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1) Set temperature indi cator (driver’s side)
2) Temperature control dial (driver’s side)
(Refer to "Temperature Control"
P202.)
3) Climate control mode indicator
4) Fan speed control dial (Refer to "Fan Speed Control" P202.)
5) Temperature control dial (front passenger’s side) (Refer to "Tempera-
ture Control" P202.)
6) Set temperature indicator (front passenger’s side)
7) MAX A/C button (Refer to "MAX A/C mode" P202.)
8) SYNC button (Refer to "SYNC mode" P202.)
9) Air inlet selection button (Refer to "Air Inlet Selection" P203.)
10) Air conditioner button (Refer to "Air Conditioner Control" P202.)
11) Airflow mode selection button (Refer to "Airflow Mode Selection" P201.)
12) Rear window defogger button and outside mirror defogger button (if
equipped) (Refer to "Defogger"
P185.)
13) ON/OFF button (Refer to "To Turn Off the Climate Control System" P203.)
14) Defroster button (Refer to "Defrosting" P203.)
15) AUTO button (Refer to "Automatic Climate Control Operation" P200.)
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Automatic Climate Control Operation
2004-3. Automatic ClimateControl OperationWhen this mode is selected, the fan
speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor operation
are automatically controlled. To activate
this mode, perform the following.
1. Press the AUTO button. The FULL
AUTO mode is selected and the “FULL
AUTO” indicator light on the display illumi-
nates.
2. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dial.NOTEOperate the automatic climate
control system when the engine is
running.
Even when cooling is not necessary,
the air conditioner compressor will
automatically turn on if the tempera-
ture is set much lo wer than the current
outlet air temperature. Even in this
case, the “A/C” indicator light on the
control panel illuminates
The air conditioner may not operate
in the following cases: - When the cabin temperature is
low
- When the ambient temperature
decreases close to 32°F (0°C)
The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
If you operate any of the buttons on
the control panel other than the ON/
OFF button, rear window defogger
button, SYNC button and temperature
control dial(s) during FULL AUTO
mode operation, the “FULL” indicator
light on the control panel will turn off
and the “AUTO” indicator light will
remain illuminated. You can then
manually control the system as desired
using the button you operated. To
change the system back to the FULL
AUTO mode, press the AUTO button.
To turn off the climate control system,
press the ON/OFF button. Then the air
inlet selection will be set to the following.
When the air inlet selection is set to
auto mode: Outside air circulation
When the air inlet selection is set to
manual mode: No change
When the ignition switch is changed to the
“OFF” or “ACC” position from “ON”, the air
inlet mode will automatically change to the
outside air mode regardless of whether it
is the auto mode or manual mode.
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Sensors1) Interior air temperature sensor
2) Solar sensorThe automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are treated incorrectly
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Manual Climate Control
202Heat: Foot outlets, both side outlets of the
instrument panel and some through wind-
shield defroster outlets (A small amount of
air flows to the windshield and both side
windows to prevent fogging.)Heat-def: Windshield defroster outlets,
foot outlets and both side outlets of the
instrument panel
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Temperature Control
Turn the temperature control dial to set
the preferred interior temperature.NOTEThe controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
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MAX A/C mode
For quicker cooling, press the MAX A/C
button.
When the MAX A/C mode is on, the
following settings will be changed auto-
matically.
The air conditioner will turn on.
The temperature will be set on the
lowest.
The fan speed will be set on the
maximum speed.
The air inlet will be set to the recircula-
tion mode.
The airflow mode setting will be set to
the ventilation mode.
To turn off MAX A/C mode and return the
previous setting, press the MAX A/C
button again. ▼
SYNC mode
When the SYNC mode is turned on, both
the driver’s and front passenger’s side
temperatures are synchronized using the
driver’s side temperature control dial.
Press the SYNC button to turn on the
SYNC mode. The SYNC button indicator
will illuminate.
Press the SYNC button again or turn the
front passenger’s side temperature
control dial to cancel the SYNC mode.
The SYNC button indicator will not illumi-
nate. In this case, temperature control on
the driver’s side and front passenger’s
side is separated.
The temperature will be controlled individ-
ually using the driver’s and front
passenger’s temperature control dials.
