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Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid (2016 year). Manual - part 15

Instruments and controls/Mirrors

HomeLink

button 1

HomeLink

button 2

HomeLink

button 3

2. Press and hold the two outer
HomeLink

buttons (button 1 and button

3) until the HomeLink

indicator light

begins to flash (after approximately 20
seconds). Then release both buttons.
3. Hold the end of the entrance gate

’s/

garage door opener

’s hand-held transmit-

ter between 1 and 3 inches (25 and 76
mm) away from the HomeLink

button you

wish to program.
4. Press and hold the desired HomeLink

button.
5. Press and release (

“cycle”) the hand-

held transmitter button every 2 seconds
until step 6 is complete.

6. When the indicator light flashes slowly
and then rapidly after several seconds,
release both buttons.
7. Plug the motor of the entrance gate/
garage door opener to the outlet.
8. Test your entrance gate/garage door
opener by pressing the programmed
HomeLink

button.

! Operating the HomeLink

Wire-

less Control System

Once programmed, the HomeLink

Wire-

less Control System can be used to
remote-control the devices to which its
buttons are programmed. To activate a
device, simply press the appropriate but-
ton. The indicator light illuminates, indicat-
ing that the signal is being transmitted.

! Programming other devices

To program other devices such as door
locks, home lighting and security systems,
contact HomeLink

at www.homelink.com

or call 1-800-355-3515.

! Reprogramming a single

HomeLink

button

1. Press and hold the HomeLink

button

you wish to reprogram. DO NOT release
the button until step 4 has been com-
pleted.
2. When the HomeLink

indicator light

begins to flash slowly (after approximately
20 seconds), position the hand-held trans-
mitter of the device between 1 to 3 inches
(25 to 76 mm) away from the HomeLink

button you wish to program.
3. Press and hold the hand-held trans-
mitter button. The HomeLink

indicator

light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly.
4. When the indicator light begins to flash
rapidly, release both buttons.

The programming for the previous device
is now erased and the new device can be
operated by pressing the HomeLink

button.

! Erasing HomeLink

button mem-

ory

NOTE

. Performing this procedure erases
the memory of all the preprogrammed
buttons simultaneously. The memory
of individual buttons cannot be erased.

. It is recommended that upon the
sale of the vehicle, the memory of all
programmed HomeLink

buttons be

erased for security purposes.

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HomeLink

button 1

HomeLink

button 2

HomeLink

button 3

1. Press and hold the two outer buttons
(button 1 and button 3) until the indicator
light begins to flash (after approximately
20 seconds).
2. Release both buttons.

! In case a problem occurs

If you cannot activate a device using the
corresponding HomeLink

button after

programming, contact HomeLink

www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-
3515 for assistance.

& 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
distance of vehicles behind you
when changing lanes. Use the inside
mirror (or glance backwards) to
determine the actual size and dis-
tance of objects that you view in
convex mirror.

! Remote control mirror switch

: Select side to adjust
: Direction control

The remote control mirrors operate only
when the ignition switch is in the

“ON” or

“ACC” position.
1. Turn the control switch to the side that
you want to adjust.

“L” is for the left mirror,

“R” is for the right mirror.
2. Move the control switch in the direction
you want to move the mirror.
3. Return the control switch to the neutral
position to prevent unintentional opera-
tion.

The mirrors can also be adjusted manu-
ally.

Instruments and controls/Mirrors

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Instruments and controls/Defogger and deicer

Defogger and deicer

Rear window defogger

Outside mirror defogger

Windshield wiper deicer

The vehicle is equipped with a rear

window defogger, outside mirror defogger
and windshield wiper deicer. The defogger
and deicer system is activated only when
the ignition switch is in the

“ON” position.

Control switch

To activate the defogger and deicer
system, press 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, press the control switch
again. They also turn off when the ignition
switch is turned to the

“ACC” or “OFF”

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
windshield wiper blades have been deiced
completely before that time, press the
control switch to turn them off. If defrost-
ing, defogging or deicing is not complete,
you have to press the control switch to
turn them on again.

It is possible for the defogger and deicer
system to be set to continuous operation
mode by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for details. Also, the
setting can be changed using the multi
function display. For details, refer to

“Defogger setting” F3-67.

