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3-14. Front Fog Light Switch
(If Equipped)

Except for Canada models

Headlight switch

Fog light switch

For Canada models

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.

The headlight switch is in the “

”

position with the low beam mode selected.

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, perform the
following.

Turn the switch to “ ” (except for

Canada models).

Turn the switch to “OFF” (for Canada

models).

Indicator light

The indicator light located on the combina-
tion meter will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.

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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.

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. The setting can also be chan-
ged by operating the center information
display. For details, refer to “Car set-
tings”

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els) or “Vehicle setting icons”

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(dual 7.0-inch display models).

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.

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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 blade rubbers 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 location, 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.

Refer to “Windshield Washer
Fluid”

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Also, when driving the vehicle
when there are freezing tempera-
tures, use non-freezing type wi-
per blades.

Do not clean the wiper blades

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

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 location, 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 wiper blade
results in jerky wiper operation and
streaking on the glass. If you cannot
remove the streaks after operating the
windshield washer or if the wiper
operation is jerky, clean the outer sur-
face of the windshield and rear window
using a sponge or soft cloth with a
neutral detergent or mild-abrasive clea-
ner. Do not, however, use detergent to
clean the blade rubbers. Use only a
sponge or soft cloth (and no neutral
detergent or mild abrasive cleaner)
when you clean the blade rubbers. If
you wipe the rubber of the blade
strongly, the black coating component
will peel off, which will cause the wiper
to judder. Also, after wiping it off, check
that the rubber has not come loose.
After cleaning the window glass and
wiper blade rubbers, be sure to rinse
them with clean water. Rinse the win-
dow until the water does not form
beads on the glass. This indicates that
the glass is clean.

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If you cannot eliminate the streaking

even after following this procedure,
replace the wiper blades (or blade
rubbers) with new ones. For replace-
ment instructions, refer to “Replace-
ment of Wiper Blades”

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Windshield Wiper and
Washer Switches

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

Windshield wipers

: Mist (for a single wipe)

: Off

: Intermittent

: Low speed

: High speed

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

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

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

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.

Windshield washer fluid warning light

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NOTE

The windshield washer fluid warning
light appears when the washer fluid
level in the tank has dropped to the
lower limit. If the warning light appears,
refill the tank with fluid. For the tank
refilling method, refer to “Windshield
Washer Fluid”

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Rear Window Wiper and
Washer Switch (Outback/
Subaru Outback Wilderness)

: Washer (accompanied by wiper op-

eration)

: Continuous

: Intermittent

: Off

: Washer (accompanied by wiper op-

eration)

Rear wiper

To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob
switch upward.
To turn the wiper off, return the knob switch
to the “ ” position.

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 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 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.

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Washer

To wash the rear window while the rear
wiper is operating, turn the knob switch
upward to the “

” position. The washer

fluid sprays until you release the knob.
To wash the rear window when the rear
wiper is not in use, turn the knob switch
downward to the “

” position. The washer

fluid sprays and the wiper operates until
you release the knob.
The rear view camera washer also oper-
ates while the rear window washer is
operating.

Windshield washer fluid warning light

NOTE

The windshield washer fluid warning
light appears when the washer fluid
level in the tank has dropped to the

lower limit. If the warning light appears,
refill the tank with fluid. For the tank
refilling method, refer to “Windshield
Washer Fluid”

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3-17. Defogger and Deicer

Rear window defogger

Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)

Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

The defogger and deicer system is acti-

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vated only when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.

Rear window and outside mirror (if
equipped) defogger button (dual 7.0-inch
display models)

Rear window and outside mirror defogger
button (11.6-inch display models)

To activate the defogger and deicer sys-
tem, press the rear window and outside
mirror defogger button. The rear window
defogger, outside mirror defogger and
windshield wiper deicer are activated
simultaneously. The indicator light on the
button illuminates while the defogger and
deicer system is activated.
To turn them off, press the button again.
They also turn off when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK”/“OFF”
position.

The defogger and deicer system will
automatically shut off after approximately
15 minutes. If the rear window and outside
mirrors have been cleared and the wind-
shield wiper blade rubbers have been
deiced completely before that time, press
the button to turn them off. If defrosting,
defogging or deicing is not complete, you
have to press the button to turn them on
again.

