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Instruments and controls
gine-speed warnings are given by both the REV in-
dicator light and the buzzer. "
Turn the knob counterclockwise ( −) to disable the
buzzer. The indicator will show “– –”, and the buzzer
will not sound. With the buzzer disabled, engine-
speed warnings are given only by the REV indicator
light.
Approximately three seconds after you stop turning
the knob, the buzzer will sound once to indicate the
end of the setting procedure. The indicator will return
to showing the ambient temperature.
Also, the tachometer needle will return to approxi- mately “0”.
NOTE " The REV alarm system does not operate while
settings are being entered. " The speed-setting mode terminates if 0 rpm is
selected." The speed-setting mode is canceled if the igni-
tion switch is turned to OFF or the vehicle starts
moving before the setting procedure is finished. " Speed setting is impossible when the vehicle is
moving. " The set engine speed may differ from the engine
speed shown by the tachometer. Use the engine
speed shown by the tachometer as a rough guide. !
Deactivating the REV alarm system
To deactivate the REV alarm system’s REV indicator
light and buzzer functions, set the alarm-level engine
speed to 0 (zero) rpm.

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Instruments and controls
We recommend that you drive moderately until the
pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the
middle of the range. Engine operation is optimum with
the engine coolant at this temperature range and high
revving operation when the engine is not warmed up
enough should be avoided.
If the pointer exceeds the normal operating
range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble.
See “In case of emergency” in chapter 9.
!
Ambient temperature gauge (if
equipped)
A) U.S. spec. models
B) Canada spec. models
The ambient temperature gauge shows the ambient
temperature in a range from −22 °F to 122 °F ( −30 °C to
50 °C).
The gauge can give a false reading under any of the
following conditions:" When there is too much sun.
" During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic
jam; when the engine is restarted immediately follow-
A
B
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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 similar items. Periodically wipe the
sensors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or
an applicator. "
Compass calibration
1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential
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 metal-
lic 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 re-
lease, 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). The compass
is now calibrated.
5. Further calibration may be necessary should out-
side. Influences cause the mirror to read inaccurately.
You will know that this has occurred if your compass
begins to read in only limited directions. Should you
encounter this situation, return to step one of the
above procedure and recalibrate the mirror. "
Compass zone adjustment
Compass calibration zones
1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer
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 geograph-ical location.
2. Press and hold the right button for 3 seconds then
release, and the word “ZONE” will briefly appear 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 location is dis-
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played.
4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the
zone setting mode. !Outside mirrors
! Convex mirror (passenger side)
Objects look smaller in a convex mirror and far-
ther away than when viewed in a flat mirror. Do
not use the convex mirror to judge the distance
of vehicles behind you when changing lanes.
Use the inside mirror (or glance backwards) to determine the actual size and distance of ob-
jects that you view in convex mirror.
! Remote control mirror switch
1) Selection switch
2) Direction control switch
The remote control mirrors operate only when the ig-
nition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
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.
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Climate control
functions are as follows:
OFF:
The fan does not operate.
AUTO: The fan speed is adjusted automatically in ac-
cordance with the air temperature inside and outside
the passenger compartment, the intensity of sunlight,
and other factors. Subaru recommends using the
AUTO position.
Other positions: The fan speed can be adjusted in
four steps.
NOTE
With the fan speed control dial in the AUTO posi-
tion and the air flow control dial in the “ ”,
“ ”, or “ ” position, the fan does not oper-
ate during engine warmup until the engine coolant
temperature exceeds approx. 122 °F (50 °C).
! Temperature control dial
This dial is used to set the desired interior tempera-
ture. With the dial set to your desired temperature, the
system automatically adjusts the temperature of air
supplied from the outlets such that the desired temper-
ature is achieved and maintained.
If the dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the system
gives maximum cooling performance. If the dial is
turned fully clockwise, the system gives maximum
heating performance. !
Air flow control dial
This dial has the following five positions. The outlets
from which air is supplied in each position are as fol-
lows:
: Instrument panel outlets: Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets
: Foot outlets and windshield defroster outlets (rel-
atively little air from windshield defroster outlets)
: Windshield defroster outlets and foot outlets
: Windshield defroster outlets
NOTE
When the dial is placed in the “ ” or “ ” po-
sition, the air conditioner compressor operates
automatically to defog the windshield quickly. At
the same time, the air inlet selection is automati-
cally set to “outside air” mode.

