2006 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX Owners Manual

3-32 Instruments and controls
Mirrors
Always check that the inside and outside
mirrors are properly adjusted before you
start driving.
Inside mirror
The inside mirror has a day and night po-
sition. Pull the tab at the bottom of the mir-
ror toward you for the night position. Push
it away for the day position. The night po-
sition reduces glare from headlights.
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if
equipped)
1) Left button
2) Auto dimming indicator
3) Photosensor
4) Right button
The inside electronic compass mirror has
an anti-glare feature which automatically
reduces glare coming from headlights of
vehicles behind you. It also contains a
built-in compass.
By pressing and releasing the left but-
ton, the automatic dimming function is tog-
gled on or off. When the automatic dim-
ming function is on, the auto dimming indi-
cator light (green) located to the right of
the button will illuminate.
By pressing and releasing the right but- ton, the compass display is toggled on or
off. When the compass is on, an illuminat-
ed compass reading will appear in the
lower part of the mirror.
Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode,
the mirror surface turns bright if the trans-
mission is shifted into reverse. This is to
ensure good rearward visibility during re-
versing.
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 mir-
ror dimmer to help prevent you from being
blinded. For this reason, use care not to
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cover the sensors with stickers, or other
similar items. Periodically wipe the sen-
sors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton
cloth or an applicator.
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 metallic objects or structures and
make certain the ignition switch is in the “ ON ” position.
3. Press and hold the left button for 3 sec-
onds then release, and the compass will
enter the calibration mode. “CAL ” and di-
rection will be displayed.
4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL ” dis-
appears from the display (approximately
two or three circles). The compass is now
calibrated.
5. Further calibration may be necessary
should outside. Influences cause the mir-
ror 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 recali-
brate the mirror.
Compass zone adjustment
Compass calibration zones
1. The zone setting is factory preset to
Zone 8. Refer to the “Compass calibration
zone ” map shown above or one attached
to the end of this manual to verify that the
compass zone setting is correct for your
geographical location.
2. Press and hold the right button for 3
seconds then release, and the word“ ZONE ” will briefly appear and then the
zone number will be displayed.
3. Press the right-hand button repeatedly
to cycle the display through all possible
zone settings. Stop cycling when the cor-
rect zone setting for your location is dis-
played.
4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the zone setting mode.
Outside mirrors
Convex mirror (passenger side)
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Objects look smaller in a convex
mirror and farther away than when
viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use
the convex mirror to judge the dis-
tance of vehicles behind you when
changing lanes. Use the inside mir-
ror (or glance backwards) to deter-
mine the actual size and distance of
objects that you view in convex mir-
ror.
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Remote control mirror switch
1) Selection switch
2) Direction control switch
The remote control mirrors operate only
when the ignition 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 neu-
tral position to prevent unintentional oper-
ation.
The mirrors can also be adjusted manual-
ly.
Outside mirror defogger (if
equipped)
Manual climate control system
Automatic climate control system
The outside mirror defogger shares the
button with rear window defogger.
The outside mirror defogger operates only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON ” po-
sition.
To turn on the outside mirror defogger,
push the button. To turn it off, push the
button again. The indicator light located
on the button lights up while the outside
mirror defogger is operating.
The defogger will automatically shut off af-
ter approximately 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 defrosting or defogging is de-
sired when you restart your vehicle, you
have to push the button to turn it on again.
NOTE
While the outside mirror defogger is
operating, the rear window defogger
also operates.
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To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the de-
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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.
Horn
To sound the horn, push the horn pad.
Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt
position while driving. This may
cause loss of vehicle control and re-
sult in personal injury.
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Climate control
Ventilator ............................................................. 4-2
Air flow selection ................................ .................... 4-2
Center and side ventilators ....................... ............. 4-3
Manual climate control system (if equipped) ..................................... ............... 4-3
Control panel ..................................... ..................... 4-3
Heater operation .................................. ................... 4-5
Air conditioner operation (if equipped) ........... ..... 4-7
Automatic climate control system (if equipped) ..................................... ............... 4-7
Control panel ..................................... ..................... 4-8
To use as full-automatic climate control
system ............................................ ....................... 4-8
To use as semi-automatic climate control system ............................................ ....................... 4-8
Fan speed control dial ............................ ............... 4-8
Temperature control dial .......................... .............. 4-9
Air flow control dial ............................. ................... 4-9
Air inlet selection button ........................ ................ 4-9
Air conditioner button ............................ ................ 4-10
Temperature sensors ............................... .............. 4-10
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ....................................... ............... 4-11
Cleaning ventilation grille ....................... ............... 4-11
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight .......................................... ....................... 4-11
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit ........................................... ......................... 4-11Checking air conditioning system before
summer season ..................................... ............... 4-11
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and
low temperature weather conditions ................ .. 4-11
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded .......................... ............ 4-12
Refrigerant for your climate control system ....... . 4-12
Air filtration system ............................. ............... 4-12
Replacing an air filter ........................... .................. 4-12

4-2 Climate control
Climate controlVentilator
Air flow selection
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Center and side ventilators
Center ventilators
Move the tab up and down or right and left
to adjust the flow direction.
Side ventilators
1) Open
2) Close
Move the knob in any direction you prefer
to adjust the flow direction.
To open the ventilator, turn the knob coun-
terclockwise.
To close the ventilator, turn the knob
clockwise.
Manual climate control sys-
tem (if equipped)
Control panel
1) Air inlet selection lever
2) Air conditioner button
3) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the “Rear window defogger button ” sec-
tion in chapter 3.)
4) Air flow control dial
5) Fan speed control dial
6) Temperature control dial
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).
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