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Fan Speed Control
Select the preferred fan speed by turning
the fan speed control dial.■
Air Conditioner Control
The air conditioner operates only when
the engine is running.
Press the air conditioner button while the
fan is in operation to turn on the air condi-
tioner. When the air conditioner is on, the
“A/C” indicator light illuminates.
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Defrosting
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To turn off the air conditioner, press the
button again. The indicator light will turn
off.NOTEFor efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner. However, if the ambient
temperature decreases to approxi-
mately 32°F (0°C), the air conditioner
and dehumidification system may not
work properly.■
Air Inlet Selection
Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet
selection button.
Recirculation:
When the indicator light on the air inlet
selection button illuminates, interior air is
recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the
air inlet selection button to the ON position
in the following cases.
- When driving on a dusty road
- When you want cooling perfor-
mance to increase (for example, in
particularly hot weather)
Outside air circulation:
When the indicator light on the air inlet
selection button does not illuminate,
outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment. Press the air inlet selection button to the OFF position in the following
cases.
- When the road is no longer dusty
- When the interior has cooled to a
comfortable temperature
NOTEWhen outside air circulation is
selected, the system may automati-
cally adjust the air inlet setting
depending on such factors as the tem-
perature setting, the temperature
inside the vehicle, or conditions out-
side the vehicle.■
To Turn Off the Climate
Control System
To turn off the climate control system,
press the ON/OFF button.
4-5. DefrostingSelect the “ ” or “ ” mode to defrost
or dehumidify the windshield and the side
door windows.NOTEWhen the “ ” or “ ” mode is
selected, the air conditioner
compressor operates automatically
regardless of the position of the air
conditioner button to defrost the wind-
shield more quickly. However, the indi-
cator on the air conditioner button may
not illuminate. At th e same time, the air
inlet selection is automatically set to
the outside air circulation mode.
After defrosting the windshield by
pressing the defroster button “ ”,
pressing the button again returns the
WARNING
Continued operation in the recircu-
lation mode may fog up the win-
dows. Switch to the outside air
circulation mode as soon as the
outside dusty condition clears.
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Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
204system to the setting that had been
selected before the defroster was acti-
vated.
4-6. Operating Tips for Heaterand Air Conditioner■
Cleaning Ventilator Grille1) Front ventilator inlet grille
2) CondenserAlways keep the front ventilator inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
the radiator, this area should be kept
clean because cooling performance is
impaired by any accumulation of insects and leaves on the condenser.
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Efficient Cooling after
Parking in Direct Sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
allow outside air to circulate into the
heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of
the air conditioner for maximum cooling
efficiency.■
Lubrication Oil Circulation in
the Refrigerant Circuit
Operate the air conditioner compressor at
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
speeds) a few minutes each month during
the off-season to circulate its oil.■
Checking Air Conditioning
System before Summer
Seaso n
Check the air conditioner unit for refrig-
erant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have the air condi-
tioning system checked by your SUBARU
dealer.
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Air Filtration System
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Cooling and Dehumidifying
in High Humidity and Low
Temperature Weather Condi-
tion
Under certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.)
a small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicate
any problem with the air conditioning
system.■
Air Conditioner Compressor
Shut-Off When Engine Is
Heavily Loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage,
the air conditioner compressor is
designed to temporarily shut off during air
conditioner operation whenever the accel-
erator is fully depressed such as during
rapid acceleration or when driving on a
steep upgrade.
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Refrigerant for Your Climate
Control System1) Air conditioner labelYour air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant R-1234yf (HFO-1234yf).
Before adding, changing or checking the
refrigerant, check the air conditioner label
in the location shown in the illustration to
confirm the type of refrigerant is used in
your vehicle.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for service.
Repairs needed as a result of using the
wrong refrigerant are not covered under
warranty.
4-7. Air Filtration SystemYour vehicle’s air conditioning system is
equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the cabin air filter according to
the replacement schedule found in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
This schedule should be followed to main-
tain the filter’s dust collection ability.
Under extremely dusty conditions, the
filter should be replaced more frequently.
Have your filter checked or replaced by
your SUBARU dealer. For replacement,
use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.NOTEThe filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.
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CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter. Reduction of the airflow through
the vents.Windshield gets easily fogged or
misted.
