Subaru BRZ (2023 year). Manual in english

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Headlight Beam Leveler

3-12. Headlight Beam Leveler

3-13. Turn Signal Lever

To signal a lane change:

1. Push the turn signal lever up or down

The LED headlights produce more light

slightly.

than conventional halogen headlights.

2. Hold in the signal lever during the lane

When the vehicle is carrying a heavy load

change.

and the headlight beams are angled

upwards, the driver of an oncoming

The turn signal indicator lights will flash in

vehicle may experience glare.

the direction of the turn or lane change.

The lever will return automatically to the

To prevent this, the automatic headlight

neutral position when you release it.

beam leveler adjusts the headlights to the

optimum height automatically depending

on the load the vehicle is carrying.

■ One-Touch Lane Changer

To flash the turn signal and turn signal

CAUTION

indicator light three times, push the turn

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signal lever up or down slightly and imme-

In certain circumstances, the head-

Right turn

diately release it.

lights may become misaligned, and

Lane change right signal

the headlight beam leveler will not

Lane change left signal

NOTE

reset them to the proper angle. This

Left turn

The operational/non-operational set-

may occur after transporting your

To activate the turn signal:

ting of the one-touch lane changer can

vehicle on a flat-bed truck, or if the

be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con-

vehicle is parked and restarted on

Pushing the turn signal lever up/down and

tact the nearest SUBARU dealer for

different angles. In such cases,

releasing it activates the turn signal. Then

details. The setting can also be

have the headlight alignment

the lever returns to its original position.

changed by operating the center infor-

checked by a SUBARU dealer.

To cancel the turn signal:

mation display. For details, refer to

Push and release the turn signal lever

"Car settings" ) P165

slightly in the opposite direction of the

active turn signal.

Wiper and Washer

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3-14. Wiper and Washer



In freezing weather, be sure that



Use clean water if windshield

the blade rubbers are not frozen

washer fluid is unavailable. In

the windshield before

areas where water freezes in

WARNING

switching on the wipers.

winter, use SUBARU Windshield

In freezing weather, do not use the

Attempting to operate the wiper

Washer Fluid or the equivalent.

windshield washer until the wind-

with the blade rubbers frozen to

Refer to "Windshield Washer

shield is sufficiently warmed by the

the window glass could cause not

Fluid" ) P366.

defroster.

only the blade rubbers to be

Also, when driving the vehicle

damaged but also might cause

when there are freezing tempera-

Otherwise the washer fluid can

the wiper motor to fail. If the blade

tures, use non-freezing type

freeze on the windshield, blocking

rubbers are frozen to the window

wiper blades.

your view.

glass, be sure to operate the



Do not clean the wiper blades

defroster before turning on the

with gasoline or a solvent, such

wiper.

as paint thinner or benzine. This

CAUTION



If the wipers stop during opera-

will cause deterioration of the



Do not operate the washer contin-

tion because of ice or some other

wiper blades.

uously for more than 10 seconds,

obstruction on the window, this

or when the washer fluid tank is

might cause the wiper motor to

empty. This may cause over-

fail even if the wiper switch is

NOTE

heating of the washer motor.

turned off. If this occurs,

 The windshield wiper motor is

Check the washer fluid level

promptly stop the vehicle in a

protected against overloads by a

frequently, such as at fuel stops.

safe location, turn the ignition

circuit breaker. If the motor operates



Do not operate the wipers when

switch to the “OFF” position and

continuously under an unusually

the windshield is dry. This may

clean the window glass to allow

heavy load, the circuit breaker may trip

scratch the glass, damage the

proper wiper operation.

to stop the motor temporarily. If this

blade rubbers and cause the

happens, park your vehicle in a safe

wiper motor to burn out. Before

location, turn off the wiper switch, and

operating the wiper on a dry wind-

wait for approximately 10 minutes. The

shield always use the windshield

circuit breaker will reset itself, and the

washer.

wipers will again operate normally.

