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Automatic climate control system
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The outside mirror defogger shares the button with rear window defogger. The outside mirror defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON po- sition. To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the button. To turn it off, push the button again. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the outside mirror defogger is operating. The defogger will automatically shut off af- ter approximately 15 minutes. If the mirror clears before that time, push the button 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 de- sired when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the button to turn it on again. NOTE While the outside mirror defogger is operating, the rear window defogger also operates.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the de- fogger continuously for any longer than necessary.
Tilt steering wheel
Horn
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To sound the horn, push the horn pad.
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1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the Front seats section (chapter 1). 2. Push the tilt lock lever down. 3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level. 4. Pull 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.Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control and re- sult in personal injury.
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Checking air conditioning system before summer season .................................................... Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions .................. Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded ...................................... Refrigerant for your climate control system ........
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Air filtration system ............................................ 4-12
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4-10Ventilator ............................................................. Air flow selection .................................................... Center and side ventilators ....................................
Manual climate control system
(if equipped) .................................................... Control panel .......................................................... Heater operation ..................................................... Air conditioner operation (if equipped) ................
Automatic climate control system
(if equipped) .................................................... Control panel .......................................................... To use as full-automatic climate control system ................................................................... To use as semi-automatic climate control system ................................................................... Fan speed control dial ........................................... Temperature control dial ........................................ Air flow control dial ................................................ Air inlet selection button ........................................ Air conditioner button ............................................ Temperature sensors .............................................
Operating tips for heater and air
conditioner ...................................................... 4-11
Cleaning ventilation grille ...................................... 4-11
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ................................................................. Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit ....................................................................4-11
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Air flow selection
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Center and side ventilators Center ventilators
Side ventilators
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Manual climate control sys- tem (if equipped)Control panel
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Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction.400597
1) Open 2) Close Move the knob in any direction you prefer to adjust the flow direction. To open the ventilator, turn the knob coun- terclockwise. To close the ventilator, turn the knob clockwise.
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1) Air inlet selection lever 2) Air conditioner button 3) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the Rear window defogger button sec- tion in chapter 3.)
4) Air flow control dial 5) Fan speed control dial 6) Temperature control dial Temperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from the air outlets over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm).
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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.
Air flow control dial
This dial has the following five positions:
: Air flows through the instrument pan-
el outlets.
: Air flows through the instrument pan-
el outlets and the foot outlets.
: Air flows through the foot outlets and some through the windshield defroster outlets.
: Air flows through the windshield de-
froster outlets and foot outlets.
: Air flows through the windshield de-
froster outlets. NOTE
You will find the notation USE on the air flow control
WITH dial plate. This is intended to remind you to set the air inlet selection lever in the
position when defogging the
windshield. Defogging with the air inlet selection lever set in the position pro- vides better defogging performance than in the
position.
When the dial is placed in the
or position, the air conditioner compressor operates automatically re- gardless of the position of the air con- ditioner button to defog the windshield quickly. However the indicator on the air condi- tioner button will not come on. Also, you cannot stop the air condi- tioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button.
Air conditioner button (if equipped)
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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 condi- tioner. The indicator light will come on. Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.
Air inlet selection lever
(Recirculation): Interior air is recir-
culated inside the vehicle. Place the air inlet selection lever in the position for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving on a dusty road.
(Outside air): Outside air is drawn
into the passenger compartment. Place the air inlet selection lever in the position when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temperature and the road is no longer dusty.
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the Continued position may fog up the windows. Switch to the position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.
Heater operation Defrosting or defogging the wind- shield
to defog the windshield quickly. However, the air conditioner indicator light does not come on at this time. NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corre- sponding knob clockwise. Heating and defrosting
position.
position.
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To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the 2. Set the air flow control dial to the 3. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed. If your vehicle is equipped with an air con- ditioner, when the posi- tion is selected, the air conditioner com- pressor automatically operates regardless of the position of the air conditioner button or
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To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the 2. Set the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level. position.
