Subaru Impreza (2023 year). Manual in english — page 16

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Efficient cooling after parking
in direct sunlight

After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
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 effi-
ciency.

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Lubrication oil circulation in
the refrigerant circuit

Operate the air conditioner compressor at
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
speeds) a few minutes each month during
the off-season to circulate its oil.

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Checking air conditioning
system before summer sea-
son

Check the air conditioner unit for refriger-
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have the air con-
ditioning system checked by your
SUBARU dealer.

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Cooling and dehumidifying in
high humidity and low tem-
perature weather conditions

Under certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a
small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicate
any problem with the air conditioning
system.

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Air conditioner compressor
shut-off when engine is
heavily loaded

To improve acceleration and gas mileage,
the air conditioner compressor is designed
to temporarily shut off during air condi-
tioner operation whenever the accelerator
is fully depressed such as during rapid
acceleration or when driving on a steep
upgrade.

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Refrigerant for your climate
control system

Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant R-1234yf (HFO-1234yf). Con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for service.
Repairs needed as a result of using the
wrong refrigerant are not covered under
warranty.

Air filtration system

Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is
equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the cabin air filter according to
the replacement schedule found in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. This
schedule should be followed to maintain
the filter’s dust collection ability. Under
extremely dusty conditions, the filter
should be replaced more frequently. Have
your filter checked or replaced by your
SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use
only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.

CAUTION

Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter:

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Reduction of the airflow through

the vents.

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Windshield gets easily fogged or

misted.

NOTE

The filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.

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Replacing the cabin air filter

1. Remove the glove box.

NOTE

We recommend that you take measures
to protect the center console with
masking tape first, so that you avoid
scratching the center console with the
glove box.

(1) Open the glove box.

(2) Remove the damper shaft from the
glove box.

(3) Push in the stoppers located on
both sides of the glove box and then
pull down the glove box as far as it will
go.

(4) Pull out the glove box horizontally
and remove the hinge portion. When

doing this, be careful not to damage
the hinge.

2. Remove the cabin air filter according to
the following procedure in order to prevent
dust on the air cleaner from falling to the
inside of its housing.

(1) Pinch both tabs and remove the
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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3. Replace the cabin air filter with a new
one and then reinstall the cover.

CAUTION

The arrow mark on the filter must
point UP.

4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect
the damper shaft.
5. Close the glove box.

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Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-2

Roof antenna (for Rod type) . . . . . . . . ... 5-2

Roof antenna (for Shark fin type) . . . . . . . 5-2

Audio set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Audio

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Antenna

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Roof antenna (for Rod type)

CAUTION

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Be sure to remove the antenna

rod before entering garages,
parking towers and other loca-
tions with low ceilings.

.

Remove the antenna rod before

washing your car at a car wash. If
the antenna rod remains at-
tached, it may scratch the roof.

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When reinstalling the removed

antenna rod, be sure to fully
tighten it.

1)

Unscrew

2)

Remove

The roof antenna is installed in the center
at the rear part of the roof.

The antenna rod can be removed by
unscrewing it from its base.

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Roof antenna (for Shark fin
type)

The roof antenna is installed in the center
of the roof at the rear.

Audio/Antenna

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Audio set

If your vehicle is equipped with a genuine
SUBARU navigation system or audio
system, refer to the separate navigation/
audio Owner’s Manual for details.

Audio/Audio set

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Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 6-2

Map lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-2
Dome light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Cargo area light (5-door models) . . . . . . . 6-3
OFF delay timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 6-3

Sun visor extension plate (if equipped) . . . . .. 6-4
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-4
Vanity mirror with light (if equipped) . . . . . .. 6-5

Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-5
Center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-6
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 6-6
Bottle holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Accessory power outlets. . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Use with a cigarette lighter (dealer option) . . . . 6-8

USB power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-9

How to use the USB power supply . . . . . . 6-10

Ashtray (dealer option) . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
Floor mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Assist grip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Coat hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-13
Shopping bag hook (5-door models) . . . . .. 6-13
Cargo area cover (5-door models –

if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Using the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
To remove the cover housing. . . . . . . . 6-14
Stowage of the cargo area cover. . . . . . ... 6-15
To install the cover housing. . . . . . . . .. 6-15

Cargo tie-down hooks (5-door models) . . . .. 6-16
Under-floor storage compartment (sedan) . . . 6-16
Rear view camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

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Interior lights

CAUTION

When leaving your vehicle, make
sure the lights are turned off to
avoid battery discharge.

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Map lights

1)

Door interlock switch

To turn on the map light, push the switch.
To turn it off, push the switch again.

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Automatic illumination

When the door interlock switch is in the
“DOOR” position, the map lights illuminate
automatically in the following cases.

