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Vanity mirror
HB6017AA
To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sunvisor and open the vanity
mirror cover.
The light beside the vanity mirror comes on when the ignition switch is
either in the “ACC” or “ON” position and the mirror cover is opened.
Storage compartment
Your vehicle has some storage compartments such as a glove box, a
center console and so forth, for storage of small items that you often use. CAUTION
Always keep the storage compartment closed while driving to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an acci-dent. Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corro-
sive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compart-ment.

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Cigarette lighter socket
CAUTION
The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the
instrument panel is originally designed to use a SUBARU genuine
cigarette lighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarette lighterplugs in the socket. Doing so may cause a short-circuit and over-heating, resulting in a fire. If the socket is ever used for a plug-in accessory such as a
mobile phone, they may damage the portion of the socket ’s inter-
nal mechanism that causes a cigarette lighter plug to “pop out ”
after its lighter element is heated. Therefore, do not place a ciga-rette lighter plug in a socket that has been used, even once, to
power a plug-in accessory. Doing so may cause the plug to stickand overheat, creating a potential fire hazard. Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such
as coins or aluminum foil, into the socket. That could cause ashort circuit.
HB6011BA
The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument
panel can be used as cigarette lighter socket. A cigarette lighter plug is
an optional accessory. It is available from your SUBARU dealer.
The cigarette lighter socket may also be used as a power source for anin-car use electrical appliance.

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Use with a cigarette lighter
WARNING
To avoid being burned, never grasp the lighter by the end with the heating element. Doing so could result in injury and couldalso damage the heating element.
CAUTION
Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will overheat.
HB6011DA
The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in “ON”
and “ACC” positions.
To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob and wait a few moments.
It will automatically spring up when ready for use. Using as an accessory power outlet
Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tap at the socket when the ignition switch is either in “ACC” or “ON” position.
If you use the socket as an accessory power outlet, take the following
precautions.
When the socket is not in use, always put the cap on the socket to
prevent any foreign object from entering it.

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CAUTION
Use only in-car use electrical appliances which are designed
for 12V DC and which consume less than 120W. Overloading the
socket can cause a short circuit. Do not use double adapters ormore than one electrical appliance. If the plug on your electric appliance is either too loose or too
tight for the socket, this can result in a poor contact or cause the
plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly. Use of an electric appliance in the socket for a long period of
time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge. Before driving your vehicle, make sure that the plug and the
cord on your electrical appliance will not interfere with your shift-ing gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. If theydo, do not use the electrical appliance while driving.
If the socket has been used for electrical appliances, damage may
have been done to the internal mechanism that cause a cigarette
lighter to “pop-out” after its element has been heated. For that reason,
a cigarette lighter, even if it is a genuine part, should not be used in
the socket. If you want to use the socket for a cigarette lighter again,
or to protect your purchaser before you sell your car, have your
SUBARU dealer replace the socket with a new one.

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AshtrayCAUTION
Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or leave a lighted ciga-
rette in an ashtray. This could cause a fire.
Fully close the ashtray after using it to help reduce residual smoke.
HB6011CA
To open the ashtray, pull the lid out.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, open it and pull it out while pushing the inner plate down.
Convenience hook Coat hook
CAUTION
Never hang anything on the coat hook that might obstruct the
driver’ s view or that could cause injury in sudden stops or in a
collision. And do not hang items on the coat hook that weigh 2.2lb (1 kg) or more.

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HB6025BA
The coat hook is attached to each rear passenger ’s hand grip.
Cargo net hooks
HB6031BA
There are four hooks on the back panel behind the rear seatback. These hooks can be used for installing a cargo net so that small and
light items can be held next to the back panel when the rear seatback isin the down position.
Fold the rear seatback forward by pulling the release knob up for access to the hooks.

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The bed extender can be removed from the vehicle by rotating the
extender into a vertical position then lifting straight up.
Cargo lamp
HB4010IA
HB3018AA
The cargo lamp comes on and goes off whenever the cargo lamp switch
is pushed regardless of the position of the ignition switch. The cargolamp indicator light located in the meter panel will illuminate when thecargo lamp is on.
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the lamp is turned off to avoid bat-
tery discharge.
CAUTION
Do not switch on the cargo lamp while driving to avoid distract-ing other drivers.

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bar clamp screws have been checked, and retightened if necessary to 35 inch lbs. (4.0 N-m, 0.41 kg-m), as outlined in Step #5 above.
Sport activity lights (if equipped)
HB6041BB
The sport activity lights will operate only when the parking brake is
engaged. Push the “SPORT LIGHTS ” switch to turn the sport activity
lights on.
Press the switch again to turn them off.
The indicator light located on the switch will illuminate when the sport
activity lights are on. NOTE In most states, the sport activity lights must have stone shields
installed when the vehicle is operated on public roads. In most states, the sport activity lights may not be operated when
the vehicle is in motion on a public road.