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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 282
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 289
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 298
3-2. Using the audio system AUX port/USB port ............. 300
Using the microphone ........ 301
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 302
• Interior light ...................... 303
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 304
• Glove box ......................... 305
• Bottle holders ................... 306
• Cup holders/ console tray ...................... 307
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 309
Vanity mirrors ..................... 310
Clock .................................. 311
Power outlets ..................... 312
Seat heaters ....................... 314
Floor mat ............................ 316
HomeLink
®......................... 318
Compass ............................ 329 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 337
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area .......... 341
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 343
General maintenance ......... 346
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 349
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 350
Engine hood ....................... 353
Engine compartment .......... 355
Tires.................................... 369
Tire inflation pressure ......... 377
Wheels................................ 381
Air conditioning filter ........... 384
Transmitter/access key battery .............................. 387
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 392
Light bulbs .......................... 400
3Interior features4Maintenance and care
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Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ........................... 282
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 289
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 298
3-2. Using the audio system AUX port/USB port ........... 300
Using the microphone ...... 301 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 302
• Interior light ..................... 303
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 304
• Glove box ........................ 305
• Bottle holders .................. 306
• Cup holders/ console tray .................... 307
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 309
Vanity mirrors ................... 310
Clock ................................ 311
Power outlets ................... 312
Seat heaters..................... 314
Floor mat .......................... 316
HomeLink
®....................... 318
Compass .......................... 329
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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Interior light (→P. 303)
Engine switch light (vehicles without a keyless access with push
button start system)
Push-button ignition switch light (vehicles with a keyless access
with push button start system)
Door courtesy lights (if equipped)
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Interior light
Turns the light off
Turns light on when door is
open
Turns the light on
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to push-button ignition switch
mode, the presence of the access key, whether the doors are locked/
unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.
■ To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
● Interior light (when the switch is in the
“DOOR” position)
● Engine switch light (vehicles without a keyless access with push button
start system)
● Push-button ignition switch light (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)
● Door courtesy lights (if equipped)
■ Customization that can be configured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features
→P. 515)
Interior light
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Vanity mirrors
CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge (vehicles with vanity lights)
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.
Open the cover to use.
Vehicles with vanity lights: The
light turns on when the cover is
opened.
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be held securely
on an incline with the select lever
in P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Clutch pedal • Moves smoothly?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seatbelts • Does the seatbelt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
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16SPARE See note. Spare fuse
17SPARE See note. Spare fuse
18SPARE See note. Spare fuse
19SPARE See note. Spare fuse
20SPARE See note. Spare fuse
21ST 7.5 A Starting system
22ALT-S 7.5 A
23(STR LOCK) 7.5 A Steering lock system
24D/L 20 A Power door lock
25ETCS 15 A Engine control unit
26(AT+B) 7.5 A Transmission
27(AM2 NO. 2) 7.5 AKeyless access with push button
start system
28EFI (CTRL) 15 A Engine control unit
29EFI (HTR) 15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
30EFI (IGN) 15 A Starting system
31EFI (+B) 7.5 A Engine control unit
32HAZ 15 A
Turn signal lights, hazard warning
flashers
33MPX-B 7.5 AAutomatic air conditioning system,
gauge and meters
34F/PMP 20 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
35IG2 MAIN 30 A
SRS airbag system, engine control
unit
36DCC 30 AInterior light, remote keyless entry
system, main body ECU
FuseAmpereCircuit
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■
Rear bulb locations
■ Inside bulb locations
Back-up lights License
plate
lights
Interior light
Vanity lights
(if equipped)