2002 Subaru Impreza Owners Manual

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Radio operation Compact disc player operation CD changer control (If optional in-dash CD

Type A audio set (if equipped)

Type A audio set Type B audio set

changer is connected)

Type B audio set (if equipped)

Radio operation Cassette player operation Built in CD changer operation

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Antenna system

Installation of accessories

Always consult your SUBARU dealer before instal- ling a citizen band radio or other transmitting device in your vehicle. Such devices may cause the elec- tronic control system to malfunction if they are incor- rectly installed or if they are not suited for the ve- hicle.

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Before listening to the radio, extend the antenna to its full length for better reception and reproduction quality.

J FM reception Although FM is normally static free, reception can be affected by the surrounding area, atmospheric conditions, station strength and transmitter distance. Buildings or other obstructions may cause momen- tary static, flutter or station interference. If reception continues to be unsatisfactory, switch to a stronger station.

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Audio set

J Type B audio set

Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the fol- lowing audio sets. See the pages indicated in this section for operating details.

J Type A audio set

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D Radio operation: refer to page 5-14
D Cassette player operation: refer to page 5-19
D Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-22

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D Radio operation: refer to page 5-4
D Compact disc player operation: refer to page 5-8
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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. J Radio operation

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(1) SCAN button (2) Power switch, Volume control, Bass/Middle/Treble control and Fader/Balance control dial

(3) Tuning buttons (4) FM/AM selection button (5) Preset buttons (6) Tone/Balance button

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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. n Tone and balance control The “VOLUME” control knob normally function as volume control. This knob become a control for Treble, Bass, Fader or Balance when you select the appropriate audio mode. Choose desired volume level for each mode by turn- ing the “VOLUME” control knob. The control function returns to volume control mode after about 5
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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 radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.) Volume (VOL)

Balance (BAL)

Treble (TRE)

Bass (BAS)

Fader (FAD)

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Display Control mode

BAS

TRE

BAL

Bass control

Treble control

Balance con- trol

Turn counterclockwise

For less bass

For less treble

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Turn clockwise

For more bass

For more treble

To increase left speaker volume and decrease

right speaker volume

To increase right speaker volume and

decrease left speaker volume

FAD

Fader control

To increase rear speaker volume and decrease

front speaker volume

To increase front speaker volume and

decrease rear speaker volume

VOL

Volume con- trol

For less volume

For more volume

B FM/AM selection button (FM/AM) Push the “FM/AM” button (4) when the radio 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 fol- lowing order:

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The display selected. B Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST” will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received. B Manual tuning (TUNE) Push the tuning button (3) marked “∧” to increase the tuning frequency and press the tuning button marked “∨” to decrease it. Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes 10 KHz in the AM waveband and 0.2 MHz in the FM waveband. Constant pressure on the button causes a continu- ous change in the frequency. B 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

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from the low end to the high end. Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed frequency. When the “SCAN” button is pressed for automatic tuning, stations are scanned in the direction of low frequencies to high frequencies only. Automatic tuning may not function properly if the sta- tion reception is weakened by distance from the sta- tion or proximity to tall buildings and hills. B 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. B 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 dis- played. 3. Press one of the preset buttons (5) for at least 2
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 2 seconds, the preceding selection will remain in memory.

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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 J Compact disc player operation

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preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is necessary to reset the preset buttons.

(7) Eject button (8) Disc slot (9) DISC button (10) Repeat/Random button (11) Track selection buttons

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B To play back a compact disc

B To select a song from its beginning

n 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 auto- matically pull the disc into position. A single CD (8 cm/3 inch CD) may also be used without any adapter. NOTE D 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. D After the last song finishes, the player will automatically return to track 1 (the first song on the disc). n When CD is in the player Press the “DISC” button (9). The display will show “CD” and the player will start playback. NOTE After the last song finishes, playback will auto- matically return to track 1 (the first song on the disc).

n Forward direction Briefly press the “∧” button (11) to skip to the begin- ning of the next track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track number will increase. n Backward direction Briefly press the “∨” button (11) to skip to the begin- ning of the current track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated truck number will decrease. B Fast forwarding and fast reverse

n Fast forwarding Press the “∧” button (11) continuously for more than 1 second to fast forward the disc. Release the button to stop fast forwarding. n Fast reverse Press the “∨” button (11) continuously for more than 1 second to fast reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast reverse. B Repeat playback Press the “RPT/RDM” button (10) and release it in less than 2 seconds while a song is playing to play the song repeatedly. The “RPT” indicator will come on and the song will be played continuously. To can-

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J CD changer control (If optional in-

dash CD changer is connected)

An optional CD changer can be connected to this audio unit. See your SUBARU dealer for more information.

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cel the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored. B 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. B To eject a disc from the player When a disc is being played back or when a disc is ” (7). The in the player, press the eject button “ 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.

