SUBARU OUTBACK 2003 3.G Owners Manual

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Wiper intermittent time control (if equipped)
HB2023BA
When the wiper switch is in the “” position, turn the dial to adjust
the operating interval of the wiper.
The operating interval can be adjusted continuously from the shortestinterval to the longest.
Two click stop positions of the dial may help you to aim at your de-
sired interval. Mist (for a single wipe)
For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the lever toward you. The wipers
operate until you release the lever. Washer
HB2020BA
To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the end of the wip-

3-28er control lever. The washer fluid sprays until you release the washer
button. The wipers operate while you push the button.
Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped)
HB2021BC
Rear wiper
The rear wiper offers intermittent operation only.
To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control
lever upward.
To turn the wiper off, return the knob on the end of the lever to the
“OFF” position.
Washer
To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the
knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward to the “
” posi-
tion. The washer fluid sprays until you release the knob.
To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in use, turn the
knob on the end of the wiper control lever downward to the “
”
position. The washer fluid sprays and the wiper operates until you re- lease the knob.

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Rear window defogger switch
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing
abrasives to clean the inner surface of the rear window. They may
damage the conductors printed on the window. To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate
the defogger continuously for any longer than necessary.
The rear window defogger operates only when the ignition switch is inthe “ON” position.
The rear window defogger switch is located on the climate control panel.
The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the win-
dow 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.
For vehicles with manual heating and air conditioning systems
HB5009BB
To turn on the defogger, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again.
The indicator light located on the switch lights up while the rear win-dow defogger is operating.

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For vehicles with automatic climate control
HB3016BB
To turn on the defogger, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again.The indicator light “u ” lights up on the climate control display panel
while the rear window defogger is operating.
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate thewindshield wiper deicer continuously for any longer than neces-
sary.
HB2027BB

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The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove any snow from the
windshield. To turn on the windshield wiper deicer, push the switch. The
indicator light located on the switch lights up while the windshield wiper
deicer is operating.
The windshield wiper deicer will automatically shut off after about 15 min-
utes. If the wiper blades have been deiced completely 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 deicing is not complete when
you restart your vehicle, you have to push the switch to turn the deiceron again. Mirrors
Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted
before you start driving. Inside mirror
HB4003BB
The inside mirror has a day and night position. Pull the tab at the bottom
of the mirror toward you for the night position. Push it away for the day
position. The night position reduces glare from headlights.

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Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped)
HB6019BB
The auto-dimming mirror/compass has an anti-glare feature which au-
tomatically reduces glare coming from headlights of vehicles behindyou. It also contains a built-in compass.By pressing and releasing the left button, the automatic dimming
function is toggled on or off. When the automatic dimming function is
on, the auto dimming indicator light (green) located to the right of the
button will illuminate. By pressing and releasing the right button, the compass display is
toggled on or off. When the compass is on, an illuminated compass
reading will appear in the lower part of the mirror.
Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror surface turns bright
if the transmission is shifted into reverse. This is to ensure good rear-
ward visibility during reversing.

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Photosensors
HB6020BA
The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the front and back
sides. If the glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you strikes
the mirror, these sensors detect it and make the reflection surface of
the mirror dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For this
reason, use care not to cover the sensors with stickers, or other simi-
lar items. Periodically wipe the sensors clean using a piece of dry soft
cotton cloth or an applicator. nCompass calibration
1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential electrical ac-
cessories (rear window defogger, heater/air conditioning system,
spotlight, etc.) and ensure all doors are shut.
2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metallic objects or
structures and make certain the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
3. Press and hold the left button for 3 seconds then release, and thecompass will enter the calibration mode. “CAL” and direction will be
displayed.
4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL” disappears from the display
(about two or three circles).
5. The compass is now calibrated. Further calibration is not required.
The compass will automatically calibrate from this point forward.

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Compass zone adjustment
HB6021AB
1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to the “Com-
pass calibration zone ” map shown above or one attached to 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 dis-
played.
3. Press the right hand button repeatedly to cycle the display through
all possible zone settings. Stop cycling when the correct zone settingfor your location is displayed.
4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the zone setting mode.
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 tojudge the distance of vehicles behind you when changing lanes.
Use the inside mirror (or glance backwards) to determine theactual size and distance of objects that you view in convex mir-
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Adjusting mirrors
To adjust the mirrors by hand, push where indicated by the arrows.
OM-H2737
Remote control mirror switch (if equipped)
The remote control mirrors operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
HB4004BB
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.

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Outside mirror defogger (if equipped) CAUTION
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 isin the “ON” or “ACC” position.
HB4004CB
To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the switch while the en- gine is running.The indicator light located on the switch will come on when the out-
side mirror defogger heater in operation.
To turn it off, push the switch again.
Tilt steering wheel
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. This
may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury.