2003 Subaru BAJA Owners Manual

turned on by the daytime running light system. The light switch must always be turned to the “a” position when it is dark out- side.

The low beam headlights will automatically come on at reduced bright- ness when the engine has started, under the following conditions:

D The parking brake is fully released. D The light switch is in the “OFF” or “p” position.

Turn signal lever

Right turn

Left turn

HB2015BB

To activate the right turn signal, push the turn signal lever up. To activate the left turn signal, push the turn signal lever down. When the turn is fin-

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ished, the lever will return automatically. If the lever does not return after cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by hand.

To signal a lane change, push the turn signal lever up or down slightly and hold it during the lane change. The turn signal indicator lights will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever will return auto- matically to the neutral position when you release it.

Illumination brightness control

HB2017BB

When the lighting switch is in the “p” or “a” position, you can adjust brightness of the instrument panel illumination for better visibility. To brighten, turn the control dial counterclockwise. To darken, turn the control dial clockwise.

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Parking light switch

Instruments and controls

HB2018BA

The parking light switch operates regardless of the ignition switch posi- tion.

By pushing the front end of this switch, following lights will come on.

– Parking lights – Front and rear side marker lights – Tail lights – License plate lights

To turn off, push the rear end of the parking light switch. Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time because that will run down the battery.

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Fog light switch (if equipped)

The fog lights operate only when the headlights are on low beam. Push the fog light switch to turn the fog lights on. Press the switch again to turn them off.

HB3020BB

The indicator light located on the switch will illuminate when the fog lights are on.

Wiper and washer

WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the windshield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster. Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your view.

CAUTION

D Do not operate the washer continuously for more than ten se- conds, or when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause overheating of the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level fre- quently, such as at fuel stops.

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D Do not operate the wipers when the windshield or rear window is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window, always use the windshield washer. D In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper blades are not fro- zen to the windshield or rear window before switching on the wipers. Attempting to operate the wiper with the blades frozen to the window glass could cause not only the wiper blades to be damaged but also the wiper motor to burn out. If the wiper blade is frozen to the window glass, be sure to operate the defroster, wiper deicer (if equipped) or rear window defogger before turning on the wiper. D If the wipers stop during operation because of ice or some oth- er obstruction on the window, the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and clean the window glass to allow proper wiper opera- tion. D Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is unavailable. In areas where water freezes in winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid or the equivalent. (See “Windshield washer fluid” section in chapter 11.) Also, when driving the vehicle when there are freezing tempera- tures, use non-freezing type wiper blades. D Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzene. This will cause deterioration of the wiper blades.

NOTE D The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. D Clean your wiper blades and window glass periodically with a washer solution to prevent streaking, and to remove accumulations of road salt or road film. Keep the washer button depressed at least for 1 second so that washer solution will be sprinkled all over the

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windshield or rear window. D Grease, wax, insects or other material on the windshield or the wiper blades results in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass. If you cannot remove those streaks after operating the washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer surface of the windshield or rear window and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the window glass and wiper blades with clean water. The glass is clean if no beads form on the glass when you rinse with water. D If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this pro- cedure, replace the wiper blades with new ones. Refer to the “Wiper blade replacement” section (chapter 11) for replacement instruc- tions.

J Windshield wiper and washer switches

B Windshield wipers

To turn the wipers on, push the wiper control lever down.

HB3022BB

: Intermittent LO : Low speed HI : High speed

To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the “OFF” position.

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B Wiper intermittent time control

Instruments and controls

HB3024BA

” position, turn the dial to adjust

When the wiper switch is in the “ the operating interval of the wiper. The operating interval can be adjusted continuously from the shortest interval to the longest. Two click stop positions of the dial may help you to aim at your de- sired interval.

B Mist (for a single wipe) For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the lever toward you. The wipers operate until you release the lever.

B Washer

To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the end of the wip-

HB3023BA

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er control lever. The washer fluid sprays until you release the washer button. The wipers operate while you push the button.

Rear window defogger switch

CAUTION

D Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abrasives to clean the inner surface of the rear window. They may damage the conductors printed on the window. D To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the defogger continuously for any longer than necessary.

The rear window defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The rear window defogger switch is located on the climate control panel.

The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the win- dow clears before that time, push the switch to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If defrosting or defogging is desired when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the switch to turn it on again.

HB5009BB

To turn on the defogger, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again. The indicator light located on the switch lights up while the rear window

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defogger is operating.

Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

CAUTION

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the windshield wiper deicer continuously for any longer than neces- sary.

HB3021BB

The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove any snow from the windshield. To turn on the windshield wiper deicer, push the switch. The indicator light located on the switch lights up while the windshield wiper deicer is operating. The windshield wiper deicer will automatically shut off after about 15 min- utes. If the wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time, push the switch to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If deicing is not complete when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the switch to turn the deicer on again.

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Mirrors

Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving.

J Inside mirror

HB4003BB

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.

B Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped)

The auto-dimming mirror/compass has an anti-glare feature which au- tomatically reduces glare coming from headlights of vehicles behind you. It also contains a built-in compass.

