SUBARU IMPREZA 2003 2.G Owners Manual

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Parking light switch
The parking light switch operates regardless of the
ignition switch position.
By pushing the front end of this switch, following lights will come on.– Parking lights
– Tail lights
– License plate lights
To turn off, push the rear end of the parking light switch.
Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time be-
cause that will run down the battery. Fog light switch (if equipped)1) Indicator light
The fog lights operate only when the headlights are
on low beam. Push the fog light switch to turn thefog lights on.
Press the switch again to turn them off. The indicator light located on the switch will illumi-
nate when the fog lights are on.

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Wiper and washer
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the windshield
washer until the windshield is sufficiently
warmed by the defroster.Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the
windshield, blocking your view.
CAUTION
Do not operate the washer continuously for
more than ten seconds, or when the washer
fluid tank is empty. This may cause overheat-
ing of the washer motor. Check the washer
fluid level frequently, such as at fuel stops. Do not operate the wipers when the wind-
shield or rear window is dry. This may scratchthe glass, damage the wiper blades and causethe wiper motor to burn out. Before operating
the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window,
always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window before switching on the wipers.Attempting to operate the wiper with the
blades frozen to the window glass could
cause not only the wiper blades to be dam-aged but also the wiper motor to burn out. Ifthe wiper blade is frozen to the window glass,
be sure to operate the defroster, windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) or rear window
defogger before turning on the wiper.
If the wipers stop during operation because
of ice or some other obstruction on the win-
dow, the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly stop the vehicle in a safe place, turnthe ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and
clean the window glass to allow proper wiperoperation. Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is
unavailable. In areas where water freezes in
winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluidor the equivalent. (See the “Windshield wash-
er fluid ” section in chapter 11.)
Also, when driving the vehicle when there are
freezing temperatures, use non-freezing type wiper blades. Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline
or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzene.

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This will cause deterioration of the wiper blades.
NOTE The wiper operates only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Clean your wiper blades and window glass
periodically with a washer solution to prevent
streaking, and to remove accumulations of roadsalt or road film. Keep the washer button
depressed at least for 1 second so that washersolution will be sprinkled all over the windshield
or rear window. Grease, wax, insects or other material on the
windshield or the wiper blade results in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass. Ifyou cannot remove those streaks after operating
the washer or if the wiper operation is jerky,
clean the outer surface of the windshield or rear
window and the wiper blades using a sponge or
soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abra-
sive cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the window
glass and wiper blades with clean water. The
glass is clean if no beads form on the glass
when you rinse with water. If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after
following this procedure, replace the wiper blades with new ones. Refer to the
“Wiper blade
replacement” section (chapter 11) for replace-
ment instructions.
Windshield wiper and washer switches
Windshield wipers
1) OFF
2) : Intermittent
3) LO : Low speed
4) HI : High speed
To turn the wipers on, push the wiper control lever

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down.
To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the “OFF”
position.
Wiper intermittent time control (if equipped)
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 shortest interval to the longest.
Two click stop positions of the dial may help you to
aim at your desired 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.

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Washer
To wash the windshield, push the washer button at
the end of the wiper control lever. The washer fluid
sprays until you release the washer button. The wip-ers operate while you push the button.
Rear window wiper and washer
switch – Wagon
1) Rear wiper 2) Washer
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 to the “ON” position.
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 op-
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lever counterclockwise to the “” position. 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 controllever clockwise to the “
” position. The washer
fluid sprays and the wiper operates until you release the knob. Rear window defogger switch
The rear window defogger operates only when the
ignition switch is in the
“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 window 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.

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1) OFF
2) ON3) Push
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 window defogger is operating. NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the outside mir-
ror defogger, the outside mirror defogger oper-ates while the rear window defogger is operating.
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or window
cleaner containing abrasives to clean the in-
ner surface of the rear window. They may
damage the conductors printed on the win-
dow. To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not operate the defogger continu-
ously for any longer than necessary.

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Mirrors
Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are
properly adjusted before you start driving. Inside mirror
1) Tab
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.
Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped)
1) Left button
2) Auto dimming indicator
3) Photosensor
4) Right button
The inside electronic compass mirror has an anti-
glare feature which automatically reduces glare
coming from headlights of vehicles behind you. Italso contains a built-in compass. By pressing and releasing the left button, the au-
tomatic dimming function is toggled on or off. When the automatic dimming function is on, the auto dim-
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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 rearward visibility
during reversing.
n Photosensors
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 sen- sors 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 similar items. Periodi-
cally wipe the sensors clean using a piece of dry
soft cotton cloth or an applicator.
n Compass calibration
1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessen-
tial electrical accessories (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 me-
tallic objects or structures and make certain the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” position.
3. Press and hold the left button for 3 seconds then
release, and the compass 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). Thecompass is now calibrated.
5. Further calibration may be necessary should out-
side. Influences cause the mirror to read inaccurate-
ly. You will know that this has occurred if your com-
pass begins to read in only limited directions.
Should you encounter this situation, return to step
one of the above procedure and recalibrate the
mirror.

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nCompass zone adjustment
Compass calibration zones
1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Re- fer to the “Compass calibration zone ” map shown
above or one attached to the end of this manual to
verify that the compass zone setting is correct foryour geographical location.
2. Press and hold the right button for 3 seconds
then release, and the word “ZONE” will briefly ap-
pear and then the zone number will be displayed.
3. Press the right hand button repeatedly to cycle
the display through all possible zone settings. Stop
cycling when the correct zone setting for your loca- tion is displayed.
4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit thezone 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 to judge the dis- tance of vehicles behind you when changing