lights SUBARU IMPREZA 2011 4.G Owner's Guide

3-40Instruments and controls
Mirrors
Always check that the inside and outside
mirrors are properly adjusted before you
start driving. &Inside mirror
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 head-lights. &
Auto-dimming mirror/com-
pass (if equipped)
1) Auto dimming indicator
2) Left (mirror) button
3) Photosensor
4) Right (compass) button
5) Compass display
The auto-dimming mirror has an anti-glare
feature which automatically reduces glare
coming from headlights of vehicles behind
you. 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 on the left
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 upper right corner 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 duringreversing. !
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 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 similar items. Periodically wipe the
sensors clean using a piece of dry soft
cotton cloth or an applicator. !Compass zone adjustment
Compass calibration zones
1. The zone setting is factory preset to
Zone 8. Refer to the “Compass calibration
zones ”map shown above 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 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 location is displayed.
4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will
exit the zone setting mode. !
Compass calibration
1. For optimum calibration, switch off all
nonessential 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 metallic objects or structures and
make certain the ignition switch is in the“ ON ”position.
3. Press and hold the right button for 6 - 7
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 (approxi-
mately two to three circles). The compass
is now calibrated.
5. Further calibration may be necessary
should outside influences cause the mirror
to read inaccurately. You will know that
this has occurred if your compass begins
to read in only limited directions. Should
you encounter this situation, return to step
one of the above procedure and recali-
brate the mirror. &
Auto-dimming mirror/com-
pass with HomeLink
®(if
equipped)
1) HomeLink®button 1
2) HomeLink®button 2
3) LED
4) HomeLink
®button 3
5) Sensor
6) Automatic dimming on/off button
7) Compass display button
8) Compass display
The auto-dimming mirror has an anti-glare
feature which automatically reduces glare
coming from headlights of vehicles behind
you. It also contains a built-in compass
and HomeLink
®wireless control system.
. By pressing the automatic dimming on/
off button, the automatic dimming function
is toggled on or off. When the automatic Instruments and controls
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3-42Instruments and controls
dimming function is on, the LED indicator
will illuminate.
Even with the mirror in the automatic
dimming mode, the mirror surface turns
bright if the transmission is shifted into
reverse. This is to ensure good rearward
visibility during reversing. . By pressing the compass display but-
ton, the compass display is toggled on or
off. When the compass is on, an illumi-
nated compass reading will appear in the
upper right corner of the mirror.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened with
glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the mirror as that may cause
theliquidcleanertoenterthemirror
housing and damage the mirror. !
Photosensors
The mirror has a photosensor attached on
both the front and back sides. During
nighttime driving, these sensors detect
distracting glare from vehicle headlights
behind you and automatically dim the
mirror to eliminate glare and preserve
your vision. For this reason, use care not
to cover the sensors with stickers, or other
similar items. Periodically wipe the sen-
sors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton
cloth or an applicator. !
Compass zone adjustmentCompass calibration zones
1. Refer to the “Compass calibration
zones ”map shown above to verify that
the compass zone setting is correct for
your geographical location.
2. Press and hold the compass display
button for 3 seconds until the zone
selection comes up (a number will be
displayed in the mirror compass window).
3. Press the compass display button
repeatedly until the correct zone setting
for your location is displayed.
4. Releasing the button for 5 seconds will
exit the zone setting mode.

5-24Audio
inserted the disc, the “LOAD ”indicator will
turn off. The disc will then be automatically
drawn in, and the player will begin to play
back the first track of the disc. . To insert more discs in succession,
repeat Steps 1 and 2. The magazine will
be loaded with discs in the ascending
order of position number.
If you do not insert any disc in 15 seconds
after you have pressed the “LOAD ”button,
the player will begin to play back the first
track of the last disc you have inserted. . The disc indicator steadily lights up if a
disc is already inserted in the correspond-
ing position of the magazine. . While the player is in the loading mode,
if you press “FM/AM ”or “SAT ”button, the
player will enter the standby mode. Press the “CD/AUX ”button to start playback.
! Inserting a disc in a desired posi-tion
1. Briefly press the “LOAD ”button. If the
magazine in the player has an idle
position where you can insert a disc, the
disc number indicator associated with the
idle position will blink.
The positions in the magazine the indica-
tor of which steadily lights up are already
loaded with discs.
Disc select buttons
2. Press the disc select button at the
position where you want to insert a disc.
3. When the “LOAD ”indicator illumi-
nates, insert the disc. Once you have
inserted the disc, the “LOAD ”indicator will
turn off. The disc will then be automatically
drawn in, and the player will begin to play
the first track on the disc. . If you wish to insert another disc,
repeat the procedure beginning with step 1.
If you do not insert any disc in 15 seconds
after you have pressed the “LOAD ”button,
the player will begin to play back the first
track of the last disc you have inserted. . While the player is in the loading mode,
if you press “FM/AM ”or “SAT ”button, the player will enter standby mode. Press the “
CD/AUX ”button to start playback.
! Loading all the magazine (full disc
loading mode)
1. If you continue to press the “LOAD ”
button for more than 1.5 seconds, the
player will produce beep sound and will
enter the full disc loading mode.
2. When the disc number indicator
flashes and “ALL LOAD ”indicator illumi-
nates, insert a disc within 15 seconds. If a
disc is successfully loaded during this
period, the disc number indicator will stop
blinking and will steadily light.
3. When the loading of a disc is com-
plete, the next disc number indicator will
blink. Then repeat Step 2.
4. When the magazine is filled with discs
by repeating Steps 2 and 3, the player will
start playback of the discs, beginning with
the one inserted first.
If you fail to insert any disc during each 15
seconds interval, the full disc loading
mode will be canceled, and the player will
start playback of the disc inserted first.
& How to play back a CD
! When there is no CD inserted
Properly insert a CD. Refer to “How to
insert a CD (type A and C) ”F 5-23/ “How