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NOTE "For rapid defrosting or defogging, set the fan
speed control dial to the highest speed position. " If air supplied from the outlets is too cold, the
windshield may become fogged on the outside.
Turn up the air temperature control dial slightly if
this happens." 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. ! Heating and defrosting
To direct warm air toward the floor and windshield,
make the following settings: 1. Fan speed control dial: desired position
2. Air flow control dial: position
3. Air temperature control dial: in 75 – 85 (25 – 30)
range
When the dial is placed in the “ ” position, the air
conditioner compressor operates automatically to de-
fog the windshield quickly. At the same time, the air in-
let selection is automatically set to “outside air” mode.
However, the air conditioner does not operate auto-
matically when the dial is placed in the “ ” position
after the dial has been placed in the “ ” position
and the air conditioner has been turned off manually.
NOTE "
If air supplied from the outlets is too cold, the
windshield may become fogged on the outside.
Turn up the air temperature control dial slightly if
this happens. " 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.
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Audio
!
Power switch and volume/bass/treble/fader/
balance control (PWR/VOL)
The dial (2) is used for both power (ON/OFF) and vol-
ume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by push-
ing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the
dial. " Tone and balance control
The “VOLUME” control knob normally function as vol-
ume control. This knob become a control for Treble,
Bass, Fader or Balance when you select the appropri-
ate audio mode.
Choose desired volume level for each mode by turning
the “VOLUME” control knob. The control function re-
turns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds.
To change control modes: Each brief press of the
“T/B” button changes control modes in the following
sequence starting from volume control mode. (When
the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the
volume control.)
Volume
(VOL) Bass(BAS)Treble(TRE)Balance(BAL)
Fader
(FAD)

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Audio
!
FM/AM selection button (FM/AM)
Push the “FM/AM” button (4) when the radio is off to
turn on the radio.
Push the “FM/AM” button when the radio is on to se-
lect FM1, FM2 or AM reception. Each time this button
is pressed, the band will change in the following order:
The display indicates which one is currently selected. ! Stereo indicator
The stereo indicator “ST” will come on when an FM
stereo broadcast is received. ! Manual tuning (TUNE)
Push the tuning button (3) marked “ ” to increase
the tuning frequency and press the tuning button
marked “ ” to decrease it.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency chang-
es 10 KHz in the AM waveband and 0.2 MHz in the FM
waveband.
Constant pressure on the button causes a continuous
change in the frequency. !
Automatic tuning (SCAN)
Press the “SCAN” button (1) to change the radio to the
SCAN mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the
radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop
at the station for five seconds while displaying the fre-
quency, after which scanning will continue until the en-
tire band has been scanned from the low end to the
high end.
Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN
mode and to stop on any displayed frequency.
When the “SCAN” button is pressed for automatic tun-
ing, stations are scanned in the direction of low fre-
quencies to high frequencies only.
Automatic tuning may not function properly if the sta-
tion reception is weakened by distance from the sta-
tion or proximity to tall buildings and hills. ! Selecting preset stations
Presetting a station with a preset button (5) allows you
to select that station in a single operation. Up to six
AM, FM1 and FM2 stations each may be preset. ! How to preset stations
1. Press the “FM/AM” selection button to select AM,
FM1 or FM2 reception.
2. Press the “SCAN” button (1) or tune the radio man-
ually until the desired station frequency is displayed.
3. Press one of the preset buttons (5) for at least 2
FM1 FM2 AM