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4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de- sired speed. If your vehicle is equipped with an air con- ditioner, when the posi- tion is selected, the air conditioner com- pressor automatically operates regardless of the position of the air conditioner button to defog the windshield quickly. However, the air conditioner indicator light does not come on at this time. NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corre- sponding knob clockwise.
Heating
To direct warm air toward the floor:
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1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the 2. Set the air flow control dial to the 3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de- sired speed. NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corre- sponding knob clockwise.
Bi-level heating
position.
position.
foot outlets is slightly warmer than from the instrument panel outlets. 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the 2. Set the air flow control dial to the 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de- sired speed. Setting the temperature control dial fully turned to the red area or blue area de- creases the temperature difference be- tween the air from the instrument panel outlets and the air from the foot outlets.
Ventilation
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This setting allows you to direct air of dif- ferent temperatures from the instrument panel and foot outlets. The air from the400372
To force outside air through the instru- position.
ment panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the 2. Set the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de- sired speed. When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet control lever to the position.
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the Continued position may fog up the windows. Switch to the position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.
Air conditioner operation (if equipped) Cooling or dehumidifying
Defrosting or defogging
position.
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For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, performing the following steps will allow air to flow through the instrument panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the 2. Set the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Set the air conditioner button to the ON position. 4. Set the temperature control dial to the blue side. 5. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed.
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position.
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To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the 2. Set the air flow control dial to the 3. Set the temperature control dial to the red side. 4. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed. The air conditioner compressor automati- cally operates when the air flow control dial set in the position to provide better defogging performance. However, the air conditioner indicator light does not come on at this time. or
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Automatic climate control system (if equipped)
Although this climate control system can be used as a full-automatic climate control system, it can also, if desired, be used as a semi-automatic climate control system. When it is used as a full-automatic climate control system, the outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow distribution, air inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation are all automatically controlled to maintain a constant, comfortable tem- perature inside the vehicle. NOTE
Operate the automatic climate con- trol system when the engine is run- ning.
When the engine coolant is cold, the
blower does not run.
In the AUTO mode, when the air temperature in the passenger compart- ment is sufficiently cool, the air condi- tioner compressor does not operate. For efficient defogging or dehumidify- ing in cold weather, press the A/C button to operate the air conditioner compressor.
Even when cooling is not necessary, setting the temperature much lower than the current outlet air temperature
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turns on the air conditioner compres- sor automatically and the A/C indica- tor light on the control panel comes on.
Control panel
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1) Air flow control dial 2) Fan speed control dial 3) Temperature control dial 4) Air conditioner button 5) Air inlet selection button 6) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the Rear window defogger button sec- tion in chapter 3.) To use as full-automatic cli- mate control system
Place the temperature control dial in the position for your desired temperature,
then set the other dials and buttons as de- scribed in the following. The systems functions will then switch to AUTO mode and be controlled automatically.
Air flow control dial: AUTO position Fan speed control dial: AUTO position Air inlet selection button: Press for at least 1 second. (Indicator will flash twice.) Air conditioner button: Press for at least
1 second. (Indicator will flash twice.)