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Fuel
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7-1. Fuel■
Fuel Requirements
The engine is designed to operate using
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 93 AKI (98 RON) or higher .
If unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 93 AKI (98 RON) is not available,
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
91 AKI (95 RON) may be used with no
detriment to engine durability or
driveability.
However, you may notice a slight
decrease in maximum engine perfor-
mance and you may hear some knocking
(pinging) from the engine while using 91
AKI (95 RON) fuel. Use of 91 AKI (95 RON)
fuel will not affect your warranty
coverage.
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Fuel octane rating
Using a gasoline with a lower octane
rating can cause persistent and heavy
knocking, which can damage the engine.
Do not be concerned if your vehicle some-
times knocks lightly when you drive up a
hill or when you accelerate. See your
dealer or a qualified service technician if
you use a fuel with the specified octane
rating and your vehi cle knocks heavily or
persistently.
▽RON
This octane rating is the Research Octane
Number.
▽AKI
This octane rating is the average of the
Research Octane and Motor Octane
numbers and is commonly referred to as
the Anti Knock Index (AKI).
▼Unleaded gasoline
The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed
to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler
nozzle. Under no circumstances should
leaded gasoline be used because it will
damage the emission control system and
may impair driveability and fuel economy. ▼
Reformulated gasoline
SUBARU supports the use of reformu-
lated gasoline when available. Reformu-
lated gasoline has been blended to burn
more cleanly and reduce vehicle emis-
sions.
▼MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane-
enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If
you use such fuels, your emission control
system performance may deteriorate and
the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light may turn on. If
this happens, return to your authorized
SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is deter-
mined that the condition is caused by the
type of fuel used, repairs may not be
covered by your warranty.
▼Gasoline for cleaner air
Your use of gasoline with detergent addi-
tives will help prevent deposits from
forming in your engi ne and fuel system.
This helps keep your engine in tune and
your emission cont rol system working
properly, and is a way of doing your part
for cleaner air. If you continuously use a
high quality fuel with the proper detergent
and other additives, you should never
CAUTION
Use of a fuel which is low in
quality or use of an inappropriate
fuel additive may cause damage
to the engine and/or fuel system.Some gas stations, particularly
those in high altitude areas, offer
fuels posted as regular octane
gasoline with an octane rating
below 93 AKI (98 RON). Use of
those fuels are not recom-
mended.
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Fuel
224need to add any fuel system cleaning
agents to your fuel tank.
Many gasolines are now blended with
materials called oxygenates. Use of these
fuels can also help keep the air cleaner.
Oxygenated blend fuels, such as ethanol
(ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in
your vehicle, but should contain no more
than 15% ethanol for the proper operation
of your SUBARU.
Do not use any gasoline that contains
more than 15% ethanol, including from
any pump labeled E30, E50 or E85 (which
are only some examples of fuel containing
more than 15% ethanol).
In addition, some gasoline suppliers are
now producing reformulated gasolines,
which are designed to reduce vehicle
emissions. SUBARU approves the use of
reformulated gasoline.
If you are not sure what the fuel contains,
you should ask your service station oper-
ators if their gasolines contain detergents
and oxygenates and if they have been
reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.
As additional guidance, only use fuels
suited for your vehicle as explained in the
following description.
Fuel should be unleaded and have an
octane rating no lower than that specified
in this manual.
Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is
sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline.
Methanol can be used in your vehicle
ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel
mixture AND if it is accompanied by suffi-
cient quantities of the proper cosolvent
and corrosion inhibitors required to
prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not
use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT
under these conditions.
If undesirable driveability problems are
experienced and you suspect they may be
fuel related, try a different brand of gaso-
line before seeking service at your
SUBARU dealer.
Fuel system damage or driveability
problems which result from the use of
improper fuel are not covered under the
SUBARU Limited Warranty.
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Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
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Locations of the fuel filler lid
▼Refueling
Only one person should be involved in
refueling. Do not allow others to approach
the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler
pipe while refueling is in progress.
Be sure to observe any other precautions
that are posted at the service station.
1. Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition
switch to the “OFF” position and turn off all
the other electrical components.
2. Push the rear side of the fuel filler lid.
If the fuel filler lid is locked, perform one of
the operations below.
Press the “ ” button on the key fob.
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