 Clean your blade rubbers and

window glass periodically with a

washer solution to prevent streaking,

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Wiper and Washer

and to remove accumulations of road

rubbers) with new ones. For replace-

: Mist (for a single wipe)

salt or road film. Operate the wind-

ment instructions, refer to "Replace-

: Off

shield washer for at least 1 second so

ment of Wiper Blades" ) P367.

that washer solution will be sprinkled

 If the wipers do not operate in the

: Intermittent

all over the windshield or rear window.

following conditions, turn the wiper

: Low speed

 Grease, wax, insects, or other mate-

switch to the “

” position.

: High speed

rial on the windshield or the wiper

The wiper switch is in the “

”

blade results in jerky wiper operation

position, however, it does not work.

To turn the wipers on, push the wiper

and streaking on the glass. If you

The wiper switch is in the “

”

control lever down.

cannot remove the streaks after oper-

position, however, it does not work.

To turn the wipers off, return the lever to

ating the windshield washer or if the

In these cases, contact your SUBARU

the “

” position.

wiper operation is jerky, clean the

dealer.

For a single wipe of the wipers, push the

outer surface of the windshield using a

lever up. The wipers operate until you

sponge or soft cloth with a neutral

■ Windshield Wiper and

release the lever.

detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. Do

Washer Switches

not, however, use detergent to clean

▼ Wiper intermittent time control

The wiper operates only when the ignition

the blade rubbers. Use only a sponge

switch is in the “ON” position.

or soft cloth (and no neutral detergent

or mild abrasive cleaner) when you

▼ Windshield wipers

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 window until the water does

not form beads on the glass. This indi-

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cates that the glass is clean.

When the wiper switch is in the “

” posi-

 If you cannot eliminate the streaking

even after following this procedure,

tion, turn the dial to adjust the operating

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interval of the wiper. The operating

replace the wiper blades

(or blade

Defogger

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interval can be adjusted in several steps

3-15. Defogger

from the shortest interval to the longest.

▼ Windshield washer

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Rear window and outside mirror

(if

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equipped) defogger button

1) Rear window defogger

To activate the defogger system, press

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2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)

the rear window and outside mirror

defogger button. The rear window

To wash the windshield, pull the wiper

The defogger system is activated only

defogger and outside mirror defogger are

control lever toward you. The washer fluid

when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

activated simultaneously. The indicator

sprays until you release the lever. The

position.

light on the button illuminates while the

wipers operate while you pull the lever.

defogger 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 “OFF” position.

The defogger system will automatically

shut off after approximately 15 minutes. If

the rear window and outside mirrors have

been cleared before that time, press the

button to turn them off. If defrosting or

defogging is not complete, you have to

press the button to turn them on again.

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Mirrors

It is possible to set the defogger system

3-16. Mirrors

■ Auto-Dimming Mirror/

for the continuous operation mode by

operating the center information display.

Always check that the inside and outside

Compass with HomeLink^®

For details, refer to "Car settings" ) P165.

mirrors are properly adjusted before you

(Dealer Option)

start driving.

CAUTION

■ Inside Mirror

 To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not operate the

defogger system continuously

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

damage the conductors printed

on the window.

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Display

NOTE

HomeLink^® buttons

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While the defogger system is in the

Switch

continuous operation mode, if the bat-

1) Normal position

tery voltage drops below the permissi-

2) Anti-glare position

During nighttime driving,

the auto-

ble level, continuous operation of the

dimming feature senses distracting glare

defogger system is canceled and the

Push the tab on the mirror for normal use.

from vehicle headlights behind you and

system stops operating.

To reduce glare from the headlights of the

automatically dims to eliminate the glare

vehicle behind you, pull the tab to the anti-

and help preserve your vision.

glare position.

▼ To Operate the Auto-Dimming

Feature

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-

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dimming feature will default to on with

 Once the zone number appears in

www.HomeLink.com

and

each ignition cycle.

the display, toggle the

“

” switch

www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex.

again until your current location zone

▼ To Operate the Compass Feature

number appears. After you stop

CAUTION

pressing the switch, your new zone

1. To turn the compass feature on/off,



Before programming HomeLink^®

number will be saved. Within a few

press and hold the “

” switch for more

to a garage door opener or gate

seconds, the display will show a

than 3 seconds or until the display turns

operator, make sure that people

compass direction.

on/off. The compass feature will default to

and objects are out of the way of

4. If the vehicle’s magnetics have

on with each ignition cycle.