To use as semi-automatic cli- mate control system
Each function can be individually set to AUTO mode independently of the others. Any function set to AUTO mode is con- trolled automatically. Any function not set to AUTO mode can be manually adjusted as desired. The temperature can be set within a range of 65 to 85
F (20 to 30
C). Fan speed control dial
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The fan operates only with the ignition switch in the ON position. The fan speed control dial is used to select the AUTO (automatic control) mode or to select the desired fan speed. The dials positions and their functions are as follows: OFF: The fan does not operate. AUTO: The fan speed is adjusted auto- matically in accordance with the air tem- perature inside and outside the passenger compartment, the intensity of sunlight, and other factors. SUBARU recommends using the AUTO position. Other positions: The fan speed can be adjusted in 25 steps. NOTE With the fan speed control dial in the,
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AUTO position and the air flow control dial in the po- sition, the fan does not operate during engine warmup until the engine cool- ant temperature exceeds approx. 122
(50C). Temperature control dial
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Air flow control dial
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This dial is used to set the desired interior temperature. With the dial set to your de- sired temperature, the system automati- cally adjusts the temperature of air sup- plied from the outlets such that the desired temperature is achieved and maintained. If the dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the system gives maximum cooling perfor- mance. If the dial is turned fully clockwise, the system gives maximum heating per-400380
This dial has the following six positions. The outlets from which air is supplied in each position are as follows: AUTO: The air flow control is adjusted au- tomatically in accordance with the air tem- perature inside and outside the passenger compartment, the intensity of sunlight, and other factors. SUBARU recommends using the AUTO position.: Instrument panel outlets : Instrument panel outlets and foot out-
lets
: Foot outlets and windshield defroster outlets (relatively little air from windshield
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defroster outlets)
: Windshield defroster outlets and foot
outlets
: Windshield defroster outlets
NOTE When the dial is placed in the or position, the air conditioner compressor operates automatically to defog the windshield quickly. At the same time, the air inlet selection is au- tomatically set to outside air mode.
Air inlet selection button
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ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet selection button to the ON position for fast cooling with the air conditioner or CONTINUED
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when driving on a dusty road. The indica- tor light will come on. OFF position (Outside Air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet selection button to the OFF position when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temperature and the road is no longer dusty. The indicator light will go off. AUTO: When the air inlet selection button is pressed for at least one second, the in- dicator flashes twice. The air inlet control is then adjusted automatically in accor- dance with the air temperature inside and outside the passenger compartment, the intensity of sunlight, and other factors. Pressing the air inlet selection button can- cels the AUTO mode. SUBARU recom- mends using the AUTO position.
Continued operation in the ON posi- tion may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.
Air conditioner button
AUTO mode. SUBARU recommends us- ing the AUTO position. NOTE The air conditioners compressor does not operate with an outside tempera- ture of 32
C) or lower.
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Temperature sensors
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The buttons positions and their functions are as follows: ON: The air conditioner operates while the fan is running. Push the button to select this position. The indicator light will illuminate. OFF:The air conditioner does not operate. Push the button a second time to select this position. The indicator light will go off. AUTO: When the button is pressed for at least one second, the indicator flashes twice. The air conditioner compressor op- eration is then adjusted automatically in accordance with the air temperature in- side and outside the passenger compart- ment, the intensity of sunlight, and other factors. Pressing the button cancels the400602
1) Interior air temperature sensor 2) Solar sensor The automatic climate control system em- ploys several sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are not treated properly and become damaged, the system may not be able to control the interior tempera- ture correctly. To avoid damaging the sen- sors, observe the following precautions:
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Do not subject the sensors to impact. Keep water away from the sensors. Do not cover the sensors. The sensors are located as follows: Solar sensor: beside windshield de- froster grille Interior air temperature sensor: beside the fan speed control dial Outside temperature sensor: behind front grille.
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Always keep the front ventilation inlet grille free of snow, leaves, or other ob- structions 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.
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows open for a few minutes to al-
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low 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 con- ditioner for maximum cooling efficiency. 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-season to circulate its oil.
Checking air conditioning system before summer sea- son
Check the air conditioner unit for refriger- ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper op- eration each spring. This check is best performed by your SUBARU dealer.
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low tem- perature weather conditions Under certain weather conditions (high relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a small amount of water vapor emission from the air outlets may be noticed. This condition is normal and does not indicate
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any problem with the air conditioning sys- tem.
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is de- signed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accel- erator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade.
Refrigerant for your climate control system
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the method for CFC12 your SUBARU dealer for service. Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong re- frigerant are not covered under warranty.
(Freon). Consult
Air filtration system
Replacing an air filter
If your vehicles air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system, re- place the filter element according to the replacement schedule shown in the fol- lowing. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filters dust collection abili- ty. Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently. It is recommended that you have your fil- ter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use only a genu- ine SUBARU air filter kit.
Replacement schedule:
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1. Remove the glove box. 1)Open the glove box. 2)Remove the nine screws and the one clip securing the glove box. 3)Disconnect the glove box light con- nector.
