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turn the ignition switch to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, or open and close the driver(cid:146)s door during the setting proce- dure, the new setting will be canceled. Also, if you do not press the trip knob for a period of 10 seconds, the new setting will be canceled. NOTE It is not possible to cancel sequential illumination of the combination meter while sequential illumi- nation is actually taking place. Cancel sequential illumination when regular illumination (for driving) has begun.

! Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.

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! Odometer

! Double trip meter

UB3523BA

UB3524AA

This meter displays the two trip meters when the igni- tion switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148), (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. 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 mode indication alternately.

This meter displays the odometer when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148), (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven. If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odome- ter/trip meter will go off. Also, if you open and close the driver(cid:146)s door within 10
seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off.

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A trip meter

B 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. If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is possible switch between the A trip meter and B trip meter indications while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 sec- onds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off. Also, if you open and close the driver(cid:146)s door within 10
seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off.

To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result.

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NOTE If the connection between the combination meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehi- cle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data re- corded on the trip meter will be lost. ! Vehicle communication system fault indication The vehicle communication system carries various types of information (vehicle speed, running condi- tions, etc.) to control modules. In the event of a fault in this communication system, the trip meter will show (cid:147) If the trip meter shows (cid:147) (cid:148), immediately contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle com- munication system inspected. NOTE If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is showing (cid:147) (cid:148), the trip meter indication will ap- pear for 10 seconds.

(cid:148).

! Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute.

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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 overrevving. The engine will resume running normally after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.

NOTE (3.0-liter models only) To protect the engine while the (cid:147)P(cid:148) or (cid:147)N(cid:148) position is selected, the engine is controlled such that the engine speed does not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is pressed hard.

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! Fuel gauge

UB3212AA

The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. The gauge does not return to (cid:147)E(cid:148) even though the ig- nition switch is in the (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank. If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position, the fuel gauge(cid:146)s dial will light up and the needle will indicate the amount of fuel remain- ing in the tank. If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the

trip knob for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the driv- er(cid:146)s door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the (cid:147)E(cid:148) po- sition and the dial, needle, and rim will go off. NOTE

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position. NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is re- plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3,3 lmp gal).

! Temperature gauge

UB3526AA

(cid:148) sign in the combination

You will see the (cid:147) meter. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is locat- ed on the right side of the vehicle. ! Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty [About 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 lmp gal)]. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148)

A) Normal operating range

UB3548BB

The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temper- ature when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions.

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We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. Engine 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 vehicle as soon as possi- ble. See the (cid:147)In case of emergency(cid:148) in chapter 9.

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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 (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. The following lights come on:

: Seatbelt warning light

(The seatbelt warning light goes out only when you fasten the seatbelt.)

: SRS airbag system warning light

: CHECK ENGINE warning light / Malfunction in-

dicator lamp

: Charge warning light

: Oil pressure warning light

: AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles)

: ABS warning light

: Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator

light (if equipped)

: Door open warning light

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: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)

: Brake system warning light : AWD warning light (AT vehicles)

: Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped)

: SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles)

ON cator light

: Front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON indi-

OFF dicator light

: Front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag OFF in-

: Low fuel warning light

: Security indicator light : Cruise control indicator light (if equipped) : Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped)

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 de- vice at the driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s seat. With the ignition switch turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, this device reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seatbelts by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated below and sounding a chime.

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Driver: Instrument panel

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UB7507NA

UB1582BA

Front passenger: Between map lights ! Operation If the driver and/or front passenger have/has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the seat- belt(s) is/are unfastened. If the driver(cid:146)s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously. If the driver(cid:146)s and/or front passenger(cid:146)s seatbelt(s) are/ is still not fastened 6 seconds later, both warning lights or the warning light for the unfastened seatbelt will re- main lit for 15 seconds. If the driver(cid:146)s and/or front pas- senger(cid:146)s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened even 15

seconds later (21 seconds after turning ON the ignition switch), the warning lights will alternate between flash- ing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals, and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flashing. Alternate flashing and steady illumination of the warn- ing lights and sounding of the chime will continue until both driver and front passenger fasten their seatbelts. NOTE " If the driver and/or front passenger unfasten(s) the seatbelt(s) after fastening, the seatbelt warn- ing device operates as follows according to the vehicle speed.

" At speeds lower than approximately 9 mph (15
km/h) The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illu- mination at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound. " At approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher speeds The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illu- mination at 15-second intervals and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flash- ing.

