Pull the tab at the bottom
of the mirror toward you for the night position. Push it away for the day
position. The night position reduces glare from headlights.

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Compass mirror (if equipped)
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The inside electronic compass mirror has an anti-glare feature which
automatically reduces glare coming from headlights of vehicles be-hind you. It also contains a built-in compass.By pressing and releasing the left button, the automatic dimming
function is toggled on or off. When the automatic dimming function is
on, the auto dimming indicator light (green) located to the right of the
button will illuminate. By pressing and releasing the right button, the compass display is
toggled on or off. When the compass is on, an illuminated compass
reading will appear in the lower part of the mirror.
Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror surface turns bright
if the transmission is shifted into reverse. This is to ensure good rear-
ward visibility during reversing.

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Photosensors
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The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the front and back
sides. If the glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you strikes
the mirror, these sensors detect it and make the reflection surface of
the mirror dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For this
reason, use care not to cover the sensors with stickers, or other simi-
lar items. Periodically wipe the sensors clean using a piece of dry soft
cotton cloth or an applicator. nCompass calibration
1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential electrical ac-
cessories (rear window defogger, heater/air conditioning system,
spotlight, etc.) and ensure all doors are shut.
2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metallic objects or
structures and make certain the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
3. Press and hold the left button for 3 seconds then release, and thecompass will enter the calibration mode. “CAL” and direction will be
displayed.
4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL” disappears from the display
(about two or three circles).
5. The compass is now calibrated. Further calibration is not required.
The compass will automatically calibrate from this point forward.

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How to insert a CD(s)
n Inserting a CD
1. Press “LOAD” button O. If the magazine in the player has an idle
position where you can insert a disc, the “DISC” indicator associated
with the idle position will blink.
If no indicator blinks, it means that there is no idle position in the mag-azine.
2. As soon as the “DISC” indicator begins to blink, the “IN” will ap-
pear on display for a period of 15 seconds. Insert a disc during theperiod. The disc will be then automatically drawn in, and the playerwill begin to play back the first number of the disc. To insert more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1 and 2. The
magazine will be loaded with discs in the ascending order of position
number.
If you do not insert any disc in 15 seconds after you have pressed the
“LOAD” button, the player will begin to play back the first number of
the last disc you have inserted. The disc indicator steadily lights up if a disc is already inserted in
the corresponding position of the magazine. While the player is in the loading mode, if you press any of the oth-
er mode buttons “FM”
2, “AM” 1 and “TAPE” E, the player will enter
the standby mode. Press the “CD” button S to start playback.
n Inserting a disc in a desired position
1. Press the “LOAD” button. If the magazine in the player has an idle
position where you can insert a disc, the “DISC” indicator associated
with the idle position will blink.The positions in the magazine the indicator of which steadily lights up
are already loaded with discs.
2. Press the “DISC SELECT ” button
J at the position where you want
to insert a disc. The associated “DISC” indicator will blink, and the
“IN” will be displayed.
3. If you insert a disc during the 15-second period while the “IN” is on
display, the disc will be automatically drawn in, and the player will
start playback of the disc, beginning with the first number. To insert more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1 and 2.

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While the player is in the loading mode, if you press any of the oth-
er mode buttons “FM” 2, “AM” 1 and “TAPE” E, the player will enter
standby mode. Press the “CD” button to start playback.
n Loading all the magazine (Full disc loading mode)
1. If you continue to press the “LOAD” button for more than 1.5 se-
conds, the player will produce beep sound and will enter the full disc
loading mode.
2. A “DISC” indicator will blink, and the “IN” will be on display for a
period of 15 seconds. If a disc is successfully loaded during this peri-od, the “DISC” indicator will stop blinking and will steadily light.
3. When the loading of a disc is complete, the next “DISC” indicator
will blink. Then repeat Step 2.
4. When the magazine is filled with discs by repeating Steps 2 and 3,
the player will start playback of the discs, beginning with the one in-
serted first.
If you fail to insert any disc during each 15-second interval, the full
disc loading mode will be canceled, and the player will start playback
of the disc inserted first. How to play back a CD or make a pause
n When there is no CD inserted:
Insert a CD by referring to “How to Insert a CD(s) ”.
When a CD is loaded, the player will start playback of the CD, begin-
ning with the first number. n When there are CDs loaded:
Press a desired one of the “DISC SELECT ” buttons
J the “DISC” indi-
cator of which steadily lights up. The player will then start playback of
the selected CD, beginning with the first number.