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2. Unhook the hooks of the air filter cover and remove the cover.400607
1) Air filter element 2) Arrow mark 4. Replace the air filter element with new one.
The arrow mark on the filter must point down.
5. Reinstall the air filter cover.
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1) Air filter element 3. Draw out the air filter element.
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6. Connect the connector, and reinstall the glove box. 7. Close the glove box. CONTINUED
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Windshield gets easily fogged or misted.
NOTE The filter can influence the air condi- tioning, heating and defroster perfor- mance if not properly maintained.
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1) Service label 2) Caution label 8. LABEL installation
1)Fill out the information on the service label (small). 2)Attach the service label to the driver side door pillar and the caution label to the driver side end of the instrument panel.
Contact your dealer if the following occurs, even if it is not yet time to change the filter:
Reduction of the air flow through the vents.
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5-7Antenna system .................................................. Printed antenna ....................................................... FM reception ........................................................... Installation of accessories ................................ Audio set ............................................................. Type A audio set ..................................................... Type B audio set ..................................................... In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (Optional audio unit if equipped) ................................................ Type A audio set (if equipped) .......................... Radio operation ...................................................... Compact disc player operation ............................. CD changer control (if optional in-dash CD changer is connected) .........................................
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Loading and unloading compact discs ................
Precautions to observe when handling a
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Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer be- fore installing a citizen band radio or other transmitting device in your vehicle. Such devices may cause the electronic control system to malfunction if they are incorrect- ly installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle.
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Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abra- sives to clean the inner surface of the window on which the antenna is printed. Doing so may damage the antenna printed on the window.
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The antenna is printed on the inner sur- face of the rear window glass.500245
The antenna is printed on the inner sur- face of the rear window glass.FM reception
Although FM is normally static free, recep- tion can be affected by the surrounding ar- ea, atmospheric conditions, station strength and transmitter distance. Build- ings or other obstructions may cause mo- mentary static, flutter or station interfer- ence. If reception continues to be unsatis- factory, switch to a stronger station.
Audio set
Type B audio set
Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the following audio sets. See the pages indicated in this section for operating de- tails.
Type A audio set
Radio operation: refer to page 5-11
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In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (Optional audio unit if equipped)
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Inserting and removing a disc or alldiscs: refer to page 5-19
Radio operation: refer to page 5-4
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CD changer control: refer to page 5-9
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The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Radio operation
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(1) SCAN button (2) Power switch, Volume control, Bass/Treble control and Fader/Balance control dial (3) Tuning buttons (4) FM/AM selection button (5) Preset buttons (6) Tone/Balance button
Power switch and volume/bass/tre- ble/fader/balance control (PWR/ VOL)
The dial (2) 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.
Tone and balance control
The VOLUME control knob normally function as volume control. This knob be- come a control for Treble, Bass, Fader or Balance when you select the appropriate audio mode. Choose desired volume level for each mode by turning the VOLUME control knob. The control function returns to vol- ume control mode after approximately 5
seconds. To change control modes: Each brief press of the T/B button changes control modes in the following sequence starting from volume control mode. (When the ra- dio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.)Volume (VOL)
Bass (BAS)
Fader (FAD)
Treble (TRE) Balance (BAL)
Display
Control mode
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TRE
BAL
FAD
VOL
Bass control
Treble control
Balance control
Fader control
Volume control
Turn counterclockwise
For less bass sound
For less treble sound
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Turn clockwise
For more bass sound
For more treble sound
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
For less volume
For more volume
FM/AM selection button (FM/AM)
Push the FM/AM button (4) when the ra- dio is off to turn on the radio. Push the FM/AM button when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. Each time this button is pressed, the band
will change in the following order:
rently selected.
FM1
FM2
AM
The display indicates which one is cur-
Stereo indicator
The stereo indicator ST will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received.