" If you unfasten and refasten driver(cid:146)s seatbelt

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three times within six seconds after turning ON the ignition switch, the warning operation that fol- lows the 6-second warning after turning ON the ig- nition switch is canceled. When the ignition switch is turned ON next time, however, the complete se- quence of warning operation resumes. If there is no passenger on the front passenger(cid:146)s seat, the seatbelt warning device for front passenger(cid:146)s seat will be deactivated. The front passenger(cid:146)s occupant detection system monitors whether or not there is a passenger on the front passenger(cid:146)s seat. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the device from functioning correctly or cause the de- vice to fail. " Do not install any accessory such as a table or TV onto the seatback. " Do not store a heavy load in the seatback pocket. " Do not allow the rear seat occupant to place his/her hands or legs on the front passenger(cid:146)s seatback, or al- low him/her to pull the seatback. " Do not use front seats with their backward-forward position and seatback not being locked into place se- curely. If any of them are not locked securely, adjust them again. For adjusting procedure, refer to the (cid:147)Manual seat(cid:148) in the front seats section in Chapter 1 in this owner(cid:146)s manual. (Models equipped with manual seats only)

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If the seatbelt warning device for front passenger(cid:146)s seat does not function correctly (e.g., it is activated even when the front passenger(cid:146)s seat is empty or it is deactivated even when the front passenger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take the following actions. " Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the child restraint system and the child occupant. " Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket. " Ensure that the backward-forward position and seatback of front passenger(cid:146)s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth. (Models equipped with manual seats only) If still the seatbelt warning device for front passenger(cid:146)s seat does not function correctly after taking relevant corrective actions described above, immediately con- tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

! SRS airbag system warning

light

When the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, the SRS airbag system warning light will come on for about seven seconds and go out. This shows the SRS frontal airbag and SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag and seatbelt pretensioners are in normal oper- ation.

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If this light comes on while driving or remains illuminat- ed even after a period of about 7 seconds from when the ignition has been turned on, it may indicate that the SRS frontal airbag system or SRS side airbag system (if equipped) or SRS curtain airbag or seatbelt preten- sioner system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.

! Front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON

and OFF indicators

PASS AIR BAG

OFF ON

OUT.

DISP

P A S S A I R B A G P A S S A I R B A G

O F F

O NO N

UB3208EA

ON or (cid:147) indicator

(cid:148): Front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON

OFF or

(cid:148): Front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag

(cid:147) OFF indicator The front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON and OFF indi- cators show you the status of the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located next to the clock in the cen- tral portion of the instrument panel. When the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, both the ON and OFF indicators illuminate for 6 sec- onds during which time the system is checked. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators extinguish for 2
seconds. After this, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag reached by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system monitoring. If the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag is activated, the passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON indicator will illumi- nate while the OFF indicator will remain extinguished. If the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag is deacti- vated, the passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON indicator will remain extinguished while the OFF indicator will illumi- nate. If both the ON and OFF indicators remain lit or extin- guished simultaneously, the system is faulty. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an inspection.

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! CHECK ENGINE warning light/

Malfunction indicator lamp

If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on while you are driving, have 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(cid:146)s warranty.

If this light comes on steadily or blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a problem or po- tential problem 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 sys- tem malfunction has been detected. You should have your vehicle checked by an autho- rized 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 indica- tor lamp coming on could be a loose or missing fuel fill- er 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 EN- GINE 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 im- mediately. ! 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: " Reduce vehicle speed. " Avoid hard acceleration. " Avoid steep uphill grades. " Reduce the amount of cargo, if possible. " Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible. The CHECK ENGINE warning light may stop blinking

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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 condition but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU deal- er immediately.

! Oil pressure warning light

Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on. This may cause serious en- gine damage.

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 lev- el 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.

! AT OIL TEMPerature warning

light (AT vehicles)

The AT oil temperature warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and goes out after about two seconds. If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid tem- perature 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. ! Automatic transmission control system warn-

ing

If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indi- cate that the automatic transmission control system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately.

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! Low tire pressure warning light (if

equipped)

When the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, the low tire pressure warning light will come on for about 2 seconds to check that the tire pressure moni- toring system (TPMS) is functioning properly. If there is no problem and all tires are properly inflated, the light will go out. When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly un- der-inflated. You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pres- sure as indicated on the vehicle(cid:146)s tire information plac- ard. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-in- flation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle(cid:146)s handling and stopping ability. Each tire, including the spare, should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recom- mended inflation pressure as specified in the vehicle placard and owner(cid:146)s manual.

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ing, you should have your Tire Pressure Moni- toring System checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. If this light comes on while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. Otherwise an accident involving serious vehicle damage and serious personal injury could occur. If this light still comes on while driving after ad- justing the tire pressure, a tire may have signif- icant damage and a fast leak that causes the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have a flat tire, re- place it with a spare tire as soon as possible. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel rim is replaced without the original pressure sensor/ transmitter being transferred, the Low tire pres- sure warning light will flash. This indicates the TPMS is unable to monitor all four road wheels. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- ble for tire and sensor replacement and/or sys- tem resetting. If the light flashes, promptly con- tact a SUBARU dealer to have the system in- spected.

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The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodical- ly (at least monthly) using a tire gauge. After any change to tire pressure(s), the tire pressure monitoring system will not re-check tire infla- tion pressures until the vehicle is first driven more than 20 mph (32 km/h). Be sure to install the specified size for the front and rear tires.

