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vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. To change the mode indication, briefly push the knob. Each press of the knob changes the func- tion alternately.
B trip meter
A trip meter To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds.
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To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result. NOTE If the connection between the combi- nation meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte- nance or fuse replacement, the data re- corded on the trip meter will be lost.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute.
Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. In this range, fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module to protect the engine from overrev- ving. The engine will resume run- ning normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.
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Fuel gauge
NOTE
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1) Low fuel warning light The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. When the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position, the fuel gauge shows E even if the fuel tank contains fuel. The gauge may move slightly during brak- ing, turning or acceleration due to fuel lev- el movement in the tank.
Promptly put fuel in the tank when- ever the low fuel warning light comes on. Engine misfires as a re- sult of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine. Temperature gauge
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sign in the fuelYou will see the gauge meter. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle.
Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty [Approximately 2.3 US gal (9.0 liters, 1.9 Imp gal)]. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position. NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal).
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1) Normal operating range The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The coolant temperature will vary in ac- cordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions.
We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. En- gine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided.
If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the ve- hicle as soon as possible. See the In case of emergency in chapter 9.
Outside temperature indica- tor
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REV indicator light and buzz- er (WRX-STI)300617
C).
1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Canada-spec. models The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from 22 to 122
The indicator can give a false reading un- der any of the following conditions:F (30 to 50
When there is too much sun. During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately following a shut- down.
When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range.
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The REV alarm system issues a warning using the REV indicator light (and a buzz- er if additionally selected) when the en- gine speed reaches a level previously set using the REV setting knob. If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the out- side temperature indicator will show the engine speed that has already been set. NOTE Even if the REV alarm system is not set, the REV indicator light will come on whenever the engine speed enters the tachometers red zone. CONTINUED
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Setting the alarm-level en- gine speed
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1. Turn the REV setting knob clockwise or counterclockwise, then release it and let it return to its initial position. The buzzer will sound. The REV alarm system is now ready to be set. 2. Turn the REV setting knob to select the desired alarm-level engine speed. At this time, the outside temperature indi- cator will show the engine-speed setting. Counterclockwise () for less than 0.5
second: Speed setting changes down- ward by 100 rpm.Clockwise (+) for less than 0.5 sec- ond: Speed setting changes upward by 100 rpm.
Counterclockwise () for 0.5 second
or longer: Speed setting changes down- ward by 1,000 rpm.
Clockwise (+) for 0.5 second or long- er: Speed setting changes upward by 1,000 rpm. The speed setting will stop changing if it reaches 0 rpm or the maximum engine speed.
The alarm-level engine speed can be set (in 100 rpm steps) within a range from 2,000 to 7,500 rpm. The indicator shows the setting as follows: Speed (rpm)
Indication
2,000
2,100
7,400
7,500
00
20
21
74
75
Approximately three seconds after you stop turning the knob, the REV alarm sys- tem will automatically enter its next setting mode (step 3 below), in which you can ac- tivate or deactivate the buzzer.
3. Activate or deactivate the buzzer as desired using the REV setting knob.
Turn the knob clockwise (+) to acti- vate the buzzer. The indicator will show ON, and the buzzer will sound three times. With the buzzer activated, en- gine-speed warnings are given by both the REV indicator light and the buzzer. Turn the knob counterclockwise () to deactivate the buzzer. The indicator will show , and the buzzer will not sound. With the buzzer deactivated, en- gine-speed warnings are given only by the REV indicator light.
Approximately three seconds after you stop turning the knob, the buzzer will sound once to indicate the end of the set- ting procedure. The indicator will return to showing the outside temperature. Also, the tachometer needle will return to approximately 0. NOTE
The REV alarm system does not op- erate while settings are being entered. The speed-setting mode terminates
if 0 rpm is selected.
The speed-setting mode is canceled if the ignition switch is turned to OFF or the vehicle starts moving before the setting procedure is finished.
Speed setting is impossible when
the vehicle is moving.