to insert a CD(s) (type B)”F 5-23.
When a CD is loaded, the player will start
playback of the CD, beginning with the
first track. ! When CD is in the player (type A)
When the “CD/AUX ”button is pressed, the
player will start playback. !
When there are CDs loaded (type B)
Disc select buttons
Press a desired one of the disc select
buttons the disc number indicator of which
steadily lights up. The player will then start
playback of the selected CD, beginning
with the first track.
If a disc that the player cannot read has
been loaded, the player will display themessage “CHECK DISC ”. !
When CD is in the player (type C)Each brief press of the “CD/AUX ”button
changes the modes in the following sequence.
When the CD mode is selected, the player
will start playback. Audio
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Interior lights....................................................... 6-2
Dome light .......................................................... 6-2
Cargo area light (5-door models) ......................... 6-2
Map lights ........................................................... 6-3
Sun visors ........................................................... 6-4
Vanity mirror ....................................................... 6-4
Storage compartment ......................................... 6-4
Glove box ........................................................... 6-5
Center console .................................................... 6-5
Coin tray (if equipped) ......................................... 6-5
Cup holders ......................................................... 6-5
Front passenger ’s cup holder .............................. 6-5
Rear passenger ’s cup holder (if equipped) ........... 6-7
Bottle holders ...................................................... 6-7
Accessory power outlets .................................... 6-8
Use with a cigarette lighter (if equipped) .. ............ 6-9Ashtray (if equipped)
......................................... 6-10
Portable ashtray ................................................ 6-10
Rear ashtray (STI –if equipped) ......................... 6-10
Floor mat (if equipped) ...................................... 6-11
Shopping bag hook (5-door) ............................. 6-11
Cargo area cover (5-door –if equipped) .......... 6-12
Using the cover ................................................. 6-12
To remove the cover .......................................... 6-12
To install the cover housing ............................... 6-13
Cargo tie-down hooks (5-door –if
equipped) ........................................................ 6-13
Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped) .................................................... 6-14Interior equipment
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6-2Interior equipment
Interior lights
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the
lights are turned off to avoid batterydischarge. &Dome light
1) ON
2) DOOR
3) OFF
The dome light switch has the following
three positions. ON: The light remains on continuously.
OFF: The light remains off.
DOOR: The dome light illuminates auto-
matically in the following cases. . Any of the doors or the rear gate (5-
door) is opened. .
The doors or the rear gate (5-door) are
unlocked using the remote keyless entry
transmitter. . The ignition switch is turned from the
“ Acc ”position to the “LOCK ”position.
The automatically illuminated dome light
remains on for several seconds and then
gradually turns off after all doors and the
rear gate (5-door) are closed.
While the light is illuminated, if any of the
following operations are performed, the
dome light turns off immediately. . The ignition switch is turned from the
“ LOCK ”position to “Acc ”or “ON ”position.
. All doors and the rear gate (5-door) are
locked using the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
The setting of the period for which the light
remains on (OFF delay timer) can be
changed as follows. . Models with genuine SUBARU navi-
gation system:
The setting can be changed using the
navigation monitor. For details, please
refer to the Owner ’s Manual supplement
for the navigation system. Also, the setting
can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. .
Models without genuine SUBARU
navigation system:
The setting can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details.
& Cargo area light (5-door models)
ON position: The light illuminates when
the rear gate is opened. The light remains
illuminated for several seconds and gra-
dually turns off after the rear gate isclosed. OFF position: The light remains off.