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Manual tuning (TUNE)
Push the side of the tuning button (3) to increase the tuning frequency and press the side of the button to de- crease it. Each time the button is pressed, the fre- quency changes 10 KHz in the AM wave- band and 0.2 MHz in the FM waveband. Constant pressure on the button causes a continuous change in the frequency.
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 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 dis- played frequency. When the SCAN button is pressed for automatic tuning, stations are scanned in the direction of low frequencies to high fre- quencies only. Automatic tuning may not function proper- ly if the station reception is weakened by distance from the station or proximity to tall buildings and hills.
Selecting preset stations
Presetting a station with a Preset button (5) allows you to select that station in a single operation. Up to six AM, FM1 and FM2 stations each may be preset.
How to preset stations
1. Press the FM/AM selection button to select AM, FM1 or FM2 reception. 2. Press the SCAN button (1) or tune the radio manually until the desired station frequency is displayed. 3. Press one of the Preset buttons (5) for at least 2 seconds to store the fre- quency. The frequency of the station will flash once on the display at this time. If the button is pressed for less than 2 seconds, the preceding 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 pre- set buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is necessary to reset the preset but- tons.
If a cell phone is placed near the ra- dio, it may cause the radio to emit noise when it receives calls. This noise does not indicate a radio fault.
Compact disc player operation
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(7) Eject button (8) Disc slot (9) DISC button (10) Repeat/Random button (11) Track selection buttons
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To play back a compact disc When CD is not in the player
Hold a disc with a finger in the center hole while gripping the edge of 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 single CD (8 cm/3 inch CD) may also be used without any adapter. NOTE
Make sure to always insert a disc with the label side up. If a disc is insert- ed with the label side down, it might be ejected or the player might shut off.
After the last song finishes, the play- er will automatically return to track 1
(the first song on the disc). When CD is in the playerPress the DISC button (9). The display will show CD and the player will start playback. NOTE After the last song finishes, playback will automatically return to track 1 (the first song on the disc).
To select a song from its beginning Forward direction
Briefly press the
side of the button
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(11) to skip to the beginning of the next track. Each time this side of the button is pressed, the indicated track number will increase.
Backward direction
Briefly press the side of the button (11) to skip to the beginning of the current track. Each time this side of the button is pressed, the indicated track number will decrease.
Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing Fast-forwarding
side of the button (11)
Press the continuously to fast-forward the disc. Release the button to stop fast-forward- ing.
Fast-reversing
Press the continuously to fast-reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast-reversing.
side of the button (11)
Repeat playback
Press the RPT/RDM button (10) and re- lease it in less than 2 seconds while a song is playing to play the song repeated- ly. 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.
Random playback
Press the RPT/RDM button (10) 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 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.
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. 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.
CD changer control (if optional in-dash CD changer is connect- ed)
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 un- load CDs). See your SUBARU dealer for more information.
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To start playback
When the DISC button (13) 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 play- er operation to DISC changer opera- tion. Each time the DISC button is pressed, the operating mode will change alternately.
At the end of the disc, the player au- tomatically continues with the next disc.
After playback on the last disc finish- es, playback will automatically return to the first disc.
If you have loaded fewer than 6
discs, any missing disc is automatical- ly skipped.Selection of a desired disc
You can select a desired disc from among the discs contained in the CD changer only by pressing the corresponding num- ber on one of the Disc select buttons (15). If you are to listen to the 5th disc in the CD changer, press the 5 button of the Disc select buttons (15). All other discs in the CD changer can also be se- CONTINUED
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lected in a similar way. NOTE
No disc change takes place if the button corresponding to the storage tray in which no disc is loaded is pressed.
If the disc select button correspond- ing to the disc now in playback is pressed again, the disc will be replayed from its beginning.
To select a song from its beginning Forward direction
Briefly press the side of the button (12) to skip to the beginning of the next track. Each time this side of the button is pressed, the indicated track number will increase.
Backward direction
Briefly press the side of the button (12) to skip to the beginning of the current track. Each time this side of the button is pressed, the indicated track number will decrease.
Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing Fast-forwarding
Press the continuously to fast-forward the disc. Release the button to stop fast-forward-
side of the button (12)
ing. If you continue fast-forwarding to the end of the disc, the CD changer will automati- cally stop fast-forwarding and start play- back beginning with the first track on the current disc.
tor 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.
Fast-reversing
side of the button (12)
Press the continuously to fast-reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast-reversing. If you continue fast-reverse to the begin- ning of the disc, the CD changer will auto- matically stop fast-reverse and start play- back beginning with the first track on the current disc.
Repeat playback
Use this to play a certain track repeatedly. During playback, press the RPT/RDM button (14) and release it in less than 2
seconds. The RPT indicator will come on and the song will be played continuously. To cancel the repeat mode, press the but- ton again. Then the RPT indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is re- stored.Random playback
Use this to play the tracks on the disc in random order. During playback, press the RPT/RDM button (14) and hold it in for more than 2 seconds. The RDM indica-
Type B audio set (if equipped)
The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Radio operation
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(2)
(3)
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(1) FM button (2) AM button (3) Tone selection button (4) Balance selection button (5) SCAN button (6) Tuning knob (7) Preset buttons (8) Power switch, Volume control, Bass/ Midrange/Treble control and Fader/ Balance control dial Power switch and volume/bass/tre- ble/fader/balance control (PWR/ VOL)
The dial (8) 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. This dial is used for bass/midrange/treble controls when the TONE button (3) is in the depressed position. It is also used for fader/balance controls when the BAL button (4) is in the depressed position.
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Display
Control mode
BASS
MIDDLE
TREBLE
Bass control
Midrange control
Treble control
BALANCE
Balance control
Turn counterclockwise
For less bass sound
For less midrange sound
For less treble sound
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Turn clockwise
For more bass sound
For more midrange sound
For more treble sound
To increase left speaker volume and decrease right
speaker volume
To increase right speaker volume and decrease left
speaker volume
FADER
Fader control
To increase rear speaker volume and decrease front
speaker volume
To increase front speaker volume and decrease rear
speaker volume
VOLUME
Volume control
For less volume
For more volume
Tone control
The volume control dial (8) normally func- tion as volume control. The dial become a control for Bass, Midrange or Treble when
you select the appropriate tone control mode. Choose desired level for each mode by turning the volume control dial. The con- trol function returns to volume control
mode after approximately 5 seconds. To change control modes: Each brief press of the TONE button (3) changes control modes in the following 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
Fader and balance control
The volume control dial (8) normally func- tion as volume control. The dial become the controls for Fader or Balance when you select the appropriate fader and bal- ance control mode. Choose desired setting for each mode by turning the volume control dial. The con- trol function returns to volume control mode after approximately 5 seconds. To change control modes: Each brief press of the BAL button (4) changes control modes in the following sequence starting from fader control mode. (When the radio is turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.)
FADER
BALANCE
VOLUME
Display illumination dimness can- cellation (BRIGHT)
The brightness of the radio display dims when the light switch is in the or positions. If this makes the display difficult to read, press the volume dial for more than 1.5 seconds to return the dis- play 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 or position makes the radio display dim again.
FM/AM selection button
Push the FM (1) or AM (2) button when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the FM or AM button when the ra- dio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM recep- tion.
Stereo indicator
The stereo indicator ST will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received.
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Manual tuning (TUNE)
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: Tuning to a higher frequency : Tuning to a lower frequency : Seeking the next higher station : Seeking the next lower station
Manual tuning
Turn the tuning knob (6) clockwise and re- lease it immediately to increase the tuning frequency and turn the tuning knob coun- terclockwise and release it immediately to decrease the tuning frequency. Each time the knob is turned, the frequen- cy changes 10 kHz in the AM waveband and 0.2 MHz in the FM waveband.
Seek tuning
Turn the tuning knob (6) and hold it for more than a half second. Seek tuning will
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operate and stop automatically on the next station. Continue this operation until you find the desired station.
