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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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The defoggers can be operated when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode.
■ The outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
■ When continuous operation is set (vehicles with an automatic air con-
ditioning system)
During continuous operation, the defogger stops operating for 2 minutes
after every 15 minutes of continual operation. Even during the 2 minutes that
operation stops, the operating light remains illuminated. The rear window
defogger will continue to operate in this cycle until it is turned off.
■ Customization that can be configured at SUBARU dealer (vehicles with
an automatic air conditioning system)
The rear window defogger can be set to 15-minute operation or continuous
operation. (Customizable features →P. 518)
WARNING
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-
side rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Compass∗
∗: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is heading.
■Operation
To turn the compass feature
on/off, press and hold the
switch for more than 3 sec-
onds or until the display turns
on/off. The compass feature
will default to on with each
ignition cycle.
Display
Switch
If the display reads “C”, slowly
drive the vehicle in circles until
compass is calibrated.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1MIR HTR 7.5 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
2RDI 25 A Electric cooling fan
3(PUSH-AT) 7.5 A Engine control unit
4ABS NO. 1 40 A ABS
5HEATER 50 A Air conditioning system
6WASHER 10 A Windshield washer
7WIPER 30 A Windshield wipers
8RR DEF 30 A Rear window defogger
9(RR FOG) 10 A
10D FR DOOR 25 A Power window (driver’s side)
11(CDS) 25 A Electric cooling fan
12D-OP 25 A
13ABS NO. 2 25 A ABS
14D FL DOOR 25 A Power window (passenger’s side)
15SPARE See note. Spare fuse

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Instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU ACC 10 A Main body ECU, outside rear view
mirrors
2P/POINT No.2 15 A Power outlet
3PANEL 10 A Illumination
4TAIL 10 A Tail lights
5DRL 10 A Daytime running light system
6UNIT IG1 10A
7STOP 7.5 A Stop lights
8OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
9HEATER-S 7.5 A Air conditioning system
10HEATER 10 A Air conditioning system
11FR FOG LH 10 A Left-hand front fog light
12FR FOG RH 10 A Right-hand front fog light
13BK/UP LP 7.5 A Back-up lights
14ECU IG1 10 A ABS, electric power steering
15AM1 7.5 A Starting system
16AMP 15 A Audio system
17AT UNIT 15 A Transmission
18GAUGE 7.5 AGauge and meters, keyless access
with push button start system
19ECU IG2 10 A Engine control unit
20SEAT HTR LH 10 A Left-hand seat heater
21SEAT HTR RH 10 A Right-hand seat heater
22RADIO 7.5 A Audio system
23P/POINT No.1 15 A Power outlet

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Brightness controlInstrument panel light control .................................201
Care Alcantara
®............................. 342
Alloy wheels .......................... 333
Exterior.................................. 332
Interior ................................... 338
Seatbelts ............................... 339
Cargo capacity ......................... 269
Chains ....................................... 276
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ............................. 141
Booster seats, installation ........................... 146
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 141
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 146
Front passenger occupant detection system .................131
Infant seats,
definition ............................. 141
Infant seats, installation ........................... 146
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................. 147
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 149
Installing CRS with top tether straps .................. 152
Child safety Airbag precautions ................ 125
Battery precautions .......367, 479
Child restraint system............ 141
How your child should wear the seatbelt ..................62
Installing child restraints........ 146
Power window lock switch.......74
Power window precautions ...........................77 Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 391
Seat heater precautions ........ 315
Seatbelt guide ......................... 61
Seatbelt precautions ............... 64
Trunk precautions ................... 49
Cleaning Alcantara
®............................. 342
Alloy wheels .......................... 333
Exterior.................................. 332
Interior ................................... 338
Seatbelts ............................... 339
Clock ......................................... 311
Condenser ................................ 362
Console tray ............................. 307
Coolant Capacity ................................ 494
Checking ............................... 360
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 481
Cruise control .......................... 243
Cup holders .............................. 307
Curtain airbags .......................... 93
Customizable features ............ 518
Daytime running light system .................................... 235
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ...... 298
Rear window ......................... 298
Side mirror ............................ 298
Dimensions .............................. 488
Dinghy towing .......................... 280
Display Drive information ................... 221
Multi-information display ........................ 210, 218
Trip information ..................... 211
Warning messages ............... 436
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 351
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Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights.............. 302
Wattage ................................ 500
Doors Door lock .................... 25, 38, 43
Door windows ......................... 74
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 71
Side mirrors ............................ 71
Drive information .................... 221
Driver's seatbelt reminder light ........................ 428
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 159
Correct posture....................... 91
Procedures ........................... 156
Winter drive tips.................... 274
Electric power steering........... 257
Emergency, in case of If the access key does not operate properly........... 472
If the engine will not start...... 467
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 470
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 476
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 424
If the warning light turns on .............................. 424
If the warning message is displayed ........................ 436
If you have a flat tire ............ 453
If you lose your keys............. 471
If you think something is wrong ................................. 422
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 484
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................ 415
If your vehicle overheats ...... 481 Engine
