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Interior lightWhen leaving your vehicle, make sure the
light is turned off to avoid battery dis-
charge.& Dome lightThe light switch has three positions:
: The light stays on continuously.
Middle position: The light comes on when
any door is opened. The light remains on
for several seconds and gradually goes
out after all doors are closed.
The light also can be turned on by use of
the remote keyless entry transmitter. See
the “Remote keyless entry system ”sec-
tion in chapter 2 for detailed information.
The setting of the period for which the light stays on can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer.
Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for
details.
: The light stays off.
&
Cargo area light (Station wa-
gon)The cargo area light switch has three
positions:
DOOR : The light comes on only when the
rear gate is opened.
Middle position: The light stays off.
: The light stays on continuously.
Map lightVehicle with moonroof (Sedan)Vehicle with moonroof (Station wagon)
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Vehicle without moonroofTo turn on the map light, push the switch.
To turn it off, push the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
light is turned off to avoid battery dis-
charge.
Sun visorsTo block out glare, swing down the visors.
To use the sun visor at a side window,
swing it down and move it sideways.
& Sun visor extension plateWith the sun visor positioned over the side
window, you can use the sun visor
extension plate to prevent glare through
the gap between the sun visor and center
pillar. To use the extension plate, pull it
toward the rear of the vehicle. When you
have finished using it, stow it by pushing it
toward the front of the vehicle.
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CAUTION
Do not pull out the extension plate
with the sun visor positioned over
the windshield. The extension plate
would obstruct your view of the
rearview mirror.
& Vanity mirror with light
CAUTION
Keep the vanity mirror cover closed
while the car is being driven to avoid
dazzle.To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.
The light beside the vanity mirror comes
on when the ignition switch is either in the
“ACC ”or “ON ”position and the mirror
cover is opened.NOTEUse of the vanity mirror light for a long
period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge.
Storage compartment
CAUTION
. Always keep the storage com-
partment closed while driving to
reduce the risk of injury in the
event of sudden stops or an
accident.
. Do not store spray cans, contain-
ers with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the storage compart-
ment.
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& Glove box1) Lock
2) UnlockTo open the glove box, pull the handle. To
close it, push the lid firmly upward.
To lock the glove box, insert the key and
turn it clockwise.
&Center console boxCenter console box (front)If you remove the divider plate from the
dual cupholders, you can use the center
console box as a storage space. To use as storage space:
Slide the sliding lid (near the parking brake
lever) toward the rear.Grasp the dual cupholders
’divider plate at
the base. Turn it counterclockwise to
remove it.
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CAUTION
If you hold the divider plate at the
top while turning it counterclock-
wise, it may break.
To use again as cupholders:Insert the protrusion on the back of the
divider plate into the hole in the center of
the console box. Grasp the divider plate at
the base, and turn it clockwise to fit it.
CAUTION
If you hold the divider plate at the
top while turning it clockwise, it may
break. Center console box (rear)
Pull up the lock release knob at the bottom
of the front edge of the lid.&
Center panel compartment (if
equipped)
CAUTION
When your vehicle is parked in the
sun or a warm day, the inside of the
center panel heats up. Avoid storing
plastic or other heat-vulnerable or
flammable articles such as a lighter
in the center panel.
To open the center panel compartment,
pull up the edge of the bottom of the panel
lid.
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& Overhead console (if
equipped)To open the console, push on the lid lightly
and it will automatically open.
CAUTION
When your vehicle is parked in the
sun or on a warm day, the inside of
the overhead console heats up.
Avoid storing plastic or other heat-
vulnerable or flammable articles
such as a lighter in the overhead
console.
&Pocket
CAUTION
Do not use the pocket as an ashtray
or leave a lighted cigarette in the
pocket. This could cause a fire.
To use the pocket, push lightly on the lid
below the climate controls.
Cup holder
CAUTION
. When not in use, always keep the
cup holder stored while driving
to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of a sudden stop or an
accident.
. Do not pick up a cup from the cup
holder or put a cup in the holder
while you are driving, as this may
distract you and lead to an
accident.
. Take care to avoid spills. Bev-
erages, if hot, might burn you or
your passengers. Spilled bev-
erages may also damage uphols-
tery or carpets.
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& Front passenger ’s cup holderThe dual cup holder is built into the center
console near the parking brake lever.To access the cup holder, pull the lid
toward the rear.
& Rear passenger ’s cup holderThe rear passenger ’s cup holder is
located on the lower side of the back of
the center console. To use the cup holder,
open the lid by pulling its upper edge.
Accessory power outletsOutlet beside front pocketOutlet in center console
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Outlet in cargo areaAccessory power outlets are provided
beside the front ashtray, in the center
console and in the cargo area. Electrical
power (12V DC) from the battery is
available at any of the outlets when the
ignition switch is in either the “ACC”or
“ON ”position.
You can use an in-car electrical appliance
by connecting it to an outlet.
The maximum power rating of an appli-
ance that can be connected varies among
outlets as shown in the following. Do not
use an appliance which exceeds the
indicated wattage for each outlet.
Outlet beside front pocket: 80W or less
Outlets in center console and cargo area:
120W or less
When using appliances connected to two or more outlets simultaneously, the total
power consumed by them must not
exceed 120W.
CAUTION
.
Do not attempt to use a cigarette
lighter in the accessory power
outlet.
. Do 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. Al-
ways put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not
in use.
. Use only electrical appliances
which are designed for 12V DC.
The maximum power rating of an
appliance that can be connected
varies among outlets as shown in
the following. Do not use an
appliance which exceeds the in-
dicated wattage for each outlet.
Outlet beside front pocket: 80W
or less
Outlets in center console and
cargo area: 120W or less
When using appliances con-
nected to two or more outlets simultaneously, the total power
consumed by them must not
exceed 120W. Overloading the
accessory power outlet can
cause a short circuit. Do not use
double adapters or more than
one electrical appliance.
. If the plug on your electric appli-
ance 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.
. 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
discharge.
. Before driving your vehicle, make
sure that the plug and the cord
on your electrical appliance will
not interfere with your shifting
gears and operating the accel-
erator and brake pedals. If they
do, do not use the electrical
appliance while driving.
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