It is possible to set the defogger and deicer
system for the continuous operation mode
by operating the center information dis-
play. For details, refer to “Car settings”

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“Vehicle setting icons”

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inch display models).

CAUTION

To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not operate the
defogger and deicer system con-
tinuously for any longer than
necessary.

Do not use sharp instruments or

window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of
the rear window. They may da-
mage the conductors printed on
the window.

NOTE

Turn on the defogger and deicer

system if the wipers are frozen to the
windshield.

If the windshield is covered with

snow, remove the snow so that the
windshield wiper deicer works effec-
tively.

While the defogger and deicer sys-

tem is in the continuous operation
mode:

– If the vehicle speed remains at 9
mph (15 km/h) or lower for 15
minutes, the windshield wiper dei-
cer system automatically stops op-
erating. However, the rear window
defogger system and outside mirror

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defogger system maintain continu-
ous operation in this condition.
– If the vehicle battery voltage
drops below the permissible level,
continuous operation of the defog-
ger system and deicer system is
canceled and the system stops
operating.

The vehicle is equipped with a radio

antenna on the upper part of the rear
window. Therefore it is not possible to
clear fog and frost on the upper part of
the rear window.

3-18. Mirrors

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

Inside Mirror (without Auto-
Dimming Function) (If
Equipped)

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 anti-
glare position.

Auto-Dimming Mirror/Com-
pass with HomeLink

(If

Equipped)

Compass

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
help 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

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cycle.

To Operate the Compass Feature (if
equipped)

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.

Compass calibration zones (U.S.)

Compass calibration zones (South Amer-
ica)

3. To adjust for compass zone variance:

(1) Find your current location and
zone number on the map.
(2) Press and hold the “

” switch for

more than 6 seconds or until a zone
number appears in the display.
(3) Once the zone number appears in
the display, toggle the “

” switch

again until your current location zone
number appears. After you stop press-
ing the switch, your new zone number
will be saved. Within a few seconds,
the display will show a compass direc-
tion.

4. If the vehicle’s magnetics have chan-
ged or if the compass appears inaccurate,
recalibrate the compass. Press and hold

the “

” switch for more than 9 seconds or

until a “C” appears in the display. Once a
“C” appears in the display, slowly drive the
vehicle in circles until compass is cali-
brated.

HomeLink

Wireless Control Sys-

tem

The HomeLink

Wireless Control System

provides a convenient way to replace up to
three hand-held radio frequency remotes
used to activate devices such as gate
operators, garage door openers, entry
door locks, security systems, even home
lighting. The below steps are generic
programming instructions; for Genie and
Sommer garage door openers please go
directly to the HomeLink

website. Addi-

tional information and programming vi-
deos can be found at www.HomeLink.
com and www.youtube.com/HomeLink-
Gentex.

CAUTION

Before programming HomeLink

to a garage door opener or gate
operator, make sure that people
and objects are out of the way of
the device to prevent potential
harm or damage.

When programming a garage

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door opener, it is advised to park
outside of the garage.

Do not use HomeLink

with any

garage door opener that lacks
safety stop and reverse features
as required by U.S. federal safety
standards (this includes any gar-
age door opener model manufac-
tured before April 1, 1982). A
garage door that cannot detect
an object signaling the door to
stop and reverse does not meet
current U.S. federal safety stan-
dards.

It is also recommended that a new

battery be placed in the hand-
held remote (garage door opener
remote) of the device for quicker
and more accurate training.

Turn the ignition switch to the

“ON” or “ACC” position before
programming and/or operating
HomeLink

Keep the hand-held remote (gar-

age door opener remote) of the
device you are programming for
use in other vehicles as well as
for future HomeLink

program-

ming. It is also suggested that
upon the sale of the vehicle, the
programmed HomeLink

buttons

be erased for security purposes.
Refer to “Erasing HomeLink

Programming a New HomeLink

button

HomeLink indicator light

HomeLink

buttons

1. Press and release the HomeLink

button that you would like to program.
The HomeLink

indicator light will flash

orange slowly (if not, refer to “Erasing
HomeLink

buttons”

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Garage door opener remote

2. Position the hand-held remote (garage
door opener remote) 1 to 3 inches (2 to 8
cm) away from the HomeLink

button that

you would like to program.

