2004 SUBARU LEGACY window

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Climate control
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TAUTO switch
AUTO mode operation:
The Automatic Climate Control system automatically
controls the air temperature of the passenger com-
partment in the AUTO mode. When the “AUTO” switch
is pressed, the indicator light “AUTO” on the control
panel comes on. In this state, outlet air temperature,
fan speed, air flow distribution, air-inlet control, and air
conditioner compressor operation are automatically
controlled.
ECON (economy) mode:
When you press the “AUTO” switch while the system
is in the AUTO mode, it selects the ECON (economy)
mode, turning on the “ ” indicator light. In the
ECON mode, the compressor runs to be thrifty with
energy consumption. Interior windows tend to fog in
this energy-saving operation. It is therefore recom-
mended that the AUTO mode be used only in high hu-
midity conditions.
Manual mode operation:
When the Automatic Climate Control system is operat-
ing in the AUTO mode, pressing the “ ”,
“ ”, “MODE”,“A/C” or “ ” switch
shifts the operation into the “MANUAL” mode and the
indicator light “AUTO” on the control panel will go out.
When the “ ”, “ ”, “MODE”,“A/C” or “ ” switch is pressed, the corresponding func-
tion can be controlled independently, while automatic
control of the other functions are maintained.
To change the system back to the AUTO mode, press
the “AUTO” switch. T
OFF switch
The Automatic Climate Control system turns off (the
air conditioner compressor and fan turn off) when the
“OFF” switch is pressed.
When the “OFF” switch is pressed, the outside air in-
troduction mode (“ ” position) is automatically
selected.
NOTE
Display illumination dimness cancellation (BRIGHT):
Setting the light switch to the “ ” or “ ”
position causes the illuminating icons on the dis-
play panel to dim. When traveling with the lights
on in gloomy daylight or in twilight, press the OFF
switch for 1 second or longer if you feel it is too
hard to identify the icons clearly. The brightness
comes back to normal.
If you wish to dim the icons again, hold down the
OFF switch again or if you can safely do so, turn
the light switch OFF and then place it in the
“ ” or “ ” position.

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Climate control
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OUT.TEMP switch
To check the outside air temperature, push the
“OUT.TEMP” switch. The outside air temperature will
be displayed for five seconds, and then the display au-
tomatically changes back to the inside air tempera- ture.
The display changes over from the inside air tempera-
ture to the outside air temperature as its normal indi-
cation if you keep the switch pressed for more than 2seconds.
NOTE y The outside air temperature display shows the
outside air temperature in a range from –22 to
131 °F (–30 to 55 °C).
y You can check the outside air temperature even
when the Automatic Climate Control is off. (The ig-
nition switch should be in the “ON” position.) y In the following cases, the display can indicate a
higher temperature than the actual outside air
temperature: – In direct sunlight
– When the vehicle is parked for a long period of
time with the engine kept running.
– During stop and go driving
T – Defroster switch
To defrost or dehumidify the windshield and side win- dow, push the defroster switch “ ”. When the
“ ” switch is pushed, regardless whether the air
conditioner is operating or not, outside air is drawn into
the passenger compartment, the air conditioner com-
pressor turns on, air flow is directed towards the wind-
shield and side windows, and the indicator light
“ ” on the control panel comes on.
Even with the defroster switch pushed, you can turn
the air conditioner ON/OFF and select interior air recir-
culation or outside air introduction as desired.
After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, set
the air conditioner back in the AUTO mode by pushing
the “AUTO” switch or turn off by pushing the “OFF”
switch or “ ” switch.