If the 12 V auxiliary battery voltage drops
below the permissible level, continuous
operation of the defogger and deicer
system is canceled 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

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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 lower for 15
minutes, the windshield wiper deicer
automatically stops operating, though
the rear window defogger and outside
mirror defogger maintain continuous
operation in this condition.

. While the defogger and deicer sys-
tem is in the continuous operation
mode, if the 12 V auxiliary battery
voltage drops below the permissible
level, continuous operation of the de-
fogger and deicer system is canceled
and the system stops operating.

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.

Tilt adjustment

Telescopic adjustment

1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to

“Front seats” F1-2.
2. Pull the tilt/telescopic 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,
and forward and backward.

Instruments and controls/Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

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Instruments and controls/Horn

Horn

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

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Ventilator control.................................................

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Center and side ventilators ..................................

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Climate control panel..........................................

4-3

Type A ................................................................

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Type B ................................................................

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Automatic climate control operation .................

4-5

Operation tips .....................................................

4-5

Sensors ..............................................................

4-5

Manual climate control operation ......................

4-6

Airflow mode selection ........................................

4-6

Temperature control ............................................

4-7

Fan speed control ...............................................

4-8

Air conditioner control ........................................

4-8

Air inlet selection ................................................

4-8

Defrosting ............................................................

4-9

Type A ................................................................

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Type B.................................................................

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Operating tips for heater and air

conditioner ........................................................

4-9

Cleaning ventilation grille.....................................

4-9

Efficient cooling after parking in direct

sunlight .............................................................

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Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant

circuit..............................................................

4-10

Checking air conditioning system before summer

season ............................................................

4-10

Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and

low temperature weather conditions .................

4-10

Air conditioner compressor shut-off when hybrid

system is heavily loaded..................................

4-10

Refrigerant for your climate control system ........

4-10

Air filtration system ...........................................

4-10

Replacing an air filter.........................................

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Climate control

Climate control/Ventilator control

Ventilator control

& Center and side ventilators

Center ventilators
1)

Open

Side ventilators
1)

Open

To adjust the flow direction, move the tab.
To open or close the ventilator, turn the
thumb-wheel up or down.

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Climate control panel

& Type A

Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to

“Airflow mode selection” F4-6.)

Defroster button (Refer to

“Airflow mode

selection

” F4-6.)

Rear window defogger button (Refer to

“Defogger and deicer” F3-94.)

Fan speed control dial (Refer to

“Fan

speed control

” F4-8.)

Air conditioner button (Refer to

“Air

conditioner control

” F4-8.)

Air inlet selection button (Refer to

“Air

inlet selection

” F4-8.)

Temperature control dial (Refer to

“Auto-

matic climate control operation

” F4-5

and/or

“Temperature control” F4-7.)

AUTO button (Refer to

“Automatic cli-

mate control operation

” F4-5.)

OFF button (Refer to

“Automatic climate

control operation

” F4-5.)

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Climate control/Climate control panel

& Type B

Temperature control dial (Refer to

“Auto-

matic climate control operation

” F4-5

and/or

“Temperature control” F4-7.)

Defroster button (Refer to

“Airflow mode

selection

” F4-6.)

Rear window defogger button (Refer to

“Defogger and deicer” F3-94.)

DUAL mode button (Refer to

““DUAL”

mode (type B)

” F4-7.)

Fan speed control dial (Refer to

“Fan

speed control

” F4-8.)

Air conditioner button (Refer to

“Air

conditioner control

” F4-8.)

Air inlet selection button (Refer to

“Air

inlet selection

” F4-8.)

Airflow mode selection button (Refer to

“Airflow mode selection” F4-6.)

Temperature control dial (Refer to

“Auto-

matic climate control operation

” F4-5

and/or

“Temperature control” F4-7.)

10) AUTO button (Refer to

“Automatic cli-

mate control operation

” F4-5.)

11) OFF button (Refer to

“Automatic climate

control operation

” F4-5.)

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Automatic climate control
operation

When this mode is selected, the fan
speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor operation
are automatically controlled. To activate
this mode, perform the following.
1. Depress the

“AUTO” button. The

indicator light

“FULL AUTO” on the display

illuminates.
2. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dial.

