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3-11. Light control switch

Precautions and tips

CAUTION

Use of any lights for a long period

of time while the engine is not
running can cause the battery to
discharge.

Before leaving the vehicle, make

sure that the lights are turned off.
If the vehicle is left unattended
for a long time with the lights
illuminated, the battery may be
discharged.

Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The light control switch operates when the
push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “ON” position.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off.

Models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The light control switch operates when the
key is inserted in the ignition switch.
Regardless of the position of the light

control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the key is removed from
the ignition switch.

NOTE

The light control switch can be oper-
ated (except auto on/off headlights),
even under the following conditions.
.

When the push-button ignition

switch is turned off (models with “key-
less access with push-button start
system”)
.

When the key is not inserted into the

ignition switch (models without “key-
less access with push-button start
system”)

If the driver’s door is opened while the
headlights are illuminated under such
conditions, a chirp sound will inform
the driver that the lights are illuminated.

Headlights

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

“

” position:

Instrument panel illumination, headlights,
parking lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, tail lights and license
plate lights are on.
“

” position:

Instrument panel illumination, parking
lights, front side marker lights, rear side
marker lights, tail lights and license plate
lights are on.
“

” position:

Auto on/off headlights

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the instrument panel illumination,
headlights, parking lights, front side mar-

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ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are automatically
on or off depending on the level of the
ambient light.

NOTE

The sensitivity of the auto on/off head-
lights can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer
for details. Also, for models with a
combination meter display, the setting
can be changed using the display. For
details, refer to “Menu screens”
FP197.

Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights

While the light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position, the headlights will auto-
matically turn on when the windshield
wipers operate several times. The head-
lights will automatically turn off when the
wipers stop.

NOTE

The ON/OFF setting of this function can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.

“ ” position:
The headlights are all off.

Welcome lighting function

The welcome lighting function turns on the
low beam headlight for smooth approach-
ing to or exiting from the vehicle at night or
in a dark place.

The function is activated while all of the
following conditions are met.
.

The light control switch is in the “AUTO”

position
.

It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/

off headlights

When approaching:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
automatically illuminate when unlocking all
doors including the rear gate by using the
remote keyless entry system.

The low beam headlights will remain
illuminated for 30 seconds

and then turn

off. However, if any of the following
operations is done, the low beam head-
lights will turn off.
.

The doors are locked.

The light control switch is turned to a

position other than “AUTO”.
.

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

When exiting:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
remain illuminated even when either of the
following operation is done.
.

The push-button ignition switch is

turned to the “OFF” status (models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system”)
.

The key is pulled out from the ignition

switch (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”)

The low beam headlights will turn off under
any of the following conditions.
.

3 minutes have passed since the low

beam headlights were illuminated by the
welcome lighting function.
.

30 seconds have passed since the door

is opened and closed.

The light control switch is turned to a

position other than “AUTO”.
.

The locking procedure is performed

twice. When performing the unlocking
procedure after performing the locking
procedure, perform the locking procedure
twice again.

*1: The setting for the period of time in which the
low beam headlights remain on by the welcome
lighting function can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for de-

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tails.

Also, for models with a combination meter
display, the setting can be changed using
the display. For details, refer to “Menu
screens” FP197.

Sensor for the auto on/off head-
lights

Models without automatic rain sensing
windshield wipers

Models with automatic rain sensing wind-
shield wipers
1)

Rain/light sensor

The sensor is as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION

If any object is placed on or near the
sensor, the sensor may not detect
the level of the ambient light cor-
rectly and the auto on/off headlights
may not operate properly.

High/low beam change
(dimmer)

High beam

Low beam

When the headlights are on high beam, the
high beam indicator light “

” on the

combination meter is also on.

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Headlight flasher

CAUTION

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.

When the headlights are on high beam, the
high beam indicator light “

” on the

combination meter also illuminates.

High beam assist function (if
equipped)

NOTE

The high beam assist function uti-

lizes the stereo camera installed at the
position of the front map lights.
.

For details on how to handle the

stereo camera, refer to the Owner’s
Manual supplement for the EyeSight
system.

The high beam assist function automati-
cally changes the headlight from high
beam to low beam (or vice versa).

When all of the following conditions are
met, the headlight will change to high
beam.
.

When the vehicle speed increases to or

above 20 mph (32 km/h).
.

There is no preceding or oncoming

vehicle.
.

The forward area of the vehicle is dark.

The road does not have a sharp curve.

When any of the following conditions are
met, the headlight will change to low beam.
.

When the vehicle speed decreases to

or below 10 mph (16 km/h).
.