The set engine speed may differ from the engine speed shown by the ta- chometer. Use the engine speed shown by the tachometer as a rough guide.
Deactivating the REV alarm system
To deactivate the REV alarm systems REV indicator light and buzzer functions, set the alarm-level engine speed to 0 (ze- ro) rpm.
Meters and gauges (Except WRX-STI)
Speedometer
The speedometer shows speed.
the vehicle
Odometer/Trip meter
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1) Trip meter 2) Odometer This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the LOCK, ACC or ON position.
Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven.
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Double trip meter
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The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. To change the mode indication, briefly push the knob. Each press of the knob changes the func- tion alternately.B trip meter
A trip meter To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds.
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To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result. NOTE If the connection between the combi- nation meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte- nance or fuse replacement, the data re- corded on the trip meter will be lost.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute.
Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone. In this range, fuel injection will be cut by the engine control module to protect the engine from overrev- ving. The engine will resume run- ning normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.
Fuel gauge
NOTE
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1) Low fuel warning light The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. The gauge does not return to E even though the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position. The gauge may move slightly during brak- ing, turning or acceleration due to fuel lev- el movement in the tank.
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You will see the FUEL DOOR sign near the fuel gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle.
Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty [approximately 2.3 US gal (9.0 liters, 1.9 Imp gal]. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position. NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal).
and driving conditions. We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. En- gine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided.
If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the ve- hicle as soon as possible. See In case of emergency in chap- ter 9.
(Turbo model only) Promptly put fuel in the tank when- ever the low fuel warning light comes on. Engine misfires as a re- sult of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine. Temperature gauge
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1) Normal operating range The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The coolant temperature will vary in ac- cordance with the outside temperature
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Outside temperature indica- tor
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1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Canada-spec. models The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from 22 to 122
F (30 to 50
The indicator can give a false reading un- der any of the following conditions:When there is too much sun. During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately following a shut- down.
When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range.
3-14 Instruments and controls Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights come on momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the ON position. This permits check- ing the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the igni- tion switch to the ON position. The fol- lowing lights come on:
Seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light Front passengers frontal airbag ON in- dicator light Front passengers frontal airbag OFF indicator light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal- function indicator lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles) ABS warning light Brake system warning light All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehi- cles) Cruise control equipped) Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped)
indicator
light
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If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a
burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair.
Seatbelt warning light and chime
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the drivers seat, as re- quired by current safety standards. There is a seatbelt warning light in the combina- tion meter. If the driver has not yet fastened the seat- belt when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the seatbelt warning light will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the seatbelt is unfastened. If the drivers seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously. If the drivers seatbelt is still not fastened 6 seconds later, the warning light will re- main lit for 15 seconds. If the drivers seat- belt is still not fastened even 15 seconds later (21 seconds after turning ON the ig- nition switch), the warning lights will alter- nate between flashing and steady illumi- nation at 15-second intervals, and the chime will sound while the warning light is flashing. Alternate flashing and steady illumination of the warning lights and sounding of the
chime will continue until the driver fastens the seatbelt. NOTE
If the driver unfastens the seatbelt af- ter fastening, the seatbelt warning de- vice operates as follows according to the vehicle speed.
At speeds lower than approximate-
ly 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light will alternate be- tween flashing and steady illumina- tion at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound.
At speeds higher than approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light will alternate be- tween flashing and steady illumina- tion at 15-second intervals and the chime will sound while the warning light is flashing. It is possible to cancel the warning operation that follows the 6-second warning after turning ON the ignition switch by unfastening and refastening the drivers seatbelt. When the ignition switch is turned ON next time, howev- er, the complete sequence of the warn- ing operation resumes. For further de- tails about canceling the warning oper- ation, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
SRS airbag system warning light
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the SRS airbag system warning light will come on for approxi- mately six seconds and go out. This shows the SRS airbag and SRS side air- bag (if equipped) and seatbelt pretension- ers are in normal operation.
Continuous illumination of the warning light Illumination of the warning light while driving Front passengers frontal air- bag ON and OFF indicators
If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pre- tensioners and/or SRS airbag sys- tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision, which may increase the risk of injury.