the device to prevent potential

changed or if the compass appears inac-

2. If the display reads “C”, slowly drive

harm or damage.

curate, recalibrate the compass. Press

the vehicle in circles until compass is cali-

and hold the “

” switch for more than 9



When programming a garage

brated.

seconds or until a

“C” appears in the

door opener, it is advised to park

display. Once a “C” appears in the display,

outside of the garage.

slowly drive the vehicle in circles until



Do not use HomeLink^® with any

compass is calibrated.

garage door opener that lacks

safety stop and reverse features

▼ HomeLink^® Wireless Control

as required by U.S. federal safety

System

standards

(this includes any

garage door opener model manu-

The HomeLink^® Wireless Control System

factured before April 1, 1982). A

provides a convenient way to replace up

garage door that cannot detect an

to three hand-held radio frequency

object signaling the door to stop

remotes used to activate devices such as

and reverse does not meet

gate operators, garage door openers,

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current U.S. federal safety stan-

entry door locks, security systems, even

dards.

home lighting. The below steps are

Compass calibration zones

generic programming instructions; for



It is also recommended that a new

3. To adjust for compass zone variance:

Genie and Sommer garage door openers

battery be placed in the hand-

 Find your current location and zone

held remote (garage door opener

please go directly to the HomeLink^®

number on the map.

remote) of the device for quicker

website. Additional information and

 Press and hold the “

” switch for

and more accurate training.

programming videos can be found at

more than 6 seconds or until a zone

number appears in the display.

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Mirrors



Turn the ignition switch to the

▽ Programming a New HomeLink^®

slowly (if not, refer to "Erasing HomeLink^®

“ON” or “ACC” position before

button

buttons" ) P191).

programming and/or operating

HomeLink^®.



Keep the hand-held remote

(garage door opener remote) of

the device you are programming

for use in other vehicles as well

as for future HomeLink^®

programming. It

also

suggested that upon the sale of

the vehicle, the programmed

HomeLink^® buttons be erased for

security purposes. Refer to

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"Erasing HomeLink^® buttons"

Indicator Light

1) Garage door opener remote

) P191.

HomeLink^® buttons

2. Position the hand-held remote (garage

door opener remote) 1 to 3 inches (2 to 8

1. Press and release

the

HomeLink^®

cm) away from the HomeLink^® button that

button that you would like to program. The

you would like to program.

HomeLink^® indicator light will flash orange

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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1) Indicator Light

“Learn” button

3. While the HomeLink^® indicator light is

flashing orange, press and hold the hand-

4. Press the HomeLink^® button that you

5. At the garage door opener motor,

held remote button. Continue pressing the

(security gate motor, etc.) locate the

would like to program and observe the

hand-held remote button until the

“Learn”,

“Smart”, or

“Program” button.

indicator light.

HomeLink^® indicator light changes from

This can usually be found where the

 If the indicator light remains

orange to green. You may now release

hanging antenna wire is attached to the

constant green, your device should

the hand-held remote button.

motor-head unit (see the device’s manual

operate when the HomeLink^® button is

to identify this button). The name and

NOTE

pressed. At this point, if your device

color of the button may vary by manufac-

operates, programming is complete.

Some devices may require you to

turer.

 If the indicator light rapidly flashes

replace this

“Programming a New

green, firmly press, hold for two

HomeLink^® button” step 3 with proce-

NOTE

seconds and release the HomeLink^®

dures noted in the “Gate Operator /

A ladder and/or second person may

button up to three times to complete

Canadian Programming” section.

simplify the following steps.

the programming process. At this point

Refer to "Gate Operator/Canadian Pro-

6. Firmly press and release the “Learn”,

if your device operates, programming

gramming" ) P190.

“Smart”, or “Program” button. You now

is complete. If the device does not

have 30 seconds in which to complete

operate, continue with the next step of

step 7.

the programming instructions.

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Mirrors

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

designed 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

transmitting.