When the forward area of the vehicle is

bright.
.

When there is a preceding or oncoming

vehicle.
.

When the EyeSight system is malfunc-

tioning or temporarily stopped.

NOTE

The factory setting (default setting) for
this function is set as “operational”.
This setting can be changed to OFF
(non-operation) at SUBARU dealers.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.

How to use the high beam assist
function

The high beam assist function will be
activated when all the following conditions
are met.
.

The light control switch is in the “AUTO”

position and the low beam headlights are
on automatically.
.

The turn signal lever is pushed forward.

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High beam assist indicator

When the high beam assist function is
activated, the high beam assist indicator
light (green) on the combination meter will
illuminate.

NOTE

If the high beam assist function is
malfunctioning or temporarily stopped,
the headlight will be fixed at low beam.

How to temporarily lower the sensi-
tivity of the high beam assist func-
tion

The sensitivity of the high beam assist
function can be lowered by performing the
following operations.
1. Before turning the ignition switch to the
“ON” position, set the light control switch to
the “AUTO” position and push the signal
lever forward (high beam position).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position and within approximately 15 sec-
onds, press the “

/ ” (following distance

setting) switch more than 10 times con-
secutively.

When the sensitivity of the high beam
assist function is lowered, the high beam
assist indicator light “

” (yellow) on the

combination meter will flash.

NOTE

The sensitivity of the high beam

assist function cannot be lowered in
the following conditions.

– Cruise control or Adaptive Cruise
Control is in operation
– The EyeSight warning indicator
(yellow) is illuminated

The sensitivity of the high beam

assist function returns to normal level

the next time the ignition switch is
turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position
and the engine is restarted.

How to change the headlight mode
manually

Change to the low beam:
When you return the turn signal lever to the
center position, the high beam assist
function will turn off and the high beam
assist indicator light (green) will turn off.

Change to the high beam:
When you turn the light control switch to
the “

” position, the headlight mode will

be changed to the high beam.
At this time, the high beam assist function
will turn off, the high beam assist indicator
(green) will turn off and the high beam
indicator light will turn on.

NOTE

After manually changing the head-

light mode to the high beam, if you turn
on the high beam assist function,
return the light control switch to the
“AUTO” position.
.

When manually changing the head-

light mode to the high beam, if you turn
the light control switch to the “

”

position, the instrument panel illumina-
tion, parking lights, front side marker
lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights

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and license plate lights will be on.

Tips for the high beam assist sys-
tem

The high beam assist function recog-

nizes the conditions surrounding the ve-
hicle based on the brightness of illumina-
tion ahead of your vehicle, etc. Therefore,
the headlight mode may switch in some
situations that do not match to the driver’s
sense.
.

A bicycle or cargo cycle may not be

detected.
.

Under the following situations, the

brightness of ambient illumination may
not be detected correctly and the high
beam assist function may not work prop-
erly. As a result, the glare of the high beam
may disturb the oncoming vehicle or
vehicle ahead. Also, the low beam mode
may continue although there are no
oncoming vehicles and vehicles ahead.
In the such cases, change the headlight
mode manually.

– In bad weather (fog, snow, sand
storm, heavy rain, etc.).
– When the windshield glass is dirty or
fogged.
– When the windshield is cracked or
damaged.
– When the stereo camera is de-
formed or the stereo camera lenses

are dirty.
– If there are lights similar to the
headlights or the tail lights in the
surrounding area.
– When an oncoming vehicle or ve-
hicle ahead is driven without its head-
lights and tail lights on.
– If the headlights of an oncoming
vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle
ahead are dirty or discolored, or if the
light beams are not aimed correctly.
– When a rapid change of brightness
continues while driving.
– When driving on a road with many
ups and downs or uneven surfaces.
– When driving on a road with many
curves.
– When there are some objects that
reflect light strongly, such as a road
sign or a mirror in vehicle ahead.
– When the rear part of the vehicle
ahead, such as a container, reflects
light strongly.
– When the headlights of your vehicle
are damaged or dirty.
– When your vehicle is tilted, such as
in case the vehicle has a flat tire or is
being towed.
– Immediately after the engine has
started.

In the following conditions, the head-

light mode will not be automatically chan-

ged from the high beam to the low beam.

– When your vehicle passes an on-
coming vehicle suddenly in a blind
curve.
– When another vehicle passes in
front of your vehicle.
– When an oncoming vehicle or ve-
hicle ahead comes in and out of view
because of continuous curves, median
strips, roadside trees, etc.

If the stereo camera detects the light of

the front fog lights of an oncoming vehicle,
the headlight mode may change from the
high beam to the low beam automatically.
.

