2016 SUBARU IMPREZA climate control

Chapter 4: Climate control
This chapter informs you how to operate
the climate control.
Chapter 5: Audio
This chapter informs you how to operate
your audio system.
Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate
interior equipment.
Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and
operate your SUBARU.
Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your
SUBARU in various conditions and ex-
plains some safety tips on driving.
Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you
have a problem, such as a flat tire or
engine overheating.
Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your
SUBARU looking good.
Chapter 11: Maintenance and service
This chapter informs you when you need
to take your SUBARU to the dealer for
scheduled maintenance and informs you
how to keep your SUBARU running
properly.Chapter 12: Specifications
This chapter informs you about dimen-
sions and capacities of your SUBARU.
Chapter 13: Consumer information and
Reporting safety defects
This chapter informs you about Uniform
tire quality grading standards and Report-
ing safety defects.
Chapter 14: Index
This is an alphabetical listing of all that’
sin
this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
& Safety warnings
You will find a number of WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual.
These safety warnings alert you to poten-
tial hazards that could result in injury to
you or others.
Please read these safety warnings as well
as all other portions of this manual care-
fully in order to gain a better understand-
ing of how to use your SUBARU vehicle
safely.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious injury or death could
result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which injury or damage to your
vehicle, or both, could result if the
caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE gives information or sugges-
tions how to make better use of your
vehicle.
&Safety symbol
You will find a circle with a slash through it
in this manual. This symbol means “Do
not ”,“Do not do this ”,or“Do not let this
happen ”, depending upon the context.
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Table of contents
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags1
Keys and doors2
Instruments and controls
Climate control4
Audio5
Interior equipment6
Starting and operating7
Driving tips8
In case of emergency9
Appearance care10
Maintenance and service11
Specifications12
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects13
Index14
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&Instrument panel1) Illumination brightness control
(page 3-93)
2) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-36)
3) Combination meter (page 3-9)
4) Information display (page 3-32)/Multi function display (page 3-42)
5) Hazard warning flasher switch (models with multi function display) (page 3-8)
6) Hazard warning flasher switch (models without multi function display) (page 3-8)
7) Multi function display control switches (page 3-42)
8) Audio (page 5-1)
9) Climate control (page 4-1)
10) Tilt/telescopic steering (page 3-110)
11) Fuse box (page 11-35)
12) Hood lock release knob (page 11-5)
13) BSD/RCTA OFF switch (page 7-50)
14) Steering responsive fog lights OFF switch (page 3-95)
NOTE
For models with the EyeSight system:
Refer to the Owner ’s Manual supple-
ment for the EyeSight system.
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ItemFunction Possible settingsDefault setting
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operationOperation
Defogger and deicer system for
models with the automatic climate
control system Rear window defogger, outside
mirror defogger and windshield wi-
per deicer Operation for 15 minutes/
Continuous operation
Operation for 15 minutes
Dome light Operation of dome light/map light/
cargo area light OFF delay timer OFF/10 seconds/20 seconds/30
seconds30 seconds
Map light for models with a moon-
roof
Cargo area light (5-door)
Battery drainage prevention func-
tion Battery drainage prevention func-
tion Operation/Non-operation
Operation
Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation
Auto on/off headlights (if equipped) Sensitivity of the operation of the auto on/off headlights Low/Normal/High/Very high Normal
Welcome lighting function (if
equipped) Welcome lighting function (when
approaching) OFF/30 seconds/60 seconds/90
seconds30 seconds
Welcome lighting function (when
exiting) OFF/30 seconds/60 seconds/90
seconds30 seconds
Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper
(5-door) Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper
operation Operation/Non-operation
U.S.-spec. models: Non-operation
Other models: Operation
One-touch lane changer Operation of the one-touch lane
changer Operation/Non-operation
Operation
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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.
Climate control system type A and type B
Climate control system type C and type D
To activate the defogger and deicer
system, press 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, press the control switch
again. They also turn off when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ACC”or “LOCK” /
“OFF ”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, press the
control switch to turn them off. If defrost-
ing, defogging or deicing is not complete,
you have to press the control switch to
turn them on again.
For models with the automatic climate
control system (type B, C and D),
it is
possible for the defogger and deicer
system to be set to continuous operation
mode by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for details. Also, for
models with a multi function display, the
setting can be changed using the display.
For details, refer to “Multi function display”
F 3-42.
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.
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
Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer
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Ventilator control................................................. 4-2Center and side ventilators .................................. 4-2
Climate control panel.......................................... 4-3Type A ................................................................ 4-3
Type B ................................................................ 4-4
Type C ................................................................ 4-5
Type D ................................................................ 4-6
Automatic climate control operation (type
B, C and D) ....................................................... 4-7
Type B ................................................................ 4-7
Type C and D ...................................................... 4-7
Operation tips ..................................................... 4-7
Sensors .............................................................. 4-8
Manual climate control operation ...................... 4-8Airflow mode selection........................................ 4-8
Temperature control ............................................ 4-9
Fan speed control .............................................. 4-10
Air conditioner control ....................................... 4-10
Air inlet selection ............................................... 4-10
Defrosting........................................................... 4-11Type A and B..................................................... 4-11
Type C............................................................... 4-11
Type D............................................................... 4-11
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 .............................................................. 4-12
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 .............................................. 4-12
Refrigerant for your climate control system ... ..... 4-12
Air filtration system........................................... 4-12Replacing an air filter ......................................... 4-13
Climate control
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Climate control/Ventilator control
Ventilator control
&Center and side ventilators
Center ventilators
1) Open
2) Close
Side ventilators
1) Open
2) Close
To adjust the flow direction, move the tab.
To open or close the ventilator, turn the
thumb-wheel up or down.
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Climate control panel
&Type A
1) Temperature control dial (Refer to “Tem-
perature control ”F 4-9.)
2) Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control ”F 4-10.)
3) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan
speed control ”F 4-10.)
4) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection ”F 4-10.)
5) Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to “Airflow mode selection ”F 4-8.)
6) Rear window defogger button (Refer to “Defogger and deicer” F3-108.)
Climate control/Climate control panel
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