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Type B audio set
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional
audio unit – if equipped)
Radio operation: refer to page 5-16
Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-22US5020AA
Inserting and removing a disc or all discs: refer to page 5-27
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Type A audio set (if equipped)
The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Radio operation
(1)
(2)
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(1) Power switch, Volume control, Tone/Fader/Balance control dial
(2) BAND button (3) Tuning buttons (4) Preset buttons (5) AUDIO button (6) SCAN button
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(5)
(4)
(3)
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(cid:0) Power switch and volume/bass/treble/fader/
balance control (PWR/VOL)
The dial (1) is used for both power (ON/OFF) and vol- ume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by push- ing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the dial. (cid:1) Tone and balance control The “VOLUME” control knob normally function as vol- ume control. This knob become a control for Treble, Bass, Fader or Balance when you select the appropri- ate audio mode. Choose desired volume level for each mode by turning the “VOLUME” control knob. The control function re- turns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds. To change control modes: Each brief press of the “AUDIO” button changes control modes in the follow- ing sequence starting from volume control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.)
Volume (VOL)
Bass (BAS)
Treble (TRE)
Balance (BAL) Fader (FAD)
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Control mode
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Turn clockwise
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TRE
BAL
FAD
VOL
Bass control
For less bass
Treble control
For less treble
For more bass
For more treble
Balance control
Fader control
To increase left speaker volume and decrease right speaker volume
To increase right speaker volume and decrease left speaker volume
To increase rear speaker volume and decrease front speaker volume
To increase front speaker volume and decrease rear speaker volume
Volume control
For less volume
For more volume
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(cid:0) FM/AM/Weather band selection button (BAND) Push the “BAND” button when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2, AM or Weather band (WB) reception. Each time this button is pressed, the band will change in the following order:
FM1
FM2
AM
WB
The display indicates which one is currently selected. (cid:0) Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST” will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received. (cid:0) Tuning (TUNE) (cid:1) Manual tuning (TUNE) Push the tuning button (3) marked “ ” to increase the tuning frequency and press the tuning button marked “ Each time the button is pressed, the frequency chang- es 10 KHz in the AM waveband and 0.2 MHz in the FM waveband. (cid:1) Manual tuning for weather band When weather band mode is selected, press the tun-
” to decrease it.
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” to change the WB chan- ing button (3) marked “ nel up and press the tuning button marked “ ” to change the WB channel down. Each time the button is pressed, the WB channel changes to the next chan- nel. (cid:0) Seek tuning If the tuning button (3) is pressed for longer than half of a second, the radio will begin to automatically search for receivable frequencies and will stop at the first one found. This function may not be available, however, when radio signals are weak. In such a situ- ation, perform manual tuning to select the desired sta- tion. (cid:0) 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 displaying the fre- quency, after which scanning will continue until the en- tire 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 tun- ing, stations are scanned in the direction of low fre- quencies to high frequencies only.
Automatic tuning may not function properly if the sta- tion reception is weakened by distance from the sta- tion or proximity to tall buildings and hills. (cid:0) Selecting preset stations Presetting a station with a preset button (4) allows you to select that station in a single operation. Up to six WB, AM, FM1 and FM2 stations each may be preset. (cid:0) How to preset stations 1. Press the “BAND” selection button to select AM, FM1, FM2 or WB reception. 2. Press the “SCAN” button (6) or tune the radio man- ually until the desired station frequency is displayed. 3. Press one of the preset buttons (4) for at least 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 preceding se- lection will remain in memory. NOTE If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte- nance or radio removal, all stations stored in the preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is nec- essary to reset the preset buttons. If a mobile telephone is placed near the radio, it may cause the radio to emit noise when it receivescalls. This noise does not indicate a radio fault.
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Compact disc player operation
(15)
(7)
(8) (9)
(7) Disc slot (8) CD button (9) Eject button (10) Fast forward and track up button (11) Fast reverse and track down
button
(12) Random button (13) Repeat button (14) Scan button (15) PWR (power) switch
(14)
(13)
(12)
(11)
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(cid:0) To play back a compact disc (cid:1) When CD is not in the player Hold a disc with a finger in the center hole while grip- ping the edge of the disc, then insert it in to the slot (with the label side up) and the player will automatical- ly pull the disc into position. A single CD (8 cm/3 inch CD) may also be used with- out any adapter. NOTE Make 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. After the last song finishes, the player will auto- matically return to track 1 (the first song on the disc). (cid:1) When CD is in the player Press the “CD” button (8). The display will show “CD” and the player will start playback. NOTE After the last song finishes, playback will automat- ically return to track 1 (the first song on the disc). (cid:0) To stop playback of a CD When the “PWR” button (15) is pressed during play-
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back of a CD, the CD stops playing temporarily. To let the CD resume playing, press the button again. (cid:0) To select a song from its beginning (cid:1) Forward direction Briefly press the “ ” button (10) to skip to the be- ginning of the next track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track number will increase. (cid:1) Backward direction Briefly press the “ ” button (11) to skip to the be- ginning of the current track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated truck number will decrease. (cid:0) Fast forwarding and fast reverse (cid:1) Fast forwarding Press the “ than 1 second to fast forward the disc. Release the button to stop fast forwarding. (cid:1) Fast reverse Press the “ than 1 second to fast reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast reverse. (cid:0) Repeat playback Press the “RPT” button (13) and release it in less than
” button (10) continuously for more
” button (11) continuously for more
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The disc may be removed even when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position. NOTE Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out, because vibration might make it fall out. 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.