HB6019BB

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D 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 to the right of the button will illuminate. 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 rear- ward visibility during reversing.

n Photosensors

HB6020BA

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 other simi- lar items. Periodically wipe the sensors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or an applicator.

n Compass calibration 1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential electrical ac- cessories (rear window defogger, heater/air conditioning system, spotlight, etc.) and ensure all doors are shut. 2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metallic objects or

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structures and make certain the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. 3. Press and hold the left button for 3 seconds then release, and the compass will enter the calibration mode. “CAL” and direction will be displayed. 4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL” disappears from the display (about two or three circles). The compass is now calibrated. 5. Further calibration may be necessary should outside influences cause the mirror to read inaccurately. You will know that this has oc- curred if your compass begins to read in only limited directions. Should you encounter this situation, return to step one of the above procedure and recalibrate the mirror.

n Compass zone adjustment 1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to the “Com- pass calibration zone” map at the end of this manual to verify that the compass zone setting is correct for your geographical location. 2. Press and hold the right button for 3 seconds then release, and the word “ZONE” will briefly appear and then the zone number will be dis- played. 3. Press the right hand button repeatedly to cycle the display through all possible zone settings. Stop cycling when the correct zone setting for your location is displayed. 4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the zone setting mode.

J Outside mirrors

B Convex mirror (Passenger side)

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 changing lanes. Use the inside mirror (or glance backwards) to determine the actual size and distance of objects that you view in convex mir- ror.

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B Adjusting mirrors To adjust the mirrors by hand, push where indicated by the arrows.

Instruments and controls

OM-H2737

B Remote control mirror switch The remote control mirrors operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.

HB4004BB

1. Press either end of the selection switch, “L” for the left, “R” for the right. 2. Move the direction control switch in the direction you want to move the mirror. 3. Return the selection switch to the neutral position to prevent unintentional operation.

The mirrors can also be adjusted manually.

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B Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)

CAUTION

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the defogger continuously for any longer than necessary.

The outside mirror defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.

HB4004CB

To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the switch while the en- gine is running. The indicator light located on the switch will come on when the out- side mirror defogger heater in operation.

To turn it off, push the switch again.

Tilt steering wheel

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury.

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Instruments and controls

HB4002BA

1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the “Front seat” section (chapter 1). 2. Pull the tilt lock lever down. 3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level. 4. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. 5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down.

Horn

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

OM-H0440

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Climate control

Ventilator Manual heating and air conditioning system

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Heater operation Air conditioner operation

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Operating tips for heater and air conditioner Air filtration system (if equipped)

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Ventilator

B Center and side ventilators

B Adjustable side defroster grille (driver’s side – if equipped)

HB5001BB

Normal position

Side defroster grille

Windshield defrost assist position

Fin

HB5002BB

HB5003BB

The driver’s side defroster grille is adjustable. The normal position as shown in the diagram directs warm air to the side glass. When more rapid defrosting of the windshield is desired, the air flow can be directed temporarily toward the windshield to assist the windshield defroster. If this is done, the driver’s side grille should always be returned to its normal position so that the warm air flow can then be used to defrost the driver’s side window.

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B Air flow selection

Climate control

HB5006BA

HB5006DA

HB5006FA

HB5006CA

HB5006EA

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Manual heating and air conditioning system

B Control panel

HB5004BC

1. Temperature control dial 2. Fan speed control dial 3. Air flow control dial 4. Air conditioner button 5. Air inlet selection button 6. Rear window defogger button (Refer to “Rear window defogger” in chapter 3.)

n Temperature control dial This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from the air outlets over a range from the blue area (cool) to red area (warm).

n Fan speed control dial The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The fan speed control dial is used to select four fan speeds.

n Air flow control dial This dial has the following five positions:

: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets.

: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot

outlets.

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: Air flows through the foot outlets and some through the wind-

shield defroster outlets.

: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets and foot

outlets.

: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets.

” or “

NOTE When the dial is placed in the “ ”position, the air conditioner compressor operates automatically regardless of the position of the air conditioner button to defog the windshield quickly. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to “Outside air” mode. In this state, you cannot select “recirculation” mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button.

n Air conditioner button

HB5010BB

The air conditioner operates only when the engine is running. Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in operation to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light will come on. Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.

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n Air inlet selection button

WARNING

Continued operation in the ON position may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condi- tion clears.

HB5008BB

ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the ve- hicle. Push the air inlet selection button to the ON position. The indi- cator light will come on. OFF position (Outside Air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet selection button again to the OFF position. The indicator light will go off.

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J Heater operation

B Defrosting or defogging the windshield

Climate control

HB5011AA

To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air flow control dial to “ 2. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right. 3. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed.

”.

NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the “

” position.

B Heating and defrosting

HB5012AA

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To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield: 1. Set the air flow control dial to “ 2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature level. 3. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

”.

NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the “

” position.

B Heating

HB5013AA

To direct warm air toward the floor: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” position 2 Set the air flow control dial to “ 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

”.

NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the “

” position.

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B Bi-level heating

Climate control

HB5014AA

This setting allows you to direct air of different temperatures from the instrument panel and foot outlets. The air from the foot outlets is slightly warmer than from the instrument panel outlets. 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to “ 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

”.

Setting the temperature control dial fully turned to the red area or blue area decreases the temperature difference between the air from the instrument panel outlets and the air from the foot outlets.

B Ventilation

WARNING

Continued operation in the “ON” position may fog up the win- dows. Switch to the “OFF” position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.