If you live in Canada or you are having

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difficulties programming a gate operator

or garage door opener by using the

7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press,

1) Status Indicators

programming

procedures,

replace

hold for

2 seconds and release the

8. If status indicator arrows appear next

“Programming a New HomeLink^® button”

HomeLink^® button up to three times. At

to the indicator light, please refer to

step 3 with the following:

this point programming is complete and

"Garage Door Two-Way Communication"

While the HomeLink^® indicator light is

your device should operate when the

) P191.

flashing orange, press and release

HomeLink^® button is pressed and

In the event that there are still program-

(“cycle”) your device’s hand-held remote

released.

ming difficulties or questions, additional

every two seconds until the HomeLink^®

HomeLink^® information and programming

indicator light changes from orange to

videos can be found at 

green. You may now release the hand-

www.HomeLink.com and 

held remote button.

www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex. For

Genie and Sommer garage door openers

NOTE

please go directly to the HomeLink^®

If programming a garage door opener

website.

or gate operator, it is advised to

unplug the device during the “cycling”

▽ Gate Operator/Canadian

process to prevent possible overheat-

Programming

ing.

Canadian radio-frequency laws require

transmitter remote signals to “time-out” (or

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Proceed with

“Programming a New

▽ Reprogramming a Single

HomeLink^® has the capability of receiving

HomeLink^® button” step 4 to complete.

HomeLink^® button

this communication from the garage door

opener at a range up to 820 feet (250 m).

To program a previously trained button,

▽ Using HomeLink^®

Range may be reduced by obstacles such

follow these steps:

as houses or trees. You may have to slow

To operate, simply press and release the

1. Press and hold the desired

your vehicle speed to successfully receive

programmed HomeLink^® button. Activa-

the garage door opener communication.

HomeLink^® button. DO NOT release the

tion will now occur for the trained device

button.

(i.e. garage door opener, gate operator,

▽ Programming Two-Way

security system, entry door lock, home/

2. The indicator light will begin to slowly

Communication

office lighting, etc.). For convenience, the

flash orange after

20 seconds. The

hand-held remote of the device may also

HomeLink^® button can be released at this

be used at any time.

point. Proceed with “Programming a New

HomeLink^® button”- step 3.

▽ Erasing HomeLink^® buttons

3. If you do not complete the program-

To erase programming from the three

ming of a new device to the button, it will

buttons

(individual buttons cannot be

revert to the previously stored program-

erased but can be “reprogrammed” as

ming.

outlined below), follow the step noted:

▽ Garage Door Two-Way Commu-

Press and hold the two outer HomeLink^®

nication

buttons for at least 10 seconds. The LED

indicator will change from continuously lit

HomeLink^® has the capability of commu-

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to rapidly flashing. Release both buttons.

nicating with your garage door opener.

Do not hold for longer than 20 seconds.

1) Status Indicators

HomeLink^® can receive and display

HomeLink^® is now ready to be

“closing” or

“opening” status messages

Within

5 seconds after programming a

programmed at any time beginning with

from compatible garage door opener

new

HomeLink^® button, both of

“Programming a New HomeLink^® button”-

systems. At any time, HomeLink^® can

HomeLink’s garage door status indicators

step 1.

also recall and display the last recorded

will flash rapidly green indicating that the

status communicated by the garage door

garage door two-way communication has

opener to indicate your garage door being

been enabled. If your garage door status

“closed” or “opened”.

indicators flashed, two-way communica-

tion programming is complete.

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If the garage door status indicators do not

status of your garage door opener with

 U.S.-spec. models

arrow indicators (see below).

flash, additional HomeLink^® information

and programming videos can be found

CAUTION

online at www.HomeLink.com and 

FCC WARNING

www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex.

Changes or modifications not

▽ Using Two-Way Communication

expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.

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1) Garage Door Opener CLOSING

(Blinking Orange)

2) Garage Door Opener CLOSED (Solid

Green)

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3) Garage Door Opener OPENING

(Blinking Orange)

1) Status Indicator

4) Garage Door Opener OPENED (Solid

Green)

Recall and display (at any time) the last

recorded garage door status message

▽ Certification

communicated to HomeLink^® by simulta-

In the event that there are still program-

neously pressing HomeLink^® buttons 1

ming difficulties or questions, additional

and 2 for

2 seconds. HomeLink^® will

HomeLink^® information and programming

display the last recorded status for

videos can be found at 

seconds.

www.HomeLink.com, 

If two-way communication programming is

www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex, or

successful, HomeLink^® will display the

by calling the toll-free HomeLink-hotline at

1-800-355-3515.

