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WARNING
Continued operation in the ON posi-
tion may fog up the windows. Switch
to the OFF position as soon as the
outside dusty condition clears.
Defrosting
Select the desired“”mode or“”mode
to defrost or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows by performing the
following procedures.
.To select the“
”mode, press the
defroster button.
.To select the“
”mode, press the
airflow mode selection button and select
the“
”mode.
NOTE
.When the“”mode or“”mode
is selected, the air conditioner com-
pressor automatically operates to more
quickly defog the windshield. (The air
conditioner indicator light does not
illuminate in this case.) At the same
time, the air inlet selection is automa-
tically set to the outside air mode. For
details, refer to“Airflow mode selec-
tion”F4-6.
.If the defroster button is pressed
while the“
”mode is selected, it will
return to the previous mode before
selecting the“
”mode.
Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner
&Cleaning ventilator grille
1) Front ventilator inlet grille
Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired
by any accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser.
&Efficient cooling after parking
in direct sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
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Climate control/Air filtration system
allow outside air to circulate into the
heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of
the air conditioner for maximum cooling
efficiency.
&Lubrication oil circulation in
the refrigerant circuit
Operate the air conditioner compressor at
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
speeds) a few minutes each month during
the off-season to circulate its oil.
&Checking air conditioning
system before summer sea-
son
Check the air conditioner unit for refriger-
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have the air con-
ditioning system checked by your
SUBARU dealer.
&Cooling and dehumidifying in
high humidity and low tem-
perature weather condition
Under certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a
small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicateany problem with the air conditioning
system.
&Air conditioner compressor
shut-off when engine is
heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage,
the air conditioner compressor is designed
to temporarily shut off during air condi-
tioner operation whenever the accelerator
is fully depressed such as during rapid
acceleration or when driving on a steep
upgrade.
&Refrigerant for your climate
control system
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the meth-
od of adding, changing or checking the
refrigerant is different from the method for
CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU
dealer for service. Repairs needed as a
result of using the wrong refrigerant are
not covered under warranty.
Air filtration system (if
equipped)
Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is
equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the air filter element according
to the replacement schedule shown in the
following table. This schedule should be
followed to maintain the filter’sdust
collection ability. Under extremely dusty
conditions, the filter should be replaced
more frequently. Have your filter checked
or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For
replacement, use only a genuine
SUBARU air filter kit. For the replacement
schedule, refer to the“Warranty and
Maintenance Booklet”.
CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter.
.Reduction of the airflow through
the vents.
.Windshield gets easily fogged or
misted.
NOTE
The filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
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mance if not properly maintained.
&Replacing an air filter
1. Remove the glove box.
(1) Open the glove box.
(2) Remove the damper shaft from the
glove box.
(3) Push both sides of the glove box
inward to unlock the stoppers and then
pull down the glove box as far as it will
go.
(4) Pull out the glove box horizontally
and remove the hinge portion. Whendoing this, be careful not to damage
the hinge.
2. Remove the cover of the air filter.
3. Remove the air filter according to the
following procedure in order to prevent
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dust on the air cleaner from falling to the
inside of its housing.
(1) Pull the air filter approximately 3.9
inches (10 cm) first.
(2) Gently push the near side of the air
filter down.
(3) Pull out the air filter.
4. Replace the air filter element with a
new one.
5. Reinstall the cover of the air filter.
CAUTION
The arrow mark on the filter must
point UP.
6. Reinstall the glove box, and connect
the damper shaft.
