2004 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX Owners Manual

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3. Return the selection switch to the neutral position
to prevent unintentional operation.
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually. !
Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
Manual climate control system Semi-automatic climate control system
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.
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 out-
side 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 de-
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frosting 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.
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not operate the defogger continuously for
any longer than necessary.
Tilt steering wheel
1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the “Front seats”
section (chapter 1).
2. Push the tilt lock lever down.
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely
locked by moving it up and down.
Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position
while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle
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control and result in personal injury.Horn
WRX-STi
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Except WRX-STi
To sound the horn, push the horn pad.
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Climate control
Ventilator ....................................................... 4-2 Air flow selection .............................................. 4-2
Center and side ventilators .............................. 4-3
Manual climate control system (if equipped) 4-4 Control panel ..................................................... 4-4
Heater operation ............................................... 4-6
Air conditioner operation (if equipped) .......... 4-9
Semi-automatic climate control system (if equipped) ............................................... 4-11Control panel ..................................................... 4-11
Operating method ............................................. 4-14
Temperature sensors ....................................... 4-18
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner 4-19 Cleaning ventilation grille ................................ 4-19
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ........................................................... 4-19
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit .............................................................. 4-19
Checking air conditioning system before summer season .............................................. 4-19
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions .... 4-20
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when
engine is heavily loaded ................................ 4-20
Refrigerant for your climate control system .. 4-20
Air filtration system (if equipped) ................ 4-20 Replacing an air filter ....................................... 4-21

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Climate controlVentilator !
Air flow selection
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!Center and side ventilators
! Center ventilators
Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the
flow direction. !
Side ventilators
1) Open
2) Close
Move the knob in any direction you prefer to adjust the
flow direction.
To open the ventilator, turn the knob counterclock- wise.
To close the ventilator, turn the knob clockwise.
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