Flashing or flickering of the indi- cator light No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position
ON or
OFF or
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: Front passengers frontal airbag ON indicator : Front passengers frontal airbag OFF indicatorThe front passengers frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status of the front passengers SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located next to the clock in the center portion of the dash- board.
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When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, both the ON and OFF indi- cators illuminate for 6 seconds during which time the system is checked. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators ex- tinguish for 2 seconds. After that, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passengers SRS frontal airbag determined by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system monitor- ing. If the front passengers SRS frontal airbag is activated, the passengers frontal airbag ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF indicator will remain extinguished. If the front passengers SRS frontal airbag is deactivated, the passengers frontal air- bag ON indicator will remain extinguished while the OFF indicator will illuminate. With the ignition switch turned to the ON position, if both the ON and OFF indica- tors remain lit or extinguished simulta- neously even after the system check peri- od, the system is faulty. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an in- spection.
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CHECK ENGINE warn- ing light/Malfunction in- dicator lamp
If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- ble. 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 vehicles warranty. If this light comes on steadily or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a problem or potential prob- lem somewhere in the emission control system.
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 detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi- ately.
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 au- thorized SUBARU dealer immediately.
If the light is blinking:
If the light is blinking while driving, an en- gine misfire condition has been detected which may damage the emission control system. To prevent serious damage to the emis- sion control system, you should do the fol- lowing.
Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid hard acceleration. Avoid steep uphill grades. Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-
Stop towing a trailer as soon as pos-
ble.
sible.
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.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not working properly. If the light comes on while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken or if the belt is in good con- dition but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediate- ly.
Oil pressure warning light
If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the engine oil pressure is low and the lubricating system is not working properly. If the light comes on while driving or does not go out after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil
is at the proper level but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.
Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on. This may cause serious engine damage. AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehi- cles)
The AT oil temperature warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out after approximately two seconds. 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 un- necessary to stop the vehicle, but avoid driving up steep grades or in stop and go traffic.
Automatic transmission control system warning
If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indicate that the automatic trans- mission control system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU
dealer for service immediately.
Rear differential oil tem- perature warning light (WRX-STI)
Reduce vehicle speed and park the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible if the R.DIFF TEMP light comes on. Continued driving with this light on can damage the rear dif- ferential and other parts of the pow- ertrain. If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the rear differ- ential oil temperature is too hot. At this time, the drivers control center dif- ferential will automatically cancel the cur- rent torque-distribution ratio setting and adopts its minimum ratio. If the light comes on while driving, reduce vehicle speed and stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place. Park the vehicle for several minutes. After the light goes out, you can start driving. If the light does not go out, contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for service.
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NOTE
If the tire pressures are not correct and/or the tires are not all the same size and brand, the rear differential will be heavily loaded when the vehicle is driven, resulting in an abnormally high oil temperature.
temperature
The rear differential oil will deterio- rate increases enough for the rear differential oil tem- perature warning light to come on. It is advisable to have the rear differential oil replaced as soon as possible.
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ABS warning light
(U.S.) (Canada) The ABS warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi- tion and goes out after approximately two seconds. This is an indication that the ABS system is working properly.
If the warning light behaves as fol- lows, the ABS system may not work properly. When the warning light is on, the ABS function shuts down; however, the conventional brake system con- tinues to operate normally.
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The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. 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). The warning light comes on dur- ing driving.If any of these conditions occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer. With a vehicle equipped with an EBD sys- tem, the ABS warning light comes on to- gether with the brake system warning light if the EBD system becomes faulty. For fur- ther details of the EBD system fault warn- ing, refer to Brake system warning light. NOTE If the warning light behavior is as de- scribed in the following, the ABS sys- tem may be considered normal.
The warning light comes on right af- ter the engine is started but goes out immediately, remaining off.
The warning light remains on after
the engine has been started, but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 8 mph (12 km/h).
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.