NOTE

Some hand-held remotes (garage door
opener remotes) may actually train
better at a distance of 6 to 12 inches
(15 to 30 cm). Keep this in mind if you
have difficulty with the programming
process.

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3. While the HomeLink

indicator light is

flashing orange, press and hold the hand-
held remote button. Continue pressing the
hand-held remote button until the
HomeLink

indicator light changes from

orange to green. You may now release the
hand-held remote button.

NOTE

Some devices may require you to re-
place this “Programming a New
HomeLink

button” step 3 with proce-

dures noted in the “Gate Operator/
Canadian Programming” section. Refer
to “Gate Operator/Canadian Program-
ming”

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HomeLink indicator light

4. Press the HomeLink

button that you

would like to program and observe the
indicator light.

If the indicator light remains constant

green, your device should operate
when the HomeLink

button is

pressed. At this point, if your device
operates, programming is complete.

If the indicator light rapidly flashes

green, firmly press, hold for two sec-
onds and release the HomeLink

but-

ton up to three times to complete the
programming process. At this point if
your device operates, programming is
complete. If the device does not
operate, continue with the next step
of the programming instructions.

“Learn” button

5. At the garage door opener motor,
(security gate motor, etc.) locate the
“Learn”, “Smart”, or “Program” button. This
can usually be found where the hanging
antenna wire is attached to the motor-head
unit (see the device’s manual to identify
this button). The name and color of the
button may vary by manufacturer.

NOTE

A ladder and/or second person may
simplify the following steps.

6. Firmly press and release the “Learn”,
“Smart”, or “Program” button. You now
have 30 seconds in which to complete step
7.

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7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press,
hold for 2 seconds and release the
HomeLink

button up to three times. At

this point programming is complete and
your device should operate when the
HomeLink

button is pressed and re-

leased.

Status Indicators

8. If status indicator arrows appear next
to the indicator light, please refer to
“Garage Door Two-Way Communication”

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In the event that there are still program-
ming difficulties or questions, additional
HomeLink

information and programming

videos can be found at
www.HomeLink.com and
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex. For
Genie and Sommer garage door openers
please go directly to the HomeLink

website.

Gate Operator/Canadian Pro-
gramming

Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter remote signals to “time-out”
(or quit) after several seconds of transmis-
sion, which may not be long enough for
HomeLink

to pick up the signal during

programming. Similar to this Canadian
law, some U.S. gate operators are de-
signed to “time-out” in the same manner.
The indicator LED on the hand-held
remote will go off when the device times
out, indicating that it has finished transmit-
ting.

If you live in Canada or you are having
difficulties programming a gate operator or
garage door opener by using the program-
ming procedures, replace “Programming a
New HomeLink

button” step 3 with the

following:

While the HomeLink

indicator light is

flashing orange, press and release (“cy-
cle”) your device’s hand-held remote every
two seconds until the HomeLink

indicator

light changes from orange to green. You
may now release the hand-held remote
button.

NOTE

If programming a garage door opener
or gate operator, it is advised to unplug

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the device during the “cycling” process
to prevent possible overheating.

Proceed with “Programming a New
HomeLink

button” step 4 to complete.

Using HomeLink

To operate, simply press and release the
programmed HomeLink

button. Activa-

tion will now occur for the trained device
(i.e. garage door opener, gate operator,
security system, entry door lock, home/
office lighting, etc.). For convenience, the
hand-held remote of the device may also
be used at any time.

Erasing HomeLink

buttons

To erase programming from the three
buttons (individual buttons cannot be
erased but can be “reprogrammed” as
outlined below), follow the step noted:

Press and hold the two outer HomeLink

buttons for at least 10 seconds. The LED
indicator will change from continuously lit
to rapidly flashing. Release both buttons.
Do not hold for longer than 20 seconds.
HomeLink

is now ready to be pro-

grammed at any time beginning with
“Programming a New HomeLink

button”

- step 1.

R e p r o g r a m m i n g a S i n g l e
HomeLink

button

To program a previously trained button,
follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink

button. DO NOT release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to slowly
flash orange after 20 seconds. The
HomeLink

button can be released at this

point. Proceed with “Programming a New
HomeLink

button” - step 3.