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2 seconds while a song is playing to play the song re- peatedly. 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” indica- tor goes out, and normal playback mode is restored. (cid:0) Random playback Press the “RAND” button (12) and hold it in for more than 2 seconds 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. To cancel the random mode, press the button again. Then the “RAND” indicator goes out, and normal play- back mode is restored. (cid:0) Scan Press the “SCAN” button (14) 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. (cid:0) 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 “ ” (7). The disc will be ejected.
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CD changer control (If optional in-dash CD changer is
connected)
An optional CD changer can be connected to this audio unit. Consult the instructions that accompany the CD changer for operating the CD changer itself (e.g., how to load or unload CDs). See your SUBARU dealer for more information.
(16) CD button (17) Track selection buttons (18) RAND (Random) button (19) RPT (Repeat) button (20) SCAN button
(16)
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(cid:0) To start playback When the “CD” button (16) is pressed, the CD changer will start playback. The display shows the current disc number, track number and the elapsed time during playback. NOTE If a disc is in the player, the “DISC” button is used to change from CD player operation to DISC changer operation. Each time the “DISC” button is pressed, the operating mode will change alter- nately. At the end of the disc, the player automatically continues with the next disc. After playback on the last disc finishes, play- back will automatically return to the first disc. If you have loaded fewer than 6 discs, any miss- ing disc is automatically skipped. (cid:0) Selection of a desired disc You can select a desired disc from among the discs contained in the CD changer only by pressing the cor- responding number on one of the disc select buttons. If you are to listen to the 5th disc in the CD changer, press the “5” button of the disc select buttons. All other discs in the CD changer can also be selected in a sim- ilar way.
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NOTE No disc change takes place if the button corre- sponding to the storage tray in which no disc is loaded is pressed. If the disc select button corresponding to the disc now in playback is pressed again, the disc will be replayed from its beginning. (cid:0) To select a song from its beginning (cid:1) Forward direction Briefly press the “ ” button (17) to skip to the be- ginning of the next track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track number will increase. (cid:1) Backward direction Briefly press the “ ” button (17) to skip to the be- ginning of the current track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track number will decrease. (cid:0) Fast forwarding and fast reverse (cid:1) Fast forwarding Press the “ than 1 second to fast forward the disc. Release the button to stop fast forwarding. If you continue fast forwarding to the end of the disc, the CD changer will automatically stop fast forwarding and start playback beginning with the first track on the
” button (17) continuously for more
” button (17) continuously for more
current disc. (cid:1) Fast reverse Press the “ than 1 second to fast reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast reverse. If you continue fast reverse to the beginning of the disc, the CD changer will automatically stop fast re- verse and start playback beginning with the first track on the current disc. (cid:0) Repeat Press the “RPT” button (19) 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. (cid:0) Random playback Press the “RAND” button (18) 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. To cancel the random mode, press the button again. Then the “RAND” indicator goes out, and normal play- back mode is restored.
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(cid:0) Scan (a convenient way to become familiar with
a disc)
1. Press the “SCAN” button (20).
– 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 play- ing all programs. Then, normal playback starts.
2. Press the “SCAN” button again when you hear a track you like.
– Normal playback resumes.
(cid:0) To stop playback To stop playback and switch over to the radio mode, press the “BAND” button.
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Type B audio set (if equipped)
The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Radio operation
(1) (2) (3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(1) SCAN button (2) FM/AM selection button (3) WB (weather band) button (4) Power switch, Volume control, Bass/Middle/Treble control and Fader/Balance control dial
(5) TONE button (6) Fader/Balance selection button (7) Preset buttons (8) Tuning buttons
(8)
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(cid:0) Power switch and volume/bass/treble/fader/
balance control (PWR/VOL)
The dial (4) is used for both power (ON/OFF) and vol- ume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by push- ing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the dial.
This dial is used for bass/middle/treble controls when the “TONE” button (5) is in the depressed position. It is also used for fader/balance controls when the “BAL” button (6) is in the depressed position.
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Display
Control mode
Turn counterclockwise
Turn clockwise
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BASS
MIDDLE
TREBLE
FADER
Bass control
For less bass
For more bass
Middle note control
For less middle note
For more middle note
Treble control
For less treble
For more treble
Fader control
To increase rear speaker volume and decrease front speaker volume
To increase front speaker volume and decrease rear speaker volume
BALANCE
Balance control
To increase left speaker volume and decrease right speaker volume
To increase right speaker volume and decrease left speaker volume
VOLUME
Volume control
For less volume
For more volume
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(cid:1) Tone control The volume control dial (4) normally function as vol- ume control. The dial become a control for Bass, Mid- dle note or Treble when you select the appropriate tone control mode. Choose desired level for each mode by turning the vol- ume control dial. The control function returns to vol- ume control mode after about 5 seconds. To change control modes: Each brief press of the “TONE” button (5) changes control modes in the fol- lowing sequence starting from bass control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.)
BASS
MIDDLE
TREBLE
VOLUME
(cid:1) Fader and balance control The volume control dial (4) normally function as vol- ume control. The dial become the controls for Fader or Balance when you select the appropriate fader and balance control mode. Choose desired setting for each mode by turning the volume control dial. The control function returns to vol- ume control mode after about 5 seconds. To change control modes: Each brief press of the
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“BAL” button (6) changes control modes in the follow- ing sequence starting from fader control mode. (When the radio is turned on, the control mode is in the vol- ume control.)
FADER
BALANCE
VOLUME
(cid:1) Display illumination dimness cancellation
(BRIGHT)
” or “
” or “
The brightness of the radio display dims when the light switch is in the “ ” positions. If this makes the display difficult to read, press the volume dial for more than 1.5 seconds to return the display to original brightness. Subsequently pressing the volume dial again for more than 1.5 seconds or if you can safely do so, turning the light switch to the OFF position and back to the “ ” position makes the radio display dim again. (cid:0) FM/AM selection button (FM/AM) Push the “FM/AM” button (2) when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the “FM/AM” button when the radio is on to se- lect FM1, FM2 or AM reception. Each time this button is pressed, the band will change in the following order: – CONTINUED –
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FM1
FM2
AM
The display indicates which one is currently selected. (cid:0) Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST” will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received. (cid:0) Weather band button (WB) Push the “WB” button (3) when the radio is off to turn on the radio in the weather band. Press the “WB” button when the radio is on to select the weather band. (cid:0) Manual tuning (TUNE) (cid:1) Manual tuning for AM and FM waveband Push the tuning button (8) marked “ ” to increase the tuning frequency and press the tuning button marked “ Each time the button is pressed, the frequency chang- es 10 KHz in the AM waveband and 0.2 MHz in the FM waveband. (cid:1) Manual tuning for weather band When weather band mode is selected, press the tun-
” to decrease it.
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” to change the WB channel ing button (8) marked “ up and press the tuning button marked “ ” to change the WB channel down. Each time the button is pressed, the WB channel changes to the next chan- nel. (cid:0) Seek tuning If the tuning button (8) is pressed for longer than half of a second, the radio will begin to automatically search for receivable frequencies and will stop at the first one found. This function may not be available, however, when radio signals are weak. In such a situ- ation, perform manual tuning to select the desired sta- tion. (cid:0) Automatic tuning (SCAN) Press the “SCAN” button (1) 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 displaying the fre- quency, after which scanning will continue until the en- tire 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 tun- ing, stations are scanned in the direction of low fre- quencies to high frequencies only.
Automatic tuning may not function properly if the sta- tion reception is weakened by distance from the sta- tion or proximity to tall buildings and hills. (cid:0) Selecting preset stations Presetting a station with a preset button (7) allows you to select that station in a single operation. Up to six AM, FM1, FM2 and WB stations each may be preset. (cid:0) How to preset stations 1. Press the “FM/AM” selection button to select AM, FM1 or FM2 reception.
Press the “WB” button (3) to select the weather band.
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2. Press the “SCAN” button (1) or tune the radio man- ually until the desired station frequency is displayed. 3. Press one of the preset buttons (7) for at least 1.5
seconds to store the frequency. The frequency of the station will flash once on the display at this time. If the button is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds, the pre- ceding selection will remain in memory. NOTE If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte- nance or radio removal, all stations stored in the preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is nec-Audio
essary to reset the preset buttons. If a mobile telephone is placed near the radio, it may cause the radio to emit noise when it receives calls. This noise does not indicate a radio fault.
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Built-in CD changer operation
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(9) Eject button (10) SCAN button (11) CD (CD player selection) button (12) Disc slot (13) DISC indicator (14) Repeat button (15) Random button (16) LOAD button (17) Disc select buttons (18) Track selection buttons
(18)
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NOTE Make 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. Single CDs (i.e., 8-cm/3-inch CDs) are not sup- ported, and if inserted, they will be immediately ejected. If a disc is inserted during a radio broadcast, the disc will interrupt the broadcast. (cid:0) How to insert a CD(s) (cid:1) Inserting a CD 1. Press “LOAD” button (16). If the magazine in the player has an idle position where you can insert a disc, the “DISC” indicator (13) associated with the idle posi- tion will blink. If no indicator blinks, it means that there is no idle po- sition in the magazine. 2. As soon as the “DISC” indicator (13) begins to blink, the “LOAD” will appear on display for a period of 15 seconds. Insert a disc during the period. The disc will be then automatically drawn in, and the player will begin to play back the first number of the disc.