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Climate control
(Heat-def): Air flows through the windshield de-
froster outlets and foot outlet.
NOTE
When the “ ” mode is selected, the air condi-
tioner compressor operates automatically regard-
less of the position of the air conditioner button to
defog the windshield quickly. At the same time,
the air inlet selection is automatically set to “” mode.
Even with this mode selected, you can turn the air
conditioner ON/OFF and select interior air recircu-
lation or outside air introduction as desired. T Air inlet selection switch
Continued operation in the “ ” position
may fog up the windows. Switch to the
“ ” position as soon as the outside
dusty condition clears. A) Outside air is drawn into the passenger’s compart-
ment.
B) Interior air recirculates inside the passenger’s com- partment.
1) Air inlet selection switch
Select the air inlet by pushing the air inlet selection switch. : Interior air recirculates inside the passenger’s
compartment. Use this position when quickly warming
up the passenger compartment or cooling it down or
when preventing outside air from entering the passen-
ger compartment from the outside air. The indicator
light “ ” on the control panel comes on when
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Climate control
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Efficient cooling after parking in direct
sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows
open for a few minutes to allow outside air to circulate
into the heated interior. This results in quicker cooling
by the air conditioner. Keep the windows closed during
the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cool- ing efficiency. „ Lubrication oil circulation in the refrig-
erant circuit
Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low en-
gine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few min-
utes each month during the off-season to circulate its
oil. „ Checking air conditioning system be-
fore summer season
Check the air conditioner unit for refrigerant leaks,
hose conditions, and proper operation each spring.
This check is best performed by your SUBARU dealer. „
Cooling and dehumidifying in high hu-
midity and low temperature weather condition
Under certain weather conditions (high relative humid-
ity, low temperatures, etc.) a small amount of water
vapor emission from the air outlets may be noticed.
This condition is normal and does not indicate any
problem with the air conditioning system. „ Air conditioner compressor shut-off
when engine is heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air con-
ditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off
during air conditioner operation whenever the acceler-
ator is fully depressed such as during rapid accerela-
tion or when driving on a steep upgrade. „ Refrigerant for your climate control system
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant
HFC134a. Therefore, the method of adding, changing
or checking the refrigerant is different from the method
for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU dealer for
service. Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong
refrigerant are not covered under warranty.

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Audio
AudioAntenna system „
Printed antenna
Do not use sharp instruments or window clean-
er containing abrasives to clean the inner sur-
face of the window on which the antenna is
printed. Doing so may damage the antenna
printed on the window.
T Sedan The antenna is printed on the inside of the rear window glass. T
Wagon
The antenna is printed on the inside of the left side
rear quarter window glass.
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Interior equipment
Vehicle without moonroof
1) Switches
2) Map lights
To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off,
push the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned
off to avoid battery discharge.
Sun visors
To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the
sun visor at a side window, swing it down and move it
sideways.
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Starting and operating
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in vehicle’s computer with the “ CHECK ENGINE”
warning light/MIL illuminated. y A state emission inspection may reject (not pass or
fail) a vehicle if the number of OBD system readinessmonitors “ Not Ready ” is greater than three. Under this
condition, the vehicle operator should be instructed to
drive his/her vehicle for a few days to set the monitors
and return for an emission re-inspection. y Owners of rejected or failing vehicles should contact
their SUBARU Dealer for service.Preparing to drive
You should perform the following checks and adjust-
ments every day before you start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are
clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires.
Also check tires for proper inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
4. Check that the hood, trunk and rear gate are fully
closed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mir-rors.
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passengers
have fastened their seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator
lights when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po- sition.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights af-
ter starting the engine.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer flu-
id and other fluid levels should be checked daily,
weekly or at fuel stops.

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Driving tips
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Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monox-
ide)
yNever inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine ex-
haust gas contains carbon monoxide, a color-
less and odorless gas which is dangerous, or
even lethal, if inhaled.y Always properly maintain the engine exhaust
system to prevent engine exhaust gas from en-
tering the vehicle.y Never run the engine in a closed space, such
as a garage, except for the brief time needed to
drive the vehicle in or out of it.y Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a
lengthy time while the engine is running. If that
is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to
force fresh air into the vehicle. y Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille
free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to
ensure that the ventilation system always
works properly. y If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, have the problem
checked and corrected as soon as possible. If
you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open.y
Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while
driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering
the vehicle.
NOTE
Due to the expansion and contraction of the met-
als used in the manufacture of the exhaust sys-
tem, you may hear a crackling sound coming from
the exhaust system for a short time after the en-
gine has been shut off. This sound is normal.