3. If you do not complete the program-
ming of a new device to the button, it will
revert to the previously stored program-
ming.

Garage Door Two-Way Commu-
nication

HomeLink

has the capability of commu-

nicating with your garage door opener.
HomeLink

can receive and display “clos-

ing” or “opening” status messages from
compatible garage door opener systems.
At any time, HomeLink

can also recall and

display the last recorded status commu-
nicated by the garage door opener to
indicate your garage door being “closed”
or “opened”.

HomeLink

has the capability of receiving

this communication from the garage door
opener at a range up to 820 feet (250 m).

Range may be reduced by obstacles such
as houses or trees. You may have to slow
your vehicle speed to successfully receive
the garage door opener communication.

Programming Two-Way Commu-
nication

Status Indicators

Within 5 seconds after programming a new
HomeLink

button, both of HomeLink’s

garage door status indicators will flash
rapidly green indicating that the garage
door two-way communication has been
enabled. If your garage door status in-
dicators flashed, two-way communication
programming is complete.

If the garage door status indicators do not
flash, additional HomeLink

information

and programming videos can be found

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online at www.HomeLink.com and
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Using Two-Way Communication

Status Indicator

Recall and display (at any time) the last
recorded garage door status message
communicated to HomeLink

by simulta-

neously pressing HomeLink

buttons 1

and 2 for 2 seconds. HomeLink

will

display the last recorded status for 3
seconds.
If two-way communication programming is
successful, HomeLink

will display the

status of your garage door opener with
arrow indicators (see below).

Garage Door Opener CLOSING (Blinking
Orange)

Garage Door Opener CLOSED (Solid
Green)

Garage Door Opener OPENING (Blink-
ing Orange)

Garage Door Opener OPENED (Solid
Green)

Certification

In the event that there are still program-
ming difficulties or questions, additional
HomeLink

information and programming

videos can be found at
www.HomeLink.com,
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex, or
by calling the toll-free HomeLink-hotline
at 1-800-355-3515.

U.S.-spec. models

CAUTION

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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Canada-spec. models

HomeLink

and the HomeLink

house are

registered trademarks of Gentex Corpora-
tion.

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WARNING

W h e n

p r o g r a m m i n g

t h e

HomeLink

Wireless Control Sys-

tem, you may be operating a
garage door opener or other
device. Make sure that people
and objects are out of the way of
the garage door or other device
to prevent potential harm or da-
mage.

Do not use the HomeLink

Wire-

less Control System with a gar-
age door opener that lacks the
safety stop and reverse feature
as required by applicable safety
standards. A garage door opener
which cannot detect an object,
signaling the door to stop and
reverse, does not meet these
safety standards. Using a garage
door opener without these fea-
tures increases risk of serious
injury or death. For more infor-
mation, consult the HomeLink

website at www.homelink.com or
call 1-800-355-3515.

Smart Rearview Mirror/Com-
pass with HomeLink

(Outback) (If Equipped)

Safety precautions

WARNING

Never rely exclusively on the

Smart Rearview Mirror. The
Smart Rearview Mirror has blind
spots that must be checked prior
to operating the vehicle. Please
exercise caution when using this
system.

Do not disassemble or modify the

main unit, camera or wiring of the
Smart Rearview Mirror. If there is
a strange odor or smoke, stop
using it immediately and we re-
commend that you consult a
SUBARU dealer.

Never operate the Smart Rear-

view Mirror while driving. Doing
so could result in an accident that
causes serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Do not put the main unit, camera

or wiring of the Smart Rearview
Mirror close to fire. Doing so
could result in a malfunction
and fire.

When the Smart Rearview Mirror

malfunctions, change to the mir-
ror mode immediately and we
recommend that you consult a
SUBARU dealer.

Staring at Smart Rearview Mirror

for extended period of time may
result in car sickness.

The display could become hard to

see because of lights (e.g. sun-
light or the headlights of ap-
proaching vehicles) from outside
of the vehicle. In this case,
change to the mirror mode if
necessary.

NOTE

When the moonroof is opened (if
equipped):
If the sunlight is too bright to see the
display of the Smart Rearview Mirror,
close the moonroof (sunshade), or
select the mirror mode.

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