(U.S.) ! ABS warning light (Canada) The ABS warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) 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. When the warning light is on, the ABS function shuts down; however, the conventional brake system continues to operate normally.

" The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. " The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, but it does not go out even when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). " The warning light comes on during driving. If these occur, have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer.

The ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning light if the EBD system be- comes faulty. For further details of the EBD system fault warning, refer to (cid:147)Brake system warning light(cid:148). NOTE If the warning light behavior is as described be- low, the ABS system may be considered normal. " The warning light comes on right after the en- gine is started but goes out immediately, remain- ing off. " 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). " The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off.

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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 volt- age and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out. (U.S.) (Canada)

! Brake system warning light

" Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake sys- tem may not be working properly. If the light re- mains on, have the brakes inspected by a SUB- ARU dealer immediately. " If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have your vehicle towed to the nearest SUBA- RU dealer for repair.

This light has the following two functions: ! Parking brake warning The light comes on with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. It goes out when the parking brake is fully released.

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! Brake fluid level warning This light comes on when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the (cid:147)MIN(cid:148) level of the brake fluid res- ervoir with the ignition switch in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) 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 (cid:147)ON(cid:148)), it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads. If this occurs, immediately stop the vehicle at the near- est safe place and check the brake fluid level. If the flu- id level is below the (cid:147)MIN(cid:148) mark in the reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the near- est SUBARU dealer for repair. ! Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) sys-

tem warning

The brake system warning light also illuminates 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 faulty if the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simulta- neously during driving. Even if the EBD system fails, the conventional braking system will still function. However, the rear wheels will be more prone to locking when the brakes are applied harder than usual and the vehicle(cid:146)s motion may there-

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fore 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 nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. If both warning lights come on again and stay illu- minated 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 (cid:147)MIN(cid:148) mark, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspect- ed. 6. If the brake fluid level is below the (cid:147)MIN(cid:148) mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. Instead, have the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.

! Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty about 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position.

NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is re- plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about 3.7 US gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal).

! Door open warning light When any of the doors or the rear gate (Station wag- on) or trunk lid (Sedan) is not fully closed, it is indicat- ed by the corresponding part of the door warning light. Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive.

! All-wheel drive warning light

(AT vehicles)

Continued driving with the AWD warning light flashing can lead to powertrain damage. If the AWD warning light flashes, promptly park in a safe place then check whether all four tires are the same diameter and whether any of the tires has a puncture or has lost air pressure for some other reason.

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The all-wheel drive warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and goes out after the engine has started. ! For 5 speed automatic transmission vehicles This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of dif- ferent diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air pressure excessively low in any of its tires. ! For 4 speed automatic transmission vehicles This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disen- gaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes. This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of dif- ferent diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air pressure excessively low in any of its tires.

! Vehicle Dynamics Control opera- tion indicator light (if equipped)

This light comes on when the ignition switch is ON and goes out about 2 seconds later. It blinks when the skid suppression function is activat- ed. It illuminates when only the traction control func- tion is operating. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your

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vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately. " The light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. " The light does not go out even after a period of about 2 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position.

! Vehicle Dynamics Control warn- ing light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dy- namics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)

This warning light has the function of indicating faults in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the func- tion of indicating that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system has been deactivated. It comes on in the event of a fault in the system and is on when the system is not operating. This warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and goes out after the engine has started. It indicates that the Vehicle Dy- namics Control system is in normal operation. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably in- operative under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediate-

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ly. " The warning light does not come on when the igni- tion switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. " The warning light comes on while the vehicle is run- ning. " If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol system itself becomes faulty, the warning light only comes on. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys- tem) remains fully operational. " The warning light comes on when the electronic control system of the ABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control system becomes faulty. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system provides its ABS control through the electrical circuit of the ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS is inoperative, the Ve- hicle Dynamics Control system becomes unable to provide ABS control. As a result, the Vehicle Dynam- ics Control system also becomes inoperative, causing the warning light to come on. Though both the Vehicle Dynamics Control and ABS systems are inoperative in this case, the ordinary functions of the brake system are still available. You will be safe while driving with this condition, but have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. NOTE If the warning light behavior is as shown below, the Vehicle Dynamics Control system may be con-

sidered normal. " The warning light comes on right after the en- gine is started but goes out immediately, remain- ing off. " The warning light comes on after engine startup and goes off while the vehicle is subsequently be- ing driven. " The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off. ! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light " It comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed. " It also comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol system is deactivated. NOTE " The light may stay on for a while after the engine has been started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate the existence of a problem. The light should go out as soon as the engine has warmed up. " The indicator light comes on when the engine has developed a problem and the Malfunction in- dicator light is on. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably faulty under the following condition. Have your vehicle

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checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. " The light does not go out even after the lapse of sev- eral minutes (the engine has warmed up) after the en- gine has started.

! Security indicator light This indicator light shows the status of the alarm sys- tem. If your vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer, it also indicates operation of the immobilizer system. ! Alarm system It blinks to show the driver the operational status of the alarm system. For detailed information, refer to the (cid:147)Alarm system(cid:148) in Chapter 2. ! Immobilizer system (if equipped) This light blinks about 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position to the (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position or immediately after the key is pulled out. (Refer to the (cid:147)Door locks(cid:148) section in chapter 2.) If the indicator light does not flash, it may indicate that immobilizer system may be faulty. Contact your near- est SUBARU dealer immediately. In the event that an unauthorized key (for example, an unauthorized duplicate) is used, the security indicator light comes on.

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! SPORT mode indicator light (AT

vehicles)

This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and goes out after the engine has started. When the selector lever is moved to the man- ual gate, the SPORT mode is selected and the indica- tor light comes on. (Refer to the (cid:147)Automatic transmis- sion (cid:150) 4 speed(cid:148) or (cid:147)Automatic transmission (cid:150) 5 speed(cid:148) section in chapter 7.)

! Selector lever position indicator (AT

vehicles)

This indicator shows the position of the selector lever.

UB3532AA

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! Gear position indicator (AT vehicles)

UB7527CA

When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator (which shows the current gear selection) and the upshift/downshift indicator light up. (Refer to the (cid:147)Automatic transmission (cid:150) 4 speed(cid:148) or (cid:147)Automatic transmission (cid:150) 5 speed(cid:148) section in chapter 7.)

! 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 (cid:147)Replacing bulbs(cid:148)

section in chapter 11.

! 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 indicator light The cruise control indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and goes out after about three seconds. This light comes on when the (cid:147)CRUISE(cid:148) main switch is pressed. If you move the cruise control lever while turning the ignition switch (cid:147)ON(cid:148), the cruise control function is de- activated and the (cid:147)CRUISE(cid:148) indicator light flashes. To reactivate the cruise control function, turn the ignition switch back to the (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position, and then turn it again to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position.

! Cruise control set indicator light The cruise control set indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and goes out after about three seconds. This light comes on when vehicle speed has been set.

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! Headlight indicator light This indicator light comes on when the light switch is (cid:148) position (to turn on the parking turned to the (cid:147) lights) or to the (cid:147) (cid:148) position (to turn on the head- lights). ! Front fog light indicator light This indicator light is on while the front fog lights are on.

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Instruments and controls

Clock

OUT.

DISP

P A S S A I R B A G

O F F

O N

UB3208BA

The clock shows the time while the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. To adjust the time shown by the clock, press the (cid:147)+(cid:148) button or the (cid:147)(cid:150)(cid:148) button. The indicated time will change in one-minute increments. If you keep the button pressed, the rate at which the indicated time changes will speed up.

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DISP

OUT.

DISP

P A S S A I R B A G P A S S A I R B A G

O F F

O NO NO N

UB3208CA

The clock will also show the time if you press the (cid:147)DISP(cid:148) button while the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)OFF(cid:148) position. It is possible to adjust the time setting while the time is being shown. If you do not press the (cid:147)+(cid:148) but- ton or (cid:147)(cid:150)(cid:148) button for 10 seconds while the time is being shown, the time indication will go off. Also, the time indication will go off if you open and close the driver(cid:146)s door while the time is being shown.

To ensure safety, do not attempt to set the time during driving, as an accident could result.

Information display (if equipped)

! Outside temperature indicator

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DISP

OUT.

DISP

P A S S A I R B A G P A S S A I R B A G

O F F

O NO NO N

With the ignition switch in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, each suc- cessive push of the (cid:147)DISP(cid:148) button toggles the display in the following sequence:

UB3208CA

U.S.-spec. vehicles

Outside tempera- ture

Current fuel con- sumption

Average fuel con- sumption

Journey time

Driving range on remaining fuel

UB3200AA

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! Road surface freeze warning indication

U.S.-spec. vehicles

UB3201BA

UB3567AA

Canada-spec. vehicles

The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from (cid:150)22 to 122°F ((cid:150)30 to 50°C). The indicator can give a false reading under 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 follow- ing a shutdown. " When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range.

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NOTE The outside temperature indication may differ from the actual outside temperature. The road sur- face freeze warning indication should be treated only as a guide. Be sure to check the condition of the road surface before driving.

! Current fuel consumption

U.S.-spec. vehicles

UB3568AA

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UB3571BA

Canada-spec. vehicles When the outside temperature drops to 37°F (3°C) or lower, the temperature indication flashes to show that the road surface may be frozen. If the outside temperature drops to 37°F (3°C) or lower while the display is giving an indication other than the outside temperature, the display switches to the out- side temperature indication and flashes for five sec- onds before returning to its original indication. If the display is already indicating an outside tempera- ture of 37°F (3°C) or lower when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, the indication does not flash.

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! Average fuel consumption

UB3202AA

Canada-spec. vehicles

This indication shows the rate of fuel consumption at the present moment.

U.S.-spec. vehicles

UB3569AA

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the indicated values may differ slightly from the actual values and should thus be treated only as a guide. " When either trip meter indication is reset, the av- erage fuel consumption corresponding to that trip meter indication is not shown until the vehicle has subsequently covered a distance of 1 mile (or 1
km).

