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Washer
To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is oper-
ating, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control le-
ver counterclockwise to the “ ” position. The
washer fluid sprays until you release the knob.
To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in
use, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever
clockwise to the “ ” position. The washer fluid
sprays and the wiper operates until you release the
knob.Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove
any snow from the windshield. To turn on the wind-
shield wiper deicer, push the button. The indicator light
located on the button lights up while the windshield
wiper deicer is operating.
The windshield wiper deicer will automatically shut off
after about 15 minutes. If the wiper blades have been
deiced completely before that time, push the button to
turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If deicing is
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will illuminate. y
By pressing and releasing the right button, the com-
pass display is toggled on or off. When the compass is
on, an illuminated compass reading will appear in the
lower part of the mirror.
Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror sur-
face turns bright if the transmission is shifted into re-
verse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility duringreversing. V Photosensors
The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the
front and back sides. If the glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you strikes the mirror, these sensors 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. V
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).
5. The compass is now calibrated. Further calibration
is not required. The compass will automatically cali-
brate from this point forward.
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determine the actual size and distance of ob-
jects that you view in convex mirror.
T Remote control mirror switch
A) Selection switch
B) 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. 3. Return the selection switch to the neutral position
to prevent unintentional operation.
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually. T
Outside mirror defogger
A) Outside mirror defogger button (if equipped)
B) Outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer button (if equipped)
The outside mirror defogger operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the but-
ton. To turn it off, push the button again. The indicator
light located on the button lights up while the outside
MIRROR
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mirror defogger is operating.
The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15
minutes. If the mirror clears before that time, push the
button to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If de-
frosting or defogging is desired when you restart your
vehicle, you have to push the button to turn it on again.
NOTE
On vehicles equipped with a windshield wiper de-
icer, the windshield wiper deicer switch is also
used to operate the outside mirror defogger.
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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Climate control
Manual climate control system „
Control panel
A) Temperature control dial
B) Fan speed control dial
C) Air flow control dial
D) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the “Rear win- dow defogger button” in chapter 3.)
E) Air conditioner button (if equipped)
F) Air inlet selection button
T Temperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from the
air outlets over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm). T
Fan speed control dial
The fan operates only when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position. The fan speed control dial
is used to select four fan speeds. T Air flow control dial
This dial has the following five positions:
: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets.
: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and
the foot outlets.
: Air flows through the foot outlets and some
through the windshield defroster outlets.
: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets
and foot outlets.
: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets.
NOTE
When the dial is placed in the “ ” or “ ” po-
sition, the air conditioner compressor operates
automatically regardless of the position of the air
conditioner button to defog the windshield quick-
ly. However the indicator on the air conditioner
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To use as full-automatic climate con-
trol system
Place the temperature control dial in the position for
your desired temperature, then set the other dials and
buttons as described below. The system’s functions
will then switch to AUTO mode and be controlled au-
tomatically. y Air flow control dial: AUTO position
y Fan speed control dial: AUTO position
y Air inlet selection button: Press for at least 1 sec-
ond. (Indicator will flash twice.)y Air conditioner button: Press for at least 1 second.
(Indicator will flash twice.) „ To use as semi-automatic climate con-
trol system
Each function can be individually set to AUTO mode
independently of the others. Any function set to AUTO
mode is controlled automatically. Any function not set
to AUTO mode can be manually adjusted as desired.
The temperature can be set within a range of 65 to85 °F (20 to 30 °C). „
Fan speed control dial
The fan operates only with the ignition switch in the
ON position. The fan speed control dial is used to se-
lect the AUTO (automatic control) mode or to select
the desired fan speed. The dial’s positions and their
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
seven steps.
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Temperature sensors
A) Interior air temperature sensor
B) Solar sensor
The automatic climate control system employs several
sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are not
treated properly and become damaged, the system
may not be able to control the interior temperature cor-
rectly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the
following precautions:
– Do not subject the sensors to impact.
– Keep water away from the sensors.
– Do not cover the sensors. The sensors are located as follows:
– Solar sensor: beside the windshield defroster grille.
– Interior air temperature sensor: near the ignition switch.
– Outside temperature sensor: behind the front grille.
B
A
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Audio
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Type A audio set (if equipped)
The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. „Radio operation
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(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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(1) Power switch, Volume control,
Tone/Fader/Balance control dial
(2) BAND button
(3) Tuning buttons
(4) Preset buttons
(5) AUDIO button
(6) SCAN button