The headlight mode may change from

the high beam to the low beam, or the low
beam mode may continue, when affected
by a street light, traffic signal, illumination
of an advertisement board, or a reflective
object such as a road sign and signboard.
.

The timing of the change of headlight

mode may differ due to the following
factors.

– Color or brightness of the headlights
of an oncoming vehicle or the tail lights
of a vehicle ahead.
– The headlights of the oncoming
vehicle or the tail lights of the vehicle
ahead are covered with mud, snow,
etc.
– Movement and direction of an on-
coming vehicle or a vehicle ahead.

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– When the headlights of an oncom-
ing vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle
ahead illuminate on only one side.
– When the oncoming vehicle or
vehicle ahead is a motorcycle.
– Conditions of a road (slope, curve,
road surface, etc.).
– Number of passengers and weight
of loaded cargo.
– Limitation of the detection ability of
the stereo camera.

Daytime running light system

WARNING

When the daytime running lights are
illuminated, the tail lights do not
illuminate. When it becomes dark
outside, turn the light switch to the
“

” position to illuminate the head-

lights and tail lights. This will im-
prove visibility and allow other dri-
vers to see your vehicle more easily.

The daytime running lights will automati-
cally illuminate when the following condi-
tions are fulfilled.
.

The engine is running.

The parking brake is fully released.

The light control switch is in the “AUTO”

(if equipped), “

” or off position.

The select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position.

NOTE

When the light switch is in the “

”

position, the instrument panel illumina-
tion, front side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are also illumi-
nated.

3-12. Steering Responsive
Headlight (SRH) (if equipped)

The target area of illumination when SRH
is activated

The target area of illumination when SRH
is not activated

SRH is a function that automatically moves
the headlight beam to the left or right in
accordance with the steering angle and
vehicle speed. This function helps to
improve the visibility at night by illuminat-
ing the road ahead at corners and inter-
sections.

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SRH OFF indicator

The SRH OFF indicator on the combina-
tion meter turns off when SRH is turned on.
The SRH OFF indicator on the combina-
tion meter illuminates when SRH is turned
off.

NOTE

The setting can be changed by operat-
ing the combination meter display. For
details, refer to “Menu screens”
FP197.

If SRH is malfunctioning, the SRH OFF
indicator on the combination meter flashes
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position. It indicates that SRH has been
deactivated. Contact a SUBARU dealer for
an inspection.

NOTE

When you turn the ignition switch to

the “ON” position, the SRH OFF indi-
cator will illuminate and turn off after
several seconds.
.

SRH only activates when the vehicle

is traveling forward at the speed of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more.

3-13. Headlight beam leveler
(models with LED headlights)

The LED headlights produce more light
than conventional halogen headlights.
When the vehicle is carrying a heavy load
and the headlight beams are angled
upwards, the driver of an oncoming vehicle
may experience glare.
To prevent this, the automatic headlight
beam leveler adjusts the headlights to the
optimum height automatically depending
on the load the vehicle is carrying.

CAUTION

In certain circumstances, the head-
lights may become misaligned, and
the headlight beam leveler will not
reset them to the proper angle. This
may occur after transporting your
vehicle on a flat-bed truck, or if the
vehicle is parked and restarted on
different angles. In such cases, have
the headlight alignment checked by
a SUBARU dealer.

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3-14. Fog light switch (if
equipped)

Headlight switch

Fog light switch

The front fog lights will turn on when the
fog light switch is placed in the “

” position

while the headlights are in the following
condition.
.

While the headlight switch is in the “

”

position
.

While the headlight switch is in the

“AUTO” position and the low beam head-
lights turn on automatically

To turn off the front fog lights, turn the
switch back down to the “ ” position.

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

3-15. Turn signal lever

Right turn

Lane change right signal

Lane change left signal

Left turn

If the lever does not return after cornering,
return the lever to the neutral position by
hand.

To signal a lane change, push the turn
signal lever up or down slightly and hold it
during the lane change. The lever will
return automatically to the neutral position
when you release it.

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One-touch lane changer

To flash the turn signal and turn signal
indicator light three times, push the turn
signal lever up or down slightly and
immediately release it.

NOTE

T h e o p e r a t i o n a l / n o n - o p e r a t i o n a l
setting of the one-touch lane changer
can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for
details. For models with the combina-
tion meter display, the setting can also
be changed by operating the combina-
tion meter display. For details, refer to
“Menu screens” FP197.