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Mirrors

■ Outside Mirrors

NOTE

WARNING

The mirrors can also be adjusted man-

▼ Remote control mirror switch



When

programming

the

ually.

HomeLink^® Wireless Control

System, 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

damage.



Do not use the HomeLink^® Wire-

less Control System with a

garage door opener that lacks the

safety stop and reverse feature as

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required by applicable safety

: Select side to adjust

standards. A garage door opener

: Direction control

which cannot detect an object,

signaling the door to stop and

The remote control mirrors operate when

reverse, does not meet these

the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC”

safety standards. Using a garage

position.

door opener without these

1. Turn the control switch to the side that

features increases risk of serious

you want to adjust. “L” is for the left mirror,

injury or death. For more informa-

“R” is for the right mirror.

tion, consult the HomeLink^®

2. Move the control switch in the direction

website at www.HomeLink.com

you want to move the mirror.

or call 1-800-355-3515.

3. Return the control switch to the neutral

position to prevent unintentional opera-

tion.

Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel

195

3-17. Tilt/Telescopic Steering

3-18. Horn

Wheel

WARNING



Do not adjust the steering wheel

tilt/telescopic

position while

driving. This may cause loss of

vehicle control and result in

personal injury.



If the lever cannot be raised to the

fixed position, adjust the steering

306823

wheel again. It is dangerous to

1) Tilt adjustment

drive without locking the steering

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2) Telescopic adjustment

wheel. This may cause loss of

3) Tilt/telescopic lock lever

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

vehicle control and result in

personal injury.

1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to

"Front Seats" ) P30.

2. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down.

3. Move the steering wheel to the desired

level.

4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering

wheel in place.

5. Make sure that the steering wheel is

securely locked by moving it up and down,

and forward and backward.

Climate Control

4-1. Ventilator Control

198

4-6. Operating Tips for Heater and Air 

Center Ventilators

198

Conditioner

204

Side Ventilators

198

Cleaning Ventilator Grille

204

4-2. Climate Control Panel

198

Efficient Cooling after Parking in Direct Sunlight

204

4-3. Automatic Climate Control Operation

200

Lubrication Oil Circulation in the Refrigerant 

Sensors

200

Circuit

204

4-4. Manual Climate Control

201

Checking Air Conditioning System before Summer

Airflow Mode Selection

201

Season

204

Temperature Control

202

Cooling and Dehumidifying in High Humidity and 

Fan Speed Control

202

Low Temperature Weather Condition

205

Air Conditioner Control

202

Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When 

Air Inlet Selection

203

Engine Is Heavily Loaded

205

To Turn Off the Climate Control System

203

Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System

205

4-5. Defrosting

203

4-7. Air Filtration System

205

Replacing the Cabin Air Filter

206

198

Ventilator Control

4-1. Ventilator Control

■ Side Ventilators

4-2. Climate Control Panel

■ Center Ventilators

WARNING



The cooling function operates

only when the engine is running.



Do not leave children or adults

who would normally require the

support of others alone in your

vehicle. Pets should not be left

alone either. On hot, sunny days,

temperatures in a closed vehicle

could quickly become high

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enough to cause severe or

1) Open

possibly fatal injuries to people

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2) Close

or animals.

1) Open

2) Close

To adjust the flow direction, move the tab.

Move the tab to adjust the flow direction.

To open the ventilator, turn the center

grille open/close wheel upward to the “

”

position.

To close it, turn the wheel downward to

the “

” position.

Climate Control Panel

199

Set temperature indicator (driver’s side)

Temperature control dial (driver’s side)

(Refer to "Temperature Control"

) P202.)

Climate control mode indicator

Fan speed control dial (Refer to "Fan

Speed Control" ) P202.)

Temperature control dial

(front

passenger’s side) (Refer to "Tempera-

ture Control" ) P202.)

Set temperature indicator

(front

passenger’s side)

MAX A/C button (Refer to "MAX A/C

mode" ) P202.)

SYNC button (Refer to "SYNC mode"

) P202.)

