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your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. Continued vehicle operation without having the emission control system checked and repaired as necessary could cause serious damage, which may not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.

If this light comes on steadily or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a problem or potential problem somewhere in the emission control system.

B If the light comes on steadily: If the light comes on steadily while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, an emission control system malfunction has been de- tected. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.

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NOTE This light also comes on when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.

If you have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunction indicator lamp coming on could be a loose or missing fuel filler cap. Remove the cap and retighten it until it clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering with the sealing of the cap. Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE warning light turn off immediately. It may take several driving trips. If the light does not go out, take your vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.

B If the light is blinking: If the light is blinking while driving, an engine misfire condition has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To prevent serious damage to the emission control system, you should do the following: D Reduce vehicle speed. D Avoid hard acceleration. D Avoid steep uphill grades. D Reduce the amount of cargo, if possible. D Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible.

The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking and come on steadily after several driving trips. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.

J ABS warning light

(for vehicles with ABS)

(U.S.) (Canada) The ABS warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out after about two seconds. This is an indication that the ABS system is working properly. If the warning light behaves as follows, the ABS system may not work properly. D The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

ABS

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D The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, but it does not go out even when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). D The warning light comes on during driving.

When the warning light is on, the ABS function shuts down; however, the conventional brake system continues to operate normally. If this occurs, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer.

NOTE If the warning light behavior is as shown below, the ABS system may be considered normal. D The warning light comes on right after the engine is started but goes out immediately, remaining off. D The warning light remains on after the engine has been started, but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches about 8 mph (12
km/h). D The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off. When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may come on. This is due to the low battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out.

J AT OIL TEMPerature warning light

(for AT vehicles)

If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too hot.

If the light comes on while driving, it is unnecessary to stop the vehicle, but avoid driving up steep grades or in stop and go traffic.

B Automatic transmission control system warning If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indicate that the auto- matic transmission control system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately.

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J Door open warning lights The door open warning light comes on if any door or the rear gate is not fully closed.

Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive.

J Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes.

J Turn signal indicator lights These lights show the operation of the turn signal or lane change signal. If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Refer to “Re- placing bulbs” section in Chapter 10.

J High beam indicator This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode. This indicator light also comes on when operating headlight flasher.

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Hazard warning flasher

Instruments and controls

HS0053

The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works with the ignition switch in any position.

When you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions, pull off the roads safely and park away from the traffic if it is possible.

To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning button on the instrument panel. To turn off the flasher, push the button again.

NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.

Light control switch

WARNING

To prevent battery discharge resulting from accidentally leaving your lights on when your vehicle is parked, the light switch oper- ates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. In any other position, the vehicle’s lights will be out. If you park your ve- hicle on a roadside at night, use the hazard warning flasher to alert the other drivers.

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Dimmer

Headlight flasher

HS0054

HS0055

The light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

B Headlights To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever.

first position

Parking lights, instrument panel illumination, tail lights and license plate light are on.

second position

Headlights, parking lights, instrument panel illumination, tail lights, and license plate light are on.

B High/low beam change (dimmer) To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indi- cator light “a” on the instrument panel is also on. To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the detent position.

B Headlight flasher

CAUTION

Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds.

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To flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you and then release it. The high beam will stay on for as long as you hold the lever. The headlight flasher works even though the lighting switch is in the “OFF” position.

When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “a” on the instrment panel also comes on.

B Daytime running light system (for CANADA models)

WARNING

The tail lights, parking lights, and side marker lights are not turned on by the daytime running light system. The light switch must always be turned to the “a” position when it is dark out- side.

The low beam headlights will automatically come on at reduced brightness when the engine has started, under the following condi- tions:

D The parking brake is fully released. D The automatic transmission selector lever is set at other than the “P” position. D The light switch is in the “OFF” position.

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Turn signals lever

Right turn

Left turn

HS0056

To activate the right turn signal, push the turn signal lever up. To activate the left turn signal, push the turn signal lever down. When the turn is fin- ished, the lever will return automatically. If the lever does not return after cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by hand.

To signal a lane change, push the turn signal lever up or down slightly and hold it during the lane change. The turn signal indicator lights will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever will return auto- matically to the neutral position when you release it.

Illumination brightness control

Brighten

Darken

HS0057

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When the lighting switch is in the “p” or “a” position, you can adjust brightness of the instrument panel illumination for better visibility. To brighten, turn the control dial counterclockwise. To darken, turn the control dial clockwise.

Parking light switch

HS0058

The parking light switch operates regardless of the ignition switch posi- tion.