! Driving range on remaining fuel

U.S.-spec. vehicles

UB3570AA

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UB3203AA

Canada-spec. vehicles

This indication shows the average rate of fuel con- sumption since the trip meter was last reset. Pressing the trip knob toggles the indication between the average fuel consumption corresponding to the A trip meter indication and the average fuel consumption corresponding to the B trip meter indication. When either of the trip meter indications is reset, the corresponding average fuel consumption value is also reset. NOTE " The indicated values vary in accordance with changes in the vehicle(cid:146)s running conditions. Also,

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Canada-spec. vehicles

U.S.-spec. vehicles

UB3538AA

UB3572AA

The driving range indicates the distance that can be driven taking into account the amount of fuel remain- ing in the tank and the average rate of fuel consump- tion. When the low fuel warning light comes on, the driving range indication flashes for five seconds. (The display first switches to the driving range indication if it was originally giving some other indication.)

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! Journey time

UB3542AA

Canada-spec. vehicles

If the driving range is shown as (cid:147) (cid:148), there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the tank. You must refuel the vehicle immediately. NOTE The driving range on remaining fuel is only a guide. The indicated value may differ from the ac- tual driving range on remaining fuel, so you must immediately fill the tank when the low fuel warning light comes on.

The journey time shows the time that has elapsed since the ignition switch was turned to the (cid:147)START(cid:148) position.

UB3539AA

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Light control switch

To prevent battery discharge resulting from ac- cidentally leaving your lights on when your ve- hicle is parked, the light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) posi- tion. In any other position, the vehicle(cid:146)s lights will be out. If you park your vehicle on a roadside at night, use the hazard warning flasher to alert the other drivers.

The light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position.

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UB3540AA

The journey time indication flashes each time a com- plete hour has elapsed. If the display is giving an indi- cation other than the journey time, the display switch- es to the journey time, flashes for five seconds, and re- turns to its original indication each time a complete hour has elapsed. NOTE The journey time is reset when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)OFF(cid:148) position. It is also reset if the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) or (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) position prior to restarting of the engine.

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! Headlights

! High/low beam change (dimmer)

Instruments and controls

UB3204BA

UB3205BA

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 illumina- tion, tail lights, and license plate light are on.

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 (cid:147) (cid:148) on the in- strument panel is also on. To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the detent position.

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indicator light (cid:147) comes on.

(cid:148) on the instrument panel also

! Daytime running light system

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 (cid:147) (cid:148) position when it is dark outside.

The low beam headlights will automatically come on at reduced brightness when the engine has started, un- der the following conditions: " The parking brake is fully released. " The light switch is in the (cid:147)OFF(cid:148) or (cid:147)

(cid:148) position.

Instruments and controls

! Headlight flasher

UB3205CA

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

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 (cid:147)OFF(cid:148) posi- tion. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam

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Turn signal lever

Illumination brightness control

Instruments and controls

UB3205DA

UB3206BA

To activate the right turn signal, push the turn signal le- ver 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 af- ter 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.

(cid:148) or (cid:147)

When the lighting switch is in the (cid:147) (cid:148) position, you can adjust brightness of the instrument panel illumination for better visibility. In turbo models, you can also adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination when the lighting switch is in the OFF position. To brighten, turn the control dial upward. To darken, turn the control dial downward.

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Bright switch (Night illumination dim- ness cancellation)

UB3531AA

When the control dial is turned upward or downward, the instrument panel(cid:146)s illumination brightness is indi- cated by the trip meter. The brightness is shown in six steps from (cid:147) (cid:148) (brightest). If the control dial is not turned for three seconds, the trip meter returns to its original trip meter indication.

(cid:148) (dimmest) to (cid:147)

OUT.

DISP

P A S S A I R B A G P A S S A I R B A G

O F F

O NO N

UB3208DA

(cid:148) positions.

The brightness of clock display, audio, air conditioner, multi information display and instrument panel illumi- nation dims when the light switch is in the (cid:147) (cid:148) or (cid:147) Press the (cid:147) (cid:148) button to increase the brightness. Press it again to return the brightness to the original, lower level. NOTE The brightness setting is not cancelled when the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.

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Parking light switch

that will run down the battery.

Instruments and controls

UB3508BA

The parking light switch operates regardless of the ig- nition switch position. By pushing the front end of this switch, following lights will come on. (cid:150) Parking lights (cid:150) Front and rear side marker lights (cid:150) Tail lights (cid:150) 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

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Fog light switch (if equipped)

UB3207BA

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

UB7507LA

(cid:148) or (cid:147)

The front fog lights operate only when the light switch is in the (cid:147) To turn on the front fog lights, turn the fog light switch on the turn signal lever upward to the (cid:147) (cid:148) position. To turn off the front fog lights, turn the switch back down to the (cid:147)OFF(cid:148) position.

(cid:148) position.

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Wiper and washer

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.