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Any of the doors other than the rear

gate (if equipped) is opened.

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The doors are unlocked using the

keyless access function (if equipped).
Refer to “Locking and unlocking by holding
the access key fob”

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The doors are unlocked using the

remote keyless entry system. Refer to
“Remote keyless entry system”

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The ignition switch is turned from the

“ACC” position to the “LOCK”/“OFF” posi-
tion.

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Dome light

1)

ON

2)

DOOR

3)

OFF

The dome light switch has the following
positions.

ON:

The light remains on continuously.

OFF:

The light remains off.

DOOR:

The dome light illuminates auto-

matically in the following cases.

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Any of the doors or the rear gate (5-

door models) is opened.

.

The doors or the rear gate (5-door

models) are unlocked using the keyless
access function (if equipped). Refer to
“Locking and unlocking by holding the
access key fob”

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The doors or the rear gate (5-door

models) are unlocked using the remote
keyless entry transmitter. Refer to “Re-
mote keyless entry system”

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The ignition switch is turned from the

“ACC” position to the “LOCK”/“OFF” posi-
tion.

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Cargo area light (5-door
models)

1)

DOOR

2)

OFF

DOOR:

The light illuminates when the rear

gate is opened. The light remains illumi-
nated for several seconds and gradually
turns off after the rear gate is closed.

OFF:

The light remains off.

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OFF delay timer

The following lights have an automatic
illumination function.

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Dome light

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Map light

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Cargo area light (5-door models)

When the interior light switch is set to the
“DOOR” position, the light will automati-
cally turn on and turn off depending on the
locking and unlocking of the doors, the
opening and closing of the doors including
the rear gate, as well as the position of the
ignition switch.

NOTE

The setting for the period of time in
which the lights remain on (OFF delay
timer) can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer
for details. For models with the combi-
nation meter display (color LCD), the
setting can also be changed by operat-
ing the combination meter display
(color LCD). For details, refer to “Vehi-
cle Setting”

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Sun visors

To block out glare, swing down the visors.
To use the sun visor at a side window,
swing it down and move it sideways.

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Sun visor extension plate (if
equipped)

With the sun visor positioned over the side
window, you can use the sun visor exten-
sion plate to prevent glare through the gap
between the sun visor and center pillar. To
use the extension plate, pull it toward the
rear of the vehicle. When you have
finished using it, stow it by pushing it
toward the front of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not pull out the extension plate
with the sun visor positioned over
the windshield. The extension plate
would obstruct your view of the
rearview mirror.

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Vanity mirror

CAUTION

Keep the vanity mirror cover closed
while the car is being driven to avoid
being temporarily blinded by the
glare of bright light.

To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.

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Vanity mirror with light (if
equipped)

CAUTION

Keep the vanity mirror cover closed
while the car is being driven to avoid
being distracted by the light.

To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.
The light beside the vanity mirror illumi-
nates when the mirror cover is opened.

NOTE

Use of the vanity mirror light for a long
period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge.

Storage compartment

CAUTION

.

Always keep the storage com-

partment closed while driving to
reduce the risk of injury in the
event of a sudden stop or an
accident.

.

Do not store spray cans, contain-

ers with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the storage compart-
ment.

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Glove box

1)

Rotate the key clockwise to lock.

2)

Rotate the key counterclockwise to un-
lock.

To open the glove box, pull the handle.
To close it, push the lid firmly upward.

NOTE

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For models with the “keyless access

with push-button start system”, use the
emergency key to lock or unlock the
glove box.

.

The emergency key is directional. If

the key cannot be inserted, change the
direction that the grooved side is facing
and insert it again.

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Center console

The center console box provides a storage
space.

1)

Card holder

The top of the console can be used as an
armrest.

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Cup holders

CAUTION

.

Do not pick up a cup from the cup

holder or put a cup in the holder
while you are driving, as this may
distract you and lead to an acci-
dent.

.

Take care to avoid spills. Bev-

erages, if hot, might scald you

and/or your passengers. Spilled
beverages may also damage up-
holstery or carpets.

.

When a cup in the rear passen-

ger’s cup holder contains a bev-
erage, do not fold down the rear
seatback. Otherwise, the bever-
age could spill and, if the bev-
erage is hot, it could scald you
and/or your passengers.

Front passenger’s cup holder

A dual cup holder is built into the center
console.

Rear passenger’s cup holder (if equipped)

A dual cup holder is built into the armrest.

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Bottle holders

CAUTION

.

Do not pick up a bottle from the

bottle holder or put a bottle in the
holder while you are driving, as
this may distract you and lead to
an accident.

.

