SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2002 2.G Owners Manual

Instruments and controls
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4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the zone setting mode. Outside mirrors
HS0065
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 dis-tance of vehicles behind you when changinglanes. Use the inside mirror (or glance back-wards) to determine the actual size and dis- tance of objects that you view in convex mir-
ror.
Remote control mirror switch
The remote control mirrors operate only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
HG3012BB
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.

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The mirrors can also be adjusted manually.
Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
The outside mirror defogger shares the switch with
rear window defogger.
The outside mirror defogger operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
HB5009BC
1) OFF
2) ON 3) Push
To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the
switch. To turn it off, push the switch again. The indi-
cator light located on the switch lights up while the
outside mirror defogger is operating.
The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the mirror clears before that time,
push the switch to turn it off. It also turns off when
the ignition switch is turned to the
“ACC” or “LOCK”
position. If defrosting or defogging is desired when
you restart your vehicle, you have to push the switch
to turn it on again. NOTE While the outside mirror defogger is operating, the rear window defogger also operates.
CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not operate the defogger continuously for
any longer than necessary.

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Tilt steering wheel
HB4002BA
1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the “Front seat ”
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 inplace.
5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle
control and result in personal injury.

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Horn
OM-H0440
To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

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4-1
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Ventilator 4-2
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Air flow selection 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center and side ventilators 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate control system 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control panel 4-4
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Heater operation 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioner operation 4-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating tips for heater and air
conditioner 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning ventilator grille 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight 4-10
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Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit 4-10
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Checking air conditioning system before summer season 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition 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 (if equipped) 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate control

Climate control
4-2
Ventilator Air flow selection
HG4003BA

Climate control
4-3
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Center and side ventilators
Center ventilators
HG4030BA
Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust
the flow direction.
Side ventilators
HG4031BB
1) Open 2) Close
Move the knob in any direction you prefer to adjust
the flow direction.
To open the ventilator, turn the knob counterclock-wise.
To close the ventilator, turn the knob clockwise.

Climate control
4-4
Climate control system Control panel
HG4021BB
1) Air inlet selection lever
2) Air conditioner button (if equipped)
3) Rear window defogger button (Refer to
the “ Rear window defogger ” in chapter
3.)
4) Air flow control dial
5) Fan speed control dial
6) Temperature control dial
Temperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from
the air outlets over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm).
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.
Air flow control dial
This dial has the following five positions:
: Air flows through the instrument panel out-lets.
: 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 outlets.

Climate control
4-5
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Air conditioner button (if equipped)
HB5010BB
1) Push
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. Air inlet selection lever
: Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.: Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment.
WARNING
Continued operation in the position may
fog up the windows. Switch to the posi-
tion as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.
Heater operation
Defrosting or defogging the windshield
HG4023AA
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “
”
position.