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View Poll Results: Which one of these SVX electric features is your favorite?
Bright switch on the end of the blinker stalk for brighter dash lights. 21 35.59%
Shutoff timer for the RECIRC and rear window defroster so they turn off when forgotten. 0 0%
Digital climate control for the cabin with display for that just right temperature. 24 40.68%
Fog lights that shut off when the high beams are on. 0 0%
Outside temperature button and display for the "What's it outside?" knowledge. 7 11.86%
Two position wiper parking, one for looks and one for use. 7 11.86%
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Old 03-23-2004, 11:19 AM
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we should add 'other' to the poll. i like the map lights that do not kill your battery if left on over night . also those map lights can be on at night and not compromise your vision at night.
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Old 03-23-2004, 10:26 PM
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dont forget

dont forget the quick access of the floppy sunvisers they are auto too when u need them they just flop right down (hmm on my car though the just always come down even when not needed)
i tryed to vote for outside temp cause im just to lazy to open my window and guess the temp...im i doing something wrong that i can never get in on a poll i try to vote but never works hmm oh well

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Old 03-25-2004, 02:41 PM
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Re: Climate control, definitely

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[i] Most cars (if not all) have a control to dim/brighten the dash lights. [/B]
Diana,
The "bright" switch they are referring to is not the same as the dash brightness control. When you turn your headlights on, your radio, clock, shifter console, and climate control panel all dim. The "bright" switch at the very end of the headlight control switch makes those items bright again. This is handy when you want to drive with your headlights on in the middle of the day without making your clock impossible to see.


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Old 03-25-2004, 04:48 PM
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"bright" switch

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The "bright" switch they are referring to is not the same as the dash brightness control. When you turn your headlights on, your radio, clock, shifter console, and climate control panel all dim. The "bright" switch at the very end of the headlight control switch makes those items bright again. This is handy when you want to drive with your headlights on in the middle of the day without making your clock impossible to see.
I knew that. Actually, the unique feature is the automatic dimming of the lights when one turns on the headlights, which is overridden by the "bright" switch.
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Old 03-25-2004, 04:50 PM
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Well the law does not specifically state fog lights, but it does say that you can have no more than 2 pairs of lights on at the same time. I don't know how the trucks with the light bars get away with it, maybe there's a loophole.

The law is more then 2 pairs of driving lights. The light bars on top of trucks are not driving lights. They are safety or visibility lights.
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Old 03-25-2004, 07:58 PM
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2 brilliant features not mentioned:

I absolutly love the light that is around the key hole on the drivers door. Simply pull up on the handle and vwala you can put the key in the hole without scratching the paint (this feature is especially nice for those of us with the security control module that secures itself permanently)

The other feature is the big light ring around the key hole on the interior! It just makes my life sooooo much easier!

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Old 03-25-2004, 11:59 PM
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hmm

now if they only did the trunk with that light i would be happy...have a small switch u press around plates and poof light on key hole

Jim
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Old 03-26-2004, 02:51 AM
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Talking Which feature

1. bright /dim button on the stalk ...luv it
2. glove box...light ...OK is there one ..where's the switch/bulb
3. I luv the beep when car is locked when you lift the handle
4. summer/winter wiper button ..hit it now and again when dismounting bugger !!
5. the jack is compact and nifty ..I like that, works a treat
6. climate air ..recent 42C heat with 90% humidity worked a treat..good enuff to fog the glasses on exit from the car..!!
7. spoiler roof open it to see about 0.5 inch of sky ..great breeze on the thinning scalp..also defogs recently fogged specs..!!

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Old 03-26-2004, 05:38 AM
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Re: Which feature

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I luv the beep when car is locked when you lift the handle
Interesting....mine doesn't do that!



Is that a feature of the car itself, or the alarm system?

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glove box...light ...OK is there one ..where's the switch/bulb
There is one... on the USA LS-L, anyway. The switch (tiny button) is to the lower right, and the bulb is above the latch.

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Interesting....mine doesn't do that!



Is that a feature of the car itself, or the alarm system?

Jason.

If I'm not mistaken, some of the European models had a "door latch code" for the Security System. Kind of like a "morse code:" by lifting the door handle in a certain sequence you could lock/unlock the doors and set the alarm. Could someone please confirm.
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Both 95 builds

JDW - SVX ...both cars one with alarm one without both with beeping drivers door handle when lifted..

Aredubjay ... yes in Oz although I haven't tried it, it is mentioned in the car manual that programming the handle via lifting it up and down in a sequence.....with your tongue hanging out to the right !! so that if you locked your keys in the car ..you will be able to get in !!

To Oz owners - do you have a glove box light 2 cars ..no apparent light ..even after standing on my head for several minutes

Unmentioned feature - the pre planning fuel gauge...fast reacting to impress on the driver to fill...just how long do you run with the fuel light on ??...and even when the gauge is on Empty ..who fretts when the fuel light doesn't go on and its been ages with the needle on empty..is the bulb blown ?...then it comes on ...

has anyone ever fixed this part of the SVX 'character' !!

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JDW - SVX ...both cars one with alarm one without both with beeping drivers door handle when lifted..

To Oz owners - do you have a glove box light 2 cars ..no apparent light ..even after standing on my head for several minutes
Funny - I have checked, and while the lights on the keyhole and ignition switch activate when the door handle is pulled, there is no beep!

However, I do have a glovebox light!

It is located just behind the latch plate at the top of the glovebox. Note that the light does not activate unless the ignition switch is in the "ON" position!

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it is mentioned in the car manual that programming the handle via lifting it up and down in a sequence
Ahhh - now I see what is going on!

My 1992 owner's manual does not mention this feature at all!

I am therefore assuming that the door handle "beep" is linked to this feature, and that would explain why my door handle is silent.....!

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Re: Re: Re: Which feature

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If I'm not mistaken, some of the European models had a "door latch code" for the Security System. Kind of like a "morse code:" by lifting the door handle in a certain sequence you could lock/unlock the doors and set the alarm. Could someone please confirm.
Standard on most JDM Subarus including the SVX. A very convenient feature. But doesn't set the alarm as JDM Subarus don't have factory alarms.
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