&Map lights
Type A
Type B
To turn on the map light, push the switch.
To turn it off, push the switch again. When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
lights are turned off to avoid batterydischarge.
NOTE
For the type A map lights, although the
light switches are in the ON position,
the lights are automatically turned off
after approximately 30 seconds of
illumination to prevent the vehicle
battery from discharging. For details,
refer to “Battery drainage prevention
function ”F 2-5.
! Automatic illumination (models
with moonroof)
The map lights illuminate automatically in
the following cases. . Any of the doors other than the rear
gate is opened. (The map lights do not
illuminate when only the rear gate isopened.) . The doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter.. The ignition switch is turned from the
“ Acc ”position to the “LOCK ”position.
The automatically illuminated map lights
remain on for several seconds and then
gradually turn off after all doors areclosed.
While the lights are on, if any of the following operations are performed, the
map lights turn off immediately. .
The ignition switch is turned from the
“ LOCK ”position to the “Acc ”or “ON ”
position.. All doors and the rear gate (5-door) are
locked using the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
The setting of the period for which the
lights remain on (OFF delay timer) can be
changed as follows. . Models with genuine SUBARU navi-
gation system:
The setting can be changed using the
navigation monitor. For details, please
refer to the Owner ’s Manual supplement
for the navigation system. Also, the setting
can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. . Models without genuine SUBARU
navigation system:
The setting can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details. Interior equipment
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7-8Starting and operating
CAUTION
Resultant vehicle damage due to
improper testing is not covered
under the SUBARU Limited War-
ranty and is the responsibility of
the state inspection program or its
contractors or licensees.
The EPA has issued regulations for
inspecting the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) system as part of the state emis-
sions inspection. The OBD system is
designed to detect engine and transmis-
sion problems that might cause vehicle
emissions to exceed allowable limits.
These inspections apply to all 1996 model
year and newer passenger cars and light
trucks. Over 30 states plus the District of
Columbia have implemented the OBD
system inspection. . The inspection of the OBD system
consists of a visual operational check of the “CHECK ENGINE ”warning light/mal-
function indicator lamp (MIL) and an
examination of the OBD system with an
electronic scan tool while the engine isrunning. . Avehicle
passes the OBD system
inspection if proper illumination of the “ CHECK ENGINE ”warning light/MIL is
observed, there are nostored diagnostic trouble codes, and the OBD system
readiness monitors are complete. .
A vehicle
fails the OBD inspection if the
“ CHECK ENGINE ”warning light/MIL is
not properly operating or there are one or
more diagnostic trouble codes stored in
the vehicle ’s computer with the “CHECK
ENGINE ”warning light/MIL illuminated.
. A state emission inspection may reject
(not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of
OBD system readiness monitors “Not
Ready ”is greater than one. Under this
condition, the vehicle operator should be
instructed to drive his/her vehicle for a few
days to set the monitors and return for an
emission re-inspection. . Owners of rejected or failing vehicles
should contact their SUBARU Dealer for service. Preparing to drive
You should perform the following checks
and adjustments every day before you
start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and
lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition
of the tires. Also check tires for properinflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
4. Check that the hood, trunk (4-door)
and rear gate (5-door) are fully closed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside
and outside mirrors.
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your
passengers have fastened their seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning
and indicator lights when the ignition
switch is turned to the
“ON ”position.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warn-
ing lights after starting the engine.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,
washer fluid and other fluid levels
should be checked daily, weekly or at
fuel stops.

Starting the engine
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter motor
continuously for more than 10 sec-
onds. If the engine fails to start after
operating the starter for 5 to 10
seconds, wait for 10 seconds or
more before trying again.
NOTE . It may be difficult to start the engine
when the battery has been discon-
nected and reconnected (for mainte-
nance or other purposes). This diffi-
culty is caused by the electronically
controlled throttle ’s self-diagnosis
function. To overcome it, keep the
ignition switch in the “ON ”position
for approximately 10 seconds before
starting the engine.. For non-turbo models, to protect the
engine while the shift lever is in the
neutral position (MT models)/select
lever is in the “P ” or “N ” position (AT
models), the engine is controlled so
that the engine speed may not become
too high even if the accelerator pedal is
depressed hard. &
MT models
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac- cessories.
3. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor
and shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold
the clutch pedal to the floor while starting
the engine.
The starter motor will only operate when
the clutch pedal is depressed fully to the
floor.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position and check the operation of the
warning and indicator lights. Refer to“ Warning and indicator lights ”F 3-13.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START ”
position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key immediately
after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, try the following.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the“OFF ”position and wait for at least
10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the
ignition switch to the “START ”position
while depressing the accelerator pedal
slightly (approximately a quarter of the
full stroke). Release the accelerator
pedal as soon as the engine starts.
(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition switch back to the
“OFF ”
position and wait for at least 10
seconds. Then fully depress the accel-
erator pedal and turn the ignition
switch to the “START ”position. If the
engine starts, quickly release the
accelerator pedal.
(3) If this fails to start the engine, turn
the ignition switch again to the “OFF ”
position. After waiting for 10 seconds
or longer, turn the ignition switch to the“ START ”position without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
(4) If the engine still refuses to start,
contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator
lights have turned off after the engine has
started. The fuel injection system auto-
matically lowers the idle speed as the
engine warms up.
& AT models
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac- cessories.
3. Shift the select lever to the “P ” or “N ”
position (preferably the “P ”position).
The starter motor will only operate when
the select lever is at the “P ”or “N ”position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
Starting and operating
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