Brake system warning light
(U.S.) (Canada)
Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake system may not be working properly. If the light remains on, have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately. If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
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to
This light has the following three func- tions:
Parking brake warning
The light comes on with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the ON position. It goes out when the park- ing brake is fully released.
Brake fluid level warning
This light comes on when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the MIN level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the ON position and with the parking brake fully released. If the brake system warning light should come on while driving (with the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch positioned in ON), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. If this occurs, immediately stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reser- voir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the ve- hicle towed to the nearest SUBARU deal- er for repair.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning (vehicles with ABS)
The brake system warning light also illu-
minates if a malfunction occurs in the EBD system. In that event, it comes on together with the ABS warning light. The EBD system may be malfunctioning if the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously during driving. Even if the EBD system fails, the conven- tional braking system will still function. However, the rear wheels will be more prone to locking when the brakes are ap- plied harder than usual and the vehicles motion may therefore become somewhat harder to control. If the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously, take the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat place. 2. Shut down the engine, then restart it. 3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights go out, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the near- est SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. If both warning lights come on again and stay illuminated after the engine has been restarted, shut down the engine again, apply the parking brake, and check the brake fluid level. 5. If the brake fluid level is not below the MIN mark, the EBD system may be
faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system in- spected. 6. If the brake fluid level is below the MIN mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. In- stead, have the vehicle towed to the near- est SUBARU dealer for repair.
Door open warning light
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.
All-Wheel Drive warn- ing light (AWD AT vehi- cles if equipped)
The All-Wheel Drive warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out after approxi- mately two seconds. This light comes on when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for mainte- nance or similar purposes (Non-turbo ve- hicles). It flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of differing diameters fitted on the wheels or with an excessively low air pressure in
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any of the tires.
Continuing to drive with the AWD warning light flashing can damage the powertrain. If the AWD warning light starts to flash, promptly park in a safe place and check whether the tires have differing diameters and whether any of the tires has an ex- cessively low inflation pressure. Intercooler water spray warning light (WRX-STI)
This light comes on when the water level in the intercooler water spray tank falls to the lower limit (approximately 0.4 US qt, 0.4 liter, 0.4 Imp qt).
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after approximately three seconds. This light comes on when vehicle speed has been set.
Drivers control center differential auto indica- tor light (WRX-STI)
This light functions while the ignition switch is ON. When on, it indicates that the drivers control center differential is set to AUTO mode. It goes off when the driv- ers control center differentials manual mode switch is pressed. For details, refer to Chapter 7, Drivers Control Center Dif- ferential (DCCD) (WRX-STI).
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Selector lever position indi- cator (AT vehicles)
High beam indicator light
This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode. This indicator light also comes on when the headlight flasher is operated. Cruise control indica- tor light
The cruise control indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out after approxi- mately three seconds. This light comes on when the CRUISE main switch is pressed. If you move the cruise control lever or press the main switch button while turning the ignition switch ON, the cruise control function is deactivated and the CRUISE indicator light flashes. To reactivate the cruise control function, turn the ignition switch back to the ACC or LOCK posi- tion, and then turn it again to the ON po- sition.
Cruise control set indi- cator light
The cruise control set indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes out
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This indicator shows the position of the selector lever.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 the Replacing bulbs section in chapter 11.
Drivers control center differ- ential indicator and warning lights (WRX-STI) Indicator lights
Warning light
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speed reaches a level set by driver and when the tachometer needle enters the red zone.
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When illuminated, one of these indiator lights indicates the initial limited slip differ- ential (LSD) torque currently selected for the center differential.700379
The bottom indicator light flashes in the event of failure of the drivers control center differential. Have the vehicle in- spected by your SUBARU dealer. For de- tails, refer to Chapter 7, Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STI).Headlight indicator light (WRX-STI)
This light comes on when the headlight switch is placed in the position.
or
REV indicator light (WRX- STI)
This light comes on when the engine
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Light control switch
Headlights
The light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
To prevent battery discharge result- ing from accidentally leaving your lights on when your vehicle is parked, the light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. In any other posi- tion, the vehicles lights will be out. If you park your vehicle on a road- side at night, use the hazard warn- ing flasher to alert the other drivers.