Air inlet selection button (Refer to "Air

Inlet Selection" ) P203.)

10) Air conditioner button

(Refer to "Air

Conditioner Control" ) P202.)

11) Airflow mode selection button (Refer to

"Airflow Mode Selection" ) P201.)

12) Rear window defogger button and

outside mirror defogger button

(if

equipped)

(Refer to "Defogger"

) P185.)

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13) ON/OFF button (Refer to "To Turn Off

the Climate Control System" ) P203.)

14) Defroster button (Refer to "Defrosting"

) P203.)

15) AUTO button

(Refer to "Automatic

Climate Control Operation" ) P200.)

200

Automatic Climate Control Operation

4-3. Automatic Climate

 The controllable temperature range

■ Sensors

may vary depending on the regional

Control Operation

specifications of the vehicle.

 If you operate any of the buttons on

When this mode is selected, the fan

the control panel other than the ON/

speed, airflow mode, air-inlet control, and

OFF button, rear window defogger

air conditioner operation are automatically

button, SYNC button and temperature

controlled. To activate this mode, perform

control dial(s) during FULL AUTO

the following.

mode operation, the “FULL” indicator

1. Press the AUTO button. The FULL

light on the control panel will turn off

AUTO mode is selected and the “FULL

and the “AUTO” indicator light will

AUTO” indicator light on the display illumi-

remain illuminated. You can then

nates.

manually control the system as desired

2. Set the preferred temperature using

using the button you operated. To

the temperature control dial.

change the system back to the FULL

AUTO mode, press the AUTO button.

NOTE

To turn off the climate control system,

 Operate the automatic climate

press the ON/OFF button. Then the air

control system when the engine is

inlet selection will be set to the following.

running.

 When the air inlet selection is set to

 Even when cooling is not necessary,

auto mode: Outside air circulation

the air conditioner will automatically

 When the air inlet selection is set to

turn on if the temperature is set much

manual mode: No change

lower than the current outlet air

When the ignition switch is changed to the

temperature. Even in this case, the “A/

“OFF” or “ACC” position from “ON”, the air

C” indicator light on the control panel

inlet mode will automatically change to the

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illuminates

outside air mode regardless of whether it

 The air conditioner may not operate

Interior air temperature sensor

is the auto mode or manual mode.

in the following cases:

Solar sensor

When the cabin temperature is

low

The automatic climate control

system

When the ambient temperature

employs several sensors. These sensors

are delicate. If they are treated incorrectly

decreases close to 32°F (0°C)

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and become damaged, the system may

4-4. Manual Climate Control

not be able to control the interior tempera-

ture correctly. To avoid damaging the

■ Airflow Mode Selection

sensors, observe the following precau-

Select the airflow mode using the airflow

tions:

mode selection button.

 Do not subject the sensors to impact.

Airflow modes are as follows.

 Keep water away from the sensors.

 Do not cover the sensors.

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Ventilation 2: Instrument panel outlets and

foot outlets

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Ventilation: Instrument panel outlets

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Bi-level: Instrument panel outlets and the

foot outlets

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Manual Climate Control

Heat-def: Windshield defroster outlets,

▼ SYNC mode

foot outlets and both side outlets of the

When the SYNC mode is turned on, both

instrument panel

the driver’s and front passenger’s side

temperatures are synchronized using the

■ Temperature Control

driver’s side temperature control dial.

Turn the temperature control dial to set

Press the SYNC button to turn on the

the preferred interior temperature.

SYNC mode. The SYNC button indicator

will illuminate.

NOTE

Press the SYNC button again or turn the

The controllable temperature range

front passenger’s side temperature

may vary depending on the regional

control dial to cancel the SYNC mode.

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specifications of the vehicle.

The SYNC button indicator will not illumi-

Heat: Foot outlets, both side outlets of the

nate. In this case, temperature control on

▼ MAX A/C mode

the driver’s side and front passenger’s

instrument panel and some through wind-

For quicker cooling, press the MAX A/C

side is separated.

shield defroster outlets (A small amount of

air flows to the windshield and both side

button.

The temperature will be controlled individ-

windows to prevent fogging.)

When the MAX A/C mode is on, the

ually using the driver’s and front

following settings will be changed auto-

passenger’s temperature control dials.

matically.

