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Power Exterior Mirrors
Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to
adjust the right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the
mirror. Then return the knob to the neutral/center position.
Power Moonroof (if equipped)
With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press the switch 1 to fully open
the moonroof. Press the switch
2 to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof
in a midway position while opening or closing, momentarily press the switch to the
1 side or 2 side.
1
2
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HomeLink® 5 Accessory Mirror (if equipped)
The HomeLink 5 accessory mirror
provides three buttons to replace up
to three hand-held radio frequency
remotes used to activate devices
such as garage door openers,
gate openers, entry door locks,
security systems and home lighting.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for
programming instructions or visit
www.subaru.com/homelink to
view a how-to video.
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Located in the multi-function display;
top center of dash
6 Air Conditioner Button
Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again to
turn off the air conditioning.
7
Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
8
Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut
off after about 15 minutes. If the
window clears before that time, you
can press the button again to turn
it off. If equipped, the outside mirror
defogger and windshield wiper
deicer will also activate.
9
Maximum Air Conditioner Button
For quicker cooling, press the “MAX
A/C” button.
Controls
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6 SYNC Button
Press the button to synchronize both
the driver’s side and passenger’s
side temperatures using the
driver’s side temperature control.
7 Air Conditioner Button
Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again
to turn off the air conditioning.
8 MAX Air Conditioner Button
For quicker cooling, press
the “MAX A/C” button.
9 Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and
front door windows.
10 Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut
off after about 15 minutes. If the
window clears before that time,
you can press the button again to
turn it off. If equipped, the outside
mirror defogger and windshield
wiper deicer will also activate.
Located in the multi-function display;
top center of dash
Controls
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