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HB5015AA

To force outside air through the instrument panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to “ 3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

”.

When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet control button to the “ON” position.

J Air conditioner operation

B Cooling or dehumidifying

For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, air flows through the instrument panel outlets:

HB5016BB

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Climate control

1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to “ 3. Set the air conditioner button to the “ON” position. 4. Set the temperature control dial to the blue area. 5. Set the fan speed control dial at the desired speed.

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B Defrosting or defogging

HB5011BB

To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air outlet control dial to “ 2. Set the temperature control dial to the red area. 3. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed.

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Operating tips for heater and air conditioner

B Cleaning ventilator grille

HBF046BA

Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free of snow, leaves, or oth- er obstructions to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. Since the condenser is located in front of the radiator, this area should be kept clean because cooling performance is impaired by any accumulation of insects and leaves on the condenser.

B Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows open for a few minutes to allow outside air to circulate into the heated interior. This results in quicker cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the windows closed during the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cool- ing efficiency.

B Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few minutes each month during the off-sea- son to circulate its oil.

B Checking air conditioning system before summer season Check the air conditioner unit for refrigerant leaks, hose conditions, and proper operation each spring. This check is best performed by your SUBARU dealer.

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Climate control

B Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low tempera-

ture weather condition

Under certain weather conditions (high relative humidity, low tempera- tures, etc.) a small amount of water vapor emission from the air outlets may be noticed. This condition is normal and does not indicate any problem with the air conditioning system.

B Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily

loaded

To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner com- pressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner op- eration whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade.

B Refrigerant for your climate control system Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant HFC134a. There- fore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the method for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU dealer for service. Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong refrigerant are not covered under warranty.

Air filtration system (if equipped)

If your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped with a optional air filtration system, replace the filter element according to the replacement schedule shown below. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently. Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer.

Replacement schedule:

Every 12 months or 9,300 miles (15,000 km) whichever comes first

NOTE The filter can influence the air conditioning, heating and defroster performance if not properly maintained.

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Audio

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Antenna system Installation of accessories Audio set AM/FM radio with CD player In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped) Precautions to observe when handling

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a compact disc (CD)

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Antenna system

B Pillar mounted antenna

Pull the antenna out to extend it to its full length.

HB5070BA

B FM reception Although FM is normally static free, reception can be affected by the surrounding area, atmospheric conditions, station strength and trans- mitter distance. Buildings or other obstructions may cause momentary static, flutter or station interference. If reception continues to be unsat- isfactory, switch to a stronger station.

Installation of accessories

Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing a citizen band ra- dio or other transmitting device in your vehicle. Such devices may cause the electronic control system to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle.

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Audio

Audio set

Your SUBARU is equipped with the following audio set. See the pages indicated in this section for operating details.

B AM/FM radio with CD player

HB5066AA

D Radio operation: refer to page 5-4
D CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-7
D CD changer control: refer to page 5-10

B In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional audio unit — if equipped)

D Inserting and removing a disc or all discs: refer to page 5-13

HB5040AA

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AM/FM radio with CD player

The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

Radio operation

HB5067BB

1 Power switch/Volume, Tone, Balance, Fader control dial

2 BAND button 3 Tuning buttons

4 Preset buttons 5 AUDIO button 6 SCAN button

B Power switch and volume/bass/treble/fader/balance control n Power switch and volume control (PWR/VOL) The dial 1 is used for both power (ON/OFF) and volume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by pushing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the dial.

n Tone and balance control (AUDIO) The volume control dial 1 normally functions as a volume control. This dial becomes a control for Bass, Treble, Fader or Balance when you select the appropriate tone and balance control mode.

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Choose desired volume level for each mode by turning the volume control dial. The control function returns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds.

Audio

To change control modes: Each brief press of the “AUDIO” button 5 changes control modes in the following sequence starting from vol- ume control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.) Volume (VOL)

Balance (BAL)

Treble (TRE)

Fader (FAD)

Bass (BAS)

The “AUDIO” button 5 is used for selecting the following control modes:

Display

Control mode

Turn counterclockwise

Turn clockwise

HB5036BA

BAS

TRE

FAD

Bass control

For less bass

For more bass

Treble control

For less treble

For more treble

Fader control

To increase rear speaker volume and decrease front

To increase front speaker volume and decrease rear

speaker volume

speaker volume

BAL

Balance control

To increase left speaker

volume and decrease right

To increase right speaker volume and decrease left

speaker volume

speaker volume

VOL

Volume control

For less volume

For more volume

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display indicates which one is currently selected.

B Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST” will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received.

B Tuning (TUNE) n Manual tuning (TUNE) Press the tuning button 3 marked “Y” to increase the tuning frequen- cy and press the tuning button marked “B” to decrease it. Each time the button is pressed, the frequency interval can be changed between 10 kHz in the AM mode and 0.2 MHz in the FM mode. Constant pressure on the button causes a continuous change in the frequency.

n Automatic tuning (SCAN) Press the “SCAN” button 6 to change the radio to the SCAN mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop at the station for five seconds while display- ing the frequency, after which scanning will continue until the entire band has been scanned from the low end to the high end. Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed frequency. When the “SCAN” button is pressed for automatic tuning, stations are scanned in the direction of low frequencies to high frequencies only. Automatic tuning may not function properly if the station reception is weakened by distance from the station or proximity to tall buildings and hills.

