2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX mirror

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Instrument panel
HGF032BB
1) Door locks (page 2-3)
2) Light control lever (page 3-15)
3) Combination meter (page 3-6)
4) Wiper control lever (page 3-20)
5) Hazard warning flasher switch
(page 3-5)
6) Audio (page 5-1)
7) Gear shift lever (MT) (page
7-10)/Selector lever (AT) (page7-13)
8) Outside mirror switch (page 3-28)
9) Climate control (page 4-1)
10) Cruise control (page 7-27)
11) Horn (page 3-31)
12) SRS airbag (page 1-38)
13) Tilt steering (page 3-30)
14) Fuse box (page 11-51)
15) Hood lock release (page 11-5)
16) Power window (page 2-20)

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
1-44
WARNING
Do not put any objects over the steering wheel pad and dashboard. If the SRS frontal
airbag deploys, those objects could interferewith its proper operation and could be pro-
pelled inside the vehicle and cause injury.
HS0244
WARNING
Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or fit an extra-wide mirror over the rear view
mirror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those ob-jects could become projectiles that could seri- ously injure vehicle occupants.
HS0245
In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the driver’s
and front passenger ’s SRS frontal airbags deploy
and supplement the seatbelts by reducing the im- pact on the driver ’s and front passenger ’s head and
chest.

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Ignition switch 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCK 3-2
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ACC 3-3
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ON 3-3
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START 3-3
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Key reminder chime 3-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) 3-4 . . . . . .
Hazard warning flasher 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meters and gauges 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 3-6
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Odometer/Trip meter 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 3-7
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Fuel gauge 3-7
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Temperature gauge 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature indicator
(if equipped) 3-9
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Warning and indicator lights 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt warning light and chime 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system warning light 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charge warning light 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil pressure warning light 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light
(for AT vehicles) 3-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS warning light 3-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door open warning lights 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front-wheel drive warning light
(for AT vehicles – if equipped) 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift position indicator (AT vehicles) 3-14 . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal indicator lights 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High beam indicator light 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 3-14
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Light control switch 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 3-15
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High/low beam change (dimmer) 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight flasher 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daytime running light system 3-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal lever 3-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illumination brightness control 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking light switch 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch (if equipped) 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper and washer 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer switches 3-21 . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer switch
(if equipped) 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 3-25
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Inside mirror 3-25
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Outside mirrors 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 3-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn 3-31
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Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls
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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.

Instruments and controls
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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
mirror dimmer to help prevent you from being

Instruments and controls
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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.

Instruments and controls
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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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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