2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX instrument panel

Instruments and controls
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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

Climate control
4-4
Climate control system Control panel
HG4021BB
1) Air inlet selection lever
2) Air conditioner button (if equipped)
3) Rear window defogger button (Refer to
the “ Rear window defogger ” in chapter
3.)
4) Air flow control dial
5) Fan speed control dial
6) Temperature control dial
Temperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from
the air outlets over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm).
Fan speed control dial
The fan operates only when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position. The fan speed control
dial is used to select four fan speeds.
Air flow control dial
This dial has the following five positions:
: Air flows through the instrument panel out-lets.
: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot outlets.
: Air flows through the foot outlets and some through the windshield defroster outlets.
: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets and foot outlets.
: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets.

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To direct warm air toward the floor:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “”
position
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “
” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the most com-
fortable level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed. NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right and left
air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these out-lets, turn the corresponding knob clockwise.
Bi-level heating
HG4026AA
This setting allows you to direct air of different tem-
peratures from the instrument panel and foot outlets.
The air from the foot outlets is slightly warmer than
from the instrument panel outlets.
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “
”
position.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “
” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired
temperature level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desiredspeed.
Setting the temperature control dial fully turned to
the red area or blue area decreases the temperature
difference between the air from the instrument panel
outlets and the air from the foot outlets.

Climate control
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Ventilation
HG4027AA
To force outside air through the instrument panel outlets:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “
”
position.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “
” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desiredspeed.
When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet con-
trol lever to the “ON” position.
WARNING
Continued operation in the “” position
may fog up the windows. Switch to the “
” position as soon as the outside dusty
condition clears.
Air conditioner operation
Cooling or dehumidifying
HG4028BB
1) ON position
For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger
compartment, air flows through the instrument paneloutlets:

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Interior light 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome light 6-2
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Luggage area light (if equipped) 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spotlight (if equipped) 6-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 6-3
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Center visor 6-4
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Vanity mirror (if equipped) 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove compartment 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center console 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder 6-6
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In instrument panel 6-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In center console (if equipped) 6-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessory power socket 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In the luggage compartment (if equipped) 6-7 . . . .
Electrical power socket located
on the lower part of the instrument panel 6-8 . . .
Cigarette lighter socket (if equipped) 6-9 . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter (if equipped) 6-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray 6-10
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Floor mat (if equipped) 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage cover (if equipped) 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the cover 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To remove the cover 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To install the cover housing 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo anchorage eyelets (if equipped) 6-14 . . . . . .
Storage tray (if equipped) 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior equipment

Interior equipment
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Cup holder In instrument panel
HG6004BA
To use the cup holder, push its front surface and pull
it out completely.
In center console (if equipped)
HG1004CA
The front passenger ’s cup holder is built in the cen-
ter console, beside the parking brake lever.
CAUTION
When not in use, always keep the holder
stored while driving to reduce the risk of inju- ry in the event of a sudden stop or an acci-dent. Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or
put a cup in the holder while you are driving,as this may distract you and lead to an acci-dent. Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot,

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sory power socket for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause bat-tery discharge.Before driving your vehicle, make sure that
the plug and the cord on your electrical ap-
pliance will not interfere with your shifting gears and operating the accelerator and brake
pedals. If they do, do not use the electrical ap-
pliance while driving.
HG6013BA
Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tap at the socket when the ignition switch is either in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
You can use an in-car use electrical appliance by
connecting it to the socket.
Electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel
CAUTION
The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel is designedto use only a SUBARU genuine cigarettelighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarettelighter plugs or any “plug-in” type electrical
accessories in the socket. Doing so may
cause a short-circuit and overheating, result-ing in a fire.Refer to the “Cigarette lighter ” section in this
chapter.

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Cigarette lighter socket (if equipped)
HG6006DA
The electrical power socket located on the lower
part of the instrument panel can only be used as
cigarette lighter socket. A cigarette lighter plug is an
optional accessory. It is available from your
SUBARU dealer.
If smoking is not desired, always put the cap on the
socket to prevent any foreign object from entering it.
CAUTION
The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel is designedto use only a SUBARU genuine cigarette lighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarettelighter plugs or any
“plug-in” type electrical
accessories in the socket. Doing so may
cause a short-circuit and overheating, result-ing in a fire.
Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
HG6006BA
The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” and “ACC” positions.
To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob andwait a few moments. It will automatically spring up
when ready for use.