" Do not operate the washer continuously for more than ten seconds, or when the washer flu- id tank is empty. This may cause overheating of the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level frequently, such as at fuel stops. " Do not operate the wipers when the wind- shield 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. " In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window before switching on the wipers. At-

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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 blade is frozen to the window glass, be sure to oper- ate the defroster, wiper deicer (if equipped) or rear window defogger before turning on the wiper. " If the wipers stop during operation 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 vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch to the (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position and clean the window glass to allow proper wiper operation. " 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 (cid:147)Windshield washer flu- id(cid:148) section in chapter 11.) Also, when driving the vehicle when there are freezing temperatures, 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

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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 wa- ter. " If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this procedure, replace the wiper blades with new ones. Refer to the (cid:147)Replacement of wiper blades(cid:148) section (chapter 11) for replacement in- structions.

! Windshield wiper and washer switches The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) or (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) position.

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blades.

NOTE " The front wiper motor is protected against over- loads by a circuit breaker. If the motor operates continuously under an unusually heavy load, the circuit breaker may trip to stop the motor tempo- rarily. If this happens, park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the wiper switch, and wait for ap- proximately 10 minutes. The circuit breaker will re- set itself, and the wipers will again operate nor- mally. " Clean your wiper blades and window glass peri- odically with a washer solution to prevent streak- ing, and to remove accumulations of road salt or road film. Keep the washer button depressed at least for 1 second so that washer solution will be sprinkled all over the windshield or rear window. " Grease, wax, insects or other material on the windshield or the wiper blades results in jerky wip- er operation and streaking on the glass. If you can- not 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.

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! Windshield wipers

! Mist (for a single wipe)

Instruments and controls

OFF: Park

: Intermittent LO: Low speed HI: High speed

UB3558BB

UB3558DA

For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the lever toward you. The wipers operate until you release the lever.

To turn the wipers on, push the wiper control lever down. To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the (cid:147)OFF(cid:148) po- sition.

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! Wiper intermittent time control (if equipped)

! Washer

UB3558CA

UB3559BA

(cid:148) position, turn

When the wiper switch is in the (cid:147) the dial to adjust the operating interval of the wiper. The operating interval can be adjusted continuously from the shortest interval to the longest. Two click stop positions of the dial may help you to aim at your desired interval. The operating interval can be adjusted in nine steps.

To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the end of the wiper control lever. The washer fluid sprays until you release the washer button. The wipers oper- ate while you push the button.

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! Rear window wiper and washer switch

(Station wagon)

UB3558EA

: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)

ON: Continuous INT: Intermittent OFF: Park

: Washer

! Rear wiper To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward to the (cid:147)INT(cid:148) or (cid:147)ON(cid:148) po- sition. To turn the wiper off, return the knob on the end of the lever to the (cid:147)OFF(cid:148) position.

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With the switch turned to the (cid:147)INT(cid:148) position, the rear wiper will operate intermittently at intervals corre- sponding to the vehicle speed (shorter when the vehi- cle speed is low; longer when the vehicle speed is high). When you subsequently move the selector lever of the automatic transmission to the (cid:147)R(cid:148) position, the rear wiper will switch to continuous operation. When you move the selector lever from the (cid:147)R(cid:148) position to some other position, the rear wiper will return to intermittent operation. ! Washer To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is oper- ating, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control le- ver upward to the (cid:147) (cid:148) 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 downward to the (cid:147) (cid:148) position. The washer fluid sprays and the wiper operates until you release the knob.

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tion switch is turned to the (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position. If deicing is not complete, you have to push the button to turn the deicer on again. Your SUBARU dealer can set your windshield wiper deicer for continuous operation. Contact your SUBA- RU dealer for details. Once the windshield wiper deicer has been set for continuous operation, pressing the button results in continuous operation. The windshield wiper deicer au- tomatically stops operating if any one of the following conditions occurs during continuous operation. " The outside temperature becomes 41°F (5°C) or higher. " The vehicle speed remains at 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower for 15 minutes. " The battery voltage decreases below the permissi- ble level.

Instruments and controls

Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

UB3213BA

The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove any snow from the windshield. To turn on the wind- shield wiper deicer, push the button. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the windshield wiper deicer is operating. The windshield wiper deicer will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. 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 igni-

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Rear window defogger button

Instruments and controls

Vehicle with manual climate control system

UB3561BA

UB4205DA

Vehicle with automatic climate control system

The rear window defogger operates only when the ig- nition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. The rear window defogger button is located on the cli- mate control panel. The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15
minutes. If the window clears before that time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the igni- tion switch is turned to the (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) 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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" 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. " To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not operate the defogger continu- ously for any longer than necessary.