When placing a beverage in a

bottle holder, make sure it is
capped. Otherwise, the beverage
could spill when opening/closing
the door or while driving and, if
the beverage is hot, it could scald
you and/or your passengers.

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The bottle holder equipped on each door
trim can be used to hold beverage bottles
and other items.

Accessory power outlets

Electrical power (12 V DC) is available at
any of the accessory power outlets when
the ignition switch is in either the “ACC” or
“ON” position. Accessory power outlets
are located in the following places.

Power outlet below the climate control
dials

Power outlet in the center console

You can use an in-vehicle electrical appli-
ance by connecting it to an outlet.
The maximum power rating of an appli-
ance that can be connected is

120 W

.

CAUTION

.

Do not attempt to use a cigarette

lighter in the accessory power
outlets.

.

Do not place any foreign objects,

especially metal ones such as
coins or aluminum foil, into the
accessory power outlet. That
could cause a short circuit. Al-
ways put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not in
use.

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Use only electrical appliances

which are designed for 12 V DC.

The maximum power rating of an
appliance that can be connected
is 120 W. Do not use an appliance
which exceeds the indicated wat-
tage for each outlet.

.

When using appliances con-

nected to two outlets simulta-
neously, the total power con-
sumed by them must not exceed
120 W. Overloading the acces-
sory power outlet can cause a
short circuit. Do not use double
adapters or more than one elec-
trical appliance.

.

If the plug on your electric appli-

ance is either too loose or too
tight for the accessory power
outlet, this can result in a poor
contact or cause the plug to get
stuck. Only use plugs that fit
properly.

.

Use of an electric appliance in the

accessory power outlet for a long
period of time while the engine is
not running can cause battery
discharge.

.

Before driving your vehicle, make

sure that the plug and the cord on
your electrical appliance will not

interfere with your shifting gears
and operating the accelerator
and brake pedals. If they do, do
not use the electrical appliance
while driving.

NOTE

When the lid of the center console is
closed, an opening remains between
the center console and the lid to allow
the power outlet in the center console
to be used. Pass the cord of the
electrical appliance through this open-
ing.

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Use with a cigarette lighter
(dealer option)

To use the accessory power outlet as a
cigarette lighter socket, purchase the
cigarette lighter plug, which is an optional
accessory. A cigarette lighter plug is
available from your SUBARU dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates only when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC”
position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push in the
knob and wait a few moments. It will
automatically spring up when ready for
use.

WARNING

To avoid being burned, never grasp
the lighter by the end with the
heating element. Doing so could
result in injury and could also da-
mage the heating element.

CAUTION

.

Do not hold the lighter pushed in,

because it will overheat.

.

The electrical power socket is

originally designed to use a gen-
uine SUBARU cigarette lighter
plug. Do not use a non-genuine

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cigarette lighter plug in the sock-
et. Doing so may cause a short-
circuit and overheating, resulting
in a fire.

.

If the socket is ever used for a

plug-in accessory such as a cell
phone, that may damage the
portion of the socket’s internal
mechanism that causes a cigar-
ette lighter plug to “pop out” after
its lighter element is heated.
Therefore, do not place a cigar-
ette lighter plug in a socket that
has been used, even once, to
power a plug-in accessory. Doing
so may cause the plug to stick
and overheat, creating a potential
fire hazard.

USB power supply

CAUTION

.

The specification of a USB term-

inal that can be used is the A-
type. If a different specification of
terminal is connected, power
supply or charging may not be
possible, or the device may mal-
function.

.

There is a risk that a connected

device may malfunction or data
may be damaged. The connec-
tion of a device shall be per-
formed at your responsibility.

.

To avoid an electric shock or a

malfunction, observe the follow-
ing precautions.

– Do not connect a USB hub.

– Do not insert any metal or

other foreign object into the
USB terminal.

– Do not spill water or other

liquid on the USB terminal.

.

Be careful not to pull the con-

nected cable. Doing so could
break the USB terminal and the
connected device.

.

If a device is connected for a long

time when the engine is not
running, the battery may be dis-
charged. Even when the engine is
running, we recommend that you
do not connect a device for an
unnecessarily long time.

.

Do not connect a malfunctioning

device. Doing so may cause the
risk of smoke and fire.

NOTE

.

The USB power supply is designed

to supply a maximum rated power of DC
5 V/2.1 A or DC 5 V/1 A. Before
connecting a device, be sure to read
the instruction manual of the device
and check whether or not this specifi-
cation of the output is supported by the
device. If a device that requires power
exceeding the maximum rating is con-
nected, power supply or charging may
not be possible. Even if charging could
be completed, the time required for
charging may be longer than when the
genuine charger for that device is used.

.

Depending on the device, charging

may be possible only when a special
cable is used. In this case, be sure to
connect the device using the special
cable.

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