2012 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI Owners Manual

Black plate (163,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
! Power folding mirror switch (if
equipped)The power folding mirror switch operates
only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
or “Acc ”position.
To fold the outside mirrors, push the power
folding mirror switch. To unfold the mirrors,
push the switch again.NOTE. When the temperature is low, the
outside mirrors may stop during switch
operation. If that occurs, push the
switch again. When the outside mirrors
do not work by switch operation, move
them several times manually. This
makes it possible to operate them by
switch operation.
. When you operate the power folding mirror switch continuously, it may not
work. This is not a malfunction. Oper-
ate the switch again after waiting for a
short period of time.
.
When you unfold the outside mirrors
manually, the mirrors may become
wobbly. Be sure to unfold the mirrors
by switch operation. If the outside
mirrors are still wobbly, fold the mirrors
again and then unfold them by switch
operation.
Defogger and deicer1) Rear window defogger
2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
3) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)The vehicle is equipped with a rear
Instruments and controls
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Black plate (164,1)
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Instruments and controls
window defogger. Some models are also
equipped with an outside mirror defogger
and/or windshield wiper deicer. The de-
fogger and deicer system is activated only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.Manual climate control system
Automatic climate control systemTo activate the defogger and deicer
system, push the control switch that is
located on the climate control panel. The
rear window defogger, outside mirror
defogger and windshield wiper deicer are
activated simultaneously. The indicator
light on the control switch illuminates while
the defogger and deicer system is acti-
vated.
To turn them off, push the control switch
again. They also turn off when the ignition
switch is turned to the “Acc”or “LOCK”
position.
The defogger and deicer system will
automatically shut off after approximately
15 minutes. If the rear window and the
outside mirrors have been cleared and the windshield wiper blades have been deiced
completely before that time, push the
control switch to turn them off. If defrost-
ing, defogging or deicing is not complete,
you have to push the control switch to turn
them on again.
For models with the automatic climate
control system,
it is possible to set the
defogger and deicer system for the con-
tinuous operation mode as follows.
. Models with genuine SUBARU navi-
gation system:
The setting can be changed for the
continuous operation mode using the
navigation monitor. For details, refer to
the Owner ’s Manual supplement for the
navigation system.
The setting can also be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details.
. Models without genuine SUBARU
navigation system:
The setting can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details.
If the battery voltage drops below the
permissible level, continuous operation of
the defogger and deicer system is can-
celed and the system stops operating.

Black plate (165,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
CAUTION
. To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the
defogger and deicer system con-
tinuously for any longer than
necessary.
. 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.NOTE. Turn on the defogger and deicer
system if the wipers are frozen to the
windshield.
. If the windshield is covered with
snow, remove the snow so that the
windshield wiper deicer works effec-
tively.
. While the defogger and deicer sys-
tem is in the continuous operation
mode, if the vehicle speed remains at
9 mph (15 km/h) or less for 15 minutes,
the windshield wiper deicer automati-
cally stops operating, though the rear
window defogger and outside mirror
defogger maintain continuous opera-
tion in this condition.
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
WARNING
. Do not adjust the steering wheel
tilt/telescopic position while driv-
ing. This may cause loss of
vehicle control and result in
personal injury.
. If the lever cannot be raised to
the fixed position, adjust the
steering wheel again. It is dan-
gerous to drive without locking
the steering wheel. This may
cause loss of vehicle control
and result in personal injury.
1) Tilt adjustment
2) Telescopic adjustment1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to
“Front seats ”F 1-2.
2. Pull the tilt/telescopic 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,
and forward and backward.
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Black plate (166,1)
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HornTo sound the horn, push the horn pad.

Black plate (7,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 2
Ventilator .............................................................. 4-2
Airflow 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 ..................................... 4-7
Automatic climate control system (if
equipped) .......................................................... 4-8
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 ......................................... 4-9
Temperature control dial ...................................... 4-9
Airflow control dial .............................................. 4-9
Air inlet selection button .................................... 4-10 Air conditioner button
........................................ 4-11
Temperature sensors ......................................... 4-11
Operating tips for heater and air
conditioner ...................................................... 4-12
Cleaning ventilation grille ................................... 4-12
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ........................................................... 4-12
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit .............................................................. 4-12
Checking air conditioning system before summer season ............................................................ 4-12
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions ................. 4-12
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded .............................................. 4-13
Refrigerant for your climate control system ... ..... 4-13
Air filtration system........................................... 4-13
Replacing an air filter ......................................... 4-13
Climate control
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Black plate (170,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
4-2
Climate control
Ventilator& Airflow selection

Black plate (171,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
& Center and side ventilators! Center ventilatorsMove the tab to adjust the flow direction. !
Side ventilators
1) Open
2) Close
3) Thumb-wheelMove the tab to adjust the flow direction.
To open or close the ventilator, turn the
thumb-wheel up or down.
Manual climate control sys-
tem (if equipped)&Control panel1) Temperature control dial
2) Fan speed control dial
3) Airflow control dial
4) Control switch of the defogger and deicer
system (Refer to “Defogger and deicer”
F 3-45.)
5) Air conditioner button
6) Air inlet selection button! Temperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of
airflow from the air outlets over a range
fromtheblueside(cool)toredside
(warm).
Climate control
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Climate control
! 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.
! Airflow control dial
Each dial position activates the following
air outlets.
(Ventilation): Instrument panel outlets(Bi-level): Instrument panel outlets and
foot outlets(Heat): Foot outlets, both side outlets of
the instrument panel and some through
windshield defroster outlets (A small
amount of air flows to the windshield and
both side windows to prevent fogging.)(Heat-def): Windshield defroster out-
lets, foot outlets and both side outlets of
the instrument panel: Windshield defroster outlets and both
side outlets of the instrument panel
For details, refer to “Airflow selection”F 4-
2.
NOTEWhen the dial is placed in the “
”or
“
” position, the air conditioner com-
pressor operates automatically regard- less of the position of the air condi-
tioner button to defog the windshield
more quickly. However the indicator on
the air conditioner button will not
illuminate. At the same time, the air
inlet selection is automatically set to
“
outside air ”mode.
In this state, you cannot select “recir-
culation ”mode by manually pressing
the air inlet selection button.
Also, you cannot stop the air condi-
tioner compressor by pressing the air
conditioner button.
! Air conditioner button
The air conditioner operates only when
the engine is running.
Push the air conditioner button while the
fan is in operation to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light will illumi-
nate.
Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.
!
Air inlet selection button
ON position (recirculation): Interior air is
recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the
air inlet selection button to the ON posi-
tion. The indicator light will illuminate.
Place the air inlet selection 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 selection button again to
the OFF position. The indicator light will
turn off.