To insert more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1
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ascending order of position number. If you do not insert any disc in 15 seconds after you have pressed the “LOAD” button, the player will begin to play back the first number of the last disc you have inserted. The disc indicator steadily lights up if a disc is al- ready inserted in the corresponding position of the magazine. While the player is in the loading mode, if you press the “FM/AM” selection button (2), the player will enter the standby mode. Press the “CD” button (11) to start playback. (cid:1) Inserting a disc in a desired position 1. Press the “LOAD” button (16). If the magazine in the player has an idle position where you can insert a disc, the “DISC” indicator (13) associated with the idle position will blink. The positions in the magazine the indicator of which steadily lights up are already loaded with discs. 2. Press the “DISC SELECT” button (17) at the posi- tion where you want to insert a disc. The associated “DISC” indicator will blink, and the “LOAD” will be dis- played. 3. If you insert a disc during the 15-second period while the “LOAD” is on display, the disc will be auto- matically drawn in, and the player will start playback of the disc, beginning with the first number.
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To insert more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1
and 2. While the player is in the loading mode, if you press the “FM/AM” selection button (2), the player will enter standby mode. Press the “CD” button (11) to start playback. (cid:1) Loading all the magazine (Full disc loadingmode)
1. If you continue to press the “LOAD” (16) button for more than 1.5 seconds, the player will produce beep sound and will enter the full disc loading mode. 2. A “DISC” indicator (13) will blink, and the “ALL LOAD” will be on display for a period of 15 seconds. If a disc is successfully loaded during this period, the “DISC” indicator will stop blinking and will steadily light. 3. When the loading of a disc is complete, the next “DISC” indicator will blink. Then repeat Step 2. 4. When the magazine is filled with discs by repeating Steps 2 and 3, the player will start playback of the discs, beginning with the one inserted first. If you fail to insert any disc during each 15-second in- terval, the full disc loading mode will be canceled, and the player will start playback of the disc inserted first.
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(cid:0) How to play back a CD or make a pause (cid:1) When there is no CD inserted: Insert a CD by referring to “How to insert a CD(s)”. When a CD is loaded, the player will start playback of the CD, beginning with the first number. (cid:1) When there are CDs loaded: Press a desired one of the “DISC SELECT” buttons (17) the “DISC” indicator (13) of which steadily lights up. The player will then start playback of the selected CD, beginning with the first number. (cid:0) To select a song from its beginning (cid:1) Forward direction Briefly press the “ ” button (18) to skip to the begin- ning of the next track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track number will increase. (cid:1) Backward direction Briefly press the “ ” button (18) to skip to the begin- ning of the current track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated truck number will decrease. (cid:0) Fast forwarding and fast reverse (cid:1) Fast forwarding Press the “
” button (18) continuously for more than
” button (18) continuously for more than
0.5 second to fast forward the disc. Release the button to stop fast forwarding. (cid:1) Fast reverse Press the “ 0.5 second to fast reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast reverse. (cid:0) Repeat playback Press the “RPT” button (14) 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. (cid:0) Random playback Press the “RDM” button (15) while a disc is being played back to play all songs on the disc in a random order. 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 play- back mode is restored. (cid:0) Scan When the “SCAN” button (10) is pressed while the disc is being played back, you can hear the first 10 seconds
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of each track to seach for the desired program. To continue listening to the program, press the “SCAN” button again. After all tracks on the disc have been scanned, normal playback mode is restored. (cid:0) How to unload CDs from the player (cid:1) Ejecting a CD from the player Of the discs loaded, you can select and remove only one disc. 1. Press the “DISC SELECT” button (17) of the disc whose “DISC” indicator (13) is ON. 2. Press the “EJECT” button (9). Then the “DISC” in- dicator associated with the disc you have selected will blink, and the disc will be ejected. To remove more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1
and 2. If you press the “EJECT” button after turning OFF the ignition switch, only one disc will be ejected. (cid:1) Ejecting all discs from the player (All disc ejec-tion mode)
1. If you continue to press the “EJECT” button (9), the player will produce beep sound and will enter the all disc ejection mode. 2. Remove the disc that has been ejected. The other discs loaded will then be ejected one after another. If you do not remove the ejected disc within 15 seconds,
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the all disc ejection mode will be canceled. NOTE Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out, because vibration might make it fall out.
Do not attempt to insert two or more discs into the slot at a time. Doing so can cause mechan- ical damage to the CD changer.
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In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped)
Loading and unloading compact discs
(5)
(1)
(2)
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(1) Disc slot (2) Disc indicators (disc No.1 to 6) (3) Disc select buttons (disc No.1 to
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(4) Eject button (5) Disc slot indicator
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Do not attempt to insert two or more discs into the slot at a time. Doing so can cause me- chanical damage to the CD changer. Use only music CDs Do not use CDs listed below which could cause damage to the CD player. 3-inch (8 cm) compact disc. Any disc with a peel-off or seal on it. Any disc with scratches and/or dust. Bent disc. Cleaning disc. CD accessory. (E.g., 3-inch (8 cm) disc adapter)
Do not insert or remove any disc when the automatic transmission 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).