SET
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To set the hour, press the H button. To set the minutes, press the M button. To reset the minutes the 00 with a radio time signal, push the SET button.To ensure safety, do not attempt to set the time while driving, as an ac- cident from inadequate attention to the road could result.
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To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever.first position
Parking lights, instrument panel illumina- tion, tail lights, front side marker lights and license plate light are on.
second position
Headlights, parking lights, instrument pan- el illumination, tail lights, and license plate light are on.
High/low beam change (dim- mer)
Headlight flasher
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To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light on the instru- ment panel is also on. To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the detent position.300129
To flash the headlights, pull the lever to- ward 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 on the instrument panel also comes on.Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds.
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Daytime running light system WRX-STI
The low beam headlights, tail lights, park- ing lights, and license plate lights will au- tomatically come on when the engine has started, under the following conditions: The parking brake is fully released. The light switch is in the OFF or
position.
The automatic transmission selector le-
ver is set at other than the P position.
lights are not The side marker turned on by the daytime running light system. The light switch must always be turned to the po- sition when it is dark outside.
Except WRX-STI
The low beam headlights will automatical- ly come on at reduced brightness when the engine has started, under the follow- ing conditions:
The parking brake is fully released. The light switch is in the OFF or
position.
The automatic transmission selector le-
ver is set at other than the P position.
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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 position when it is dark outside.
Turn signal lever
turn automatically to the neutral position when you release it.
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1) Right turn 2) Left turn 3) Lane change for right 4) Lane change for left 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 finished, 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 sig- nal lever up or down slightly and hold it during the lane change. The turn signal in- dicator lights will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever will re-
Illumination brightness con- trol
Headlight beam leveler (U.S.- spec. WRX-STI)
Parking light switch
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or
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When the headlight switch is in the position, you can ad- just brightness of the instrument panel illu- mination for better visibility. To brighten, turn the control dial upward. To darken, turn the control dial downward.300623
The WRX-STI version has High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights on the low beam setting. The HID headlights gener- ate more light than conventional halogen headlights. Therefore a driver of an on- coming vehicle may experience too much glare when your headlight beam height adjustment is high due to the vehicle car- rying heavy load. The headlight beam leveler can be used to adjust beam height to avoid such a con- dition. The higher the number the knob is turned to, the lower the beam becomes.300134
The parking light switch operates regard- less of the ignition switch position. By pushing the front end of this switch, fol- lowing lights will come on. Parking lights Front side marker lights Tail lights License plate lights To turn off, push the rear end of the park- ing light switch. Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time because that will run down the bat- tery.3-26 Instruments and controls Front fog light button (if equipped)
Wiper and washer
In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the wind- shield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster. Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your view.
Do not operate the washer contin- uously for more than ten seconds, or when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause overheat- ing of the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level frequently, such as at fuel stops. 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, al- ways use the windshield washer.
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The front fog lights operate only when the headlights are on low beam. Push the front fog light button to turn the front fog lights on. Press the button again to turn them off. The indicator light located on the button will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window be- fore switching on the wipers. At- tempting 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 blades are frozen to the window glass, be sure to operate the defroster, windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) or rear win- dow defogger before turning on the wiper. If the wipers stop during opera- tion because of ice or some other obstruction on the window, the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly stop the ve- hicle in a safe place, turn the igni- tion switch to the LOCK posi- tion and clean the window glass to allow proper wiper operation.
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 wip- er blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abra- sive 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.
If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this procedure, re- place the wiper blades with new ones. Refer to the Replacement of wiper blades section (chapter 11) for re- placement instructions.
Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is unavailable. In ar- eas where water freezes in winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid or the equivalent. (See the Windshield washer fluid section in chapter 11.) Also, when driving the vehicle when there are freezing tempera- tures, use non-freezing type wiper blades. 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.
NOTE
The wiper operates only when the ig- nition switch is in the ON or ACC position.