B Selecting preset stations Presetting a station with a “preset button” 4 allows you to select that station in a single operation. Up to six AM, FM1 and FM2 stations each may be preset.

B How to preset stations 1. Press the “BAND” button 2 to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. 2. Press the “SCAN” button or tune the radio manually until the

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desired station frequency is displayed. 3. Press one of the preset buttons for more than 2 seconds to store the frequency. At this time, there will momentarily be no sound from the radio. If the button is pressed for less than 2 seconds, the preced- ing selection will remain in memory.

NOTE If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or radio removal, all stations stored in the preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is neces- sary to reset the preset buttons.

Compact disc player operation

7 Disc slot 8 CD button 9 Eject button Q Fast forward and track up

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W Fast reverse and track down

HB5067CB

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E Random button R Repeat button T Scan button Y PWR (power) switch

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the disc, then insert it in to the slot (with the label side up) and the player will automatically pull the disc into position. A 8 cm/3 inch CD may also be used without any adapter.

NOTE D DO NOT INSERT TWO DISCS INTO THE DISC INSERTION SLOT AT A TIME. D Be sure to always insert a disc with the label side up. If a disc is inserted with the label side down, it might be ejected or the player might shut off. D After the last song finishes, the player will automatically return to track 1 (the first song on the disc).

n When CD is in the player When the “CD” button 8 is pressed, the player will start playback.

NOTE After the last song finishes, the player will automatically return to track 1 (the first song on the disc).

B To stop playback of a CD When the “PWR” button Y is pressed during playback of a CD, the CD stops playing temporarily. To let the CD resume playing, press the button again.

B To select a song from its beginning n Forward direction Briefly press the “Y” button Q to skip to the beginning of the next track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track number will increase.

n Backward direction Briefly press the “B” button W to skip to the beginning of the current track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated truck number will decrease.

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B Fast forwarding and fast reverse n Fast forward Press the “Y” button Q continuously for more than 0.5 second to fast forward the disc. Release the button to stop fast forwarding.

n Fast reverse Press the “B” button W continuously for more than 0.5 second to fast reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast reverse.

B Repeat playback Use this to play a certain track repeatedly. During playback, press the “RPT” button R and release it in less than 2 seconds. The “RPT” indi- cator will come on and the song will be played continuously. To can- cel the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored.

B Random playback Use this to play the tracks on the disc in random order. During play- back, press the “RDM” button E and hold it in for more than 2 se- conds. The “RDM” indicator will come on and all songs on the disc will be played in a random order. To cancel the random mode, press the button again. Then the “RDM” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored.

B Scan Press the “SCAN” button T and release it in less than 2 seconds, and you can hear the first 10 seconds of each track to search for the desired program. To continue listening to the program, press the “SCAN” button again. After all tracks on the disc has been scanned, normal playback mode is restored.

B To eject a disc from the player When a disc is being played back or when a disc is in the player, press the eject button “ The disc may be removed even when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position.

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NOTE D Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out, because vibration might make it fall out. D To protect the disc, the disc is automatically loaded if it is left in the ejected position for more than approximately 15 seconds (Auto Reload). In this case, the disc is not played.

CD changer control (If optional in dash CD changer is connected) An optional CD changer can be connected to this audio unit. See your SUBARU dealer for more information. For procedures for loading and un- loading CDs, refer to “In-dash 6 CD auto changer” in this chapter.

U CD button I Track selection buttons O RAND (Random) button

HB5067DB

P RPT (Repeat) button A SCAN button

B To start playback Press the “CD” button U. The “CD” indicator will come on and the disc number will appear on the display and the CD changer will start playback.

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NOTE D If the “CD” button is pressed during a radio broadcast, the CD changer will interrupt the broadcast. D At the end of the disc, playback automatically continues with the next disc. D After playback on the last disc finishes, the player will auto- matically return to the first disc. D If you have loaded fewer than 6 discs, any missing disc is automatically skipped.

B Selection of a desired disc Discs cannot be selected using the main audio unit. To select a disc, press one of the “Disc select” buttons (these are numbered from 1 to 6) on the CD changer unit. The disc will begin to play.

B To select a song from its beginning Briefly press the “Y” button I to skip to the beginning of the next track and briefly press the “B” button to skip to the beginning of the current track.

B Fast-forwarding and fast-reverse Press the “Y” button I continuously for more than a half second to fast-forward the disc. Press the “B” button continuously for more than a half second to fast reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast forwarding or fast reverse.

B Repeat Press the “RPT” button P while a song is playing to play the song repeatedly. The “RPT” indicator will come on and the song will be played continuously. To cancel the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored.

B Random playback Press the “RAND” button O while a disc is being played back to play all songs on the disc in a random order. The “RAND” indicator will come on and all songs on the disc will be played in a random order.

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To cancel the random mode, press the button again. Then the “RAND” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored.

B Scan (a convenient way to become familiar with a disc) 1. Press the “SCAN” button A.

– The display shows “SCAN” and the track number being scanned. – You hear the first 10 seconds of each track. – The operation is automatically cleared after playing all pro- grams. Then, normal playback starts.