NOTE

. The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.

. If you operate any of the buttons on
the control panel other than the

“OFF”

button, rear window defogger button
and temperature control dial(s) during
FULL AUTO mode operation, the

“FULL” indicator light on the control
panel will turn off and the

“AUTO”

indicator light will remain illuminated.
You can then manually control the
system as desired using the button
you operated. To change the system
back to the FULL AUTO mode, press
the

“AUTO” button.

To turn off the climate control system,
press the

“OFF” button. Then the air inlet

selection will be set to OFF (outside air).

& Operation tips

. Operate the automatic climate control
system when the hybrid system is running.
. Even when cooling is not necessary,
setting the temperature much lower than
the current outlet air temperature turns on
the air conditioner compressor automati-
cally and the

“A/C” indicator light on the

control panel illuminates.

& Sensors

Interior air temperature sensor

Solar sensor

The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are not treated

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Climate control/Manual climate control operation

properly and become damaged, the sys-
tem may not be able to control the interior
temperature correctly. To avoid damaging
the sensors, observe the following pre-
cautions.
– Do not subject the sensors to impact.

– Keep water away from the sensors.

– Do not cover the sensors.

The sensors are located as follows.
– Solar sensor: beside the windshield
defroster grille
– Interior air temperature sensor: next to
the steering column
– Outside temperature sensor: near the
front bumper opening

Manual climate control op-
eration

& Airflow mode selection

To select the airflow mode:
Type A: Turn the airflow mode selection
dial.
Type B: Press the airflow mode selection
button.

To select the defrost mode:
Press the defroster button.

Airflow modes are as follows.

(Ventilation): Instrument panel outlets

(Bi-level): Instrument panel outlets and
foot outlets

(Heat): Foot outlets, both side outlets of
the instrument panel and some through
windshield defroster outlets (A small
amount of air flows to the windshield and

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both side windows to prevent fogging.)

(Heat-def): Windshield defroster outlets,
foot outlets and both side outlets of the
instrument panel (Refer to

“Defrosting”

F4-9.)

(Defrost): Windshield defroster outlets

and both side outlets of the instrument
panel (Refer to

“Defrosting” F4-9.)

NOTE

You cannot drive using only the electric
motor power while selecting the

“

”

“ ” mode. Even while selecting the

other mode, you may not drive using
only the electric motor power depend-
ing on the vehicle condition. For de-
tails, refer to

“General information for

stopping/restarting of the engine and
electric motor

” F9.

& Temperature control

Turn the temperature control dial to set the
preferred interior temperature. With the
dial set to your preferred temperature, the
system automatically adjusts the tempera-
ture of air supplied from the outlets so that
the preferred temperature is achieved and
maintained.
If the dial is turned fully counterclockwise,
the system provides maximum cooling
performance. If the dial is turned fully
clockwise, the system provides maximum
heating performance.

NOTE

The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.

! “DUAL” mode (type B)
You can change the setting of the driver

’s

side and front passenger

’s side tempera-

ture independently by selecting the

“DUAL” mode.

You can select the

“DUAL” mode by

performing either of the following proce-
dures.
. Press the “DUAL” button

. Turn the passenger’s side temperature
control dial

The

“DUAL” mode can be canceled by

pressing the

“DUAL” button.

When the

“DUAL” mode is selected:

Turn the driver

’s side dial to set the

driver

’s side temperature. Turn the front

passenger

’s side dial to set the front

passenger

’s side temperature.

When the

“DUAL” mode is canceled:

Set the desired temperature by turning the
driver

’s side dial.

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& Fan speed control

The fan operates only when the ignition
switch is in the

“ON” position. Select the

preferred fan speed by turning the fan
speed control dial.

& Air conditioner control

The air conditioner operates only when
the hybrid system is running.
Press the air conditioner button while the
fan is in operation to turn on the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, the

“A/C” indicator light illuminates.

To turn off the air conditioner, press the
button again.

NOTE

For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner. However, if the ambient
temperature decreases to approxi-
mately 32

8F (08C), the air conditioner

compressor will stop operating.

& Air inlet selection

Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet
selection button.

ON position (recirculation): Interior air is
recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the
air inlet selection button to the ON position

for fast cooling with the air conditioner or
when driving on a dusty road.