(cid:0) To insert a disc 1. Press one of the “Disc select” buttons (3) (num- bered from 1 to 6) for which the disc indicator light (2)
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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 seconds. 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 choos- ing a different disc select button. (cid:0) To insert six discs at a time 1. Press and hold the “Disc select” button number 1
until all disc indicators begin blinking (about 1.5 sec- onds). 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.) (cid:0) 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.) (cid:0) 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. (cid:0) 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 select” button on the radio unit to select the desired disc, and the disc will begin to play. (cid:0) Disc indicators Lit: when the corresponding storage tray is occupied by a disc. Blinking: Disc player is either in loading, eject or changing mode.Audio
OFF: No disc is loaded or the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position. (cid:1) Open/Closed disc slot indicator When the disc slot is open, the disc indicators on both sides of the slot illuminate. (cid:0) Function control Refer to CD changer control operating instructions de- scribed in the “Type A audio set (if equipped)” section.
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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, contamination could cause poor tone quality. Do not touch the disc surface. Use a clean disc whenever possible. If there are de- posits, 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. Do not use any disc that is scratched, deformed, or cracked. Also, do not use any disc that has a non-stan- dard shape (for example, a heart shape). Malfunctions or problems might result. 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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Precautions to observe when han- dling a compact disc (CD)
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Use only compact discs (CDs) that have the mark shown above. CD-RWs cannot be used. Also, some CD-Rs cannot be played. In cold and/or rainy weather, dew can form inside the CD player, preventing normal operation. If this happens, eject the CD and wait for the player to dry out. Skipping may occur when the CD player is subject- ed to severe vibration (for example, when the vehicle is driven on a rough surface).
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Interior lights ................................................ Dome light ......................................................... Cargo area light ................................................ Map lights ...................................................... Sun visors ..................................................... Vanity mirror ...................................................... Storage compartments ................................ Glove box ........................................................... Center console .................................................. Overhead console ............................................. Dashboard storage compartment ................... Convenience net ............................................... Coin tray ............................................................ Cup holders .................................................. Front passenger’s cup holder ......................... Rear passenger’s cup holder ........................... Accessory power outlets ............................. Cigarette lighter socket ................................ Use with a cigarette lighter .............................. Using as an accessory power outlet ............... Ashtray .......................................................... Floor mat ....................................................... Coat hook ...................................................... Cargo area cover (if equipped) .................... Using the cover ................................................. To remove the cover ......................................... To install the cover housing ............................ Shopping bag hook ...................................... Cargo tie-down hooks ..................................
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Interior lights
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light goes out to avoid battery discharge.
The light also can be turned on by use of the keyless entry transmitter. See the “Remote keyless entry sys- tem (if equipped)” in chapter 2 for detailed information. OFF: The light stays off.
Dome light
Cargo area light
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The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously. DOOR (middle position): The dome light comes on when any of the doors or the rear gate is opened. The light remains on for several seconds and gradually goes out after all doors and the rear gate are closed or if the key is inserted in the ignition switch.
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The cargo area light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously. OFF: The light stays off. DOOR: The light comes on only when the rear gate is opened.
Map lights
Sun visors
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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 battery discharge.
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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Storage compartments
Always keep the storage compartment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an accident. Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment.
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Vanity mirror
To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.
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Center console
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1) Lock 2) Unlock
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 clock- wise.
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To open the lid, pull up the lock release. If the console lid is fully opened when a large cup is put in the rear passenger’s cup holder, the lid may hit the cup and beverage may be spilled.
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Overhead console
Dashboard storage compartment
To open the console, push on the console lid lightly and the lid will automatically open.
To open the dashboard compartment, push the button on the lid and the lid will automatically open. Be sure to close the compartment fully before driving.
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When your vehicle is in the sun or a warm day, the inside of the overhead console heats up. Avoid storing plastic or other heat-vulnerable or flammable articles such as a lighter in the overhead console.
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Convenience net
Coin tray
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A net for storing small articles is provided at the front passenger’s foot-well.
To open the coin tray, pull the upper edge of the lid.
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Cup holders
Front passenger’s cup holder
Rear passenger’s cup holder
A dual cup holder is built in the center console, beside the parking brake lever.
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A dual cup holder is located at the back of the center console. To use the cup holder, open the lid by pulling its upper edge.
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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. Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot, might burn you or your passengers. Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery or car-
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HS6034BA
Accessory power outlets are provided in the center console and in the cargo area. Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tap at the socket when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position. You can use an in-car use electrical appliance by con- necting it to the socket. When both outlets are used at the same time, the total power consumption of the electric appliances must be 120W or less.
Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the
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accessory power outlet. Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the accessory power outlet. That could cause a short circuit. Always put the cap on the acces- sory power outlet when it is not in use. Use only electrical appliances which are de- signed for 12V DC and which consume less than 120W. Overloading the accessory power outlet can cause a short circuit. Do not use dou- ble adapters or more than one electrical appli- ance. If the plug on your electric appliance is either too loose or too tight for the accessory power outlet, this can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly. Use of an electric appliance in the accessory power outlet for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery dis- charge. Before driving your vehicle, make sure that the plug and the cord on your electrical appli- ance will not interfere with your shifting gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. If they do, do not use the electrical appliance
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Cigarette lighter socket
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NOTE When the lid of the center console is closed, a gap remains between the center console and the lid to allow the power outlet in the center console to be used. Pass the electrical appliance’s cord through this gap.
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A cigarette lighter socket can be found behind the ash- tray lid under the climate controls. Push gently on the lid to open it. A cigarette lighter plug is an optional ac- cessory. 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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lighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarette lighter plugs in the socket. Doing so may cause a short-circuit and overheating, resulting in a fire. If the socket is ever used for a plug-in acces- sory such as a mobile phone, that may damage the portion of the socket’s internal mechanism that causes a cigarette lighter plug to “pop out” after its lighter element is heated. Therefore, do not place a cigarette 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 haz- ard. Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the socket. That could cause a short circuit.
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Use with a cigarette lighter
HS6036BA
The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in the “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.
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.
Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will overheat.
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 the “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.
Use only in-car use electrical appliances which are designed for 12V DC and which con- sume less than 120W. Overloading the socket can cause a short circuit. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical appliance. If the plug on your electric appliance is either too loose or too tight for the socket, this can re- sult in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly.
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Use of an electric appliance in the socket for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge. Before driving your vehicle, make sure that the plug and the cord on your electrical appli- ance will not interfere with your shifting 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 mecha- nism that causes a cigarette lighter to “pop out” after its element has been heated. For that reason, a ciga- rette 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 be- fore you sell your car, have your SUBARU dealer re- place the socket with a new one.
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Ashtray
NOTE
HS6037BA
To open the ashtray, push lightly on the lid below the climate controls. Fully close the lid after using it to help reduce residual smoke. To remove the ashtray for cleaning, hold the right and left sides of the ashtray and pull it out.
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Particles of ash and tobacco will accumulate around the hinges of the ashtray’s inner lid. Clean them off using a toothbrush or other narrow-end- ed implement.
Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or leave a lighted cigarette in an ashtray. This could cause a fire.
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Floor mat
Interior equipment
HS6038BA
A retaining pin is located on the driver’s side of the ve- hicle next to the fuel filler door release. The floor mat is secured using the built-in grommet, by placing the grommet over the pin and pushing down- ward.
Make sure the driver’s floor mat is placed back in its proper location and correctly secured on its retaining pin. If the floor mat slips forward and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driving, it could cause an accident.
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Coat hook
Cargo area cover (if equipped)
The cargo area cover is provided for covering the car- go area and to protect its contents from direct sunlight. This cover is detachable to make room for additional cargo.
Using the cover
The coat hook is attached to the rear left passenger’s hand grip.
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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 lbs (1 kg) or more.
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To extend the cover, pull the end of the cover out of the housing, then insert its hooks into the catches as shown. To rewind it, unhook it from the catches and it will rewind automatically. You should hold on to the cover and guide it back into the cover housing while it
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2. Take it off the retainer, lift it out. 3. Store the cover housing in the cargo area.
To install the cover housing To install the cover, insert both ends of the cover hous- ing into the retainers.
is rewinding.
Do not place anything on the extended cover. Putting excessive weight on the extended cov- er can break it and an object on the cover could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or collision. This could cause serious injury.
To remove the cover
1. Rewind the cover.
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Shopping bag hook
Cargo tie-down hooks
HS6046BA
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A shopping bag hook is attached to each side of the cargo area. To use the hook, pull the lower portion out.
The cargo area is equipped with four tie-down hooks so that cargo can be secured with a cargo net or ropes. When using the hooks, raise them. When not in use, lower the hooks.
Do not hang items on the shopping bag hook that weigh 2.2 lbs (1 kg) or more.
The cargo tie-down hooks are designed only for securing light cargo. Never try to secure cargo that exceeds the capacity of the hooks. The maximum load capacity is 44 lbs (20 kg) per an
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Interior equipment
There are four storage trays underneath the floor of the cargo area. They can be used to store small items.
HS6048BA
Always keep the lids closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stop or an accident. Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment.
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(cid:0) Front, left and right side storage compartment
To open the lid, raise the cargo tie-down hooks and pull the tab up. The jack and jack handle are stored in the left side storage compartment.
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To open the lid, pull the handle up.
HS6050BA
To keep the lid open, hang the hook provided on the backside of the lid on the rear edge of the roof. The storage bucket is put on the spare wheel.