2. Press the “SCAN” button again when you hear a track you like.

– Normal playback resumes.

B To stop playback To stop playback and switch over to the radio mode, press the “BAND” button.

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In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped)

Audio

1 Disc slot 2 Disc indicators (disc No.1 to

6)

3 Disc select buttons

(disc No.1 to 6)

4 Eject button

HB5040BB

CAUTION

D Do not attempt to insert two or more discs into the slot at a time. Doing so can cause mechanical damage to the CD changer. D Use only music CDs identified by a D Do not use CDs listed below which could cause damage to the CD player.

mark.

D 3-inch (8 cm) compact disc. D Any disc with a peel-off or seal on it. D Any disc with scratches and/or dust. D Bent disc. D Cleaning disc. D CD accessory. (E.g., 3-inch (8 cm) disc adapter)

D Do not insert or remove any disc when the automatic transmis- sion selector lever is in the park position; the selector lever in that position can interfere with disc insertion or removal, causing scratches on the disc surface (for AT vehicles).

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B To insert a disc 1. Press one of the “Disc select” buttons 3 (numbered from 1 to 6) for which the disc indicator light 2 is “OFF”. The Disc indicator lights are located directly above the corresponding “Disc select” buttons. 2. The indicator will begin blinking. The blinking will last for 15 se- conds. During this period, insert a desired disc, and the disc will begin to play. (If any disc is not inserted during this period, the “Disc slot” 1
door will close. Repeat step 1.) Be sure to hold a disc with the label side (the side where titles are printed) up. 3. To insert another disc, repeat step 1 and 2 choosing a different disc select button.

B To insert six discs at a time 1. Press and hold the “Disc select” button number 1 until all disc indi- cators begin blinking (about 1.5 seconds). 2. The indicators will blink for 15 seconds. During this period, insert desired six discs. 3. When all discs are loaded, the first disc will begin to play. (If no disc is inserted within this 15 seconds, the entire disc load sequence will be canceled.)

B To remove a disc 1. Press the desired one of the “Disc select” buttons 3 (numbered from 1 to 6) for which the disc indicator light is on. 2. Press the “Eject button” 4. The selected disc will be ejected and the indicator light will begin blinking. 3. To remove another disc, repeat step 1 and 2 choosing a different “Disc select” button. (To remove discs when the ignition switch is in the “Lock” position, press the “Eject” button, and the first disc will be ejected. Press the “Eject” button again, and the next disc will be ejected and so on. At this time, the “Disc select” buttons are disabled.)

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B To remove all discs at one time 1. Press and hold the “Eject” button 4 until all “Disc” indicators begin blinking (about 1.5 seconds), and the first disc will be ejected. 2. When the disc is removed, the next one will be ejected, and so on.

B To replace a playing disc with another Simply press the desired one of “Disc select” buttons 3 (numbered from 1 to 6) or press the “DISC UP” or “DISC DOWN” button on the radio unit to select the desired disc, and the disc will begin to play.

B Disc indicators Lit: when the corresponding storage tray is occupied by a disc. Blinking: Disc player is either in loading, eject or changing mode. OFF: No disc is loaded or the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position.

B Function control Refer to CD player control operating instructions described in the “AM/FM radio with CD player” section.

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Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc (CD)

Use only compact discs (CDs) that have the mark shown below. CD- RWs cannot be used. Also, some CD-Rs cannot be played.

HB5062AA

D In cold and/or rainy weather, dew can form inside the CD player, pre- venting normal operation. If this happens, eject the CD and wait for the player to dry out. D Skipping may occur when the CD player is subjected to severe vibra- tion (for example, when the vehicle is driven on a rough surface). D To remove a disc from the case, press the center of the case and hold both edges of the disc. If the disc surface is touched directly, contamina- tion could cause poor tone quality. Do not touch the disc surface. D Use a clean disc whenever possible. If there are deposits, wipe the disc surface from the center outward with a dry, soft cloth. Be sure not to use a hard cloth, thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc. D Do not use any disc that is scratched, deformed, or cracked. Also, do not use any disc that has a non-standard shape (for example, a heart shape). Malfunctions or problems might result. D A disc is vulnerable to heat. Never keep it either in places exposed to direct sunlight, near heaters or in vehicles parked in the sun or hot days.

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Interior light Dome light

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Map light Sun visors

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Vanity mirror

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Storage compartment

Glove box Center console Rear center console Coin compartment Rear quarter storage box

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Cup holder Cigarette lighter socket Ashtray Convenience hook

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Coat hook Cargo net hooks

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Cargo tie-down hooks

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Floor mat (if equipped) Cargo bed

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Bed extender (if equipped) Cargo lamp Bed cover (if equipped) Roof rail and crossbar Sport activity lights (if equipped)

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Interior light

J Dome light

HS6003BC

The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously. DOOR (middle position): The light comes on when any of the doors is open. The light remains on for several seconds and gradually goes out after all doors are closed.

The light also can be turned on by use of the keyless entry transmitter. See the “Keyless entry system” in chapter 2 for detailed information. OFF: The light stays off.

When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light goes out to avoid battery discharge.

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Map light

Interior and exterior equipments

HB2034CC

To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again.

When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned off to avoid bat- tery discharge.

