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will illuminate. yBy 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 trans mission is shifted into re-
verse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility during reversing. 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, spot light, 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 (approximately two or three circles). The
compass is now calibrated.
5. Further calibration may be necessary should out-
side influences cause the mirror to read inaccurately.
You will know that this has occurred if your compass
begins to read in only limited directions. Should you
encounter this situation, return to step one of the
above procedure and recalibrate the mirror.
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Ventilator ....................................................... 4-2 Driver’s side ventilators ................................... 4-2
Center ventilators ............................................. 4-2
Front passenger’s side ventilators ................. 4-3
Air flow selection .............................................. 4-4
Manual heating and air conditioning system ........................................................ 4-5Control panel ..................................................... 4-5
Heater operation ............................................... 4-7
Air conditioner operation ................................. 4-10
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ................................................. 4-11
Air filtration system (if equipped) ................ 4-13

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Manual heating and air conditioning
system „Control panel
1) Temperature control dial
2) Fan speed control dial
3) Air flow control dial
4) Air conditioner button
5) Air inlet selection button
6) Rear window defogger button (Refer to “Rear window defogger button” section in chapter 3.)
T Temperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from the air outlets over a range from the blue area (cool) to red
area (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 out-
lets.
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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. At the same time, the air inlet selection is auto-
matically set to “Outside air” mode.
In this state, you cannot select “recirculation”
mode by manually pressing the air inlet selectionbutton. T
Air conditioner button
The air conditioner operates only when the engine is
running. Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in op-
eration to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light
will come on.
Push it again to turn off the air conditioner. T
Air inlet selection button
Continued operation in the ON position may fog
up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as
soon as the outside dusty condition clears.
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ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculat-
ed inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet selection but-
ton to the ON position. The indicator light will come on.
Push the air inlet selectio n button to the ON position
for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving
on a dusty road.
OFF position (Outside Air): Outside air is drawn into
the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet selec-
tion button again to the OFF position. The indicator
light will go off.
Push the air inlet selection button to the OFF position
when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temper-
ature and the road is no longer dusty. „
Heater operation
T Defrosting or defogging the windshield
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door win-
dows:
1. Set the air flow control dial to “ ”.
2. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right.
3. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed.
NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right and left air
outlets. To stop warm ai r flow from these outlets,
turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the
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Continued operation with the air inlet selection
button in the ON
position may fog up the win-
dows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as
the outside dusty condition clears.
„ Air conditioner operation
T Cooling or dehumidifying
1) ON position
For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, performing the following steps will allow
air to flow through the instrument panel outlets:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” posi- tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to “ ”.
3. Set the air conditioner bu
tton to the “ON” position.
4. Set the temperature contro l dial to the blue area.
5. Set the fan speed control dial at the desired speed. T Defrosting or defogging
1) ON position
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door win-
dows:
1. Set the air outlet control dial to “ ”.
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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. T
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant cir-
cuit
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. T Checking air conditioning system before sum-
mer season
Check the air conditioner unit for refrigerant leaks,
hose conditions, and pro per operation each spring.
This check is best performed by your SUBARU dealer. T Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity
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 ai r outlets may be noticed.
This condition is normal and does not indicate any
problem with the air conditioning system. T
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when en-
gine 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 accelera-
tion or when driving on a steep upgrade. T Refrigerant for your climate control system
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant
HFC134a. Therefore, the me thod 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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Air filtration system (if equipped)
If your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped
with a optional air filtration system, replace the filter el-
ement according to the replacement schedule shown
in the following. This schedule should be followed to
maintain the filter’s dust collection ability. Under ex-
tremely dusty conditions, t he filter should be replaced
more frequently. Have your filter checked or replaced
by your SUBARU dealer.
Replacement schedule:
Every 12 months or 9,300 miles (15,000 km) whichev-
er comes first
NOTE The filter can influence th e air conditioning, heat-
ing and defroster performance if not properly
maintained.