By pushing the front end of this switch, following lights will come on.

– Parking lights – Front side marker lights – Tail lights – License plate lights

To turn off, push the rear end of the parking light switch. Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time because that will run down the battery.

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Fog light switch (if equipped)

The fog lights operate only when the headlights are on low beam. Push the fog light switch to turn the fog lights on. Press the switch again to turn them off.

HB2025BB

The indicator light located on the switch will illuminate when the fog lights are on.

Wiper and washer

WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the windshield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster. Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your view.

CAUTION

D Do not operate the washer continuously for more than ten se- conds, or when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause overheating of the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level fre- quently, such as at fuel stops.

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D Do not operate the wipers when the windshield or rear window is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window, always use the windshield washer. D In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper blades are not fro- zen to the windshield or rear window before switching on the wipers. Attempting to operate the wiper with the blades frozen to the window glass could cause not only the wiper blades to be damaged but also the wiper motor to burn out. If the wiper blade is frozen to the window glass, be sure to operate the defroster, wiper deicer (if equipped) or rear window defogger before turning on the wiper. D If the wipers stop during operation because of ice or some oth- er obstruction on the window, the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and clean the window glass to allow proper wiper opera- tion. D Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is unavailable. In areas where water freezes in winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid or the equivalent. (See “Windshield washer fluid” section in chapter 10.) Also, when driving the vehicle when there are freezing tempera- tures, use non-freezing type wiper blades. D Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzene. This will cause deterioration of the wiper blades.

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windshield or rear window. D Grease, wax, insects or other material on the windshield or the wiper blades results in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass. If you cannot remove those streaks after operating the washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer surface of the windshield or rear window and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the window glass and wiper blades with clean water. The glass is clean if no beads form on the glass when you rinse with water. D If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this pro- cedure, replace the wiper blades with new ones. Refer to the “Wiper blade replacement” section (chapter 10) for replacement instruc- tions.

J Windshield wiper and washer switches

B Windshield wipers

To turn the wipers on, push the wiper control lever down.

HB2019BB

: Intermittent LO : Low speed HI : High speed

To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the “OFF” position.

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B Mist (for a single wipe) For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the lever toward you. The wipers operate until you release the lever.

B Washer

HB2020BA

To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the end of the wip- er control lever. The washer fluid sprays until you release the washer button. The wipers operate while you push the button.

J Rear window wiper and washer switch

(if equipped)

HB2021BA

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B Rear wiper To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever to the “ON” position. To turn the wiper off, return the knob on the end of the lever to the “OFF” position.

” position. The washer fluid sprays until you release the knob.

B Washer To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever counterclockwise to the “ To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in use, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever clockwise to the “ ” position. The washer fluid sprays and the wiper operates until you re- lease the knob.

Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

CAUTION

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the windshield wiper deicer continuously for any longer than neces- sary.

The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

HB2027BB

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Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove any snow from the windshield. To turn on the windshield wiper deicer, push the switch. The indicator light located on the switch lights up while the windshield wiper deicer is operating. The windshield wiper deicer will automatically shut off after about 15 min- utes. If the wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time, push the switch to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If deicing is not complete when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the switch to turn the deicer on again.

Rear window defogger switch

CAUTION

D Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abrasives to clean the inner surface of the rear window. They may damage the conductors printed on the window. D To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the defogger continuously for any longer than necessary.

The rear window defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Indicator light

HS0063

To turn on the defogger, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch

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again. The indicator light located on the switch lights up while the rear window defogger is operating. The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the win- dow clears before that time, push the switch to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If defrosting or defogging is desired when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the switch to turn it on again.

NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the outside mirror defogger, the out- side mirror defogger operates while the rear window defogger is operating.

Horn

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

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Mirrors

Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving.

J Inside mirror

HB4003BB

The inside mirror has a day and night position. Pull the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night position. Push it away for the day position. The night position reduces glare from headlights.

J Outside mirrors

WARNING

Objects look smaller in a convex mirror (passenger side) and far- ther away than when viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use the con- vex mirror to judge the distances of vehicles behind you when changing lanes. Use the inside mirror (or glance backwards) to determine the actual size and distance of objects that you view in the convex mirror.

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HS0065

B Adjusting mirrors To adjust the mirrors by hand, push where indicated by the arrows.

HS0066

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B Remote control mirror switch (if equipped) The remote control mirrors operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.

Selection switch

Direction control switch

HS0067

1. Press either end of the selection switch, “L” for the left and “R” for the right. 2. Move the direction control switch in the direction you want to move the mirror. 3. Return the selection switch to the neutral position to prevent unintentional operation.