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

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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. Your SUBARU dealer can set your rear window defog- ger for continuous operation. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. Once the rear window defogger has been set for con- tinuous operation, the rear window defogger repeated- ly operates for 15 minutes, stops for two minutes, and again operates for 15 minutes. If the battery voltage drops below the permissible level, continuous opera- tion is canceled and operation stops as described be- low. " If the battery voltage drops below the permissible level within 15 minutes of depression of the button, continuous operation is canceled and the rear window defogger stops operating 15 minutes later. " If the battery voltage drops below the permissible level after the rear window defogger has, following de- pression of the button, operated for 15 minutes, stopped operating for two minutes, and started operat- ing again, the rear window defogger immediately stops operating.

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

! Inside mirror

Instruments and controls

! Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if

equipped)

HS3037BC

A) Left button B) Auto dimming indicator C) Photosensor D) Right button

UB3517BA

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.

The auto-dimming mirror/compass has an anti-glare feature which automatically reduces glare coming from headlights of vehicles behind you. It also con- tains a built-in compass. " By pressing and releasing the left button, the auto- matic dimming function is toggled on or off. When the automatic dimming function is on, the auto dimming in- (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 3-59

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dicator light (green) located to the right of the button will illuminate. " By pressing and releasing the right button, the com- pass display is toggled on or off. When the compass is on, an illuminated compass reading will appear in the lower part of the mirror. Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror sur- face turns bright if the transmission is shifted into re- verse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility during reversing. ! Photosensors

The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the front and back sides. If the glare from the headlights of

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vehicles behind you strikes the mirror, these sensors detect it and make the reflection surface of the mirror dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For this reason, use care not to cover the sensors with stickers, or other similar items. Periodically wipe the sensors 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 metal- lic objects or structures and make certain the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. 3. Press and hold the left button for 3 seconds then re- lease, and the compass will enter the calibration mode. (cid:147)CAL(cid:148) and direction will be displayed. 4. Drive slowly in a circle until (cid:147)CAL(cid:148) disappears from the display (about two or three circles). The compass is now calibrated. 5. Further calibration may be necessary should out- side influences cause the mirror 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 recalibrate the mirror.

! Compass zone adjustment 1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to the (cid:147)Compass calibration zone(cid:148) map attached to the end of this manual to verify that the compass zone set- ting is correct for your geographical location. 2. Press and hold the right button for 3 seconds then release, and the word (cid:147)ZONE(cid:148) 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 correct zone setting for your location is dis- played. 4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the zone setting mode.

! Outside mirrors ! Convex mirror (Passenger side)

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

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jects that you view in convex mirror.

! Remote control mirror switch

UB3206CA

The remote control mirrors operate only when the ig- nition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) or (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) position. 1. Turn the knob to the (cid:147)L(cid:148) side to adjust the left hand mirror or to the (cid:147)R(cid:148) side to adjust the right hand mirror. 2. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror. 3. Return the knob to the neutral position to prevent unintentional operation. The mirrors can also be adjusted manually.

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! Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)

Vehicle with manual climate control system

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UB3561BA

Vehicle with automatic climate control system

UB4205DA

The outside mirror defogger shares the button with rear window defogger. The outside mirror defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the but- ton. 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 after about 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 (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)LOCK(cid:148) position. If de- frosting or defogging is desired 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. " When the rear window defogger has been set for continuous operation, the outside mirror defogger also operates continuously. Refer to the (cid:147)Rear window defogger button(cid:148) section in this chapter.

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

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Tilt steering wheel

Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury.

UB3563CA

1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the (cid:147)Front seats(cid:148) section (chapter 1). 2. Pull the tilt lock lever down. 3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level. 4. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 3-63

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place. 5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down.

Horn

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

UB3564BA

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Ventilator ....................................................... Air flow selection .............................................. Center and side ventilators ..............................

Manual climate control system

(if equipped) ............................................... Control panel ..................................................... Heater operation ............................................... Air conditioner operation .................................

Automatic climate control system

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(if equipped) ............................................... 4-10
Temperature sensors ....................................... 4-16

Operating tips for heater and

air conditioner ........................................... 4-17
Cleaning ventilator grille .................................. 4-17
Efficient cooling after parking in direct 4-18
sunlight ........................................................... Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant 4-18
circuit .............................................................. Checking air conditioning system before summer season .................................. 4-18
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity 4-18
and low temperature weather condition ...... Air conditioner compressor shut-off 4-18
when engine is heavily loaded ...................... Refrigerant for your climate control system .. 4-18
Air filtration system (if equipped) ................ 4-19

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Climate controlVentilator ! Air flow selection

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UB4521BA

! Center and side ventilators ! Center ventilators

! Side ventilators

Climate control

Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction.

UB4201BA

A) Open B) Close

UB4500CB

Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction. To open the ventilator, turn the side grille open/close wheel upward to the (cid:147) To close it, turn the wheel downward to the (cid:147) sition.

(cid:148) position.

(cid:148) po-

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Manual climate control system (if equipped) ! Control panel

! 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).

UB4209BB

UB4519BA

A) Temperature control dial B) Fan speed control dial C) Air flow control dial D) Air conditioner button E) Air inlet selection button F) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the (cid:147)Rear win-

dow defogger button(cid:148) in chapter 3.)