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Fuel ................................................................ Fuel requirements ............................................. Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................ State emission testing (U.S. only) ............... Preparing to drive ......................................... Starting the engine ....................................... Manual transmission vehicle ........................... Automatic transmission vehicle ...................... Starting the engine during cold weather below –4° F (–20° C) ........................................ Starting a flooded engine ................................. Stopping the engine ..................................... Manual transmission .................................... Shifting speeds ................................................. Driving tips ........................................................ Automatic transmission ............................... Selector lever for automatic transmission ..... Shift lock release .............................................. Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) .............................................. Power steering .............................................. Braking .......................................................... Braking tips ....................................................... Brake system ..................................................... Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........ ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... ABS system self-check .................................... ABS warning light .............................................
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Starting and operatingFuel
Use of a fuel which is low in quality or use of an inappropriate fuel additive may cause engine damage.
Fuel requirements (cid:0) Non-Turbo models The 2.5 Liter engine is designed to operate using un- leaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. (cid:0) Turbo models The 2.5 Liter turbo engine is designed to operate using premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline is not available, regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveability, it is recommended that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline.
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(cid:0) Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Research Oc- tane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly re- ferred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI). Using a gasoline with a lower octane rating can cause persistent and heavy knocking, which can damage the engine. Do not be concerned if your vehicle some- times knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when you accelerate. See your dealer or a qualified service technician if you use a fuel with the specified octane rating and your vehicle knocks heavily or persistently. (cid:0) Unleaded gasoline The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler nozzle. Under no cir- cumstances should leaded gasoline be used because it will damage the emission control system and may impair driveability and fuel economy. (cid:0) Gasoline for California-certified LEV Your vehicle was certified to California’s low emission vehicle (LEV) standards as indicated on the under- hood tune-up label. It is designed to optimize engine and emission performance with gasoline that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gasoline speci- fications. If you live in any other state than California, your vehicle will operate on gasoline meeting Federal specifications. Gasoline sold outside California is per-
mitted to have higher sulfur levels, which may affect the performance of your vehicle’s catalytic converter and may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or smell. SUBARU recommends that you try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is fuel related before returning your vehi- cle to an authorized dealer for service. (cid:0) Gasoline for cleaner air Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. This helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly, and is a way of doing your part for cleaner air. If you continu- ously use a high quality fuel with the proper detergent and other additives, you should never need to add any fuel system cleaning agents to your fuel tank.
Many gasolines are now blended with materials called oxygenates. Use of these fuels can also help keep the air cleaner. Oxygenated blend fuels, such as MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl ether) or ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in your vehicle, but should con- tain no more than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the proper operation of your SUBARU.
In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now produc- ing reformulated gasolines, which are designed to re-
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duce vehicle emissions. SUBARU approves the use of reformulated gasoline.
If you are not sure what the fuel contains, you should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.
As additional guidance, only use fuels suited for your vehicle as explained below. Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that specified in this manual. Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline. Methanol can be used in your vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel mixture AND if it is accompanied by sufficient quantities of the proper cosolvents and corrosion in- hibitors required to prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under these conditions. If undesirable driveability problems are experienced and you suspect they may be fuel related, try a differ- ent brand of gasoline before seeking service at your SUBARU dealer. Fuel system damage or driveability problems which result from the use of improper fuel are not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty.
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Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels containing alcohol may cause paint damage, which is not covered un- der the SUBARU Limited Warranty.
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weather, which may cause injury.
3. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler pump auto- matically stops. Do not add any more fuel. 4. Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain not to catch the tether un- der the cap while tightening. 5. Close the fuel filler lid completely. If you spill any fuel on the painted surface, rinse it off immediately. Otherwise, the painted surface could be damaged. NOTE If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks or if the tether is caught under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE warning light may come on. Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section located in chapter 3.
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that there are no lighted cigarettes, open flames or electrical sparks in the adjacent area. When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. Fuel may be under pressure and spray out of the fuel filler neck especially in hot
Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel tank. The addition of a cleaning agent may cause damage to the fuel system. Make sure that the cap is tightened until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.
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Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels may cause paint damage, which is not covered under the SUBARU Limit- ed Warranty. Always use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap. If you use the wrong cap, it may not fit or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emis- sion control system might be damaged.
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State emission testing (U.S. only)
At state inspection time, remember to tell your in- spection or service station in advance not to place your SUBARU AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dyna- mometer. Otherwise, serious transmission dam- age will result.
Some states have started using dynamometers in their state inspection programs in order to meet their obligation under federal law to implement stricter vehi- cle emission standards to reduce air pollution from cars. A dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like testing device that allows your car’s wheels to turn while the car remains in one place. Depending on the severity of a state’s air pollution problems, the states must adopt either a “basic” or “enhanced” vehicle emission in- spection test. Normally, a portion of the basic emission test consists of an emission inspector inserting an an- alyzer probe into the exhaust pipe of an idling vehicle for a short period of time. States with more severe air pollution problems are required to adopt an enhanced vehicle emission test. This test simulates actual driv- ing conditions on a dynamometer and permits more accurate measurement of tailpipe emitted pollution than the basic emission test.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
states using two-wheel dynamometers in their emis- sion testing programs have EXEMPTED SUBARU AWD vehicles from the portion of the testing program that involves a two-wheel dynamometer.
There are some states that use four-wheel dynamom- eters in their testing programs. When properly used, that equipment will not damage an AWD SUBARU ve- hicle.