 The air conditioner will turn on.

■ Fan Speed Control

 The temperature will be set on the

Select the preferred fan speed by turning

lowest.

the fan speed control dial.

 The fan speed will be set on the

maximum speed.

■ Air Conditioner Control

 The air inlet will be set to the recircula-

The air conditioner operates only when

tion mode.

the engine is running.

 The airflow mode setting will be set to

Press the air conditioner button while the

the ventilation mode.

fan is in operation to turn on the air condi-

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tioner. When the air conditioner is on, the

To turn off MAX A/C mode and return the

“A/C” indicator light illuminates.

previous setting, press the MAX A/C

button again.

Defrosting

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To turn off the air conditioner, press the

button to the OFF position in the following

4-5. Defrosting

button again. The indicator light will turn

cases.

off.

- When the road is no longer dusty

- When the interior has cooled to a

NOTE

comfortable temperature

For efficient defogging or dehumidify-

ing in cold weather, turn on the air

WARNING

conditioner. However, if the ambient

temperature decreases to approxi-

Continued operation in the recircu-

mately 32°F (0°C), the air conditioner

lation mode may fog up the win-

and dehumidification system may not

dows. Switch to the outside air

circulation mode as soon as the

work properly.

outside dusty condition clears.

■ Air Inlet Selection

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Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet

NOTE

Select the “

” or “

” mode to defrost

selection button.

When outside air circulation is

or dehumidify the windshield and the side

 Recirculation:

selected, the system may automati-

door windows.

cally adjust the air inlet setting

When the indicator light on the air inlet

depending on such factors as the tem-

selection button illuminates, interior air is

NOTE

perature setting, the temperature

recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the

 When the “

” or “

” mode is

inside the vehicle, or conditions out-

air inlet selection button to the ON position

selected, the air conditioner operates

side the vehicle.

in the following cases.

automatically regardless of the posi-

- When driving on a dusty road

tion of the air conditioner button to

■ To Turn Off the Climate

- When you want cooling perfor-

defrost the windshield more quickly.

Control System

mance to increase (for example, in

However, the indicator on the air condi-

particularly hot weather)

To turn off the climate control system,

tioner button may not illuminate. At the

 Outside air circulation:

press the ON/OFF button.

same time, the air inlet selection is

automatically set to the outside air

When the indicator light on the air inlet

circulation mode.

selection button does not illuminate,

 After defrosting the windshield by

outside air is drawn into the passenger

compartment. Press the air inlet selection

pressing the defroster button “

”,

pressing the button again returns the

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Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

system to the setting that had been

4-6. Operating Tips for Heater

■ Efficient Cooling after

selected before the defroster was acti-

and Air Conditioner

Parking in Direct Sunlight

vated.

After parking in direct sunlight, drive with

■ Cleaning Ventilator Grille

the windows open for a few minutes to

allow outside air to circulate into the

heated interior. This results in quicker

cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the

windows closed during the operation of

the air conditioner for maximum cooling

efficiency.

■ Lubrication Oil Circulation in

the Refrigerant Circuit

Operate the air conditioner compressor at

a low engine speed (at idle or low driving

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speeds) a few minutes each month during

the off-season to circulate its oil.

Front ventilator inlet grille

Condenser

■ Checking Air Conditioning

Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille

System before Summer

free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions

Season

to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.

Check the air conditioner unit for refrig-

Since the condenser is located in front of

erant leaks, hose conditions, and proper

the radiator, this area should be kept

operation each spring. Have the air condi-

clean because cooling performance is

tioning system checked by your SUBARU

impaired by any accumulation of insects

dealer.

and leaves on the condenser.

Air Filtration System

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■ Cooling and Dehumidifying

■ Refrigerant for Your Climate

4-7. Air Filtration System

in High Humidity and Low

Control System

Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is

Temperature Weather Condi-

equipped with an air filtration system.

tion

Replace the cabin air filter according to

Under certain weather conditions (high

the replacement schedule found in the

relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.)

“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

a small amount of water vapor emission

This schedule should be followed to main-

from the air outlets may be noticed. This

tain the filter’s dust collection ability.