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! Fan speed control dial

! Air flow control dial

Climate control

UB4516AA

UB4515AA

The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. The fan speed control dial is used to select four fan speeds.

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 instrument panel outlets, the foot outlets, and some through the windshield de- froster outlets.

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: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets, the windshield defroster outlets, and the foot outlets.

! Air conditioner button

: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets

(cid:148) position or (cid:147)

and the windshield defroster outlets. NOTE In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when the dial is placed in the (cid:147) (cid:148) position the air conditioner compressor automati- cally operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner but- ton will not come on. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to (cid:147)outside air(cid:148) mode. In this state, you cannot select (cid:147)recirculation(cid:148) mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner com- pressor by pressing the air conditioner button.

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UB4518BA

The air conditioner operates only when the engine is running. Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in op- eration to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light will come on. Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.

! Air inlet selection button

a comfortable temperature in the cabin.

Climate control

UB4517BA

ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet button to the ON position. The indi- cator light will come on. Place this button in the ON position when you wish to cool the cabin quickly (in a vehicle with an air condi- tioner) or are driving on a dusty road. OFF position (Outside air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet button again to the OFF position. The indicator light will go off. Place this button in the OFF position when you reach a road that is not dusty and when you wish to achieve

Continued operation in the ON position may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.

! Heater operation ! Defrosting or defogging the windshield To direct warm air to the windshield and front door win- dows: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi- tion. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the (cid:147) (cid:148) position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed. NOTE " In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when the dial is placed in the (cid:147) (cid:148) position or (cid:147) (cid:148) position the air conditioner compressor au- tomatically operates to quickly defog the wind- shield. However the indicator on the air condition-

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er button will not come on. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to (cid:147)outside air(cid:148) mode. In this state, you cannot select (cid:147)recirculation(cid:148) mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner com- pressor by pressing the air conditioner button. " Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these out- lets, turn the corresponding wheel to the (cid:147) (cid:148) position. ! Heating and defrosting To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the (cid:147)OFF(cid:148) posi- tion. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the (cid:147) 3. Set the temperature control dial to the most com- fortable level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed. NOTE " In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when the dial is placed in the (cid:147) (cid:148) position or (cid:147) (cid:148) position the air conditioner compressor au- tomatically operates to quickly defog the wind- shield. However the indicator on the air condition-

(cid:148)position.

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er button will not come on. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to (cid:147)outside air(cid:148) mode. In this state, you cannot select (cid:147)recirculation(cid:148) mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner com- pressor by pressing the air conditioner button. " Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these out- lets, turn the corresponding wheel to the (cid:147) (cid:148) position. ! Heating To direct warm air toward the floor: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi- tion. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the (cid:147) (cid:148) position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the most com- fortable level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed. NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding wheel to the (cid:147) (cid:148) posi- tion.

! Bi-level heating This setting allows you to direct air of different temper- atures from the instrument panel and foot outlets. The air from the foot outlets is slightly warmer than from the instrument panel outlets. 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi- tion. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the (cid:147) (cid:148) position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired tem- perature level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed. Setting the temperature control dial fully turned to the red area or blue area decreases the temperature dif- ference between the air from the instrument panel out- lets and the air from the foot outlets. ! Ventilation To force outside air through the instrument panel out- lets: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi- tion. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the (cid:147) 3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed. When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet control button to the ON position.

(cid:148) position.

Climate control

Continued operation in the ON position may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.

! Air conditioner operation ! Cooling or dehumidifying For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, air flows through the instrument panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi- tion. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the (cid:147) (cid:148) position. 3. Set the air conditioner button to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. 4. Set the temperature control dial to the blue side. 5. Set the fan speed control dial at the desired speed. ! Defrosting or defogging To direct warm air to the windshield and front door win- dows: 1. Set the air outlet control dial to the (cid:147) 2. Set the temperature control dial to the red side. 3. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed.

(cid:148) position.

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(cid:148) position or (cid:147)

NOTE In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when the dial is placed in the (cid:147) (cid:148) position the air conditioner compressor automati- cally operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner but- ton will not come on. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to (cid:147)outside air(cid:148) mode. In this state, you cannot select (cid:147)recirculation(cid:148) mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner com- pressor by pressing the air conditioner button.

Automatic climate control system (if equipped) NOTE " Operate the automatic climate control system when the engine is running. " The blower fan rotates at a low speed when the engine coolant temperature is low. For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold weather, press the (cid:147)A/C(cid:148) button. " Even when cooling is not necessary, setting the temperature much lower than the current outlet air temperature turns on the air conditioner compres- sor automatically and the (cid:147)A/C(cid:148) indicator light on the control panel comes on. The automatic climate control system automatically controls outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow dis- tribution air-inlet control, and air conditioner compres- sor operation. It activates when the (cid:147)AUTO(cid:148) button is pressed, and is used to maintain a constant, comfort- able climate within the passenger compartment. The temperature can be set within a range of 65 to 85°F (18 to 32°C).

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! Control panel

! AUTO button AUTO mode operation: