Subaru Legacy Manuals 2013 Legacy Owner's Manual | Page 187

Instruments and controls & Type B inside mirror (if equipped) you press the buttons. Gear position Period of time button is pressed Function displayed Except R (reverse) Using the power on button, you can display the various functions of the rear view image display based on how long Enter the language selection mode 12 to 15 seconds The mirror has the following features. . Auto-dimming function for anti-glare capability . Rear view image display . HomeLink® Wireless Control System Rear view image display: ON/OFF* mode 6 to 12 seconds Rear view image display HomeLink® button 1 HomeLink® button 2 Function indicator HomeLink® button 3 Photosensor Power on button Power off button Briefly the mirror surface turns bright if the shift lever/select lever is shifted into the “R” (reverse) position. This is to ensure good rearward visibility during reversing. Auto-dimming function ON/OFF* R (reverse) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Briefly 3-51 Rear view image display: operational/non-operational mode *: The setting returns to “ON” as a default setting every time the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position. ! Auto-dimming function The auto-dimming function is an anti-glare capability which automatically reduces glare coming from headlights of vehicles behind you. By pressing the power on button, the autodimming function is turned on. By pressing the power off button, the auto-dimming function is turned off. When the autodimming function is on, the function indicator will illuminate in green. Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the front and back sides. During nighttime driving, these sensors detect distracting glare from vehicle headlights behind you and automatically dim the mirror to eliminate glare and preserve your vision. For this reason, use care not to cover the sensors with stickers, or other similar items. Periodically wipe the sensors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or an applicator. NOTE When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar item dampened with – CONTINUED –