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How to use this owner’s manual „Using your Owner’s manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this
manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life
of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual.
Failure to observe these instructions may result in se-
rious injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each
chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you
can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the
information you want.
Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seat-
belt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags.
Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate the keys,
locks and windows.
Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the operation of instru-
ment panel indicators and how to use the instruments
and other switches.
Chapter 4: Climate Control
This chapter informs you how to operate the climate
control.
Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audiosystem.
Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate interior
equipment.
Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU.
Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU
in various conditions and explains some safety tips on
driving.
Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you have a prob-
lem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine over-
heating.
Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU
looking good.
Chapter 11: Maintenance and service
This chapter informs you when you need to take your
SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance
and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running
properly.
Chapter 12: Specifications
This chapter informs you about dimension and capac-
ities of your SUBARU.

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Table of contentsSeat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Keys and doors
Instruments and controls
Climate control Audio
Interior equipment
Starting and operating
Driving tips
In case of emergency
Appearance care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index

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Instrument panel
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1) Door locks (page 2-6)
2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-
37)
3) Light control lever (page 3-23)
4) Combination meter (page 3-7)
5) Wiper control lever (page 3-28)
6) Hazard warning flasher switch
(page 3-7)
7) Audio (page 5-2)
8) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7-
12)/Selector lever (AT) (page 7-
15)
9) Climate control (page 4-2)
10) Cruise control (page 7-38)
11) Horn (page 3-40)
12) SRS airbag (page 1-53)
13) Tilt steering (page 3-39)
14) Fuse (page 11-60)/Coin tray (page 6-7)
15) Hood lock release knob (page 11-5)
16) Power window (page 2-24)

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Instruments and controls
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not complete, you have to push the button to turn the
deicer on again.
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not operate the windshield wiper deicer con-
tinuously for any longer than necessary.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the outside mirror
defogger, the outside mirror defogger operates
while the windshield wiper deicer is operating.
Rear window defogger button
Manual climate control system
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Instruments and controls
Automatic climate control system
The rear window defogger operates only when the ig-
nition switch is in the “ON” position.
The rear window defogger button is located on the cli-
mate control panel.
The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15
minutes. If the window clears before that time, push
the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the igni-
tion 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 button to turn it on
again.
To turn on the defogger, push the button. To turn it off, push the button again.
The indicator light located on the button lights up while
the rear window defogger is operating.
Turn on the rear window defogger if the wiper is frozen
to the glass.
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Do not use sharp instruments or window
cleaner containing abrasives to clean the inner
surface of the rear window. They may damage
the conductors printed on the window. y To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not operate the defogger continu-
ously for any longer than necessary.
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Climate control
Ventilator ....................................................... 4-2 Air flow selection .............................................. 4-2
Center and side ventilators .............................. 4-3
Manual climate control system ................... 4-4 Control panel ..................................................... 4-4
Heater operation ............................................... 4-6
Air conditioner operation (if equipped) .......... 4-9
Automatic climate control system (if equipped) .............................................. 4-11Control panel ..................................................... 4-11
To use as full-automatic climate control system ............................................................. 4-12
To use as semi-automatic climate control
system ............................................................. 4-12
Fan speed control dial ...................................... 4-12
Temperature control dial .................................. 4-13
Air flow control dial .......................................... 4-13
Air inlet selection button .................................. 4-14
Air conditioner button ...................................... 4-15
Temperature sensors ....................................... 4-16
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ................................................ 4-17Cleaning ventilation grille ................................ 4-17
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ........................................................... 4-17
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit .............................................................. 4-17
Checking air conditioning system before
summer season .............................................. 4-17
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions .... 4-18 Air conditioner compressor shut-off when
engine is heavily loaded ................................ 4-18
Refrigerant for your climate control system .. 4-18
Air filtration system (if equipped) ................ 4-18 Replacing an air filter ....................................... 4-19

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Climate control
Climate controlVentilator „
Air flow selection
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Climate control
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„Center and side ventilators
T Center ventilators
Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the
flow direction. T
Side ventilators
A) Open
B) Close
Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the
flow direction.
To open or close the ventilator, turn the thumb-wheel
up or down.
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B