Automatic tuning (SCAN)
Press the SCAN button (5) 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 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 dis- played frequency. When the SCAN button is pressed for automatic tuning, stations are scanned in the direction of low frequencies to high fre- quencies only. Automatic tuning may not function proper- ly if the station reception is weakened by distance from the station or proximity to tall buildings and hills.
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 and FM2 stations each may be preset.
How to preset stations
1. Press the FM/AM selection button to select AM, FM1 or FM2 reception. 2. Press the SCAN button (5) or tune the radio manually until the desired station frequency is displayed. 3. Press one of the Preset buttons (7) for at least 1.5 seconds to store the fre- quency. The frequency of the station will flash once on the display at this time. If the button is pressed for less than 1.5 sec- onds, the preceding 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 pre- set buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is necessary to reset the preset but- tons.
If a cell phone is placed near the ra- dio, it may cause the radio to emit noise when it receives calls. This noise does not indicate a radio fault.
Built in CD changer operation
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(10)
(11)
(12)
(13) (14) (15)
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(9) LOAD button (10) Disc slot (11) Repeat button (12) Random button (13) SCAN button (14) CD button (15) Eject button (16) Fast-forwarding/Fast-reversing and
track UP/DOWN knob
(17) Disc select button 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.
(17)
(16)
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How to insert a CD(s) Inserting a CD
1. Press LOAD button (9). If the maga- zine in the player has an idle position where you can insert a disc, the DISC in- dicator associated with the idle position will blink. If no indicator blinks, it means that there is no idle position in the magazine. 2. As soon as the DISC indicator 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 au- tomatically drawn in, and the player will
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begin to play back the first track of the disc.
To insert more discs in succession, re- peat Steps 1 and 2. The magazine will be loaded with discs in the ascending order of position number. If you do not insert any disc in 15 seconds after you have pressed the LOAD but- ton, the player will begin to play back the first track of the last disc you have insert- ed.
The disc indicator steadily lights up if a disc is already inserted in the correspond- ing position of the magazine.
While the player is in the loading mode, if you press any of the other mode buttons FM (1), AM (2), the player will enter the standby mode. Press the CD button (14) to start playback.
Inserting a disc in a desired position 1. Press the LOAD button (9). If the magazine in the player has an idle posi- tion where you can insert a disc, the DISC indicator associated with the idle position will blink. The positions in the magazine the indica- tor of which steadily lights up are already loaded with discs. 2. Press the Disc select button (17) at the position where you want to insert a disc. The associated DISC indicator will
blink, and the LOAD will be displayed. 3. If you insert a disc during the 15-sec- ond period while the LOAD is on display, the disc will be automatically drawn in, and the player will start playback of the disc, beginning with the first track.
To insert more discs in succession, re-
peat Steps 1 and 2.
While the player is in the loading mode, if you press any of the other mode buttons FM (1), AM (2), the player will enter standby mode. Press the CD button (14) to start playback.
Loading all the magazine (Full disc loading mode)
1. If you continue to press the LOAD button (9) for more than 1.5 seconds, the player will produce beep sound and will enter the full disc loading mode. 2. A DISC indicator 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 indi- cator 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
seconds interval, the full disc loading mode will be canceled, and the player will start playback of the disc inserted first. How to play back a CD or make a pause 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 track.
When there are CDs loaded:
Press a desired one of the Disc select buttons (17) the DISC indicator of which steadily lights up. The player will then start playback of the selected CD, beginning with the first track.
Selecting a desired track (TRACK)
crease.
Fast-forwarding
Turn the TRACK knob (16) clockwise and hold it continuously to fast-forward the disc. Release the knob to stop fast-forwarding.
Fast-reversing
Turn the TRACK knob (16) counter- clockwise and hold it continuously to fast- reverse the disc. Release the knob to stop fast-reversing.
Repeat playback
Press the RPT button (11) 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.
Random playback
Press the RDM button (12) while a disc is being played back to play all songs on the disc in a random order. The RDM in- dicator 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.
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: Skipping forward : Skipping backward : Fast-forwarding : Fast-reversing Skipping forward
Turn the TRACK knob (16) clockwise and release it immediately to skip to the beginning of the next track. Each time the knob is turned and released, the indicated track number will increase.