OFF position (outside air): Outside air is
drawn into the passenger compartment.
Press the air inlet selection button to the
OFF position when the interior has cooled
to a comfortable temperature and the road
is no longer dusty.

WARNING

Continued operation in the ON posi-
tion may fog up the windows. Switch
to the OFF position as soon as the
outside conditions are no longer
dusty.

NOTE

. When the indicator light on the air
inlet selection button is flashing at
hybrid system starting, a malfunction
might be occurring in the electrical
system. Contact your SUBARU dealer
for inspection.

. The indicator light on the air inlet
selection button may flash in the
following cases. However, this does
not indicate a malfunction.

– After the 12 V auxiliary battery
has been disconnected and recon-
nected.

– When the 12 V auxiliary battery
voltage is low.

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Defrosting

NOTE

. When the “

” or “ ” mode is

selected, the air conditioner compres-
sor operates automatically regardless
of the position of the air conditioner
button to defrost the windshield more
quickly. However the indicator on the
air conditioner button will not illumi-
nate. At the same time, the air inlet
selection is automatically set to the
outside air mode.

. After defrosting the windshield by
pressing the defroster button

“

”,

pressing the button again returns the
system to the setting that had been
selected before the defroster was acti-
vated.

& Type A

Select the

“

” mode by pressing the

defroster button, or select the

“ ” mode

by turning the airflow mode selection dial
to defrost or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows.

& Type B

Select the

“

” mode by pressing the

defroster button, or select the

“ ” mode

by pressing the airflow mode selection

button to defrost or dehumidify the wind-
shield and front door windows.

Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner

& Cleaning ventilation grille

Front ventilation inlet grille

Always keep the front ventilation inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired
by any accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser.

& Efficient cooling after parking

in direct sunlight

After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to

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Climate control/Air filtration system

allow outside air to circulate into the
heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of
the air conditioner for maximum cooling
efficiency.

& Lubrication oil circulation in

the refrigerant circuit

Operate the air conditioner compressor at
a low hybrid system speed (at idle or low
driving speeds) a few minutes each month
during the off-season to circulate its oil.

& Checking air conditioning

system before summer sea-
son

Check the air conditioner unit for refriger-
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have the air con-
ditioning system checked by your
SUBARU dealer.

& Cooling and dehumidifying in

high humidity and low tem-
perature weather conditions

Under certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a
small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicate

any problem with the air conditioning
system.

& Air conditioner compressor

shut-off when hybrid system
is heavily loaded

To improve acceleration and gas mileage,
the air conditioner compressor is designed
to temporarily shut off during air condi-
tioner operation whenever the accelerator
is fully depressed such as during rapid
acceleration or when driving on a steep
upgrade.

& Refrigerant for your climate

control system

Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the meth-
od of adding, changing or checking the
refrigerant is different from the method for
CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU
dealer for service. Repairs needed as a
result of using the wrong refrigerant are
not covered under warranty.

Air filtration system

Your vehicle

’s air conditioning system is

equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the air filter element according
to the replacement schedule found in the

“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. This
schedule should be followed to maintain
the filter

’s dust collection ability. Under

extremely dusty conditions, the filter
should be replaced more frequently. Have
your filter checked or replaced by your
SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use
only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.

CAUTION

Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter:
. Reduction of the airflow through

the vents.

. Windshield gets easily fogged or

misted.

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NOTE

The filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.

& Replacing an air filter

1. Remove the glove box.

NOTE

We recommend that you take mea-
sures to protect the center console
with masking tape first, so that you
avoid scratching the center console
with the glove box.

(1) Open the glove box.

(2) Remove the damper shaft from the
glove box.

(3) Push in the stoppers located on
both sides of the glove box and then
pull down the glove box as far as it will
go.

(4) Pull out the glove box horizontally
and remove the hinge portion. When

doing this, be careful not to damage
the hinge.

2. Remove the air filter according to the
following procedure in order to prevent
dust on the air cleaner from falling to the
inside of its housing.

(1) Push in the four stoppers to
unlock, and then slowly pull out the
air filter 4 in (10 cm) from the housing.
(2) Completely pull out the air filter by
gently tilting the front side of the air
filter downward.

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