Clean your wiper blades and window glass periodically with a washer solu- tion to prevent streaking, and to re- move accumulations of road salt or road film. Keep the washer button de- pressed at least for 1 second so that washer solution will be sprinkled all over the windshield or rear window.
Grease, wax, insects or other materi- al on the windshield or the wiper blade
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Windshield wiper and washer switches Windshield wipers
OFF
LO
HI 300137
OFF: Park
: Intermittent LO: Low speed HI: High speed To turn the wipers on, push the wiper con- trol lever down. To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the OFF position.
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Wiper intermittent time control
Mist (for a single wipe)
300138
When the wiper switch is in the po- sition, turn the dial to adjust the operating interval of the wiper. The operating interval can be adjusted in four steps. Two click stop positions of the dial may help you to aim at your desired interval.300139
For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the le- ver toward you. The wipers operate until you release the lever.Washer
To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the end of the wiper control le- ver. The washer fluid sprays until you re- lease the washer button. The wipers oper- ate while you push the button.
Rear window wiper and wash- er switch Wagon
ON
OFF
: Washer (accompanied by wiper
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operation)
: Normal
ON OFF : Park
: Washer Rear wiper
The rear wiper offers intermittent opera- tion only. To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever to the
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ON position. To turn the wiper off, return the knob on the end of the lever to the OFF position.
Washer
To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever counter- clockwise to the position. The washer fluid sprays until you release the knob. 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 release the knob.
Rear window defogger but- ton
The rear window defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON po- sition. The rear window defogger button is locat- ed on the climate control panel. To turn on the defogger, push the button. To turn it off, push the button again. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the rear window defogger is operating. The defogger will automatically shut off af- ter approximately 15 minutes. If the win- dow clears before that time, push the but- ton 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 button to turn it on again.
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Manual climate control system
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Automatic climate control system NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the
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outside mirror defogger, the outside mirror defogger operates while the rear window defogger is operating.
Turn on the rear window defogger if
the wiper is frozen to the glass.
Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abra- sives to clean the inner surface of the rear window. They may dam- age the conductors printed on the window. To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the de- fogger continuously for any long- er than necessary.
ACC or LOCK position. If deicing is not complete when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the button to turn the de- icer on again. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the out- side mirror defogger, the outside mir- ror defogger operates while the rear window defogger is operating.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the windshield wiper deicer continuous- ly for any longer than necessary.
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
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The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON po- sition. Before turning on the windshield wiper de- icer, remove any snow from the wind- shield. To turn on the windshield wiper de- icer, push the button. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the windshield wiper deicer is operating. The windshield wiper deicer will automati- cally shut off after approximately 15 min- utes. If the windshield wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to theIntercooler water spray switch (WRX-STI)
NOTE
Pressing this switch causes water to be sprayed into the intercooler. It can be used to help maintain adequate intercool- er performance when the outside temper- ature is high.
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Do not press the switch when the warning light is illuminated. If the switch is kept pressed when the tank is short of water, the water pump motor could overheat.
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Water is sprayed for approximately two seconds every time the switch is pressed and then released.B00462
The intercooler water spray warning light comes on when the water level in the tank has dropped to the lower limit. If the warning light illuminates, refill the tank with water. The tank is located on the right-hand side of the trunk. For the tank refilling method, refer to the Intercooler water spray (WRX-STI) section in chapter 11.In cold weather (when you do not use the intercooler water spray), keep the tank half-empty or below in case the water freezes. A larger amount of water could break the tank if it froze.
3-32 Instruments and controls Mirrors
Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving.
Inside mirror
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped)
ton, the compass display is toggled on or off. When the compass is on, an illuminat- ed compass reading will appear in the lower part of the mirror. Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror surface turns bright if the trans- mission is shifted into reverse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility during re- versing.