The mirrors can also be adjusted manually.

B Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)

CAUTION

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the defogger continuously for any longer than necessary.

The outside mirror defogger shares the switch with rear window defogger.

The outside mirror defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

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Indicator light

HS0063

To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again. The indicator light located on the switch is on while the outside mirror defogger is operation. The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the mirror clears before that time, push the switch to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If defrosting or defogging is desired when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the switch to turn it on again.

NOTE While the outside mirror defogger is operating, the rear window defogger also operates

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Ventilator Heating and air conditioning

Heater operation Air conditioner operation

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Operating tips for heater and air conditioner Air filtration system (if equipped)

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Move the thumb-wheel up and down or right and left to adjust the air flow direction

Oepn

Close

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Move the thumb-wheel up and down or right and left to adjust the air flow direction

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Move the thumb-wheel up and down or right and left to adjust the air flow direction

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Heating and air conditioning

Temperature control dial

Air inlet selec- tion lever

Air outlet control dial

Fan speed control lever

Air conditioner button

HS0071

B Air outlet control dial This dial has the following five positions:

: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets. : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot

outlets.

: Air flows through the foot outlets and some through the wind-

shield defroster outlets.

: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets and foot

outlets.

: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets.

B Temperature control dial This dial regulates the hot air flow from the heater over a range from the blue area (cool) to red area (warm).

B Fan speed control lever The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The fan speed control lever is used to select four fan speeds.

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B Air inlet selection lever

WARNING

Continued operaton in the “ dows. Switch to the “ dusty condition clears.

” position may fog up the win- ” position as soon as the outside

: Interior air is recirculated inside the passenger comparment. : Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment.

B Air conditioner button (if equipped) The air conditioner operates only when the engine is running.

Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in operation to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light will come on.

Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.

J Heater operation

B Defrosting or defogging the windshield

HS0072

HS0073

To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “ 2. Set the air outlet control dial to the “ 3. Turn the temperature control dial all the way right. 4. Set the fan speed control lever to the highest speed.

” position.

” position.

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Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the “

” position.

B Heating and defrosting

HS0074

HS0075

To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “ 2. Set the air outlet control dial to the “ 3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level. 4. Set the fan speed control lever to the desired speed.

” position.

” position.

Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the “

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B Heating

HS0076

HS0077

To direct warm air toward the floor: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “ 2 Set the air outlet control dial to the “ 3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level. 4. Set the fan speed control lever to the desired speed.

” position.

” position

Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the “

” position.

B Bi-level heating

HS0078

HS0079

This setting allows you to direct air of different temperatures from the instrument panel and outlets. The air from the foot outlets is slightly

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warmer than from the instrument panel outlet. 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “ 2. Set the air outlet control dial to the “ 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature level. 4. Set the fan speed control lever to the desired speed.

” position.

” position.

Setting the temperature control dial fully turned to the red area or blue area decreases the temperature difference between the air from the instrument panel outlets and the air from the foot outlets.

B Ventilation

WARNING

Continued operaton in the “ dows. Switch to the “ dusty condition clears.

” position may fog up the win- ” position as soon as the outside

HS0080

HS0081

To force outside air through the instrument panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “ ” position. 2. Set the air outlet control dial to the “ 3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left. 4. Set the fan speed control lever to the desired speed.

” position.

When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet control lever to the “

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J Air conditioner operation

B Cooling or dehumidifying

ON position

HS0082

HS0081

For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, air flows through the instrument panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “ 2. Set the air outlet control dial to the “ 3. Push the air conditioner button on. 4. Set the temperature control dial to the blue area. 5. Set the fan speed control lever at the highest speed.

” position.

” position.

B Defrosting or defogging

CAUTION

The air conditioner compressor will not cycle on automatically when set the air outlet control dial to the “ ” position. In order to take advantage of the air conditioning system’s ability to dehumidify the air in the passenger compartment, it is also nec- essary to depress the air conditioner button.

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Climate control

ON position

HS0072

HS0073

To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “ 2. Set the air outlet control dial to the “ ” position. 3. Push the air conditioner button on. 4. Set the temperature control dial to the red area. 5. Set the fan speed control lever at the highest speed.

” position.

Operating tips for heater and air conditioner

B Cleaning ventilator grille

Ventilator inlet grille

HS0083

Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free of snow, leaves, or oth- er obstructions to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. Since the condenser is located in front of the radiator, this area should be kept

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clean because cooling performance is impaired by any accumulation of insects and leaves on the condenser.

B 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 re- sults in quicker cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the windows closed during the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cooling efficiency.