3-16. Wiper and washer

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

Do not operate the washer con-

tinuously for more than 10 sec-
onds, or when the washer fluid
tank is empty. This may cause
overheating of the washer motor.
Check the washer fluid level fre-
quently, such as at fuel stops.

Do not operate the wipers when

the windshield or rear window is
dry. This may scratch the glass,
damage the blade rubbers and
might cause the wiper motor to
fail. Before operating the wiper
on a dry windshield or rear win-
dow, always use the windshield
washer.

In freezing weather, be sure that

the blade rubbers are not frozen
to the windshield or rear window
before switching on the wipers.
Attempting to operate the wiper
with the blades frozen to the
window glass could cause not
only the blade rubbers to be
damaged but also might cause
the wiper motor to fail. If the blade
rubbers are frozen to the window
glass, be sure to operate the
defroster, windshield wiper dei-
cer (if equipped) or rear window
defogger before turning on the
wiper.

If the wipers stop during opera-

tion because of ice or some other
obstruction on the window, this
might cause the wiper motor to
fail even if the wiper switch is
t u r n e d o f f . I f t h i s o c c u r s ,
promptly stop the vehicle in a
safe place, turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” po-
sition 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.

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Refer to “Windshield washer
fluid” FP461.

Do not clean the blade rubbers

with gasoline or a solvent, such
as paint thinner or benzine. This
will cause deterioration of the
blade rubbers.

For models with automatic rain sen-
sing windshield wipers:

When the wiper switch is in the

“AUTO” position, do not touch
the windshield near the rain/light
sensor and do not place a wet
cloth on the windshield near the
rain/light sensor. Doing so may
result in unexpected wiper opera-
tion and cause injury.

When washing the vehicle, make

sure that the wiper is turned off.
Otherwise, the wipers may oper-
ate unexpectedly and cause in-
jury.

W h e n h a v i n g y o u r v e h i c l e
washed in an automatic car wash,
make sure that the wiper is
turned off. Otherwise, the wipers
may be damaged because they
may operate unexpectedly and
car wash brushes could become
tangled around them.

NOTE

The windshield wiper motor is pro-

tected against overloads by a circuit
breaker. If the motor operates continu-
ously under an unusually heavy load,
the circuit breaker may trip to stop the
motor temporarily. If this happens, park
your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the
wiper switch, and wait for approxi-
mately 10 minutes. The circuit breaker
will reset itself, and the wipers will
again operate normally.
.

Clean your blade rubbers and win-

dow glass periodically with a washer
solution to prevent streaking, and to
remove accumulations of road salt or
road film. Operate the windshield
washer for at least 1 second so that
washer solution will be sprinkled all
over the windshield or rear window.
.

Grease, wax, insects or other mate-

rial on the windshield or the blade
rubbers 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 sur-
face of the windshield or rear window
and the blade rubbers using a sponge
or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or
mild-abrasive cleaner. After cleaning,
rinse the window glass and blade

rubbers 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,
replace the blade rubbers with new
ones. For replacement instructions,
refer to “Replacement of wiper blades”
FP463.

NOTE

For models with automatic rain sensing
windshield wipers:
.

When the wiper switch is turned to

the “AUTO” position while the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position, the
wipers will operate once. This indicates
that the wiper switch is in the “AUTO”
position.
.

When the wiper switch is in the

“AUTO” position, the following situa-
tions may occur.

– The wipers may operate if the
rain/light sensor or the windshield
is vibrated or objects such as in-
sects, dirt, mud, etc. are covering
them. Turn off the wiper unless it is
raining or snowing.
– The wipers do not operate if the
rain/light sensor does not detect
rain or snow. If necessary, push
the wiper control lever down to the

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low speed position or high speed
position.
– The wipers may not operate
properly if the rain/light sensor does
not detect the amount of raindrops
because a water-repellent coating,
dirt, or ice is on the upper half of the
windshield.
– The rain/light sensor may be
malfunctioning if the wiper intermit-
tent operation does not vary de-
pending on the amount of rainfall. If
necessary, turn the wiper switch to
any position except the “AUTO”
position. We recommend that you
contact your SUBARU dealer and
have the system inspected as soon
as possible.
– The wipers stop operation if the
ambient temperature decreases to
58F (−158C) or lower. The wipers
resume operation when the ambient
temperature increases to 148F
(−108C) or higher. If you need to
operate the wipers under 58F
(−158C), push the wiper control
lever down to the low speed posi-
tion or high speed position.
– The wipers may not operate if the
temperature around the rain/light
sensor is more than 1768F (808C)
because the system cannot detect

the amount of raindrops under
these temperatures.

