Subaru Impreza (2023 year). Manual in english — page 15

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Canada-spec. models

HomeLink

®

and the HomeLink

®

house are

registered trademarks of Gentex Corpora-
tion.

WARNING

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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.

Instruments and controls/Mirrors

3-86

(235,1)

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Outside mirrors

!

Convex mirror (passenger side)

WARNING

Objects look smaller in a convex
mirror and farther away than when
viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use the
convex mirror to judge the distance
of vehicles behind you when chan-
ging lanes. Use the inside mirror (or
glance backwards) to determine the
actual size and distance of objects
that you view in convex mirror.

CAUTION

Make sure to adjust the mirrors
before driving.

!

Remote control mirror switch

: Select side to adjust
: Direction control

The remote control mirrors operate only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
1. Turn the control switch to the side that
you want to adjust. “L” is for the left mirror,
“R” is for the right mirror.
2. Move the control switch in the direction
you want to move the mirror.
3. Return the control switch to the neutral
position to prevent unintentional opera-
tion.

The mirrors can also be adjusted manu-
ally.

Defogger and deicer (if
equipped)

1)

Rear window defogger

2)

Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)

3)

Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

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Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer

3-87

3

(236,1)

The vehicle is equipped with the defogger
and the deicer (if equipped) system. The
defogger and deicer system is activated
only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.

Climate control system type A

1)

Models without outside mirror defogger

2)

Models with outside mirror defogger

Climate control system type B and C

To activate simultaneously the rear win-
dow defogger, outside mirror defogger (if
equipped) and windshield wiper deicer (if
equipped), press the control button that is
located on the climate control panel. The
indicator light on the control button illumi-
nates while the defogger and deicer
system is activated.

To turn them off, press the control 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 the
outside mirrors have been cleared and the
windshield blade rubbers have been

deiced completely before that time, press
the control button to turn them off.

For climate control system (type B and
C),

it is possible for the defogger and

deicer system to be set to continuous
operation mode by a SUBARU dealer.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

Also, for models with a combination meter
display (color LCD), it is possible to set the
defogger and deicer system for the con-
tinuous operation mode. For details, refer
to “Vehicle Setting”

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3-39.

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.

Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer

3-88

(237,1)

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
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.

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

WARNING

.

Do not adjust the steering wheel

tilt/telescopic position while driv-
ing. This may cause loss of
vehicle control and result in per-
sonal injury.

.

If the lever cannot be raised to the

fixed position, adjust the steering
wheel again. It is dangerous to
drive without locking the steering
wheel. This may cause loss of
vehicle control and result in per-
sonal injury.

1)

Tilt adjustment

2)

Telescopic adjustment

3)

Tilt/telescopic lock lever

1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to “Front
seats”

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1-5.

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.

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Instruments and controls/Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

3-89

3

(238,1)

&

Heated Steering Wheel sys-
tem (if equipped)

The Heated Steering Wheel system
warms the steering wheel at the constant
temperature.

1)

Heated Steering Wheel switch

2)

Indicator light

3)

Heated area

To turn on the Heated Steering Wheel
system, pull the Heated Steering Wheel
switch when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” or “ACC” position. Then the steering
wheel will be warmed and the indicator
light on the switch will illuminate.
To turn off the Heated Steering Wheel
system, pull the switch again. Then the
indicator light will turn off.

CAUTION

.

Use the Heated Steering Wheel

system with the engine running.
Otherwise, the battery voltage
may drop below the permissible
level and it may not be possible to
start the engine.

.

There is a possibility that people

with delicate skin may suffer
slight burns even at low tempera-
tures if they use the Heated
Steering Wheel for a long period
of time. When using the Heated
Steering Wheel, always be sure to
warn the persons concerned.

.

Do not cover the Heated Steering

Wheel with an object such as a
steering wheel cover. Doing so
may cause the Heated Steering
Wheel to overheat.

.

