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„Replacing an air filter
1. Remove the glove box. 1) Open the glove box.
2) Remove the nine screws and the one clip secur-
ing the glove box.
3) Disconnect the glove box light connector. 2. Unhook the hooks of the air filter cover and remove the cover.
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1) Air filter element
3. Draw out the air filter element. 1) Air filter element
2) Arrow mark
4. Replace the air filter element with new one.
The arrow mark on the filter must point down.
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5. Reinstall the air filter cover. 6. Connect the connector, and reinstall the glove box.
7. Close the glove box.
1) Service label
2) Caution label
8. LABEL installation 1) Fill out the information on the service label
(small).
2) Attach the service label to the driver side door pil-
lar and the caution label to the driver side end of the
instrument panel.
Contact your dealer if the following occurs,
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even if it is not yet time to change the filter: y
Reduction of the air flow through the vents.
yWindshield gets easily fogged or misted.
NOTE
The filter can influence the air conditioning, heat-
ing and defroster performance if not properly
maintained.

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Interior equipment
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yDo not place any foreign objects, especially
metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into
the accessory power outlet. That could cause a
short circuit. Always put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not in use.y Use only electrical appliances which are de-
signed for 12V DC and which consume less
than 120W. Overloading the accessory power
outlet can cause a short circuit. Do not use dou-
ble adapters or more than one electrical appli-
ance.y If the plug on your electric appliance is either
too loose or too tight for the accessory power
outlet, this can result in a poor contact or cause
the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit
properly. y Use of an electric appliance in the accessory
power outlet for a long period of time while the
engine is not running can cause battery dis-
charge.y Before driving your vehicle, make sure that
the plug and the cord on your electrical appli-ance will not interfere with your shifting gears
and operating the accelerator and brake pedals.
If they do, do not use the electrical appliance
while driving.
Cigarette lighter socket
A cigarette lighter socket can be found behind the ash-
tray lid under the climate controls. Push gently on the
lid to open it. A cigarette lighter plug is an optional ac-
cessory. It is available from your SUBARU dealer.
The cigarette lighter socket may also be used as a
power source for an in-car use electrical appliance.
y The electrical power outlet located on the
lower part of the instrument panel is originally
designed to use a genuine SUBARU cigarette
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Ashtray
To open the ashtray, push lightly on the lid below the
climate controls.
Fully close the lid after using it to help reduce residual smoke.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, hold the right and
left sides of the ashtray and pull it out.NOTE
Particles of ash and tobacco will accumulate
around the hinges of the ashtray’s inner lid. Clean
them off using a toothbrush or other narrow-end-
ed implement.
Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or
leave a lighted cigarette in an ashtray. This
could cause a fire.
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Appearance care
Exterior care .................................................. 10-2 Washing ............................................................. 10-2
Waxing and polishing ....................................... 10-3
Cleaning aluminum wheels .............................. 10-3
Corrosion protection .................................... 10-4 Most common causes of corrosion ................ 10-4
To help prevent corrosion ............................... 10-5
Cleaning the interior ..................................... 10-6 Seat fabric ......................................................... 10-6
Leather seat materials ...................................... 10-6
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................... 10-6
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, and switches ............. 10-7

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Appearance care
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NOTE
Strong cleaning agents such as solvents, paint
thinners, window cleaner or gasoline must never
be used on leather or synthetic interior materials. „Climate control panel, audio panel, in-
strument panel, console panel, and
switches
Gently wipe away contamination using a clean, soft
cloth moistened with cold or lukewarm water.
NOTE
Do not use organic solvents such as paint thin-
ners or gasoline, or strong cleaning agents that
contain those solvents.