2011 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 162

Instruments and controls 3-41 Mirrors Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving. & Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) button, the compass display is toggled on or off. When the compass is on, an illuminated compass reading will appear in the upper right corner 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. ! Photosensors & Inside mirror 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Auto dimming indicator Left (mirror) button Photosensor Right (compass) button Compass display The inside mirror has a day and night position. Pull the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night position. Push it away for the day position. The night position reduces glare from headlights. The auto-dimming 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 button, the automatic dimming function is toggled on or off. When the automatic dimming function is on, the auto dimming indicator light (green) located on the left button will illuminate. . By pressing and releasing the right 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 mirror dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For this reason, use care not to cover the sensors with stickers, or - CONTINUED -