Do not spill liquid on the steering

wheel. If liquid is spilled, wipe it
off immediately and dry it before
using the Heated Steering Wheel
system.

NOTE

.

If the surface temperature of the

steering wheel is approximately above
104

8

F (40

8

C) when the Heated Steering

Wheel system is turned on, the system
will not heat the steering wheel. Then,
the indicator light will continue to
illuminate.

.

The Heated Steering Wheel system

will automatically turn off approxi-
mately 30 minutes after the Heated
Steering Wheel system has been
turned on.

.

The temperature of the Heated Steer-

ing Wheel system cannot be adjusted.

Instruments and controls/Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

3-90

(239,1)

Horn

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

Instruments and controls/Horn

3-91

3

(241,1)

Ventilator control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Center ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-2
Side ventilators. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-2

Climate control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Type A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 4-3
Type B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 4-4
Type C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 4-5

Automatic climate control operation (type B

and C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 4-6

Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Manual climate control operation . . . . . . .. 4-7

Airflow mode selection. . . . . . . . . . ... 4-7
MAX A/C mode (for type B and C) . . . . . . .. 4-8
Temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . ... 4-8
Fan speed control . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-9
Air conditioner control . . . . . . . . . . ... 4-9

Air inlet selection . . . . . . . . . . . . ...4-9
To turn off the climate control system. . . . . .4-9

Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-10
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner . 4-10

Cleaning ventilation grille . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight . 4-11
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant

circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Checking air conditioning system before

summer season . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and

low temperature weather conditions. . . . ... 4-11

Air conditioner compressor shut-off when

engine is heavily loaded . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Refrigerant for your climate control system . . .. 4-11

Air filtration system. . . . . . . . . . . ...4-11

Replacing the cabin air filter . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Climate control

4

(242,1)

Ventilator control

&

Center ventilators

Center ventilators

To adjust the airflow direction, move the
tab. To close the ventilator, move the tab all
the way down.

&

Side ventilators

Side ventilators

1)

Close

2)

Open

To adjust the flow direction, move the tab.

Climate control panel

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 en-
ough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or ani-
mals.

Climate control/Ventilator control

4-2

(243,1)

&

Type A

1)

Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to
“Airflow mode selection”

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4-7.)

2)

Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan
speed control”

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4-9.)

3)

Temperature control dial (Refer to “Tem-
perature control”

�

4-8.)

4)

Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control”

�

4-9.)

5)

Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection”

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4-9.)

6)

Rear window defogger button and mirror
heater button (if equipped) (Refer to
“Defogger and deicer”

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3-87.)

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Climate control/Climate control panel

4-3

4

(244,1)

&

Type B

1)

Temperature control dial (Refer to “Auto-
matic climate control operation (type B
and C)”

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4-6 and/or “Temperature con-

trol”

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4-8.)

2)

AUTO button (Refer to “Automatic cli-
mate control operation (type B and C)”

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4-6.)

3)

Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control”

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4-9.)

4)

Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection”

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4-9.)

5)

MAX A/C button (Refer to “MAX A/C
mode (for type B and C)”

�

4-8.)

6)

Defroster button (Refer to “Defrosting”

�

4-10.)

7)

Rear window defogger button and mirror
heater button (Refer to “Defogger and
deicer”

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3-87.)

8)

Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to
“Airflow mode selection”

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4-7.)

9)

Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan
speed control”

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4-9.)

10) ON/OFF button (Refer to “Automatic

climate control operation (type B and
C)”

�

4-6.)

NOTE

The climate control screen is displayed
on the multi-function display (color
LCD). Refer to “Climate control screen”

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3-49.

Climate control/Climate control panel

4-4

(245,1)

&

Type C

1)

Driver’s side temperature control dial
(Refer to “Automatic climate control
operation (type B and C)”

�

4-6 and/or

“Temperature control”

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4-8.)