Under no circumstances should the rear wheels be jacked off the ground, nor should the driveshaft be dis- connected for state emission testing.
Testing of an All-Wheel Drive vehicle must NEVER be performed on a single two-wheel dy- namometer. Attempting to do so will result in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may cause an accident or injuries to persons nearby.
Resultant vehicle damage due to improper test- ing is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is the responsibility of the state
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inspection program or its contractors or licens- ees.
The EPA has issued regulations for inspecting the On- Board Diagnostic (OBD) system as part of the state emissions inspection. The OBD system is designed to detect engine and transmission problems that might cause vehicle emissions to exceed allowable limits. These inspections apply to all 1996 model year and newer passenger cars and light trucks. Several states plus the District of Columbia have opted to start the OBD system inspection prior to the required EPA reg- ulation effective date of January 1, 2002. Other states will add OBD system inspection in 2002.
The inspection of the OBD system consists of a vi- sual operational check of the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an examination of the OBD system with an electronic scan tool while the engine is running A vehicle passes the OBD system inspection if proper the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/MIL illu- mination is observed, there is no stored diagnostic trouble codes, and the OBD system readiness moni- tors are complete. A vehicle fails the OBD inspection if the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/MIL is not properly operating – CONTINUED –
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or there is one or more diagnostic trouble codes stored in vehicle’s computer with the “CHECK ENGINE” warning light/MIL illuminated. A state emission inspection may reject (not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of OBD system readiness monitors “Not Ready” is greater than three. Under this condition, the vehicle operator should be instruct- ed to drive his/her vehicle for a few days to set the monitors and return for an emission re-inspection. Owners of rejected or failing vehicles should contact their SUBARU Dealer for service.
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Preparing to drive
You should perform the following checks and adjust- ments every day before you start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are clean and unobstructed. 2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires. Also check tires for proper inflation. 3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks. 4. Check that the hood and rear gate are fully closed. 5. Check the adjustment of the seat. 6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mir- rors. 7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seatbelts. 8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator lights when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po- sition. 9. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights af- ter starting the engine. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer flu- id and other fluid levels should be checked daily, weekly or at fuel stops.
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Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than ten seconds. If the engine fails to start after operating the starter for five to ten seconds, wait for ten seconds or more before trying again.
Manual transmission vehicle 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine. The starter motor will only operate when the clutch pedal is pressed fully to the floor. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and check the operation of the warning and indicator lights. Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section (chapter 3). 5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release the key immediately after the engine has started.
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If the engine does not start within ten seconds, wait a while and then turn the ignition switch to the “START” position again while depressing the accelerator pedal half way down. 6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone off after the engine has started. The fuel injection system automatically lowers the idle speed as the en- gine warms up.
Automatic transmission vehicle 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Shift the selector lever to the “P” or “N” position (preferably “P” position). The starter motor will only operate when the select le- ver is at the “P” or “N” position. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and check the operation of the warning and indicator lights. Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section (chapter 3). 5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release the key immediately after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start within ten seconds, wait a while and then turn the ignition switch to the “START” position again while depressing the accelerator pedal
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half way down. 6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone out after the engine has started. The fuel injec- tion system automatically lowers the idle speed as the engine warms up.
While the engine is warming up, make sure that the selector lever is at the “P” or “N” position and that the parking brake is applied.
Starting a flooded engine If the engine does not start, it may be flooded (exces- sive fuel in the engine). In case of a flooded engine, turn the starter motor for five seconds with the accelerator pedal fully de- pressed. Repeat this two or three times until the en- gine starts. Release the ignition switch and accelera- tor pedal as soon as the engine starts.
If you restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift the selector lever into the “N” po- sition. Do not attempt to place the selector lever of a moving vehicle into the “P” position.
Starting the engine during cold weath-
er below –4° F (–20° C)
If the engine is difficult to start using the normal meth- od (without depressing the accelerator pedal), turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while slightly depressing the accelerator pedal.
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Stopping the engine
Manual transmission
The ignition switch should be turned off only when the engine is idling.
The manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed 5- forward and 1-reverse speed transmission.
Starting and operating
Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is mov- ing. This will cause loss of power to the power steering and the brake booster, making steer- ing and braking more difficult. It could also re- sult in accidental activation of the “LOCK” po- sition on the ignition switch, causing the steer- ing wheel to lock.
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The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever knob. When shifting from 5th gear to reverse gear, first re- turn the shift lever to the neutral position then shift into reverse gear.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever, and gradually let up on the clutch pedal. If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.
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Starting and operating
Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disen- gaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is depressed) or with the shift lever in the neutral position. Engine braking has no effect in either of these conditions and the risk of an accident is conse- quently increased.
Shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. It may cause damage to the transmission to try shifting into reverse when the vehicle is moving.
Shifting speeds (cid:0) Recommended shifting speeds The best compromise between fuel economy and ve- hicle performance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table.
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Shift up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
mph (km/h)
15 (24)