Sun visors

HB7001BA

To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the sun visor at a side window, swing it down and move it sideways.

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J Vanity mirror

HB6017AA

To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sunvisor and open the vanity mirror cover.

The light beside the vanity mirror comes on when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position and the mirror cover is opened.

Storage compartment

Your vehicle has some storage compartments such as a glove box, a center console and so forth, for storage of small items that you often use.

CAUTION

D Always keep the storage compartment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an acci- dent. D Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corro- sive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compart- ment.

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J Glove box

Interior and exterior equipments

Lock

Unlock

HS0090

To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it, push the lid firmly upward. To lock the glove box, insert the key and turn it clockwise.

J Center console

To open the lid, pull up the lock release.

HB6022BA

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J Rear center console

HB6028BA

To open the lid, push the button.

J Coin compartment

To open the coin compartment, pull the upper edge of the lid.

HS0096

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J Rear quarter storage box

Interior and exterior equipments

HB6040BB

The rear quarter storage box is located on the right side of the back panel behind the rear seatback. To open the box: 1. Unlock the rear seatback locks by pulling the lock release knob up and fold the rear seatback forward. Refer to “Rear seats” section in Chapter 1 for operating details. 2. Unlock the knob of rear quarter box cover and open the cover.

CAUTION

After returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that the rear seatback has been securely locked. When securely locked, the red marks on the locking knobs are no longer visible.

Cup holder

CAUTION

D Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead to an accident. D Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot, might burn you or your passengers. Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery, carpets or audio equipment.

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B Front cup holder

HB6030BA

A dual cup holder is built in the center console, beside the parking brake lever.

B Rear passenger’s cup holder

A dual cup holder is built in the rear center console.

HB6029BA

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Cigarette lighter socket

Interior and exterior equipments

CAUTION

D The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel is originally designed to use a SUBARU genuine cigarette lighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarette lighter plugs in the socket. Doing so may cause a short-circuit and over- heating, resulting in a fire. D If the socket is ever used for a plug-in accessory such as a mobile phone, they may damage the portion of the socket’s inter- nal mechanism that causes a cigarette lighter plug to “pop out” after its lighter element is heated. Therefore, do not place a ciga- rette lighter plug in a socket that has been used, even once, to power a plug-in accessory. Doing so may cause the plug to stick and overheat, creating a potential fire hazard. D Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the socket. That could cause a short circuit.

HB6011BA

The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel can be used as cigarette lighter socket. A cigarette lighter plug is an optional accessory. It is available from your SUBARU dealer. The cigarette lighter socket may also be used as a power source for an in-car use electrical appliance.

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B Use with a cigarette lighter

WARNING

To avoid being burned, never grasp the lighter by the end with the heating element. Doing so could result in injury and could also damage the heating element.

CAUTION

Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will overheat.

HB6011DA

The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in “ON” and “ACC” positions. To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob and wait a few moments. It will automatically spring up when ready for use.

B Using as an accessory power outlet Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tap at the socket when the ignition switch is either in “ACC” or “ON” position. If you use the socket as an accessory power outlet, take the following precautions. When the socket is not in use, always put the cap on the socket to prevent any foreign object from entering it.

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CAUTION

D Use only in-car use electrical appliances which are designed for 12V DC and which consume less than 120W. Overloading the socket can cause a short circuit. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical appliance. D If the plug on your electric appliance is either too loose or too tight for the socket, this can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly. D Use of an electric appliance in the socket for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge. D Before driving your vehicle, make sure that the plug and the cord on your electrical appliance will not interfere with your shift- ing gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. If they do, do not use the electrical appliance while driving.

If the socket has been used for electrical appliances, damage may have been done to the internal mechanism that cause a cigarette lighter to “pop-out” after its element has been heated. For that reason, a cigarette lighter, even if it is a genuine part, should not be used in the socket. If you want to use the socket for a cigarette lighter again, or to protect your purchaser before you sell your car, have your SUBARU dealer replace the socket with a new one.

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Ashtray

CAUTION

Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or leave a lighted ciga- rette in an ashtray. This could cause a fire.

Fully close the ashtray after using it to help reduce residual smoke.

To open the ashtray, pull the lid out.

HB6011CA

To remove the ashtray for cleaning, open it and pull it out while pushing the inner plate down.

Convenience hook

J Coat hook

CAUTION

Never hang anything on the coat hook that might obstruct the driver’s view or that could cause injury in sudden stops or in a collision. And do not hang items on the coat hook that weigh 2.2
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Interior and exterior equipments

The coat hook is attached to each rear passenger’s hand grip.

HB6025BA

J Cargo net hooks

HB6031BA

There are four hooks on the back panel behind the rear seatback. These hooks can be used for installing a cargo net so that small and light items can be held next to the back panel when the rear seatback is in the down position. Fold the rear seatback forward by pulling the release knob up for access to the hooks.

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CAUTION

After returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that the rear seatback has been securely locked. When securely locked, the red marks on the locking knobs are no longer visible.

Floor mat (if equipped)

CAUTION

Make sure the driver’s floor mat is placed back in its proper loca- tion and correctly secured on its retaining pin. If the floor mat slips forward and interferes with the movement of the pedals dur- ing driving, it could cause an accident.

