mirror controls SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2014 4.G User Guide

Defogger and deicer
1) Rear window defogger
2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
3) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
The vehicle is equipped with a rear window defogger. Some models are also
equipped with an outside mirror defogger
and/or windshield wiper deicer. The de-
fogger and deicer system is activated only
when the ignition switch is in the
“ON ”
position.
Manual climate control system
Automatic climate control system
To activate the defogger and deicer
system, push the control switch that is
located on the climate control panel. The
rear window defogger, outside mirror
defogger and windshield wiper deicer are
activated simultaneously. The indicator
light on the control switch illuminates while
the defogger and deicer system is acti-vated.
To turn them off, push the control switch
again. They also turn off when the ignition
switch is turned to the “Acc ”or “LOCK ”
position.
The defogger and deicer system will
automatically shut off after approximately
15 minutes. If the rear window and the
outside mirrors have been cleared and the
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windshield wiper blades have been deiced
completely before that time, push the
control switch to turn them off. If defrost-
ing, defogging or deicing is not complete,
you have to push the control switch to turn
them on again.
For models with the automatic climate
control system,it is possible to have the
defogger and deicer system for the con-
tinuous operation mode set by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer fordetails.
If the battery voltage drops below the
permissible level, continuous operation of
the defogger and deicer system is can-
celed and the system stops operating.
CAUTION
. To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the
defogger and deicer system con-
tinuously for any longer than
necessary.
. Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface
of the rear window. They may
damage the conductors printed
on the window. NOTE .
Turn on the defogger and deicer
system if the wipers are frozen to the windshield.. If the windshield is covered with
snow, remove the snow so that the
windshield wiper deicer works effec-
tively.. While the defogger and deicer sys-
tem is in the continuous operation
mode, if the vehicle speed remains at
9 mph (15 km/h) or less for 15 minutes,
the windshield wiper deicer automati-
cally stops operating, though the rear
window defogger and outside mirror
defogger maintain continuous opera-
tion in this condition. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
WARNING
. Do not adjust the steering wheel
tilt/telescopic position while driv-
ing. This may cause loss of
vehicle control and result in
personal injury.
. If the lever cannot be raised to
the fixed position, adjust the
steering wheel again. It is dan-
gerous to drive without locking
the steering wheel. This may
cause loss of vehicle control
and result in personal injury.

14-2Index
A Abbreviation ................................................................... 3
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-26
Warning light ......................................................... 3-18
Accessories ....................................................... 5-4, 11-39
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-8
Active head restraint ..................................................... 1-5
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-13
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control system ............................... 4-8
Manual climate control system ................................... 4-3
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-13
Airflow selection
Automatic climate control system ............................... 4-8
Manual climate control system ................................... 4-3
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-15
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-31
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-3
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-26
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-16
Armrest ....................................................................... 1-8
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-10
Audio Antenna system ....................................................... 5-3
Auxiliary input jack ................................................. 5-23
Bluetooth
®audio .................................................... 5-33
CD player operation ............................................... 5-16
Control button ........................................................ 5-31
FM/AM radio operation ........................................... 5-10
iPod
®operations .................................................... 5-26 Power and sound controls
........................................ 5-7
Satellite radio operations ......................................... 5-13
Set ........................................................................ 5-4
USB storage device operations ................................ 5-26
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .............................. 3-38, 3-39
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-8
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-12
Auxiliary input jack ...................................................... 5-23
B Battery .................................................................... 11-37
Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-5
Jump starting .......................................................... 9-9
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter) ........... 7-12
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-11
Bluetooth
®audio ........................................................ 5-33
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-27
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-7
Brake
Assist .................................................................... 7-25
Booster ....................................................... 7-25, 11-20
Fluid ........................................................... 11-18, 12-7
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-23
Parking ....................................................... 7-33, 11-23
Pedal .................................................................. 11-21
System .................................................................. 7-25
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-21
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-21
Brake system ............................................................. 7-25
Warning light .......................................................... 3-19