B 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-sea- son to circulate its oil.

B Checking air conditioning system before summer season Check the air conditioner unit for refrigerant leaks, hose conditions, and proper operation each spring. This check is best performed by your SUBARU dealer.

B Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low tempera-

ture weather condition

Under certain weather conditions (high relative humidity, low tempera- tures, etc.) a small amount of water vapor emission from the air outlets may be noticed during cooling or dehumidifying. This condition is nor- mal and does not indicate any problem with the air conditioning sys- tem.

B Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily

loaded

To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner com- pressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner op- eration whenever the accelerator is fully depressed. Such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade.

B Refrigerant for your climate control system Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant HFC134a. There- fore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the method for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU

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dealer for service. Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong re- frigerant are not covered under warranty.

Air filtration system (if equipped)

If your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped with a optional air filtration system, replace the filter element according to the replacement schedule shown below. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently. Since the filter element is a viscous type, it is unnecessary to clean or wash the element. It is recommended that you have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.

Replacement schedule:

Every 12 months or 7,500 miles (12,000 km) whichever comes first

NOTE The filter can influence the air conditioning, heating and defroster performance.

B Replacement procedure

Cooling unit

Filter cover and rubber seal

Screws

Old filter

HS0253

HS0254

1. Remove the filter cover by removing the two (2) screws. 2. Remove the old filter.

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Plastic tab

New filter

Cooling unit Rubber seal

Filter cover

Screws

HS0255

HS0256

3. Insert a new filter with the plastic tab facing forward. 4. Install the rubber seal on the duct opening.

CAUTION

Make certain that the rubber seal is evenly seated on the duct opening.

5. Install the filter cover and secure with two (2) screws.

Center pillar

Caution label

Change label

HS0257

6. Fill out information on the small label supplied with the filter kit. 7. Attach the small label on the lower part of the center pillar.

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Audio

Radio

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Antenna FM reception

AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player

Radio operation Cassette player operation Clock function

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Installation of accessories

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J Antenna

B Printed antenna

CAUTION

Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abra- sives to clean the inner surface of the left side rear quarter win- dow. Doing so may damage the antenna printed on the window.

HS5000BB

The antenna is printed on the inner surface of the left side rear quarter window.

B Fixed mast antenna

CAUTION

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Audio

HS0084

HS5001BB

The antenna and the special wrench for mounting/removing the antenna is stored in the luggage floor storage tray at the front side.

1. Remove the plug from the antenna base. 2. Remove the cap at the threaded portion of the antenna. 3. Install the antenna to the antenna base while turning the antenna clockwise by hand.

Loosen

Tighten

HS0085

HS5002BB

4. Tighten the antenna using the special wrench. Do not use an ordi- nary wrench that is longer than special wrench. 5. To remove the antenna, follow the installation sequence in reverse.

Be careful not to lose the special tool.

Make sure that the antenna is fully tightened before operating your vehicle.

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NOTE You may find that the antenna is already installed on the vehicle at the time of delivery. In that case, ask your SUBARU dealer about the storage location of the special wrench.

J FM reception Although FM is normally static free, reception can be affected by the sur- rounding area, atmospheric conditions, station strength and transmitter distance. Buildings or other obstructions may cause momentary static, flutter or station interference. If reception continues to be unsatisfactory, switch to a stronger station.

AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player

The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” positions.

Radio operation

Stereo indicator

Waveband indicator

Press station number

Frequency

DISP button

SCAN button

Tuning buttons

Tone and balance control button

Power switch and volume control

Preset buttons

FM/AM selection switch

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J Power switch and volume control (ON/VOL)

Volume control

When the volume level is set at the level 18:

Audio

Power ON/OFF

HS0086

HS0087

The knob is used for both power (on/off) and volume control. The radio is turned on and off by pushing the knob and the volume is controlled by turning the knob. The volume control has total of 34 volume levels (V: 0 for minimum, V: 33
for maximum).

J Tone and balance control (TONE/BAL) The volume control knob normally function as volume control. This knob becomes a control for Bass, Treble, Fader or Balance when you select the appropriate tone and balance control mode. The “T/B” (Tone and balance) button is used for selecting the following control modes:

– Bass (low note) control – Treble (high note) control – Fader control (Volume balance control between front and rear

speakers)

– Balance control (Volume balance control between right and left

speakers)

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To change control modes: Each brief press of the “T/B” button changes control modes in the following sequence starting from volume control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.)

