SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2006 2.G Owners Manual

3-28 Instruments and controls
Wiper intermittent time control
When the wiper switch is in the “ ” po-
sition, turn the dial to adjust the operating
interval of the wiper.
The operating interval can be adjusted in
four steps.
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 le-
ver toward you. The wipers operate until
you release the lever.
Washer To wash the windshield, push the washer
button at the end of the wiper control le-
ver. The washer fluid sprays until you re-
lease the washer button. The wipers oper-
ate while you push the button.
Rear window wiper and wash-
er switch
– Wagon
: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)
ON : Normal
OFF : Park
: Washer
Rear wiper
The rear wiper offers intermittent opera-
tion only.
To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on
the end of the wiper control lever to the
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“
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 operating, turn the knob on the
end of the wiper control lever counter-
clockwise 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 control lever clockwise to
the “ ” position. The washer fluid
sprays and the wiper operates until you
release the knob.
Rear window defogger but-
ton
The rear window defogger operates only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON ” po-
sition.
The rear window defogger button is locat-
ed on the climate control panel.
To turn on the defogger, push the button.
To turn it off, push the button again.
The indicator light located on the button
lights up while the rear window defogger is
operating.
The defogger will automatically shut off af-
ter approximately 15 minutes. If the win-
dow clears before that time, push the but-
ton 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 button to turn it on
again.
Manual climate control system
Automatic climate control system
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the
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outside mirror defogger, the outside
mirror defogger operates while the rear
window defogger is operating.
Turn on the rear window defogger if
the wiper is frozen to the glass.
Windshield wiper deicer (if
equipped)
The windshield wiper deicer operates only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON ” po-
sition.
Before turning on the windshield wiper de-
icer, remove any snow from the wind-
shield. To turn on the windshield wiper de-
icer, push the button. The indicator light
located on the button lights up while the
windshield wiper deicer is operating.
The windshield wiper deicer will automati-
cally shut off after approximately 15 min-
utes. If the windshield wiper blades have
been deiced completely before that time,
push the button 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 button to turn the de-
icer on again.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the out-
side mirror defogger, the outside mir-
ror defogger operates while the rear
window defogger is operating.
Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of
the rear window. They may dam-
age the conductors printed on the
window.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the de-
fogger continuously for any long-
er than necessary.
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To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the
windshield wiper deicer continuous-
ly for any longer than necessary.

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Intercooler water spray
switch (WRX-STI)
Pressing this switch causes water to be
sprayed into the intercooler. It can be
used to help maintain adequate intercool-
er performance when the outside temper-
ature is high.
Water is sprayed for approximately two
seconds every time the switch is pressed
and then released.
NOTE
The intercooler water spray warning
light comes on when the water level in
the tank has dropped to the lower limit.
If the warning light illuminates, refill
the tank with water. The tank is located
on the right-hand side of the trunk. For
the tank refilling method, refer to the “ Intercooler water spray (WRX-STI) ”
section in chapter 11.
In cold weather (when you do not use
the intercooler water spray), keep the
tank half-empty or below in case the
water freezes. A larger amount of water
could break the tank if it froze.
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Do not press the switch when the
warning light is illuminated. If the
switch is kept pressed when the
tank is short of water, the water
pump motor could overheat.

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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 po-
sition. Pull the tab at the bottom of the mir-
ror toward you for the night position. Push
it away for the day position. The night po-
sition 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. It also contains a
built-in compass.
By pressing and releasing the left but-
ton, the automatic dimming function is tog-
gled on or off. When the automatic dim-
ming function is on, the auto dimming indi-
cator light (green) located to the right of
the button will illuminate.
By pressing and releasing the right but- ton, the compass display is toggled on or
off. When the compass is on, an illuminat-
ed 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 trans-
mission is shifted into reverse. This is to
ensure good rearward visibility during re-
versing.
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 mir-
ror dimmer to help prevent you from being
blinded. For this reason, use care not to
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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 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 left button for 3 sec-
onds then release, and the compass will
enter the calibration mode. “CAL ” and di-
rection will be displayed.
4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL ” dis-
appears from the display (approximately
two or three circles). The compass is now
calibrated.
5. Further calibration may be necessary
should outside. Influences cause the mir-
ror 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.
Compass zone adjustment
Compass calibration zones
1. The zone setting is factory preset to
Zone 8. Refer 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 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 cor-
rect zone setting for your location is dis-
played.
4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the zone setting mode.
Outside mirrors
Convex mirror (passenger side)
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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 lanes. Use the inside mir-
ror (or glance backwards) to deter-
mine the actual size and distance of
objects that you view in convex mir-
ror.
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Remote control mirror switch
1) Selection switch
2) Direction control switch
The remote control mirrors operate only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON ” or
“ ACC ” position.
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 neu-
tral position to prevent unintentional oper-
ation.
The mirrors can also be adjusted manual-
ly.
Outside mirror defogger (if
equipped)
Manual climate control system
Automatic climate control system
The outside mirror defogger shares the
button with rear window defogger.
The outside mirror defogger operates only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON ” po-
sition.
To turn on the outside mirror defogger,
push the button. To turn it off, push the
button again. The indicator light located
on the button lights up while the outside
mirror defogger is operating.
The defogger will automatically shut off af-
ter approximately 15 minutes. If the mirror
clears before that time, push the button 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 de-
sired when you restart your vehicle, you
have to push the button to turn it on again.
NOTE
While the outside mirror defogger is
operating, the rear window defogger
also operates.
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To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the de-
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Tilt steering wheel
1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the “Front seats ” section (chapter 1).
2. Push the tilt lock lever down.
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired
level.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering
wheel in place.
5. Make sure that the steering wheel is
securely locked by moving it up and down.
Horn
To sound the horn, push the horn pad.
Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt
position while driving. This may
cause loss of vehicle control and re-
sult in personal injury.
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Climate control
Ventilator ............................................................. 4-2
Air flow selection ................................ .................... 4-2
Center and side ventilators ....................... ............. 4-3
Manual climate control system (if equipped) ..................................... ............... 4-3
Control panel ..................................... ..................... 4-3
Heater operation .................................. ................... 4-5
Air conditioner operation (if equipped) ........... ..... 4-7
Automatic climate control system (if equipped) ..................................... ............... 4-7
Control panel ..................................... ..................... 4-8
To use as full-automatic climate control
system ............................................ ....................... 4-8
To use as semi-automatic climate control system ............................................ ....................... 4-8
Fan speed control dial ............................ ............... 4-8
Temperature control dial .......................... .............. 4-9
Air flow control dial ............................. ................... 4-9
Air inlet selection button ........................ ................ 4-9
Air conditioner button ............................ ................ 4-10
Temperature sensors ............................... .............. 4-10
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ....................................... ............... 4-11
Cleaning ventilation grille ....................... ............... 4-11
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight .......................................... ....................... 4-11
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit ........................................... ......................... 4-11Checking air conditioning system before
summer season ..................................... ............... 4-11
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and
low temperature weather conditions ................ .. 4-11
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded .......................... ............ 4-12
Refrigerant for your climate control system ....... . 4-12
Air filtration system ............................. ............... 4-12
Replacing an air filter ........................... .................. 4-12