2007 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX Owners Manual

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! Wiper intermittent time control
When the wiper switch is in the “”
position, turn the dial to adjust the operat-
ing interval of the wiper.
The operating interval can be adjusted in
four steps.
Two click stop positions of the dial may
help you to aim at your desired interval. !
Mist (for a single wipe)For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the
lever toward you. The wipers operate until
you release the lever. !Washer
To wash the windshield, push the washer
button at the end of the wiper control lever.
The washer fluid sprays until you release
the washer button. The wipers operate
while you push the button. &Rear window wiper and
washer switch –Wagon
: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)
ON: Normal
OFF: Park
: Washer
! Rear wiper
The rear wiper offers intermittent opera-
tion only.
To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on
the end of the wiper control lever to the“ ON ”position.

To turn the wiper off, return the knob to the “OFF ”position.
! Washer
To wash the rear window while the rear
wiper is operating, turn the knob clockwise
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 counter-
clockwise to the “
”position. The washer
fluid sprays and the wiper operates until
you release the knob. Rear window defogger but- ton
The rear window defogger operates only
when the ignition switch is in the
“ON ”
position.
The rear window defogger button is
located on the climate control panel.
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 isoperating.
The defogger will automatically shut off
after approximately 15 minutes. If the
window 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 desired when you restart your vehicle,
you have to push the button to turn it onagain.
Manual climate control system
Automatic climate control system
NOTE . If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside mirror defogger, the outside
mirror defogger operates while the rear Instruments and controls
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window defogger is operating. .Turn on the rear window defogger if
the wiper is frozen to the glass.
CAUTION
. Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface
of the rear window. They may
damage the conductors printed
on the window.
. To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the
defogger continuously for any
longer than necessary. 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 wind-
shield. To turn on the windshield 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 automa-
tically shut off after approximately 15
minutes. If the windshield 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 not complete when you restart your
vehicle, you have to push the button to
turn the deicer on again.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside mirror defogger, the outside
mirror defogger operates while the
windshield wiper deicer is operating.
CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the
windshield wiper deicer continu-
ously for any longer than necessary.

Intercooler water spray
switch (WRX-STI)
Pressing this switch causes water to be
sprayed into the intercooler. It can be used
to help maintain adequate intercooler
performance when the outside tempera-
ture is high.
Water is sprayed for approximately 2
seconds every time the switch is pressed
and then released.NOTE
.
The intercooler water spray warning
light comes on when the water level in
the tank has dropped to the lower limit.
If the warning light illuminates, refill the
tank with water. The tank is located on
the right-hand side of the trunk. For the
tank refilling method, refer to the“ Intercooler water spray (WRX-STI) ”
section in chapter 11.. In cold weather (when you do not
use the intercooler water spray), keep
the tank half-empty or below in case
the water freezes. A larger amount of
water could break the tank if it froze.
CAUTION
Do not press the switch when the
warning light is illuminated. If the
switch is kept pressed when the
tank is short of water, the water
pump motor could overheat. Instruments and controls
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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
position. Pull the tab at the bottom of the
mirror toward you for the night position.
Push it away for the day position. The
night position reduces glare from head-lights. !
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (ifequipped)
1) Left button
2) Auto dimming indicator
3) Photosensor
4) Right button
The auto-dimming 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
button, the automatic dimming function is
toggled on or off. When the automatic
dimming function is on, the auto dimming
indicator light (green) located to the right
of the button will illuminate. . By pressing and releasing the right
button, the compass 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 surface turns bright if the
transmission is shifted into reverse. This
is to ensure good rearward visibility duringreversing. !
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. !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
seconds then release, 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 (approxi-
mately two or three circles). The compass
is now calibrated.
5. Further calibration may be necessary
should outside. 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. !
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
correct zone setting for your location isdisplayed.
4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the zone setting mode.
& Outside mirrors
! Convex mirror (Passenger side)
WARNING
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
distance of vehicles behind you
when changing lanes. Use the inside
mirror (or glance backwards) to
determine the actual size and dis-
tance of objects that you view in
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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 selectionswitch, “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 unintentionaloperation.
The mirrors can also be adjusted manu-
ally. !
Outside mirror defogger (ifequipped)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 ”
position.
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
after 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 desired when you restart your vehicle,
you have to push the button to turn it onagain. NOTE
While the outside mirror defogger is
operating, the rear window defogger
also operates.
CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the de-
fogger 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.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt
position while driving. This may
cause loss of vehicle control and
result in personal injury. Horn
To sound the horn, push the horn pad.Instruments and controls
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