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& Auto-dimming mirror/com-
! To Operate the Auto-Dimming Fea-
3-17. Mirrors
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ture
pass with HomeLink (if
equipped)
Press the “ ” switch to turn the auto-
dimming feature on/off. The auto-dimming
feature is enabled when the switch’s green
LED indicator is on. The auto-dimming
feature will default to on with each ignition
cycle.
Always check that the inside and outside
mirrors are properly adjusted before you
start driving.
& Inside mirror
! To Operate the Compass Feature
1. To turn the compass feature on/off,
press and hold the “ ” switch for more
than 3 seconds or until the display
turns on/off. The compass feature will
default to on with each ignition cycle.
2. If the display reads “C”, slowly drive the
vehicle in circles until compass is
calibrated.
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Compass
HomeLink buttons
Switch
During nighttime driving, the auto-dimming
feature senses distracting glare from
vehicle headlights behind you and auto-
matically dims to eliminate the glare and
preserve your vision.
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Normal position
Anti-glare position
Push the tab on the mirror for normal use.
To reduce glare from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you, pull the tab to the anti-
glare position.
Compass calibration zones
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3. To adjust for compass zone variance:
(1) Find your current location and
zone number on the map.
standards (this includes any gar-
age door opener model manufac-
tured before April 1, 1982). A
garage door that cannot detect
an object signaling the door to
stop and reverse does not meet
current U.S. federal safety stan-
dards.
! HomeLink Wireless Control Sys-
tem
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The HomeLink Wireless Control System
(2) Press and hold the “ ” switch for
more than 6 seconds or until a
zone number appears in the dis-
play.
(3) Once the zone number appears in
the display, toggle the “ ” switch
again until your current location
zone number appears. After you
stop pressing the switch, your new
zone number will be saved. Within
a few seconds, the display will
show a compass direction.
provides a convenient way to replace up to
three hand-held radio-frequency remotes
used to activate devices such as gate
operators, garage door openers, entry
door locks, security systems, and even
home lighting. The below steps are gen-
eric programming instructions; for Genie
and Sommer garage door openers, please
go directly to the HomeLink website.
Additional information and programming
videos can be found at
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It is also recommended that a new
battery be placed in the hand-
held remote (garage door opener
remote) of the device for quicker
and more accurate training.
Some vehicles may require the
ignition switch to be turned to the
“ON” or “ACC” position for pro-
gramming and/or operation of
HomeLink.
4. If the vehicle’s magnetics have chan-
ged or if the compass appears inaccu-
rate, recalibrate the compass. Press
and hold the “ ” switch for more than
9 seconds or until a “C” appears in the
display. Once a “C” appears in the
display, slowly drive the vehicle in
circles until compass is calibrated.
CAUTION
Keep the hand-held remote (gar-
age door opener remote) of the
device you are programming for
use in other vehicles as well as
for future HomeLink program-
ming. It is also suggested that
upon the sale of the vehicle, the
programmed HomeLink buttons
be erased for security purposes.
Refer to “Erasing HomeLink But-
tons” �P248.
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Before programming HomeLink
to a garage door opener or gate
operator, make sure that people
and objects are out of the way of
the device to prevent potential
harm or damage.
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When programming a garage
door opener, it is advised to park
outside of the garage.
Do not use HomeLink with any
garage door opener that lacks
safety stop and reverse features,
as required by U.S. federal safety
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! Programming a New HomeLink
Button
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Garage door opener remote
3. While the HomeLink indicator light is
flashing orange, press and hold the
hand-held remote button. Continue
pressing the hand-held remote button
until the HomeLink indicator light
changes from orange to green. You
may now release the hand-held remote
button.
2. Position the hand-held remote (garage
door opener remote) 1 to 3 inches (2 to
8 cm) away from the HomeLink button
that you would like to program.
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2
Indicator Light
HomeLink buttons
1. Press and release the HomeLink but-
ton that you would like to program. The
HomeLink indicator light will flash
orange slowly (if not, refer to “Erasing
HomeLink Buttons” �P248).
NOTE
Some hand-held remotes (garage door
opener remotes) may actually train
better at a distance of 6 to 12 inches
(15 to 30 cm). Keep this in mind if you
have difficulty with the programming
process.
NOTE
Some devices may require you to re-
place this “Programming a New
HomeLink Button” step 3 with proce-
dures noted in the “Gate Operator/
Canadian Programming” section. Refer
to “Gate Operator/Canadian Program-
ming” �P248.
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Indicator light
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“Learn” button
7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press,
hold for two seconds and release the
HomeLink button up to three times. At
this point programming is complete
and your device should operate when
the HomeLink button is pressed and
released.