HB6015BA

HB6016BA

A retaining pin is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle next to the fuel filler door release. The floor mat is secured using the built-in grom- met, by placing the grommet over the pin and pushing downward.

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Cargo bed

Interior and exterior equipments

HB1149BA

WARNING

D Never fill gasoline containers on the cargo bed. Static electric- ity may ignite gasoline vapor when filling portable containers. Ap- proved containers must be removed from the vehicle and placed on the ground when filling. Do not fill any portable container on a vehicle. D Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo bed. It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in the seats with the seat belts securely fastened. Otherwise they are much more likely to suffer serious injury or death in a sudden braking or in a collision.

CAUTION

D Do not exceed the cargo load rating of your vehicle. Refer to the “Loading your vehicle” section in Chapter 8. D Be sure cargo is secured properly. Unsecured cargo in the cargo bed can be thrown around during sudden braking, in a sharp turn or during rapid acceleration, which could create a dan- gerous road hazard. D To avoid creating a dangerous road hazard or causing per- sonal injury, cargo must not stick out beyond the tailgate. D Never drive the vehicle with the tailgate open unless the – CONTINUED –

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optional Subaru Bed Extender is used.

Cargo should be placed in the cargo bed. Make sure all items are secured in place. Be careful to keep the vehicle balanced. Locating the weight as low and far forward as possible helps maintain balance. There are two water drain holes at both sides of the front end of the car- go bed. Keep those holes clear and free from obstructions.

J Cargo tie-down hooks

HB6032BA

The cargo bed is equipped with four tie-down hooks so that cargo can be secured with a luggage net or ropes.

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Bed extender (if equipped)

The bed extender is designed to increase the usable cargo area of the bed.

CAUTION

D When the tailgate and bed extender are in the “open/outward” position, the license plate bracket must be lowered and locked into position before the vehicle is driven (see section “License plate bracket” under the heading of “Tailgate” in Chapter 2 for more information on the function of the license plate bracket). In order to avoid damaging the license plate bracket or the bumper, make certain that the license plate bracket is in its fully lowered/ open position before the tailgate is lowered. D Do not exceed the cargo load rating of your vehicle. Refer to “Loading your vehicle” section in Chapter 8. D Locking buckles must be engaged into the tailgate latch while the vehicle is in motion. D When the bed extender is not in use, the tailgate should be closed. D Do not use the bed extender or tailgate to secure cargo. D Remove the bed extender for vehicle “Off Road” use. D To avoid creating a dangerous road hazard or causing per- sonal injury, cargo must not stick out beyond the bed extender. D To avoid damage, the tailgate and bed extender must remain in the closed/inward position when towing with a trailer hitch. D To avoid damage, clean the bed extender only with soap, water and a soft brush.

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B Operation

HB8032AA

Open/Outward Position – To use the bed extender in the open/out- ward position, simply lower your license plate bracket (see section “Licence plate bracket” under heading of “Tailgate” in Chapter 2), open your tailgate, and rotate the bed extender until it sits on the tail- gate.

HB8033AA

After you have rotated the bed extender, lock the black buckle pin into the tailgate latch by pushing downward until you hear two clicks. Then tighten the tether straps. Repeat this process for the other side. When you want to return the tailgate and the bed extender to the closed/inward position, pull on the tailgate release handle to disen- gage the tethers.

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NOTE Use care when rotating bed extender. Do not permit the buckles to come in contact with vehicle sheet metal and bed trim.

Closed/Inward Position – With the tailgate closed and the bed extender in the inward position, small loads can be placed inside the vehicle bed between the tailgate and the extender (groceries, ice chests, etc.).

HB8035AA

The bed extender should be secured to the rear set of vehicle cargo hooks. Latch the buckle onto the rear cargo hooks and then tighten the tether straps. To disengage the tethers, loosen the tether straps and depress the latch pin.

B Bed extender removal

HB8036BA

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The bed extender can be removed from the vehicle by rotating the extender into a vertical position then lifting straight up.

Cargo lamp

HB3018AA

HB4010IA

The cargo lamp comes on and goes off whenever the cargo lamp switch is pushed regardless of the position of the ignition switch. The cargo lamp indicator light located in the meter panel will illuminate when the cargo lamp is on. When leaving your vehicle, make sure the lamp is turned off to avoid bat- tery discharge.

CAUTION

Do not switch on the cargo lamp while driving to avoid distract- ing other drivers.

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Bed cover (if equipped)

The bed cover is designed to cover the cargo area of the bed. The bed cover is water resistant, but not waterproof.

CAUTION

D Do not place cargo on top of the bed cover. D Do not use the hard bed cover section as a step. D Do not use the bed cover to secure cargo. D To avoid damage, clean the bed cover with only soap, water and a soft brush. D Remove the soft portion of the bed cover before taking the ve- hicle through a car wash.

B Securing the cover

HB6033AA

HB6034BA

To secure the soft portion of the bed cover to the bed, simply start from either side of the vehicle and place the plastic strip under the rail. Slide your hand down the side of the vehicle pushing the plastic strip under the rail as you go. Continue this around the entire length of the bed. Fasten both closeout wraps with Velcro around the rear chrome bars so that they are secure. Your cover should be tight and ready to conceal items in the bed from view.

