Subaru Baja (2006 year). Manual — part 10

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Instruments and controls

V Compass zone adjustment
1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer
to the “Compass calibration zone” map at the end of
this manual to verify that the compass zone setting is
correct for your geographical location.
2. Press and hold the right button for 3 seconds then
release, and the word “ZONE” will briefly appear and
then the zone number will be displayed.
3. Press the right-hand button repeatedly to cycle the
display through all possible zone settings. Stop cycling
when the correct zone setting for your location is dis-
played.
4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the
zone setting mode.

„ Outside mirrors

„

Outside mirrors

T Convex mirror (Passenger side)

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

jects that you view in convex mirror.

T Adjusting mirrors

To adjust the mirrors by hand, push where indicated
by the arrows.

T Remote control mirror switch
The remote control mirrors operate only when the ig-
nition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.

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1) Selection switch
2) Direction control switch

1. Press either end of the selection switch, “L” for the
left, “R” for the right.
2. Move the direction control switch in the direction
you want to move the mirror.
3. Return the selection switch to the neutral position
to prevent unintentional operation.

The mirrors can also be adjusted manually.

T Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)

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

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

1) Indicator light

To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the but-
ton while the engine is running.

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The indicator light located on the button will come on
when the outside mirror defogger heater in operation.

To turn it off, push the button again.

Tilt steering wheel

Tilt steering wheel

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

1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the “Front seats”
section (chapter 1).
2. Pull the tilt lock lever down.
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
4. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in

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

Horn

Horn

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

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Climate control

Ventilator . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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Driver’s side ventilators . . . . . . . . ...

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Center ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Front passenger’s side ventilators . . . . .

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Air flow selection . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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Manual heating and air conditioning

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Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Heater operation . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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Air conditioner operation . . . . . . . . .

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Operating tips for heater and air

conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Air filtration system (if equipped) . . . .

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Ventilator

„ Driver’s side ventilators

1) Open
2) Close

Move the thumb-wheel up and down or right and left to
adjust the flow direction.

„ Center ventilators

Move the thumb-wheel up and down or right and left to
adjust the flow direction.

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„ Front passenger’s side ventilators

1) Open
2) Close

Move the thumb-wheel up and down or right and left to
adjust the flow direction.

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„ Air flow selection

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Manual heating and air conditioning
system

„ Control panel

1) Temperature control dial
2) Fan speed control dial
3) Air flow control dial
4) Air conditioner button
5) Air inlet selection button
6) Rear window defogger button (Refer to “Rear window

defogger button” section in chapter 3.)

T Temperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from the

air outlets over a range from the blue area (cool) to red
area (warm).

T Fan speed control dial
The fan operates only when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position. The fan speed control dial
is used to select four fan speeds.

T Air flow control dial
This dial has the following five positions:

: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets.

: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets

and the foot outlets.

: Air flows through the foot outlets and some

through the windshield defroster outlets.

: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets

and foot outlets.

: Air flows through the windshield defroster out-

lets.

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5

4

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NOTE

When the dial is placed in the “

” or “

” po-

sition, the air conditioner compressor operates
automatically regardless of the position of the air
conditioner button to defog the windshield quick-
ly. At the same time, the air inlet selection is auto-
matically set to “Outside air” mode.
In this state, you cannot select “recirculation”
mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection
button.

T Air conditioner button

The air conditioner operates only when the engine is
running.

Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in op-
eration to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light
will come on.

Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.

T Air inlet selection button

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

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ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculat-
ed inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet selection but-
ton to the ON position. The indicator light will come on.
Push the air inlet selection button to the ON position
for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving
on a dusty road.
OFF position (Outside Air): Outside air is drawn into
the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet selec-
tion button again to the OFF position. The indicator
light will go off.
Push the air inlet selection button to the OFF position
when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temper-
ature and the road is no longer dusty.

„ Heater operation

T Defrosting or defogging the windshield

To direct warm air to the windshield and front door win-
dows:
1. Set the air flow control dial to “

”.

2. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the
right.
3. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed.

NOTE

Warm air also comes out from the right and left air
outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets,
turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the

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“

” position.

T Heating and defrosting

To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield:
1. Set the air flow control dial to “

”.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired tem-
perature level.
3. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

NOTE

Warm air also comes out from the right and left air
outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets,
turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the
“

” position.

T Heating

To direct warm air toward the floor:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” posi-
tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to “

”.

3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired tem-
perature level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

NOTE

Warm air also comes out from the right and left air
outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets,
turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the
“

” position.

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T Bi-level heating

This setting allows you to direct air of different temper-
atures from the instrument panel and foot outlets. The
air from the foot outlets is slightly warmer than from the
instrument panel outlets.
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” posi-
tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to “

”.

3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired tem-
perature level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

Setting the temperature control dial fully turned to the
red area or blue area decreases the temperature dif-

ference between the air from the instrument panel out-
lets and the air from the foot outlets.

T Ventilation

To force outside air through the instrument panel out-
lets:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” posi-
tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to “

”.

3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet control
button to the “ON” position.

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Continued operation with the air inlet selection
button in the ON position may fog up the win-
dows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as
the outside dusty condition clears.

„ Air conditioner operation

T Cooling or dehumidifying

1) ON position

For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger

compartment, performing the following steps will allow
air to flow through the instrument panel outlets:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” posi-
tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to “

”.

3. Set the air conditioner button to the “ON” position.
4. Set the temperature control dial to the blue area.
5. Set the fan speed control dial at the desired speed.

T Defrosting or defogging

1) ON position

To direct warm air to the windshield and front door win-
dows:
1. Set the air outlet control dial to “

”.

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2. Set the temperature control dial to the red area.
3. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed.

Operating tips for heater and air con-
ditioner

T Cleaning ventilator grille

Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free of
snow, leaves, or other obstructions to ensure efficient
heating and defrosting. Since the condenser is located
in front of the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired by any ac-
cumulation of insects and leaves on the condenser.

T Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows

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