Volume Bass Treble Fader Balance (VOL) (BAS) (TRE) (FAD) (BAL)

B Bass control

Bass volume control indication

When the bass volume level is set at the level +6

HG0085

HG0086

Select the Bass control mode by pressing the “T/B” button. In the bass control mode, the display shows the indication as shown. The bass control has total of 13 volume levels (B: –6 for minimum, 0
for middle, B: +6 for maximum). Choose desired bass volume level by turning the volume control knob. The control function returns to vol- ume control mode after about 5 seconds.

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B Treble control

Treble volume control indication

When the treble volume level is set at the level –6

Audio

HG0087

HG0088

Select the Treble control mode by pressing the “T/B” button. In the treble control mode, the display shows the indication as shown. The treble control has total of 13 volume levels (TR: –6 for minimum, 0
for middle, TR: +6 for maximum). Choose desired treble volume level by turning the volume control knob. The control function returns to vol- ume control mode after about 5 seconds.

B Fader control

Fader control indication

When the fader setting is at the F12
(front maximum and rear minimum)

HG0089

HG0090

Select the Fader control mode by pressing the “T/B” button. In the fader control mode, the display shows the indication as shown. The fader control has total of 25 settings (F: 12 for front maximum and rear minimum, 0 for neutral, R: 12 for front minimum and rear maxi- mum). Choose desired setting by turning the volume control knob. The control function returns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds. – CONTINUED –

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B Balance control

Balance control indication

When the balance setting is at the L12 (left side maximum and right side mini- mum)

HG0091

HG0092

Select the Balance control mode by pressing the “T/B” button. In the balance control mode, the display shows the indication as shown. The balance control has total of 25 settings (L: 12 for left side maxi- mum and right side minimum, 0 for neutral, R: 12 for left side mini- mum and right side maximum). Choose desired setting by turning the volume control knob. The control function returns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds.

J FM/AM selection switch Use this switch to select either FM or AM reception. The display indi- cates which one is currently selected.

J Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST” will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received.

J Manual tuning (TUNING) Press the tuning button marked “∧” to increase the tuning frequency and press the tuning button marked “∨” to decrease it. Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes by 10 KHz in the AM mode and by 0.2 MHz in the FM mode. Constant pressure on the button causes a continuous change in the fre- quency.

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J Automatic tuning (SCN) Press the “SCN” button to change the radio to the SCAN mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop at the station for five seconds while displaying the fre- quency, after which scanning will continue until the entire band has been scanned from the low end to the high end. Press the “SCN” button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed frequency.

When the “SCN” button is pressed for automatic tuning, stations are scanned in the direction of low frequencies to high frequencies only. Automatic tuning may not function properly if the station reception is weakened by distance from the station or proximity to tall buildings and hills.

J Selecting preset stations Presetting a station with a preset button allows you to select that station in a single operation. Up to six AM and FM stations each may be preset.

J How to preset stations 1. Press the FM/AM selection switch to select either FM or AM reception. 2. Press the “SCN” button or tune the radio manually until the desired station frequency is displayed. 3. Press one of the preset buttons for at least two seconds to store the frequency. The frequency of the station will flash once on the display at this time. If the button is pressed for less than two seconds, the preced- ing selection will remain in memory.

NOTE If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or radio removal, all stations stored in the preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is neces- sary to reset the preset buttons.

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Cassette player operation

Tape travel indicator

Cassette player operation indicator

Metal tape indicator NR indicator

Cassette slot

Stop and eject button

Fast forward/ Rewind button (Program switching buttons)

Tape program sensor button

Metal tape button

NR button

HG0093

NOTE D Only use good quality cassettes (cassettes longer than C-90 are not recommended). D Put cassettes back in their boxes immediately after use to protect them from dust and dirt and to prevent the tape from unwinding. D Never expose cassettes to heat, direct sunlight or moisture. D Clean the tape head (once or twice a month) using a wet-type cleaning cassette.

J Cassette slot Insert a cassette with the exposed tape side facing to the right. After insertion, playback starts.

J Tape travel indicators These indicate the direction the cassette tape is moving. " : indicates that the top side of the cassette is being played back. A : indicates that the bottom side of the cassette is being played back.

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J Program switching buttons (PROG) When the program switching buttons (“ ” buttons) are pressed at the same time during playback, the tape travel indicators will switch and the player will begin playing back the opposite side of the tape. The same mechanism is automatically activated when the end of the tape is reached. This allows the opposite side of the tape to play, providing continuous playback.

” and “

J Fast-forward button ” button in the same To fast-forward the tape, press the “ direction to the tape travel indicator. To stop fast-forwarding, lightly press the opposite side of the “

” button.