Photosensors
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The inside mirror has a day and night po- sition. Pull the tab at the bottom of the mir- ror toward you for the night position. Push it away for the day position. The night po- sition reduces glare from headlights.300517
1) Left button 2) Auto dimming indicator 3) Photosensor 4) Right button The inside electronic compass mirror has an anti-glare feature which automatically reduces glare coming from headlights of vehicles behind you. It also contains a built-in compass.
By pressing and releasing the left but- ton, the automatic dimming function is tog- gled on or off. When the automatic dim- ming function is on, the auto dimming indi- cator light (green) located to the right of the button will illuminate.
By pressing and releasing the right but-
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The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the front and back sides. If the glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you strikes the mirror, these sensors detect it and make the reflection surface of the mir- ror dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For this reason, use care not tocover the sensors with stickers, or other similar items. Periodically wipe the sen- sors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or an applicator.
Compass calibration
1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential electrical accessories (rear window defogger, heater/air conditioning system, spotlight, etc.) and ensure all doors are shut. 2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metallic objects or structures and make certain the ignition switch is in the ON position. 3. Press and hold the left button for 3 sec- onds then release, and the compass will enter the calibration mode. CAL and di- rection will be displayed. 4. Drive slowly in a circle until CAL dis- appears from the display (approximately two or three circles). The compass is now calibrated. 5. Further calibration may be necessary should outside. Influences cause the mir- ror to read inaccurately. You will know that this has occurred if your compass begins to read in only limited directions. Should you encounter this situation, return to step one of the above procedure and recali- brate the mirror.
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Compass zone adjustment
exit the zone setting mode.
Outside mirrors
13
12
11
10
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Compass calibration zones 1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to the Compass calibration zone map shown above or one attached to the end of this manual to verify that the compass zone setting is correct for your geographical location. 2. Press and hold the right button for 3
seconds then release, and the word ZONE will briefly appear and then the zone number will be displayed. 3. Press the right-hand button repeatedly to cycle the display through all possible zone settings. Stop cycling when the cor- rect zone setting for your location is dis- played. 4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds willConvex mirror (passenger side)
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Objects look smaller in a convex mirror and farther away than when viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use the convex mirror to judge the dis- tance of vehicles behind you when changing lanes. Use the inside mir- ror (or glance backwards) to deter- mine the actual size and distance of objects that you view in convex mir- ror.
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Remote control mirror switch
300625
1) Selection switch 2) Direction control switch The remote control mirrors operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. 1. Press either end of the selection switch, L for the left, 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 neu- tral position to prevent unintentional oper- ation. The mirrors can also be adjusted manual- ly.
Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
Manual climate control system
300230
Automatic climate control system
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The outside mirror defogger shares the button with rear window defogger. The outside mirror defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON po- sition. To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the button. To turn it off, push the button again. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the outside mirror defogger is operating. The defogger will automatically shut off af- ter approximately 15 minutes. If the mirror clears before that time, push the button 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 de- sired when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the button to turn it on again. NOTE While the outside mirror defogger is operating, the rear window defogger also operates.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the de- fogger continuously for any longer than necessary.
Tilt steering wheel
Horn
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To sound the horn, push the horn pad.
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1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the Front seats section (chapter 1). 2. Push the tilt lock lever down. 3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. 5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down.Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control and re- sult in personal injury.
Climate control
Checking air conditioning system before summer season .................................................... Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions .................. Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded ...................................... Refrigerant for your climate control system ........
4-12
4-12
Air filtration system ............................................ 4-12
4-12Replacing an air filter .............................................
4-11
4-11
4-2
4-2
4-34-3
4-3
4-5
4-74-7
4-84-8
4-8
4-8
4-9
4-9
4-9
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4-10Ventilator ............................................................. Air flow selection .................................................... Center and side ventilators ....................................
Manual climate control system
(if equipped) .................................................... Control panel .......................................................... Heater operation ..................................................... Air conditioner operation (if equipped) ................
Automatic climate control system
(if equipped) .................................................... Control panel .......................................................... To use as full-automatic climate control system ................................................................... To use as semi-automatic climate control system ................................................................... Fan speed control dial ........................................... Temperature control dial ........................................ Air flow control dial ................................................ Air inlet selection button ........................................ Air conditioner button ............................................ Temperature sensors .............................................
