Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Owner's Manual page 139

Instruments and controls
B Compass mirror (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.
D By pressing and releasing the left button, the au-
tomatic dimming function is toggled on or off. When
the automatic dimming function is on, the auto dim-
ming indicator light (green) located to the right of
the button will illuminate.
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D 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 lower part 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
during reversing.
n 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 sen-
sors detect it and make the reflection surface of the
mirror dimmer to help prevent you from being
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