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Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped)
1 Automatic On and Off
This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air flow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate.
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
2 Temperature Control Dial
Rotate the dial clockwise to increase
the temperature or rotate the dial
counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature. The temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.
Separate temperature settings can
be adjusted for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.
3 SYNC Button
Press the button to synchronize both
the driver’s side and passenger’s
side temperatures using the driver’s
side temperature control.
Operation in Manual Mode
4 Air Conditioner Button
Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again to
turn off the air conditioning.
5 MAX Air Conditioner Button
For quicker cooling, press the MAX
A/C button.
6 Air Flow Mode Selection Button
Press the button to select the
desired air flow mode. The selected
air flow mode – either ventilation,
bi-level, heat, heat-defrost or
defrost – is shown on the display.
7 Fan Speed Control Buttons
Press the fan speed control buttons
to select the desired fan speed.
8 Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment.
Press the button again to allow
outside air into the compartment.
TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD
FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN
THE RECIRCULATED MODE FOR
AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
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.
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Power Moonroof (if equipped)
With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press the switch 1 to tilt the rear
of the moonroof up. Press the switch
2 to lower the moonroof. Press the switch
3 to open the moonroof most of the way; press it again to fully open it. Press
the switch
4 to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof in a midway position
while opening or closing, momentarily press the switch to the
3 side or 4 side.
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Vehicles with EyeSight and/or SUBARU
STARLINK™ Safety and Security System.
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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Auxiliary Input Jack
The 3.5mm auxiliary input jack is located in the
front of the center console. You can connect a
portable music player to the auxiliary jack and
hear the music stored on it through the vehicle
speakers. Press the “SOURCE” button located
on the audio system to select the auxiliary mode.
USB Port
The USB port(s) is/are located in the front of the center console. You can connect a
USB-equipped portable music player to the USB port and hear the music st\
ored on it
through the vehicle speakers. Press the “SOURCE” button located on the audio system
repeatedly until the USB mode is selected.
Steering Wheel Audio Controls (if equipped)
Voice recognition switch;
please refer to your SUBARU
STARLINK
™ Owner’s Manual.
Press the button to select the
desired audio mode – FM, AM,
SXM, CD, AUX, MEDIA. With any of the radio modes selected,
press the left or right arrow button
to toggle through your presets.
In CD mode, press the buttons to
skip forward or back a track.
Push the switch
up (+) to increase
volume or down (–)
to decrease volume.
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