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B Cover removal

HB6035AA

HB6036BA

The soft portion of the bed cover can be removed from the bed cov- er’s hard section for cleaning or storage. Unfasten the Velcro on the roll bar closeout wraps and firmly pull the cover out to one side.

B Cover reinstallation

HB6037BA

The soft portion of the bed cover can be reinstalled onto the bed cov- er’s hard section. Start by inserting the left front edge of the soft por- tion into the right side of the hard cover. This area is flared out to ease installation.

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HB6038BA

As you insert (and pull) the soft portion of the bed cover into the bed cover’s hard section, make sure the next 10 to 15 inches (250 to 380
mm) of the soft portion are straight and ready to enter the flared out portion of the hard section.

Once you have pulled the soft portion of the bed cover onto the bed cover’s hard section, make sure the soft portion is equally centered on both sides. To complete the installation, refer to “Securing the cover”.

Roof rail and crossbar

CAUTION

D For cargo carrying purposes, the roof rail must be used to- gether with a roof crossbar kit and the appropriate carrying at- tachment. The roof rail must never be used alone to carry cargo. Otherwise, damage to the roof or paint or a dangerous road haz- ard due to loss of cargo could result. D When using the roof crossbar kit, make sure that the total weight of the crossbars, carrying attachment and cargo does not exceed the maximum load limit. Overloading may cause damage to the vehicle and create a safety hazard.

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HB8037BB

The roof rail is not designed to carry cargo by itself. Cargo can be car- ried after securing the roof crossbar kit to the roof rail and installing the appropriate carrying attachment. When installing the roof crossbar kit, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

When you carry cargo on the roof using the roof crossbar kit and a carry- ing attachment, never exceed the maximum load limit explained below. You should also be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rat- ing (GAWR). See the “Loading your vehicle” section in Chapter 8 for in- formation on loading cargo into or onto your vehicle. The maximum load limit of the cargo, crossbars and carrying attachment must not exceed 100 lb. (45 kg). Place the heaviest load at the bottom, nearest the roof, and evenly distribute the cargo. Always properly secure all cargo.

B Installing carrying attachments on the crossbars When installing any carrying attachment such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the crossbars, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and make sure that the attachment is se- curely fixed to the crossbars. Use only attachments designed specifi- cally for the crossbars. A set of the crossbars is designed to carry loads (cargo and attachment) of not more than 100 lb. (45 kg). Before operating the vehicle, make sure that the cargo is properly secured on the attachment.

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NOTE Remember that the vehicle’s center of gravity is altered with the weight of the load on the roof, thus affecting the driving charac- teristics. Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind effects will be increased.

B Removal and installation of the crossbars

CAUTION

Do not carry cargo on the roof when the crossbars are removed. Luggage on the roof will be thrown forward or backward in sud- den stops or rapid accelerations, resulting in a dangerous road hazard.

The crossbars can be removed when you do not use the roof to carry cargo.

n To remove the crossbar

HB6047BA

HB6048BA

1. Loosen and remove the T–30 torxR head screw from the side of each crossbar end support. 2. Move the end support and inner clamp to unhook each side of the crossbar from the roof rail. 3. Carefully raise the crossbar from roof rails.

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NOTE It may be necessary to move the Front crossbar rearward, near the center of the roof rail for easier removal. Use care not to cross-thread the screw in the insert if it has been removed.

n To install the crossbar

NOTE Both Crossbars have a label indicating the direction of mount. If they are not present, orient with the larger section of the Cross- bar towards the front of vehicle (see below). The Front Crossbar also has a MAXIMUM LORD Label affixed to it.

HB6046BB

Front crossbar: Front crossbar has 100 LBS. Load Label on left-hand side.

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HB6051BB

HB6052BB

1. Before placing the crossbar on the roof rails, make sure that the T-30 torxR head screw is fully loosened from each end support. 2. Spread the inner clamp and the end support as far apart as pos- sible. 3. With the front direction arrow label on the top right side of the crossbar pointing toward the front of the vehicle, carefully place the crossbar across the top of the vehicle so that the crossbar end sup- ports rest on the top of the roof rails 7 inches (180 mm) rearward in the front radius of the roof rail. 4. Move the end support and inner clamp to hook under the end of the roof rail on both sides and loosely assemble the T-30 torxR head screw with the tool provided into the threaded insert in the inner clamp on each end of the crossbar.

NOTE It may be necessary to start the inner clamp and end support at the center of the roof rail for easier installation, then move the crossbar forward. Use care not to cross-thread the screw in the insert if it has been removed.

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HB6053BA

5. Adjust the alignment of the crossbar on the roof rails, and if avail- able, use a T-30 torxR bit and torque wrench and tighten the T-30
torxR head screws to 30 to 35 inch lbs. (3.4 to 4.0 N-m, 0.35 to 0.41
kg-m) of torque (or tighten securely with the torxR wrench provided).

Rear crossbar:

HB6049BB

HB6050BA

Install the rear crossbar in the same manner as the front crossbar.

NOTE The rear crossbar should be positioned just in front of the rear radius in the roof rail.

NOTE Before each use of the roof crossbar, make sure the four T-30 cross-

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bar clamp screws have been checked, and retightened if necessary to 35 inch lbs. (4.0 N-m, 0.41 kg-m), as outlined in Step #5 above.

Sport activity lights (if equipped)

HB6041BB