Under extremely dusty conditions, the

condition is normal and does not indicate

filter should be replaced more frequently.

any problem with the air conditioning

Have your filter checked or replaced by

system.

your SUBARU dealer. For replacement,

use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.

■ Air Conditioner Compressor

Shut-Off When Engine Is

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CAUTION

Heavily Loaded

1) Air conditioner label

Contact your SUBARU dealer if the

To improve acceleration and gas mileage,

Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly

following occurs, even if it is not yet

the air conditioner compressor is

refrigerant R-1234yf (HFO-1234yf).

time to change the filter.

designed to temporarily shut off during air

conditioner operation whenever the accel-

Before adding, changing or checking the

 Reduction of the airflow through

erator is fully depressed such as during

refrigerant, check the air conditioner label

the vents.

rapid acceleration or when driving on a

in the location shown in the illustration to

 Windshield gets easily fogged or

steep upgrade.

confirm the type of refrigerant is used in

misted.

your vehicle.

Consult your SUBARU dealer for service.

NOTE

Repairs needed as a result of using the

The filter can influence the air condi-

wrong refrigerant are not covered under

tioning, heating and defroster perfor-

warranty.

mance if not properly maintained.

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Air Filtration System

■ Replacing the Cabin Air Filter

doing this, be careful not to damage the

hinge.

1. Remove the glove box.

(1) Open the glove box.

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(3) Push both sides of the glove box

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inward to unlock the stoppers and then

pull down the glove box as far as it will

2. Remove the cabin air filter according

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go.

to the following procedure in order to

1) Link pocket

prevent dust on the air cleaner from falling

to the inside of its housing.

(2) Remove the link pocket from the

(1) Pinch both tabs and remove the

glove box.

filter cover.

(2) Gently tilt down the end of the filter

and slowly pull it out 0.4 in (1 cm).

(3) Slowly pull out the rest of the filter.

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(4) Pull out the glove box horizontally

and remove the hinge portion. When

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Interior Light

6-1. Interior Light

▼ Door interlock switch

■ OFF Delay Timer

Map lights have an automatic illumination

CAUTION

function.

When the interior light switch is set to the

When leaving your vehicle, make

“DOOR” position, the light will automati-

sure the lights are turned

off

cally turn on and off depending on the

avoid battery discharge.

locking and unlocking of the doors, the

opening and closing of the doors, as well

■ Map Lights

as the position of the ignition switch.

▼ Map light switches

NOTE

The setting for the period of time in

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which the lights remain on (OFF delay

timer) can be changed by a SUBARU

1) Door interlock switch

dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer

for details. Also, the setting can be

The door interlock switch has the following

changed by operating the center infor-

positions.

mation display. For details, refer to

OFF: The map lights do not illuminate

"Car settings" ) P165.

automatically in conjunction with a door

opening. However, the lights can be

turned on manually by pressing the map

light lens.

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DOOR: The map lights illuminate auto-

To turn on the map light, press the lens.

matically when any of the doors (other

To turn it off, press the lens again.

than the trunk lid) is opened even while

the map light is off. Several seconds after

all of the doors (other than the trunk lid)

are closed, the map lights gradually turn

off. For details, refer to "OFF Delay Timer"

) P212.

Sun Visors

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6-2. Sun Visors

6-3. Storage Compartment

CAUTION



Keep the storage compartment

closed when it is not being used.

If left open, in the event of sudden

braking, etc., stowed items may

fly out, possibly leading to an

accident.



Do not store the following items

in the storage compartment.

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Otherwise, it may cause a fire or

To use the vanity mirror, swing down the

accident.

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sun visor and open the vanity mirror

Spray cans, containers with

To block out glare, swing down the visors.

cover.

flammable or corrosive liquids

To use the sun visor at a side window,

The lights beside the vanity mirror illumi-

or any other dangerous items.

swing it down and move it sideways.

nate when the mirror cover is opened.

Plastic or other heat-vulner-

able or flammable articles

■ Vanity Mirror with Light (If

NOTE

such as a lighter.

Equipped)

Use of the vanity mirror light for a long

period of time while the engine is not

CAUTION

running can cause battery discharge.

Keep the vanity mirror cover closed

while the car is being driven to

avoid being blinded by glare.

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