” or “

” or “

J Rewind button To rewind the tape, press the “ ” button in the opposite direction to the tape travel indicator. To stop rewinding, lightly press the opposite side of the “

” button.

” or “

” or “

” button is pressed, play back stops and the cassette tape is

J Stop and eject button ( When “ ejected. Before the ignition switch turn to the “OFF” position, eject the tape from the player. Always make certain that you remove the cassette tape.

J Tape program sensor button (TPS) Press “TPS” button during playback to return to the beginning of the cur- rent selection or to skip to the beginning of the next selection. To use this function, press the “TPS” button to turn on the “TPS” indicator. If the fast- forward button is then pressed, the player advances the tape to the be- ginning of the next selection and starts playing it. If the rewind button is pressed instead, the player rewinds the tape to the beginning of the cur- rent selection and starts replaying it. The “TPS” function may not operate properly under the following conditions:

D When the recording level is low. D When there are long pauses in the middle of a selection.

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D When the tape contains verbal material such as conversations. D When the blanks between selections are shorter than five seconds. D When there are no blanks between selections (live concerts, etc.).

J Dolby NR button (BNR) Press “BNR” button when playing tapes recorded using the Dolby NR system*. The “BNR” indicator will light up and high-frequency noise on the tape will be reduced for clearer sound reproduction.

* Noise reduction system manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and the double-D Symbol are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

J Metal tape button (MTL) Press the “MTL” button when playing a metal or CrO2 tape.

Clock function The radio has a built-in clock function that displays the time when the ignition switch is turned either to “ACC” or “ON”.

“DISP” buttons

Tuning buttons

HG0094

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J Display mode You can select either the time display mode or function display mode by pressing the “DISP/CLK” button when the ignition switch is either “ACC” or “ON” position.

B Time display mode When the time display mode is selected, the time display takes prior- ity of the function display. The time is shown on the display whenever the ignition switch is “ACC” or “ON” position. When the radio is turned on or the station is changed during the time display mode, the time display is replaced by the frequency display. However, after the frequency has been displayed for five seconds, it is replaced by the time display again.

B Function display mode When the function display mode is selected, the time is not shown on the display. The display indicates the current function only. When the radio is turned off during the function display mode, the back-up light on the display goes out.

J Setting the time 1. Turn the ignition switch to “ACC” or “ON”. 2. To adjust hour: Press the “DISP” button and the “TUNING” button indicated with “∨” together to advance the hours in one-hour increments. Keeping the buttons pressed advances the hours quickly. 3. To adjust minute: Press the ”DISP” button and the “TUNING” button indicated “∧” together to advance the minutes in one-minute increments. Keeping the buttons pressed advances the minutes quickly.

NOTE If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or radio removal, the time set- ting will be cleared. If this occurs, it is necessary to reset the time.

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Installation of accessories

Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing a citizen band ra- dio or other transmitting device in your vehicle. Such devices may cause the electronic control system to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle.

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Interior equipment

Sun visors

Vanity mirror (if equipped)

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Storage compartment

Glove compartment Center console Overhead console Dashboard storage compartment (if equipped) Door storage compartment Coin tray Cup holder Clock Gauge pack (if equipped) Accessory power socket Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Ashtray Coat hook Interior light Spotlight Cargo area light Luggage cover (if equipped) Shopping bag hook Cargo anchorage eyelets Under floor storage tray Maintenance tools

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Sun visors

HS0088

HS0089

To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the sun visor at a side window, swing it down and move it sideways.

J Vanity mirror (if equipped) To use the vanity mirror, swing down the visor and open the cover.

Storage compartment

CAUTION

D Always keep the storage compartment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an acci- dent. D Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corro- sive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compart- ment.

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J Glove compartment

Interior equipment

Unlock

Lock

HS0090

To open the glove compartment, pull the handle. To close it, push the lid firmly upward. To lock the glove compartment, insert the master key and turn it clock- wise. To unlock it, insert the masterkey and turn it counterclockwise.

J Center console

To open the lid, pull up the lock release.

HS0091

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J Overhead console

CAUTION

When your vehicle is in the sun or a warm day, the inside of the overhead console heats up. Avoid storing plastic or other heat- vulnerable or flammable articles such as a lighter in the overhead console.

Push

HS0092

To open the console, push the button and the console lid will automati- cally open.

J Dashboard storage compartment (if equipped)

Push

HS0094

To open the dashboard compartment, push the button and pull up on the

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lid. Be sure to close the compartment fully before driving.

J Door storage compartment

Push

HS0095

Each door is equipped with a door storage compartment. To open the compartment, push the button and pull up on the lid.

