2017 SUBARU CROSSTREK control panel

&Headlights
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
“
”position
Instrument panel illumination, headlights,
parking lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, tail lights and license
plate lights are on.
“
”position
Instrument panel illumination, parking
lights, front side marker lights, rear side
marker lights, tail lights and license plate
lights are on.
“
”position: auto on/off headlights (if
equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the“ON”
position, the instrument panel illumination,headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are automatically
on or off depending on the level of the
ambient light.
“
”position
The headlights are all off.
NOTE
The sensitivity of the auto on/off head-
lights can be changed 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“Auto light sensor sensitivity
setting”F3-82.
!Welcome lighting function (if
equipped)
The welcome lighting function turns on the
low beam headlight for smooth approach-
ing to or exiting from the vehicle at night or
in a dark place.
The function is activated while all of the
following conditions are met.
.The light control switch is in the
“AUTO”position
.It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/
off headlightsWhen approaching:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
automatically illuminate when unlocking
the doors (including the rear gate) by
using the remote keyless entry system.
The low beam headlights will remain
illuminated for 30 seconds
*1and then turn
off. However, if any of the following
operations is done, the low beam head-
lights will turn off.
.The doors are locked.
.The light control switch is turned to a
position other than“AUTO”.
.The ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position.
When exiting:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
remain illuminated even when either of the
following operation is done.
.Thepush-buttonignitionswitchis
turned to the“OFF”status (models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system”)
.The key is pulled out from the ignition
switch (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”)
The low beam headlights will turn off
under any of the following conditions.
Instruments and controls/Light control switch
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Instruments and controls/Light control switch
.3 minutes have passed since the low
beam headlights were illuminated by the
welcome lighting function.
.30 seconds have passed since the
door is opened and closed.
*1
.The light control switch is turned to a
position other than“AUTO”.
.The locking procedure is performed
twice. When performing the unlocking
procedure after performing the locking
procedure, perform the locking procedure
twice again.
*1: The setting for the period of time in which
the low beam headlights remain on by the
welcome lighting function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer
for details.
!Sensor for the auto on/off head-
lights (if equipped)
The sensor is on the instrument panel as
shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
If any object is placed on or near the
sensor, the sensor may not detect
the level of the ambient light cor-
rectly and the auto on/off headlights
may not operate properly.
&High/low beam change
(dimmer)
To change from low beam to high beam,
push the turn signal lever forward. When
the headlights are on high beam, the high
beam indicator light“
”on the combina-
tion meter is also on.
To switch back to low beam, pull the lever
back to the center position.
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&Headlight flasher
CAUTION
Do not hold the lever in the flashing
position for more than just a few
seconds.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
toward you and then release it. The high
beam will stay on for as long as you hold
the lever. The headlight flasher works
even though the lighting switch is in the
“
”(off) position.
When the headlights are on high beam,
the high beam indicator light“
”on the
combination meter also illuminates.
&Daytime running light system
WARNING
The brightness of the illumination of
the high beam headlights is reduced
by the daytime running light system.
The light switch must always be
turned to the“
”position when it
is dark outside.
The high beam headlights will automati-
cally illuminate at reduced brightness
when the following conditions are fulfilled.
.The engine is running.
.The parking brake is fully released.
.The light control switch is in the
“AUTO”(if equipped),“
”or off position.
.For CVT models, the select lever is in a
position other than the“P”position.
NOTE
.When the light switch is in the“”
position, the instrument panel illumina-
tion, front side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are also illumi-
nated.
.For models with the auto on/off
headlights, while the light control
switch is in the“AUTO”position and
the system is activated to the auto-on
mode depending on the ambient lightlevel, the high beam headlights that
have illuminated at reduced brightness
turn off, and the low beam headlights
turn on alternatively. At this time, the
instrument panel illumination, front
side marker lights, tail lights and
license plate lights are also illuminated.
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Instruments and controls/Turn signal lever
Turn signal lever
To activate the right turn signal, push the
turn signal lever up. To activate the left
turn signal, push the turn signal lever
down. When the turn is finished, the lever
will return automatically. If the lever does
not return after cornering, return the lever
to the neutral position by hand.
To signal a lane change, push the turn
signal lever up or down slightly and hold it
during the lane change. The turn signal
indicator lights will flash in the direction of
the turn or lane change. The lever will
return automatically to the neutral position
when you release it.
&One-touch lane changer
To flash the turn signal and turn signal
indicator light three times, push the turn
signal lever up or down slightly and
immediately release it.
The operational/non-operational setting of
the one-touch lane changer’s can be
changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact
the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.
Illumination brightness con-
trol
The illumination brightness of the instru-
ment panel dims under the following
conditions.
.when the light switch is in the“
”or
“”position
.when the light control switch is in the
“AUTO”position and the headlights illumi-
nate automatically (models with auto on/
off headlights: Refer to“Headlights”F3-
89.)
You can also adjust the illumination bright-
ness for better visibility in the following
ways.
To brighten, turn the control dial upward.
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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 thewindshield 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”
F3-42.
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 surfaceof 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 lower for 15
minutes, the windshield wiper dei-
cer stops operating. However, the
rear window defogger and outside
mirror defogger maintain continu-
ous operation.
–If the battery voltage drops below
the permissible level, the defogger
and deicer system stops operating.
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Ventilator control................................................. 4-2
Center 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 panel
&Type A
1) Temperature control dial (Refer to“Tem-
perature control”F4-9.)
2) Air conditioner button (Refer to“Air
conditioner control”F4-10.)
3) Fan speed control dial (Refer to“Fan
speed control”F4-10.)
4) Air inlet selection button (Refer to“Air
inlet selection”F4-10.)
5) Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to
“Airflow mode selection”F4-8.)
6) Rear window defogger button (Refer to
“Defogger and deicer”F3-100.) Climate control/Climate control panel
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Climate control/Climate control panel
&Type B1) Temperature control dial (Refer to“Auto-
matic climate control operation (type B, C
and D)”F4-7 and/or“Temperature con-
trol”F4-9.)
2) Air conditioner button (Refer to“Air
conditioner control”F4-10.)
3) Fan speed control dial (Refer to“Auto-
matic climate control operation (type B, C
and D)”F4-7 and/or“Fan speed control”
F4-10.)
4) Air inlet selection button (Refer to“Air
inlet selection”F4-10.)
5) Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to
“Automatic climate control operation
(type B, C and D)”F4-7 and/or“Airflow
mode selection”F4-8.)
6) Rear window defogger button (Refer to
“Defogger and deicer”F3-100.)
NOTE
The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
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