2)

AUTO button (Refer to “Automatic cli-
mate control operation (type B and C)”

�

4-6.)

3)

Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control”

�

4-9.)

4)

Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection”

�

4-9.)

5)

MAX A/C button (Refer to “MAX A/C
mode (for type B and C)”

�

4-8.)

6)

Defroster button (Refer to “Defrosting”

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4-10.)

7)

Rear window defogger button and mirror
heater button (Refer to “Defogger and
deicer”

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3-87.)

8)

Passenger’s side temperature control
dial (Refer to “Temperature control”

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4-

8.)

9)

SYNC button (Refer to “SYNC mode
(type C)”

�

4-8.)

10) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan

speed control”

�

4-9.)

11) Airflow mode selection button (Refer to

“Airflow mode selection”

�

4-7.)

12) ON/OFF button (Refer to “Automatic

climate control operation (type B and
C)”

�

4-6.)

NOTE

The climate control screen is displayed
on the multi-function display (color
LCD). Refer to “Climate control screen”

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3-49.

Climate control/Climate control panel

4-5

4

(246,1)

Automatic climate control
operation (type B and C)

When this mode is selected, the fan speed,
airflow mode, air-inlet control, and air
conditioner operation are automatically
controlled. To activate this mode, perform
the following.
1. Press the AUTO button. The indicator
light “FULL AUTO” on the multi-function
display (color LCD) illuminates.
2. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dial.

NOTE

.

Operate the automatic climate con-

trol system when the engine is running.

.

Even when cooling is not necessary,

the air conditioner will automatically
turn on if the temperature is set much
lower than the current outlet air tem-
perature. Even in this case, the “A/C”
indicator light on the control panel
illuminates.

.

The air conditioner may not operate

in the following cases:

– When the cabin temperature is
low
– When the ambient temperature
decreases close to 32

8

F (0

8

C)

.

The controllable temperature range

may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.

.

If you operate any of the buttons on

the control panel other than the ON/
OFF button, rear window defogger
button, SYNC button (if equipped) and
temperature control dial(s) during
FULL AUTO mode operation, the
“FULL” indicator light on the multi-
function display (color LCD) will turn
off and the “AUTO” indicator light will
remain illuminated. You can then manu-
ally control the system as desired using
the button you operated. To change the
system back to the FULL AUTO mode,
press the AUTO button.

To turn off the climate control system,
press the ON/OFF button. Then the air
inlet selection will be set to the following.

.

When the air inlet selection is set to

auto mode: Outside air circulation

.

When the air inlet selection is set to

manual mode: No change

&

Sensors

The sensors are located as follows.

1)

Interior air temperature sensor

2)

Solar sensor

The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors

Climate control/Automatic climate control operation (type B and C)

4-6

(247,1)

are delicate. If they are not treated properly
and become damaged, the system may
not be able to control the interior tempera-
ture correctly. To avoid damaging the
sensors, observe the following precau-
tions.

.

Do not subject the sensors to impact.

.

Keep water away from the sensors.

.

Do not cover the sensors.

Manual climate control op-
eration

&

Airflow mode selection

Select the airflow mode by using the
airflow mode selection dial (type A and B)
or the airflow mode selection button (type
C).

Airflow modes are as follows.

Ventilation:

Instrument panel outlets

Ventilation 2 for type B and C:

Instru-

ment panel outlets and foot outlets

Bi-level:

Instrument panel outlets and foot

outlets

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Climate control/Manual climate control operation

4-7

4

(248,1)

Heat:

Foot outlets, both side outlets of the

instrument panel and some through wind-
shield defroster outlets (A small amount of
air flows to the windshield and both side
windows to prevent fogging.)

Heat-def:

Windshield defroster outlets,

foot outlets and both side outlets of the
instrument panel (Refer to “Defrosting”

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4-10.)

Defrost for type A:

Windshield defroster

outlets and both side outlets of the instru-
ment panel (Refer to “Defrosting”

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4-10.)

&

MAX A/C mode (for type B and
C)

For quicker cooling, press the MAX A/C
button.
When the MAX A/C mode is on, the
following settings will be changed auto-
matically.

.

The air conditioner will turn on.

.

The temperature will be set on the

lowest.

.

The fan speed will be set on the

maximum speed.

.

The air inlet will be set to recirculation.

.

The air flow mode setting will be set to

ventilation mode.

To turn off MAX A/C mode and return the
previous setting, press the MAX A/C
button again.

&

Temperature control

Turn the temperature control dial to set the
preferred interior temperature.

NOTE

The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.

!

SYNC mode (type C)

When the SYNC mode is turned on, both
the driver’s and passenger’s side tem-
peratures are synchronized using the
driver’s side temperature control dial.
Press the SYNC button to turn on the
SYNC mode. The SYNC button indicator
will illuminate.
Press the SYNC button again or turn the
passenger’s side temperature control dial
to cancel the SYNC mode. The SYNC
button indicator will not illuminate. In this
case, temperature control on the driver’s

Climate control/Manual climate control operation

4-8

(249,1)

side and passenger’s side is separate.
The temperature will be controlled indivi-
dually using the driver’s and passenger’s
temperature control dials.

&

Fan speed control

Select the preferred fan speed by turning
the fan speed control dial.

&

Air conditioner control

The air conditioner operates only when the
engine is running.
Press the air conditioner button while the
fan is in operation to turn on the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, the “A/C” indicator light illuminates.
To turn off the air conditioner, press the
button again.

NOTE

For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner. If the ambient temperature
decreases to approximately 32

8

F (0

8

C),

the air conditioner and dehumidifica-
tion system may not operate properly.

&

Air inlet selection

Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet
selection button.

.

Recirculation:

When the indicator light on the air inlet
selection button illuminates, interior air is
recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the
air inlet selection button to the ON position
in the following cases.

– When driving on a dusty road
– When you want cooling perfor-
mance to increase (for example, in
particularly hot weather)

.

Outside air circulation:

When the indicator light on the air inlet
selection button does not illuminate, out-
side air is drawn into the passenger
compartment. Press the air inlet selection
button to the OFF position in the following
cases.

– When the road is no longer dusty
– When the interior has cooled to a
comfortable temperature

WARNING

Continued operation in the ON posi-
tion may fog up the windows. Switch
to the OFF position as soon as the
outside conditions are no longer

dusty.

NOTE

When outside air circulation is se-
lected, the system may automatically
adjust the air inlet setting depending on
such factors as the temperature
setting, the temperature inside the
vehicle, or conditions outside the ve-
hicle.

&

To turn off the climate control
system

To turn off the climate control system:

.

Type A: Select the “OFF” position using

the fan speed control dial.

.

Type B and C: Press the ON/OFF

button.

Climate control/Manual climate control operation

4-9

4

(250,1)

Defrosting

Select the “

” or “ ” mode to defrost or

dehumidify the windshield and front door
windows.

NOTE

.

When the “

” or “ ” mode is

selected, the air conditioner operates
automatically regardless of the posi-
tion of the air conditioner button to
defrost the windshield more quickly.
However the indicator on the air condi-
tioner button may not illuminate. At the
same time, the air inlet selection is
automatically set to the outside air
mode.

For type A climate control system, in
this state:

– You cannot stop the air condi-
tioner by pressing the air condi-
tioner button.
– You cannot select the recircula-
tion mode by pressing the air inlet
selection button.

.

For types B and C climate control

system, after defrosting the windshield
by pressing the defroster button “

”,

pressing the button again returns the
system to the setting that had been
selected before the defroster was acti-
vated.

Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner

&

Cleaning ventilation grille

1)

Front ventilation inlet grille

Always keep the front ventilation 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 accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser.

Climate control/Defrosting

4-10