J Coin tray

To open the coin tray, pull the upper edge of the lid.

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Cup holder

CAUTION

D When not in use, always keep the holder stored while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident. D Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead to an accident. D Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot, might burn you or your passengers. Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery, carpets or audio equipment.

B Driver’s cup holder

For small cap

For large cap

HS0097

HS0098

To use the cup holder, pull it out to the first click stop. If you want to use a larger cup, pull it out farther until it stops.

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B Front passenger’s cup holder

Interior equipment

HS0099

HS0100

The front passenger’s cup holder is built in the lid of the center con- sole. To use the cup holder, open the lid by sliding it forward and un- fold the arm. Adjust the opening area by sliding the lid forward or rearward to fit the cup. When not in use, fold the arm and close the lid.

NOTE On models equipped with a center console arm rest extension, the front passenger’s cup holder must be eliminated to provide this feature.

B Rear passenger’s cup holder

HS0101

HS0102

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console. To use the cup holder, open the lid by pulling its upper edge.

Clock

HS0103

The clock displays the time when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” positions.

B Setting the clock To set the hour, press the “H” button. To set the minutes, press the “M” button. To reset the minutes to “00” with a radio time signal, push the “S” button.

Gauge pack (if equipped)

CAUTION

Never attempt to adjust any instrument settings while driving. Doing so may lead to an accident.

The gauge pack displays following information. D Compass direction D Barometric pressure D Altitude D Outside temperature

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B Display

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D The display operates when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. D The display brightness can be adjusted by pressing the “LIGHT CONTROL” button repeatedly to change from dim to bright to off.

HS6004BB

B Measurement unit selection (Default setting is English units) The following procedure is required to select measurement units other than English.

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1. Turn on the ignition switch to the “ACC” position and the display shows the default English measurement units. 2. Depress the “ADJ” switch for 5 seconds or more and the display will show “DEVIATION” together with the “5” and “W”.

HS6006BB

HS6007BB

3. Change the measurement units by pressing the “MODE” switch until the proper mode appears. 4. Press the “ADJ” switch to save your selection.

NOTE D If the setting is not completed in 30 seconds, the display will return to the initial mode. D When the battery is disconnected, you may have to perform this operation again to reset to the desired units.

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B Compass The compass displays eight (8) directions.

Interior equipment

HS6008BB

NOTE The compass may be affected by interference in the magnetic field. (For example, natural and artificial causes like tunnels, sub- ways, sub-stations, railways, and so forth may affect compass operation.)

n Compass setting

HS6006CB

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1. Deviation setting

HS6009AB

Depending on your location, the following adjustment is required due to the difference between magnetic and geographic North. Refer to the map shown above for the setting most appropriate for your loca- tion. 1) Press the “ADJ” switch for 5 seconds or more. 2) Press the “YSET” or “B” to obtain the correct setting. “YSET”: “0” & “W”, “5” & “E”, “10” & “E”, ... “B”: “10” & “W” → “15” & “W”, ... 3) Press the “ADJ” switch again to save the setting and return the system to the original display.

2. Direction setting If the vehicle icon is blinking at any time, the following adjustment is required to recalibrate the compass.

NOTE This will happen due to the magnetic field interference as described previously.

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Interior equipment

HS6010BA

HS6011BB

1) Press the “ADJ” switch for the compass setting mode.

NOTE D The compass starts blinking in this mode. D This mode can be canceled by pressing the “ADJ” switch again.

2) Make certain that it is safe to do so and then drive the vehicle in a circle until the compass stops blinking. You may have to complete more than one circle to perform this calibration.

NOTE D When setting is completed, all blinking disappears. D The setting mode is automatically cancelled if the “ADJ” switch is pressed in the middle of setting or if the setting is not completed within 2 minutes.

The motion indicator bars move in two patterns according to the vehicle speed.

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HS6012BB

1. 1.8 mile/h (2.8 km/h) of vehicle speed ... 1 second interval bar motion. 2. 12.5 mile/h (20 km/h) or more of vehicle speed ... 0.5 second inter- val bar motion.

NOTE D When the vehicle stops, the motion indicator bars will return to their original position. D When the vehicle is driven in reverse, the motion bars move in the same pattern as when driving forward.

B Barometer

indicates atmospheric pressure

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the passenger

HS6004CB

The display compartment.

