2002 SUBARU IMPREZA Owners Manual

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washer fluid sprays until you release the knob.
To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not
in use, turn the knob on the end of the wiper controllever clockwise to the “
” position. The washer
fluid sprays and the wiper operates until you release the knob. Rear window defogger switch
The rear window defogger operates only when the
ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
The rear window defogger switch is located on the
climate control panel.
The defogger will automatically shut off after about
15 minutes. If the window 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.
HB5009BC
1) OFF
2) ON 3) Push

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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 window defogger is operating. NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the outside mir-
ror defogger, the outside mirror defogger oper- ates while the rear window defogger is operating.
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or window
cleaner containing abrasives to clean the in-
ner surface of the rear window. They may
damage the conductors printed on the win-
dow. To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not operate the defogger continu-
ously for any longer than necessary. Mirrors
Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are
properly adjusted before you start driving.
Inside mirror
HB4003BC
1) Tab
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)
HB6019BC
1) Left button
2) Auto dimming indicator
3) Photosensor
4) Right button
The inside electronic compass mirror has an anti-
glare feature which automatically reduces glare
coming from headlights of vehicles behind you. It also contains a built-in compass. By pressing and releasing the left button, the au-
tomatic dimming function is toggled on or off. Whenthe automatic dimming function is on, the auto dim-
ming 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 rearward visibility
during reversing.
n Photosensors
HB6020BA
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 sen-
sors detect it and make the reflection surface of the
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blinded. For this reason, use care not to cover the
sensors with stickers, or other similar items. Periodi-
cally wipe the sensors clean using a piece of dry
soft cotton cloth or an applicator.
n Compass calibration
1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessen-
tial electrical accessories (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 me-
tallic objects or structures and make certain the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” position.
3. Press and hold the left button for 3 seconds then
release, and the compass 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 calibra-
tion is not required. The compass will automatically
calibrate from this point forward. n
Compass zone adjustment
HB6021AA
Compass calibration zones
1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Re- fer to the “Compass calibration zone ” map shown
above or one attached to the end of this manual to
verify that the compass zone setting is correct for your geographical location.
2. Press and hold the right button for 3 seconds
then release, and the word “ZONE” will briefly ap-
pear and then the zone number will be displayed.
3. Press the right hand button repeatedly to cycle
the display through all possible zone settings. Stop
cycling when the correct zone setting for your loca-
tion is displayed.

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4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the zone setting mode. Outside mirrors
HS0065
Convex mirror (passenger side)
WARNING
Objects look smaller in a convex mirror and
farther away than when viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use the convex mirror to judge the dis-tance of vehicles behind you when changinglanes. Use the inside mirror (or glance back-wards) to determine the actual size and dis- tance of objects that you view in convex mir-
ror.
Remote control mirror switch
The remote control mirrors operate only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
HG3012BB
1) Selection switch
2) Direction control switch
1. Press either end of the selection switch, “L” for
the left, “R” for the right.
2. Move the direction control switch in the direction
you want to move the mirror.
3. Return the selection switch to the neutral position
to prevent unintentional operation.

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The mirrors can also be adjusted manually.
Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
The outside mirror defogger shares the switch with
rear window defogger.
The outside mirror defogger operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
HB5009BC
1) OFF
2) ON 3) Push
To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the
switch. To turn it off, push the switch again. The indi-
cator light located on the switch lights up while the
outside mirror defogger is operating.
The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the mirror 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 While the outside mirror defogger is operating, the rear window defogger also operates.
CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not operate the defogger continuously for
any longer than necessary.

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Tilt steering wheel
HB4002BA
1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the “Front seat ”
section (chapter 1).
2. Pull the tilt lock lever down.
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
4. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel inplace.
5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle
control and result in personal injury.

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Horn
OM-H0440
To sound the horn, push the horn pad.