SUBARU BRZ 2016 1.G Owners Manual

250 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Switching between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-
lated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.
Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
When defrosting the side win-
dows, face the right and left side
outlets toward them.

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Opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets
Open the air outlet.
Close the air outlet.
Right and left side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.

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■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting
and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
●If you turn
off, the windows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the
outside/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is
effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. Dur-
ing cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the
vehicle interior effectively.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32qF (0qC)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is
pressed.

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■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■Air conditioning filter
oP. 326
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window. The out-
side rear view mirror defoggers* are used to remove frost, dew or
raindrops from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
On/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
On/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
*: Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

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■The defoggers can be operated when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode.
■The outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
■When continuous operation is set (vehicles with an automatic air con-
ditioning system)
During continuous operation, the defogger stops operating for 2 minutes
after every 15 minutes of continual operation. Even during the 2 minutes that
operation stops, the operating light remains illuminated. The rear window
defogger will continue to operate in this cycle until it is turned off.
■Customization that can be configured at SUBARU dealer (vehicles with
an automatic air conditioning system)
The rear window defogger can be set to 15-minute operation or continuous
operation. (Customizable features oP. 443)
WARNING
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-
side rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

256
3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX/USB por t
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
A portable audio device connected to the audio system can be operated
using the vehicle’s audio controls. However, if the device is connected using
the AUX port, operations other than adjustments to the volume and sound
quality must be performed on the portable audio device itself.
■When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the battery power source of the por-
table audio device to reduce noise. This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen
to it through the vehicle’s speakers.
For more information, please refer to the “Navigation System
Owner's Manual” or Owner’s Manual supplement for the audio sys-
tem.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.

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Using the microphone
The microphone can be used for the voice command in the
Bluetooth® audio system or the hands-free phone system.

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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Interior light (oP. 259)
Engine switch light (vehicles without a keyless access with push
button start system)
Push-button ignition switch light (vehicles with a keyless access
with push button start system)
Door courtesy lights (if equipped)

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Interior light
Turns the light off
Turns light on when door is
open
Turns the light on
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to push-button ignition switch
mode, the presence of the access key, whether the doors are locked/
unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
●Interior light (when the switch is in the
“DOOR” position)
●Engine switch light (vehicles without a keyless access with push button
start system)
●Push-button ignition switch light (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)
●Door courtesy lights (if equipped)
■Customization that can be configured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features
oP. 443)
Interior light