Skipping backward
Turn the TRACK knob (16) counter- clockwise and release it immediately to skip to the beginning of the current track. If you continue to turn and release the knob, the indicated track number will de-
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Scan
When the SCAN button (13) is pressed while the disc is being played back, you can hear the first 10 seconds of each track to search for the desired program. To con- tinue listening to the program, press the SCAN button again. After all tracks on the disc have been scanned, normal play- back mode is restored.
How to unload CDs from the player Ejecting a CD from the player
Of the discs loaded, you can select and re- move only one disc. 1. Press the Disc select button (17) of the disc whose DISC indicator is ON. 2. Press the Eject button (15). Then the DISC indicator associated with the disc you have selected will blink, and the disc will be ejected. To remove more discs in succession, re- peat Steps 1 and 2.
Ejecting all discs from the player (All disc ejection mode)
1. If you continue to press the Eject but- ton (15), the player will produce beep sound and will enter the all disc ejection mode. 2. Remove the disc that has been eject- ed. The other discs loaded will then be ejected one after another. If you do not re-
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move the disc that has been ejected, 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.
In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (if equipped)
Loading and unloading compact discs
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(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
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(1) Disc slot (2) Disc indicators (disc No.1 to 6) (3) Disc select buttons (disc No.1 to 6) (4) Eject button (5) Disc slot indicator
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. Use only music CDs identified by Do not use CDs listed in the fol- lowing which could cause dam- age to the CD player.
mark.
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
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Do not insert or remove any disc when the automatic transmission selector lever is in the park posi- tion; the selector lever in that po- sition can interfere with disc in- sertion or removal, causing scratches on the disc surface (for AT vehicles). 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 direct- ly 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 Steps 1
and 2 choosing a different disc select but- ton.To insert six discs at a time
1. Press and hold the Disc select button number 1 until all disc indicators begin blinking (approximately 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.)
To remove a disc
1. Press the desired one of the Disc se- lect buttons (3) (numbered from 1 to 6) for which the disc indicator light is on. 2. Press the Eject button (4). The select- ed disc will be ejected and the indicator light will begin blinking. 3. To remove another disc, repeat Steps 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 dis- abled.)
To remove all discs at one time
1. Press and hold the Eject button (4) until all Disc indicators begin blinking (approximately 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.
To replace a playing disc with an- other
Simply press the desired one of Disc se- lect 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.
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.
Open/Closed disc slot indicator
When the disc slot is open, the disc indica- tors on both sides of the slot illuminate.
Function control
Refer to CD changer control operating in- structions described in the Type B audio set (if equipped) section.
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc
Use only compact discs (CDs) that have the mark shown in the following illustra- tion.
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You may also use compact discs (CD-Rs and CD-RWs) that have the following marks, but you may not use some discs if they were produced using writing methods not compatible with your vehicles audio system.500010
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DualDisc
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You cannot use a DualDisc in the CD player. If you insert a DualDisc into the player, the disc may not come out again, possibly causing the player to malfunc- tion.In cold and/or rainy weather, dew can
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form inside the CD player, preventing nor- mal operation. If this happens, eject the CD and wait for the player to dry out.
Skipping may occur when the CD player is subjected to severe vibration (for exam- ple, when the vehicle is driven on a rough surface).
To remove a disc from the case, press the center of the case and hold both edg- es 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 deposits, wipe the disc surface from the center outward with a dry, soft cloth. Be sure not to use a hard cloth, thin- ner, benzene, alcohol, etc.
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.
A disc is vulnerable to heat. Never keep it either in places exposed to direct sun- light, near heaters or in vehicles parked in the sun or on hot days.
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Interior equipment
Cargo area bars .................................................. 6-12
Under-floor storage compartment(if equipped) ..................................................... 6-12
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Interior light ........................................................ 6-2
Dome light ............................................................... 6-2
Cargo area light (if equipped) ................................ 6-2