4. Press the HomeLink button that you
would like to program and observe the
indicator light.
5. At the garage door opener motor,
(security gate motor, etc.) locate the
“Learn”, “Smart”, or “Program” button.
This can usually be found where the
hanging antenna wire is attached to
the motor-head unit (see the device’s
manual to identify this button). The
name and color of the button may vary
by manufacturer.
. If the indicator light remains constant
green, your device should operate
when the HomeLink button is
pressed. At this point, if your device
operates, programming is complete.
. If the indicator light rapidly flashes
green, firmly press, hold for two
seconds and release the HomeLink
button up to three times to complete
the programming process. At this
point if your device operates, pro-
gramming is complete. If the device
does not operate, continue with the
next step of the programming in-
structions.
NOTE
A ladder and/or second person may
simplify the following steps.
6. Firmly press and release the “Learn”,
“Smart”, or “Program” button. You now
have 30 seconds in which to complete
step 7.
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! Gate Operator/Canadian Pro-
NOTE
gramming
If programming a garage door opener
or gate operator, it is advised to unplug
the device during the “cycling” process
to prevent possible overheating.
Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter remote signals to “time-out”
(or quit) after several seconds of transmis-
sion, which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during
programming. Similar to this Canadian
law, some U.S. gate operators are de-
signed to “time-out” in the same manner.
The indicator LED on the hand-held
remote will go off when the device times
out, indicating that it has finished transmit-
ting.
Proceed with “Programming a New
HomeLink Button” step 4 to complete.
! Using HomeLink
To operate, simply press and release the
programmed HomeLink button. Activation
will now occur for the trained device (i.e.
garage door opener, gate operator, secur-
ity system, entry door lock, home/office
lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-
held remote of the device may also be
used at any time.
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Status indicators
8. If status indicator arrows appear next
to the indicator light, please refer to
“Garage Door Two-Way Communica-
tion” �P249.
If you live in Canada or you are having
difficulties programming a gate operator or
garage door opener by using the program-
ming procedures, replace “Programming a
New HomeLink Button” step 3 with the
following:
! Erasing HomeLink Buttons
In the event that there are still program-
ming difficulties or questions, additional
HomeLink information and programming
videos can be found at
To erase programming from the three
buttons (individual buttons cannot be
erased but can be “reprogrammed” as
outlined below), follow the step noted:
While the HomeLink indicator light is
flashing orange, press and release (“cy-
cle”) your device’s hand-held remote every
two seconds until the HomeLink indicator
light changes from orange to green. You
may now release the hand-held remote
button.
Genie and Sommer garage door openers
please go directly to the HomeLink web-
site.
Press and hold the two outer HomeLink
buttons for at least 10 seconds. The LED
indicator will change from continuously lit
to rapidly flashing. Release both buttons.
Do not hold for longer than 20 seconds.
HomeLink is now ready to be programmed
at any time beginning with “Programming a
New HomeLink Button” - step 1.
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Range may be reduced by obstacles such
as houses or trees. You may have to slow
your vehicle speed to successfully receive
the garage door opener communication.
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Reprogramming
HomeLink Button
a Single
To program a previously trained button,
follow these steps:
! Using Two-Way Communication
! Programming Two-Way Commu-
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button. DO NOT release the button.
nication
2. The indicator light will begin to slowly
flash orange after 20 seconds. The
HomeLink button can be released at
this point. Proceed with “Programming
a New HomeLink Button” - step 3.
3. If you do not complete the program-
ming of a new device to the button, it
will revert to the previously stored
programming.
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Status indicators
! Garage Door Two-Way Commu-
nication
Recall and display (at any time) the last
recorded garage door status message
communicated to HomeLink by simulta-
neously pressing HomeLink buttons 1 and
2 for two seconds. HomeLink will display
the last recorded status for three seconds.
HomeLink has the capability of commu-
nicating with your garage door opener.
HomeLink can receive and display “clos-
ing” or “opening” status messages from
compatible garage door opener systems.
At any time, HomeLink can also recall and
display the last recorded status commu-
nicated by the garage door opener to
indicate your garage door being “closed”
or “opened”.
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Status indicators
Within five seconds after programming a
new HomeLink button, both of HomeLink’s
garage door status indicators will flash
rapidly green indicating that the garage
door two-way communication has been
enabled. If your garage door status in-
dicators flashed, two-way communication
programming is complete.
HomeLink has the capability of receiving
this communication from the garage door
opener at a range up to 820 feet (250 m).
If the garage door status indicators do not
flash, additional HomeLink information
and programming videos can be found
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! Certification
In the event that there are still program-
ming difficulties or questions, additional
HomeLink information and programming
videos can be found at
by calling the toll-free HomeLink-hotline
at 1-800-355-3515.
