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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Using the automatic air conditioning systemPress .
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets,
fan speed, air inlet control and the air conditioner compressor
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Turn temperature control dial clockwise to increases the tem-
perature and turn temperature control dial counterclockwise to
decreases the temperature on the driver’s side.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the pas-
senger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
STEP 1
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Interior features
Adjusting the settings manuallyTo adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clock-
wise (increase) or counter-clock wise (decrease).
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature settings, turn the temperature con-
trol dial clockwise (warm) or counter-clock wise (cool).
To adjust the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool) on the passenger side to separately adjust the tem-
perature for the passenger and driver sides (dual mode).
Press (the indicator on turns off) to return the driver
and passenger side temperatures to the same setting (simultaneous mode).
The air conditioning system switches between dual and simulta-
neous modes each time is pressed.
To change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button
is pressed.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lightTurns the light off
Turns light on when door is
open
Turns the light on
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to push-button ignition switch
mode, the presence of the access key, whether the doors are locked/
unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
●Interior light (when the switch is in the “DOOR” position)
●Engine switch light (vehicles without a keyless access with push button
start system)
●Push-button ignition switch light (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)
●Door courtesy lights (if equipped)
■Customization that can be conf igured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 439)
Interior light

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3-5. Other interior features
Clock
■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The push-button ignition switch is in “ACC” or “ON” mode.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The clock data will be reset.
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
Rounds to the nearest
hour*
* : e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 → 2:00
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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.
(→ P. 302)
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( →P. 300)
Engine coolant At the correct level? ( →P. 298)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( →P. 295)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter? (
→P. 300)
Washer fluid At the correct level? ( →P. 306)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet”. It is recommended that any problem you notice should be
brought to the attention of your SUBARU dealer or qualified service
shop for advice.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the engine
hood.Pull the engine hood release
lever.The engine hood will pop up
slightly.
Push the auxiliary catch lever
to the left and lift the engine
hood.
Hold the engine hood open by
inserting the supporting rod
into the slot.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the engine hood is fully closed and locked.
If the engine hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in
motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
■When opening the engine hood
Do not lift up or operate the wipers. Doing so may cause the engine hood
and wipers to contact, scratching the engine hood.
■When closing the engine hood
Do not apply excessive weight or force when closing the engine hood as
doing so may result in damage.