Operating tips for heater and air
conditioner ...................................................... 4-11
Cleaning ventilation grille ...................................... 4-11
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ................................................................. Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit ....................................................................4-11
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4-2 Climate control Ventilator
Air flow selection
Climate control
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Center and side ventilators Center ventilators
Side ventilators
Climate control 4-3
Manual climate control sys- tem (if equipped)Control panel
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Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction.400597
1) Open 2) Close Move the knob in any direction you prefer to adjust the flow direction. To open the ventilator, turn the knob coun- terclockwise. To close the ventilator, turn the knob clockwise.
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1) Air inlet selection lever 2) Air conditioner button 3) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the Rear window defogger button sec- tion in chapter 3.)
4) Air flow control dial 5) Fan speed control dial 6) Temperature control dial Temperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from the air outlets over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm).
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Fan speed control dial
The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The fan speed control dial is used to select four fan speeds.
Air flow control dial
This dial has the following five positions:
: Air flows through the instrument pan-
el outlets.
: Air flows through the instrument pan-
el outlets and the foot outlets.
: Air flows through the foot outlets and some through the windshield defroster outlets.
: Air flows through the windshield de-
froster outlets and foot outlets.
: Air flows through the windshield de-
froster outlets. NOTE
You will find the notation USE on the air flow control
WITH dial plate. This is intended to remind you to set the air inlet selection lever in the
position when defogging the
windshield. Defogging with the air inlet selection lever set in the position pro- vides better defogging performance than in the
position.
When the dial is placed in the
or position, the air conditioner compressor operates automatically re- gardless of the position of the air con- ditioner button to defog the windshield quickly. However the indicator on the air condi- tioner button will not come on. Also, you cannot stop the air condi- tioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button.
Air conditioner button (if equipped)
400288
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 condi- tioner. The indicator light will come on. Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.
Air inlet selection lever
(Recirculation): Interior air is recir-
culated inside the vehicle. Place the air inlet selection lever in the position for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving on a dusty road.
(Outside air): Outside air is drawn
into the passenger compartment. Place the air inlet selection lever in the position when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temperature and the road is no longer dusty.
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operation
the Continued position may fog up the windows. Switch to the position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.
Heater operation Defrosting or defogging the wind- shield
to defog the windshield quickly. However, the air conditioner indicator light does not come on at this time. NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corre- sponding knob clockwise. Heating and defrosting
position.
position.
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To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the 2. Set the air flow control dial to the 3. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed. If your vehicle is equipped with an air con- ditioner, when the posi- tion is selected, the air conditioner com- pressor automatically operates regardless of the position of the air conditioner button or
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To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the 2. Set the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level. position.
Climate control 4-5
or
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de- sired speed. If your vehicle is equipped with an air con- ditioner, when the posi- tion is selected, the air conditioner com- pressor automatically operates regardless of the position of the air conditioner button to defog the windshield quickly. However, the air conditioner indicator light does not come on at this time. NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corre- sponding knob clockwise.
Heating
To direct warm air toward the floor:
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4-6 Climate control
position.
position.
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the 2. Set the air flow control dial to the 3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de- sired speed. NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corre- sponding knob clockwise.
Bi-level heating
position.
position.
foot outlets is slightly warmer than from the instrument panel outlets. 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the 2. Set the air flow control dial to the 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de- sired speed. Setting the temperature control dial fully turned to the red area or blue area de- creases the temperature difference be- tween the air from the instrument panel outlets and the air from the foot outlets.
Ventilation
400371
This setting allows you to direct air of dif- ferent temperatures from the instrument panel and foot outlets. The air from the400372
To force outside air through the instru- position.
ment panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the 2. Set the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de- sired speed. When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet control lever to the position.
in
operation
the Continued position may fog up the windows. Switch to the position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.
Air conditioner operation (if equipped) Cooling or dehumidifying
Defrosting or defogging
position.
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For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, performing the