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Range: 21.26 to 30.86 inHg or 720 to 1045 hpa

NOTE D The reading may change during air-conditioner operation, door window operation, driving in a tunnel, and so forth. D All barometric readings reported in local weather reports are corrected to a sea-level reading regardless of altitude. The Gauge Pack displays true local air pressure and hence may differ signifi- cantly from local weather reports (especially at higher altitudes). The barometer is not adjustable. D Since air pressure changes with altitude, the barometric read- ing will vary when the vehicle is moving up or down an incline. For accurate barometric trending, the vehicle should be station- ary.

B Altimeter The altimeter has two modes, Standard elevation mode and Relative elevation mode.

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HS6014BB

n Standard elevation mode The “MODE” switch changes the barometer to the standard elevation mode of the altimeter. The altimeter indicates the “sea level” elevation.

Range: –660 to 9200 ft (–200 to 2800 m) at a pitch of 20 ft or 10 m in metric measurement units. Adjustment: In order to get a precise elevation, manually correct the altimeter when the current elevation is known.

“YSET”: 20 ft increase or 10 m increase in metric measurement units. “B”: 20 ft decrease or 10 m decrease in metric measurement units.

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n Relative elevation mode

Interior equipment

HS6015BB

The altimeter indicates the relative elevation. 1. The “MODE” switch changes the standard elevation mode to the relative elevation mode. 2. Press the “YSET” switch for the “0” ft” (“0 m”) setting. 3. The display shows the current elevation relative to the starting elevation.

Range: up to 9800 ft (3000 m) at a pitch of 20 ft (5 m)

B Outside temperature gauge

The indication shows the outside temperature.

NOTE Indication range: –40°F to 140° F (–40°C to 60°C)

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If the temperature is beyond the range, the maximum number is shown.

Accessory power socket

B Electrical power socket located on the left-lower part of the

instrument panel

CAUTION

The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel is designed to use only a SUBARU genuine cig- arette lighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarette lighter plugs or any “plug-in” type electrical accessories in the socket. Doing so many cause a short-circuit and overheating, resulting in a fire. Refer to the “Cigarette lighter” section in this chapter.

B Accessory power socket in the luggage compartment and dual

power socket (if equipped)

CAUTION

D Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the accessory socket or dual power socket. D Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the accessory socket or dual power socket. That could cause a short circuit. Always put the cap on the accessory socket and dual power socket when it is not in use. D Use only electrical appliances which are designed for 12V DC and which consume less than 120W. Overloading the accessory socket or dual power socket can cause a short circuit. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical appliance. D If the plug on your electric appliance is either too loose or too tight for the accessory socket or dual power socket, this can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly.

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Interior equipment

D Use of an electric appliance in the accessory socket or dual power socket for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge. D Before driving your vehicle, make sure that the plug and the cord on your electrical appliance will not interfere with your shift- ing gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. If they do, do not use the electrical appliance while driving.

HS6000BA

HS6001BA

Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tap at the socket when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position. You can use an in-car use electrical appliance by connecting it to the socket.

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Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

CAUTION

The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel is designed to use only a SUBARU genuine cig- arette lighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarette lighter plugs or any “plug-in” type electrical accessories in the socket. Doing so may cause a short-circuit and overheating, resulting in a fire.

HS0378

The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel can only be used as cigarette lighter socket. A cigarette lighter plug is an optional accessory. It is available from your SUBARU dealer. If smoking is not desired, always put the cap on the socket to prevent any foreign object from entering it.

B Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

WARNING

To avoid being burned, never grasp the lighter by the end with the heating element. Doing so could result in injury and could also damage the heating element.

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CAUTION

Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will overheat.

Interior equipment

HS0106

The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” and “ACC” positions. To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob and wait a few moments. It will automatically spring up when ready for use.

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Ashtray

CAUTION

Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or leave a lighted ciga- rette in an ashtray. This could cause a fire.

Fully close the ashtray after using it to help reduce residual smoke.

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HS6002BA

B Front ashtray To open the ashtray, pull the lid out.

To remove the ashtray for cleaning, open it and pull it out while push- ing the inner plate down.

B Rear ashtray (if equipped) To open the ashtray, pull the upper edge of the lid.

To remove the ashtray for cleaning, open it and pull it out while push- ing the inner plate down.

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Coat hook

Interior equipment

CAUTION

Never hang anything on the coat hook that might obstruct the driver’s view or that could cause injury in sudden stops or in a collision. And do not hang items on the coat hook that weight 1
kg (2.2 lb) or more.

The coat hook is attached to the rear passenger’s hand grip behind the driver.

HS0109

Interior light

HS0110

HS6003BB

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The interior light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously. Middle position: The light comes on when any door is opened and stays on for a few seconds after all doors are closed. OFF: The light stays off.

When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light is turned off to avoid bat- tery discharge.