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U.S.-spec. models
CAUTION
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Garage door opener CLOSING (blinking
orange)
Garage door opener CLOSED (solid
green)
Garage door opener OPENING (blinking
orange)
Garage door opener OPENED (solid
green)
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
If two-way communication programming is
successful, HomeLink will display the
status of your garage door opener with
arrow indicators.
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Canada-spec. models
WARNING
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W h e n p r o g r a m m i n g t h e
HomeLink Wireless Control Sys-
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tem, you may be operating a
garage door opener or other
device. Make sure that people
and objects are out of the way of
the garage door or other device
to prevent potential harm or da-
mage.
®
Do not use the HomeLink Wire-
less Control System with a gar-
age door opener that lacks the
safety stop and reverse feature
as required by applicable safety
standards. A garage door opener
which cannot detect an object,
signaling the door to stop and
reverse, does not meet these
safety standards. Using a garage
door opener without these fea-
tures increases risk of serious
injury or death. For more infor-
®
mation, consult the HomeLink
call 1-800-355-3515.
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HomeLink and the HomeLink house are
registered trademarks of Gentex Corpora-
tion.
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& Outside mirrors
! Remote control mirror switch
NOTE
For models with memory function:
! Convex mirror (passenger side)
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The outside mirror can be adjusted
for approximately 45 seconds after
the following conditions are met.
– The ignition switch is turned to
the “OFF” position.
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 chan-
ging lanes. Use the inside mirror (or
glance backwards) to determine the
actual size and distance of objects
that you view in convex mirror.
– The door is unlocked using the
access key fob.
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The outside mirror angle can be
registered with button “1”, “2” or
each of the key fobs.
For details, refer to “Memory function
(driver’s seat – if equipped)” �P35.
: 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.
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The outside mirror angle can also be
retrieved with the Driver Monitoring
System user information. To do so,
perform user registration in the
Driver Monitoring System settings.
Refer to “Driver Monitoring System
settings” �P217.
CAUTION
Make sure to adjust the mirrors
before driving.
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 op-
eration.
! Reverse tilt-down feature (if
equipped)
When backing up the vehicle, the front
passenger’s side outside mirrors will turn
downward automatically to provide better
rear visibility.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON
position.
The mirrors can also be adjusted manu-
ally.
2. Move the select lever to the R (Re-
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verse) position.
3. The outside mirror angle moves down-
ward.
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The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as the front
passenger’s side mirror. The setting
of the right and left side mirror/front
passenger’s side mirror operation
can be changed by a SUBARU deal-
er. Contact your SUBARU dealer for
details.
NOTE
If the seat is moved forward or back-
ward 1.18 in (30 mm) or more, the
reverse tilt-down will move to the
factory default position or the last
position hold.
The outside mirror angle will return to its
original position when the following condi-
tion are met.
Hold last position function:
The angle of the reverse tilt-down mirror
can be set to the latest adjusted angle.
The hold last position function operates
when the following condition are met.
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After approximately 9 seconds from the
select lever is moved to any position
other than R (Reverse).
The ignition switch is turned to the
“OFF” position.
CAUTION
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Depress the brake pedal during the
reverse tilt-down mirror angle ad-
justment.
The vehicle is running.
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The memory function is not used.
The seat is moved forward or backward
1.18 in (30 mm) or more.
NOTE
To adjust the reverse tilt-down mirror
angle, adjust the outside mirror using the
remote control mirror switch while the
reverse tilt-down operates. For details
about how to adjust the outside mirror
angle, refer to “Remote control mirror
switch” �P252.
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The reverse tilt-down mirror angle
NOTE
can be registered with button “1”,
“2” or each of the key fobs. For
details, refer to “Memory function
(driver’s seat – if equipped)” �P35.
The reverse tilt-down mirror angle
can also be retrieved with the Driver
Monitoring System user informa-
tion. To do so, perform user registra-
tion in the Driver Monitoring System
settings. Refer to “Driver Monitoring
System settings” �P217.
The operational/non-operational
setting can be changed by operating
the combination meter display (col-
or LCD). For details, refer to “Vehicle
Setting” �P199.
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The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as “non-
operational”. This setting can be
changed to “operational” at
SUBARU dealers. For more details,
contact a SUBARU dealer.
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Memory function:
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If the hold last position function
setting is “non-operation”, the re-
verse tilt-down will move to the
factory default position.
The angle of the reverse tilt-down mirror
can be registered. Register the position
with button “1”, “2” or each of the access
key fobs and retrieve the position.
For details about registration or retrieval of
a position, refer to “Memory function
(driver’s seat – if equipped)” �P35.
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