This system is also equipped with

the vehicle speed interlocking intermit-
tent wiper function. When the vehicle
stops, the wiper operation interval will
become longer compared with that
while driving.
.

This system may malfunction in a

location with strong radio waves or
noise.

Windshield wiper and washer
switches

The wiper operates only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.

Windshield wipers (models with
automatic rain sensing windshield
wipers)

/ MIST: Mist (for a single wipe)

/ OFF: Off

/ AUTO: Automatic operation

/ LO: Low speed
/ HI: High speed

To turn the wipers on, push the wiper
control lever down. With the wiper switch in
the “AUTO” position, the wipers operate
automatically when the rain/light sensor
detects falling rain. The wiper timing is
automatically adjusted depending on the

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amount of rain.
To turn the wipers off, return the lever to
the “OFF”/“ ” position.
For a single wipe of the wipers, push the
lever up. The wipers operate until you
release the lever.

NOTE

The automatic adjusting mode of the
wiper timing can be changed from the
rain-sensing mode to the vehicle speed
interlocking mode. The setting can be
changed by a SUBARU dealer. For more
details, we recommend that you con-
tact a SUBARU dealer.

Rain/light sensor

Rain/light sensor

The rain/light sensor is on the windshield

glass.

Sensor sensitivity control

Turn the dial to adjust the sensitivity of the
rain/light sensor for wiper control. Turn the
dial downward to increase the sensitivity.
Turn the dial upward to decrease the
sensitivity.

Windshield wipers (models without
automatic rain sensing windshield
wipers)

/ MIST: Mist (for a single wipe)

/ OFF: Off

/ INT: Intermittent

/ LO: Low speed
/ HI: High speed

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

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

For a single wipe of the wipers, push the
lever up. The wipers operate until you
release the lever.

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Wiper intermittent time control

When the wiper switch is in the “

”

position, turn the dial to adjust the operat-
ing interval of the wiper. The operating
interval can be adjusted in several steps
from the shortest interval to the longest.

Windshield washer

To wash the windshield, pull the wiper
control lever toward you. The washer fluid
sprays until you release the lever. The
wipers operate while you pull the lever.

NOTE

Windshield washer fluid warning light

The windshield washer fluid warning
light illuminates when the washer fluid
level in the tank has dropped to the
lower limit. If the warning light illumi-
nates, refill the tank with fluid. For the
refilling procedure, refer to “Wind-
shield washer fluid” FP461.

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Rear window wiper and
washer switch

Washer operation (accompanied by
wiper operation)

: Continuous operation

: Intermittent operation

: Off

Washer operation (accompanied by
wiper operation)

Rear wiper

With the switch turned to the “

” position,

the rear wiper will operate intermittently at
intervals corresponding to the vehicle
speed. In this position, when you move
the select lever to the “R” position, the rear
wiper will switch to continuous operation.

When you move the select lever/shift lever
from the “R” (reverse) position to another
position, the rear wiper will return to
intermittent operation.

Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper:
Even if the rear wiper switch is in the off
“ ” position, if the front windshield wiper is
operating continuously, the rear wiper will
operate intermittently when you move the
select lever/shift lever to the “R” (reverse)
position.

The factory setting (default setting) of the
reverse gear interlocked rear wiper is as
follows.
.

U.S.-spec. models: Non-operational

Other models: Operational

This setting can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for
details.

CAUTION

Do not attach anything that disturbs
the rear wiper operation on the rear
gate. Doing so may damage the rear
wiper when it operates.

Washer

To wash the rear window, turn the knob to
the “

” position. The washer fluid sprays

and the wiper operates until you release
the knob.

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3-17. Mirrors

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

Inside mirror

Normal position

Anti-glare position

Push the tab on the mirror for normal use.
To reduce glare from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you, pull the tab to the
antiglare position.

Auto-dimming mirror/com-
pass with HomeLink

(if

equipped)

Display

HomeLink Buttons

Switch

During nighttime driving, the auto-dimming
feature senses distracting glare from
vehicle headlights behind you and auto-
matically dims to eliminate the glare and
preserve your vision.

To Operate the Auto-Dimming Fea-
ture

Press the “

” switch to turn the auto-

dimming feature on/off. The auto-dimming
feature is enabled when the switch’s green
LED indicator is on. The auto-dimming
feature will default to on with each ignition
cycle.

To Operate the Compass Feature

1. To turn the compass feature on/off,
press and hold the “

” switch for more

than 3 seconds or until the display turns
on/off. The compass feature will default to
on with each ignition cycle.
2. If the display reads “C”, slowly drive the
vehicle in circles until compass is cali-
brated.

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