Compartment ........................356
Engine hood ..........................354
Engine switch ................172, 182
How to start the engine .........................172, 182
Identification number .............489
If the engine will not start ......467
Ignition switch................172, 182
Overheating...........................481
Engine coolant Capacity ................................494
Checking ...............................360
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........199, 223
Engine hood .............................354
Engine immobilizer system.......82
Engine oil Capacity ................................492
Checking ...............................357
Preparing and checking before winter .......................274
Engine switch ...................172, 182
Engine switch light ..................302
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................316
Fluid Brake .....................................362
Washer ..................................368
Fog lights Switch....................................239
Front fog lights Switch....................................239
Front passenger occupant detection system ...................131
Front passenger's seatbelt reminder light.........................428
Front seats Adjustment ..............................53
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............401
Wattage .................................500
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Front turn signal lightsSwitch.................................... 195
Fuel Capacity ................................ 491
Fuel gauge ............................ 199
Fuel pump shut off system ....423
Gas station information .........560
Information ............................ 501
Refueling .................................78
Fuel door.....................................78
Fuel filler lid ................................78
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 423
Fuses......................................... 393
Gauges ...................................... 199
Glove box.................................. 305
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 414
Hazard warning flashers Switch.................................... 414
Head restraints Adjusting ................................58
Headlights Automatic headlight leveling................................ 237
Switch.................................... 233
Welcome lighting function .....236
Heaters
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 298
Seat heaters.......................... 314
Side mirror............................. 298
Hill start assist ......................... 264
Horn...........................................198
I/M test....................................... 350
Identification Engine ................................... 489
Vehicle .................................. 489
Ignition switch ..................172, 182
Ignition switch light
Ignition switch light ................ 302 Illuminated entry system......... 302
Immobilizer system ................... 82
Indicator lights ......................... 203
Inside rear view mirror .............. 69
Interior light
Interior light ........................... 303
Switch ................................... 303
Wattage................................. 500
Jack Vehicle-equipped
jack ..................................... 453
Jack handle .............................. 453
Jam protection function Power windows ....................... 75
Keyless access with push button start system Antenna location ..................... 27
“Keyless access” entry function ................................. 25
Starting the engine................ 172
Keyless entry ............................. 38
Keys
Access key.............................. 22
Engine switch................ 172, 182
If you lose your keys ............. 471
If your access key battery is discharged .......... 472
Key number............................. 22
Keyless entry .......................... 38
Keys ........................................ 22
Mechanical key ....................... 23
Transmitter.............................. 38
Language (multi-information display) ................................... 228
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 401
Wattage................................. 500
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Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 401
Wattage ................................ 500
Lights Door courtesy lights.............. 302
Engine switch light................ 302
Fog light switch..................... 239
Hazard light switch ............... 414
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................. 414
Headlights switch ................. 233
Interior light switch................ 303
Replacing light bulbs ............ 401
Trunk light............................... 48
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Vanity lights .......................... 310
Wattage ................................ 500
Welcome lighting function .... 236
Load capacity .......................... 273
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 351
General maintenance ........... 347
Maintenance data................. 488
Maintenance requirements ... 344
Manual air conditioning system ................................... 282
Manual transmission .............. 192
Meter Auto dimmer cancel function .............................. 201
Indicators.............................. 203
Instrument panel light control......................... 201
Meters .................................. 199
Multi-information
display ........................ 210, 218
Settings ........................ 210, 228
Warning lights....................... 424
Warning messages............... 436
Microphone .............................. 301 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............69
Outside rear view mirror defogger..............................298
Outside rear view mirrors ........71
Side mirror heater .................298
Side mirrors .............................71
Vanity mirrors ........................310
Multi-information display Drive information ...................221
G-force display ......................224
Language ..............................228
Multi-information display.........................210, 218
Settings .................................228
Trip information .....................211
Warning messages ...............436
Noise from under vehicle ..........16
Odometer ..........................210, 230
Oil Engine oil ..............................357
Opener Engine hood ..........................354
Fuel filler lid .............................78
Trunk lid ..................................46
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............71
Outside temperature display ............................210, 230
Overheating, Engine ................481
Paddle shift levers ...................188
Parking brake ...........................197
Parking lights Switch....................................233
Power outlets ...........................312
Power windows ..........................74
Radiator ....................................362
Rear seats...................................56
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