7. Close the glove box.
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Antenna................................................................ 5-2
Printed antenna................................................... 5-2
Roof antenna (if equipped).................................. 5-2
Audio set............................................................. 5-2Base display audio set (if equipped).................... 5-4
SUBARU STARLINKTMMultimedia Plus audio set
(U.S. spec. models only, if equipped)................. 5-6
Tips for operating the audio/visual system........... 5-7
Basic information before use.............................. 5-15
Basic operation.................................................. 5-18
Unit settings...................................................... 5-19
STARLINK (if equipped)...................................... 5-26
AM/FM radio....................................................... 5-28
SiriusXM Satellite Radio (if equipped)................. 5-37
aha
TMby HARMAN............................................. 5-44
Pandora®(if equipped)....................................... 5-50
CD ..................................................................... 5-53
USB memory...................................................... 5-55
iPod................................................................... 5-56
Bluetooth audio.................................................. 5-58
AUX ................................................................... 5-61
Steering switches for audio.............................. 5-63
Bluetooth®settings............................................ 5-66Regulatory information....................................... 5-66Registering/connecting Bluetooth
®device.......... 5-66
Setting Bluetooth details.................................... 5-69
Hands-free phone system................................. 5-71
Control screen................................................... 5-72
Registering/connecting a Bluetooth phone......... 5-73
Using the phone switch/microphone................... 5-73
How to change the hands-free phone system..... 5-73
Making a call..................................................... 5-73
Receiving a call................................................. 5-77
Talking on the phone......................................... 5-78
Phone settings.................................................. 5-79
Voice command system.................................... 5-81Using the voice command system...................... 5-81
Voice command system operation...................... 5-82
Command list.................................................... 5-84
What to do if....................................................... 5-88Troubleshooting................................................. 5-88
Appendix............................................................ 5-92Certification....................................................... 5-92
Certification for the Hands-free system............... 5-92
Certification for Mexico models.......................... 5-93
Audio
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Audio/Antenna
Antenna
&Printed antenna
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of
the window on which the antenna is
printed. Doing so may damage the
antenna printed on the window.
The antenna is printed on the inner
surface of the rear window glass.
NOTE
Antenna performance will deteriorate
significantly if you apply tinting film orany other material over the antenna
portion of the rear window glass.
&Roof antenna (if equipped)
The satellite antenna and STARLINK
antenna (if equipped) are installed in the
center of the roof at the rear.
Audio set
Your vehicle may be equipped with one of
the following audio sets. Refer to the
pages indicated in this section for operat-
ing details.
CAUTION
.Always consult your SUBARU
dealer before installing a citizen
band radio or other transmitting
device in your vehicle. Such
devices may cause the electronic
control system to malfunction if
they are incorrectly installed or if
they are not suited for the vehi-
cle.
.To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the
audio/visual system when the
engine is not running.
NOTE
.If a cell phone is placed near the
audio set, it may cause the audio set to
emit noise when the phone receives
calls. This noise does not indicate an
audio set malfunction. Note that a cell
phone should not be placed near the
audio set.
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.Some functions may not be avail-
able depending on the market and
specifications of your vehicle.
.The images shown in this Owner’s
Manual are sample images. The actual
images may vary depending on the
market and specifications of your ve-
hicle.
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Audio/Audio set
&Base display audio set (if equipped)
1) Power/VOLUME knob
2) Eject button
3) AUDIO/TUNE knob
4) HOME button5) APPS button
6) Display
7) SEEK/TRACK buttons
The audio set will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the“ACC”or“ON”
position.
.Power and audio controls: refer to
“Basic operation”F5-18.
.STARLINK (if equipped): refer to
“STARLINK”F5-26.
.Radio operation: refer to“AM/FM radio”
F5-28.
.Satellite radio operation (if equipped):
refer to“SiriusXM Satellite Radio”F5-37.
.aha
TM: refer to“ahaTMby HARMAN”
F5-44.
.Pandora
®(if equipped): refer to“Pan-
dora®”F5-50.
.CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to“CD”F5-53.
.USB storage device: refer to“USB
memory”F5-55.
.iPod operation: refer to“iPod”F5-56.
.Bluetooth
®audio: refer to“Bluetooth
audio”F5-58.
.Auxiliary input jack: refer to“AUX”F5-
61.
.Hands-free phone system: refer to
“Hands-free phone system”F5-71.
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