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&HeadlightsTo turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
“
”position
Headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are on.
“”position
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, headlights, parking lights, front
side marker 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.
NOTEThe sensitivity of the auto on/off head-
lights can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer
for details. Also, you can change the
settings using the multi-function dis-
play (color LCD). For details, refer to
“Auto light sensor setting”F3-61.
!Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights
(models with auto on/off headlights)
While the light control switch is in the
“AUTO”position, the headlights will auto-
matically turn on when the windshield
wipers operate several times. The head-
lights will automatically turn off when the
wipers stop.
The ON/OFF setting of this function can be
changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult
your SUBARU dealer for details.!Welcome lighting function (if
equipped)
The welcome lighting function turns on
some exterior lights for smooth approach-
ing to or exiting from the vehicle at night or
in dark places.
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 headlights
When approaching:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, some exterior lights will auto-
matically illuminate when unlocking the
doors by using the remote keyless entry
system.
The exterior lights will remain illuminated
for 30 seconds
*1and then turn off. How-
ever, if any of the following operations are
performed, the exterior lights will turn off.
.Locking the doors using the keyless
access function (if equipped) or the remote
keyless entry system
.Turning the light control switch to a
position other than“AUTO”.
.Turning the ignition switch to the“ON”
position.
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Fog light switch (if equipped)1) Headlight switch
2) Fog light switchThe front fog lights will turn on when the
fog light switch is placed in the“
”position
while the headlights are on (e.g., the
headlight switch is in the“
”position.)
To turn off the front fog lights, turn the
switch back down to the“”position.
Front fog light indicator lightThe indicator light on the combination
meter will illuminate when the front fog
lights are illuminated.
Wiper and washer
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the
windshield washer until the wind-
shield is sufficiently warmed by the
defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can
freeze on the windshield, blocking
your view.
CAUTION
.Do not operate the washer con-
tinuously for more than 10 sec-
onds, or when the washer fluid
tank is empty. This may cause
overheating of the washer motor.
Check the washer fluid level fre-
quently, such as at fuel stops.
.Do not operate the wipers when
the windshield is dry. This may
scratch the glass, damage the
blade rubbers and might cause
the wiper motor to fail. Before
operating the wiper on a dry
windshield, always use the wind-
shield washer.
.In freezing weather, be sure that
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the blade rubbers are not frozen
to the windshield before switch-
ing on the wipers. Attempting to
operate the wiper with the blade
rubbers frozen to the window
glass could cause not only the
blade rubbers to be damaged but
also might cause the wiper motor
to fail. If the blade rubbers are
frozen to the window glass, be
sure to operate the defroster or
the windshield wiper deicer (if
equipped) before turning on the
wiper.
.If the wipers stop during opera-
tion because of ice or some other
obstruction on the window, this
might cause the wiper motor to
fail even if the wiper switch is
turned off. If this occurs,
promptly stop the vehicle in a
safe place, turn the ignition
switch to the“LOCK”/“OFF”po-
sition and clean the window glass
to allow proper wiper operation.
.Use clean water if windshield
washer fluid is unavailable. In
areas where water freezes in
winter, use SUBARU Windshield
Washer Fluid or the equivalent.
Refer to“Windshield washer
fluid”F11-38.Also, when driving the vehicle
when there are freezing tempera-
tures, use non-freezing type wi-
per blades.
.Do not clean the wiper blades
with gasoline or a solvent, such
as paint thinner or benzine. This
will cause deterioration of the
wiper blades.
NOTE.The windshield wiper motor is pro-
tected against overloads by a circuit
breaker. If the motor operates continu-
ously under an unusually heavy load,
the circuit breaker may trip to stop the
motor temporarily. If this happens, park
your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the
wiper switch, and wait for approxi-
mately 10 minutes. The circuit breaker
will reset itself, and the wipers will
again operate normally.
.Clean your blade rubbers and win-
dow glass periodically with a washer
solution to prevent streaking, and to
remove accumulations of road salt or
road film. Operate the windshield
washer for at least 1 second so that
washer solution will be sprinkled all
over the windshield.
.Grease, wax, insects or other mate-rial on the windshield or the blade
rubbers results in jerky wiper operation
and streaking on the glass. If you
cannot remove those streaks after
operating the washer or if the wiper
operation is jerky, clean the outer sur-
face of the windshield and the blade
rubbers using a sponge or soft cloth
with a neutral detergent or mild-abra-
sive cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the
window glass and blade rubbers with
clean water. The glass is clean if no
beads form on the glass when you rinse
with water.
.If you cannot eliminate the streaking
even after following this procedure,
replace the wiper blades (or blade
rubbers) with new ones. For replace-
ment instructions, refer to“Replace-
ment of wiper blades”F11-39.
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&Windshield wiper and washer
switchesThe wiper operates only when the ignition
switch is in the“ON”position.
!Windshield wipers
: Mist (for a single wipe):Off: Intermittent: Low speed:High speed
To turn the wipers on, push the wiper
control lever down.
To turn the wipers off, return the lever to
the“
”position.For a single wipe of the wipers, push the
lever up. The wipers operate until you
release the lever.
!Wiper intermittent time control
When the wiper switch is in the“
”
position, turn the dial to adjust the operat-
ing interval of the wiper. You can adjust the
operating interval in several steps.!Windshield washer
To wash the windshield, pull the wiper
control lever toward you. The washer fluid
sprays until you release the lever. The
wipers operate while you pull the lever.
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outside mirrors have been cleared and the
windshield wiper blade rubbers have been
deiced completely before that time, press
the control switch to turn them off. If
defrosting, 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, you can
change the setting using the multi-function
display (color LCD). For details, refer to
“Defogger setting”F3-61.
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 may da-
mage the conductors printed onthe 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 system automatically stops op-
erating. However, the rear window
defogger system and outside mirror
defogger system maintain continu-
ous operation in this condition.
–If the vehicle battery voltage
drops below the permissible level,
continuous operation of the defog-
ger system 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 per-
sonal injury.
.If the lever cannot be raised to the
fixed position, adjust the steering
wheel again. It is dangerous to
drive without locking the steering
wheel. This may cause loss of
vehicle control and result in per-
sonal injury.
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Engine hoodTo open the hood:
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the
windshield, return them to their original
position.2. Pull the hood lock release knob under
the instrument panel.
3. Release the secondary hood release
by moving the lever between the front grille
and the hood toward the left.
4. Lift up the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Lower the hood to a height of approxi-
mately 11.8 in (30 cm) above its closed
position and then let it drop.
2. After closing the hood, be sure the
hood is securely locked.
If this does not close the hood, release it
from a slightly higher position. Do not push
the hood forcibly to close it. It could deform
the metal.
WARNING
Always check that the hood is
properly locked before you start
driving. If it is not, it might fly open
while the vehicle is moving and
block your view, which may cause
an accident and serious bodily in-
jury.
CAUTION
.When you open the engine hood,
do not stand the wiper blades up.
Furthermore, while the hood is
open, do not operate the wind-
shield wipers. Doing so could
result in damage to the engine
hood and wiper blades.
.Be extremely careful not to catch
fingers or other objects when
closing the engine hood.
.Do not push the hood forcibly to
close it. It could deform the metal.
.Be extremely careful opening the
engine hood when the wind is
strong. The engine hood could
close suddenly, possibly causing
injuries from slamming.
.Do not install accessories other
than genuine SUBARU parts to
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