2016 SUBARU WRX window

Instruments and controls/Mirrors
& Auto-dimming mirror/com-
pass (if equipped)
1) LED
2) Switch
3) Sensor
4) Compass display
The auto-dimming mirror has an anti-glare
feature which automatically reduces glare
coming from headlights of vehicles behind
you. It also contains a built-in compass.
. By pressing and holding the switch for
1 second, the automatic dimming function
is toggled on or off. When the automatic
dimming function is on, the LED indicator
will illuminate.
Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode,
the mirror surface turns bright if the
transmission is shifted into reverse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility during
reversing.
. By pressing and releasing the switch
for less than 6 seconds, the compass
display is toggled on or off. When the
compass is on, an illuminated compass
reading will appear in the upper right
corner of the mirror.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened with
glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror
housing and damage the mirror.
! Photosensors
The mirror has a photosensor attached on
the front and back sides. During nighttime
driving, these sensors detect distracting glare from vehicle headlights behind you
and automatically dim the mirror to elim-
inate glare and preserve your vision. For
this reason, use care not to cover the
sensors with stickers, or other similar
items. Periodically wipe the sensors clean
using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or an
applicator.
! Compass zone adjustment
Compass calibration zones
1. Refer to the “ Compass calibration
zones ” map shown above to verify that
the compass zone setting is correct for
your geographical location.
2. Press and hold the switch for 6
seconds until the zone selection comes
up (a number will be displayed in the
mirror compass window).3-104

3. Press the switch repeatedly until the
correct zone setting for your location is
displayed.
4. Releasing the button for 10 seconds
will exit the zone setting mode.
! Compass calibration
1. If a “ C ” is displayed in the compass
window, the compass needs to be cali-
brated.
2. Drive the vehicle in a circle at 5 mph (8
km/h) or less until the display reads a
direction.
3. You can also calibrate the compass by
driving your vehicle on your everyday
routine. The compass will be calibrated
once it has tracked a complete circle.
4. To recalibrate your compass, push and
hold the switch for 9 seconds until a “ C ”
appears in the compass window.
5. Calibrate the compass according to
step 2 or step 3. & Auto-dimming mirror/com-
pass with HomeLink ®
(if
equipped)
1) HomeLink ®
button 1
2) HomeLink ®
button 2
3) LED
4) HomeLink ®
button 3
5) Sensor
6) Automatic dimming on/off button
7) Compass display button
8) Compass display
The auto-dimming mirror has an anti-glare
feature which automatically reduces glare
coming from headlights of vehicles behind
you. It also contains a built-in compass
and HomeLink ®
wireless control system.
. By pressing the automatic dimming on/
off button, the automatic dimming function
is toggled on or off. When the automatic dimming function is on, the LED indicator
will illuminate.
Even with the mirror in the automatic
dimming mode, the mirror surface turns
bright if the transmission is shifted into
reverse. This is to ensure good rearward
visibility during reversing.
. By pressing the compass display but-
ton, the compass display is toggled on or
off. When the compass is on, an illumi-
nated compass reading will appear in the
upper right corner of the mirror.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened with
glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror
housing and damage the mirror. Instruments and controls/Mirrors
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Instruments and controls/Mirrors
! Photosensors
The mirror has a photosensor attached on
both the front and back sides. During
nighttime driving, these sensors detect
distracting glare from vehicle headlights
behind you and automatically dim the
mirror to eliminate glare and preserve
your vision. For this reason, use care not
to cover the sensors with stickers, or other
similar items. Periodically wipe the sen-
sors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton
cloth or an applicator. ! Compass zone adjustment
Compass calibration zones
1. Refer to the “ Compass calibration
zones ” map shown above to verify that
the compass zone setting is correct for
your geographical location.
2. Press and hold the compass display
button for 3 seconds until the zone
selection comes up (a number will be
displayed in the mirror compass window).
3. Press the compass display button
repeatedly until the correct zone setting
for your location is displayed.
4. Releasing the button for 5 seconds will
exit the zone setting mode. ! Compass calibration
1. If a “ C ” is displayed in the compass
window, the compass needs to be cali-
brated.
2. Drive the vehicle in a circle at 5 mph (8
km/h) or less until the display reads a
direction.
3. You can also calibrate the compass by
driving your vehicle on your everyday
routine. The compass will be calibrated
once it has tracked a complete circle.
4. To recalibrate your compass, push and
hold the compass display button for 9
seconds until a “ C ” appears in the
compass window.
5. Calibrate the compass according to
step 2 or step 3.
! HomeLink ®
Wireless Control Sys-
tem
The HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System
can be used to activate remote control
devices such as gate operators, garage
door openers, door locks, home lighting
and security systems.
There are three HomeLink ®
buttons on the
mirror, each of which can be programmed
for operation of one desired device. For
details on the device types which can be
operated by this sys tem, consult the
HomeLink ®
website at:3-106

Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer
Defogger and deicer
1) Rear window defogger
2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
3) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
The defogger and deicer system is acti- vated only when the ignition switch is in
the “ ON ” position.
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.
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 3-48.
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
of the rear window. They may3-112

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
9mph(15km/h)orlowerfor15
minutes, the windshield wiper deicer
automatically stops operating, though
the rear window defogger and outside
mirror defogger maintain continuous
operation in this condition.
. While the defogger and deicer sys-
tem is in the continuous operation
mode, if the battery voltage drops
below the permissible level, continu-
ous operation of the defogger and
deicer system is canceled and the
system stops operating. 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 adjustment
1. 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.Instruments and controls/Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
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Climate control panel & Type A 1) Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to
“ Airflow mode selection ” F 4-6.)
2) Defroster button (Refer to “ Airflow mode
selection ” F 4-6.)
3) Rear window defogger button (Refer to
“ Defogger and deicer ” F 3-112.)
4) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “ Fan
speed control ” F 4-8.)
5) Air conditioner button (Refer to “ Air
conditioner control ” F 4-8.)
6) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “ Air
inlet selection ” F 4-8.)
7) Temperature control dial (Refer to “ Auto-
matic climate control operation ” F 4-5
and/or “ Temperature control ” F 4-7.)
8) AUTO button (Refer to “ Automatic cli-
mate control operation ” F 4-5.)
9) OFF button (Refer to “ Automatic climate
control operation ” F 4-5.)Climate control/Climate control panel
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Climate control/Climate control panel
& Type B 1) Temperature control dial (Refer to “ Auto-
matic climate control operation ” F 4-5
and/or “ Temperature control ” F 4-7.)
2) Defroster button (Refer to “ Airflow mode
selection ” F 4-6.)
3) Rear window defogger button (Refer to
“ Defogger and deicer ” F 3-112.)
4) DUAL mode button (Refer to ““ DUAL ”
mode (type B) ” F 4-7.)
5) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “ Fan
speed control ” F 4-8.)
6) Air conditioner button (Refer to “ Air
conditioner control ” F 4-8.)
7) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “ Air
inlet selection ” F 4-8.)
8) Airflow mode selection button (Refer to
“ Airflow mode selection ” F 4-6.)
9) Temperature control dial (Refer to “ Auto-
matic climate control operation ” F 4-5
and/or “ Temperature control ” F 4-7.)
10) AUTO button (Refer to “ Automatic cli-
mate control operation ” F 4-5.)
11) OFF button (Refer to “ Automatic climate
control operation ” F 4-5.)4-4

Automatic climate control
operation When this mode is selected, the fan
speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor operation
are automatically controlled. To activate
this mode, perform the following.
NOTE . Operate the automatic climate con-
trol system when the engine is running.
. Even when cooling is not necessary,
setting the temperature much lower
than the current outlet air temperature
turns on the air conditioner compres-
sor automatically and the “ A/C ” indi-
cator on the control panel illuminates. 1. Depress the “ AUTO ” button. The
indicator “ FULL AUTO ” on the display
illuminates.
2. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dial.
NOTE . The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
. If you operate any of the buttons on
the control panel other than the “ OFF ”
button, rear window defogger button
and temperature control dial(s) during
FULL AUTO mode operation, the
“ FULL ” indicator on the control panel
will turn off and the “ AUTO ” indicator
will remain illuminated. You can then
manually control the system as desired
using the button you operated. To
change the system back to the FULL
AUTO mode, press the “ AUTO ” button.
. When the climate control system
turns off, the air inlet is fixed to the
outside air mode.
To turn off the climate control system,
press the “ OFF ” button. & Sensors
1) Interior air temperature sensor
2) Solar sensor
The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are not treatedClimate control/Automatic climate control operation
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