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(12) Track selection buttons (13) DISC button (14) Repeat/Randam button (15) Disc selection button

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B To start playback When the “CD” 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 D 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 alternately. D At the end of the disc, the player automatically continues with the next disc. D After playback on the last disc finishes, play- back will automatically return to the first disc. D If you have loaded fewer than 6 discs, any mis- sing disc is automatically skipped. B Selection of a desired disc You can select a desired disc from among the discs contained in the magazines only by pressing the corresponding number one of the disc select but- tons. If you are to listen to the 7th disc in the double magazine (12 discs), for example, it is selected first by selecting “M2” (“M2” means 2nd magazine) with the “DISC” button and then pressing the “1” button of the disc select buttons. All other discs in the mag-

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azines can also be selected in a similar way. NOTE D No disc change takes place if the button corre- sponding to the magazine slot in which no disc is loaded is pressed. D If the direct disc button corresponding to the disc now in playback is pressed again, the disc will be replayed from its beginning. B To select a song from its beginning

n Forward direction Briefly press the “∧” button (12) to skip to the begin- ning of the next track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track number will increase. n Backward direction Briefly press the “∨” button (12) to skip to the begin- ning of the current track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track number will decrease. B Fast forwarding and fast reverse

n Fast forwarding Press the “∧” button (12) continuously for more 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 forward- ing and start playback beginning with the first track on the current disc. n Fast reverse Press the “∨” button (12) continuously for more 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 reverse and start playback beginning with the first track on the current disc. B Repeat playback Use this to play a certain track repeatedly. During playback, press the “RPT/RDM” button (14) and re- lease it in less than 2 seconds. The “RPT” indicator will come on and the song will be played continu- ously. To cancel the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and nor- mal playback mode is restored. B Random playback Use this to play the tracks on the disc in random or- der. During playback, press the “RPT/RDM” button (14) and hold it in for more than 2 seconds. The “RDM” indicator will come on and all songs on the disc will be played in a random order.

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

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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. J Radio operation

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(1) FM button (2) AM button (3) SCAN button (4) Tuning knob (5) Preset buttons (6) Fader/Balance selection button (7) Power switch, Volume control,

Bass/Treble control and Fader/Balance control dial

(8) Bass/Treble selection button

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B Power switch and volume/bass/treble/fader/

balance control (PWR/VOL)

The dial (7) 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.

Display

Control mode

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This dial is used for bass/treble controls when the “BAS/TRE” button (8) is in the depressed position. It is also used for fader/balance controls when the “BAL/FAD” button (6) is in the depressed position.

Bass control

Treble control

Balance control

Fader control

Turn counterclockwise

For less bass

For less treble

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Turn clockwise

For more bass

For more treble

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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To change control modes: Each brief press of the “FAD/BAL” button (6) changes control modes in the following sequence starting fader control mode. (When the radio is turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.)

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Balance Fader Volume (BAL) (FAd) (VOL)

n Display illumination dimness cancellation The brightness of the radio display dims when the light switch is in the “p” or “w” positions. If this makes the display difficult to read, press the volume dial for more than two seconds to return the display to original brightness. B 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 radio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. B Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST” will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received.

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n Tone control The volume control dial (7) normally function as vol- ume control. The dial become a control for Bass or Treble when you select the appropriate tone control mode. Choose desired level for each mode by turning the volume control dial. The control function returns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds. To change control modes: Each brief press of the “BAS/TRE” button (8) 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 Treble Volume (BAS) (TRE) (VOL)

n Fader and balance control The volume control dial (7) 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 volume control mode after about 5 seconds.

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n Manual tuning Turn the tuning knob (4) clockwise and release it im- mediately to increase the tuning frequency and turn the tuning knob counterclockwise and release it im- mediately to decrease the tuning frequency. Each frequency changes 10 kHz in the AM waveband and 0.2 MHz in the FM waveband.

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n Seek tuning Turn the tuning knob (4) and hold it for more than a half second. Seek tuning will operate and stop auto- matically on the next station. Continue this operation until you find the desired station. B Automatic tuning (SCAN) Press the “SCAN” button (3) 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 displayed frequency. When the “SCAN” button is pressed for automatic tuning, stations are scanned in the direction of low frequencies to high frequencies only. Automatic tuning may not function properly if the sta- tion reception is weakened by distance from the sta- tion or proximity to tall buildings and hills. B 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. – CONTINUED – 5-17

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B How to preset stations 1. Press the “FM/AM” selection button to select AM, FM1 or FM2 reception. 2. Press the “SCAN” button (3) or tune the radio manually until the desired station frequency is dis- played. 3. Press one of the preset buttons (5) 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 se- conds, 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 necessary to reset the preset buttons.

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(9) Cassette slot (10) Eject button (11) Repeat button (12) TAPE (cassette player

selection) button

(13) TPS button (14) Dolby B NR button (15) Fast forward button (16) Program switching button (17) Rewind button

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B Program switching button (PROG) When the program switching button “PROG” (16) is pressed during playback, the tape travel indicators will switch and the player will begin playing back the opposite side of the tape. The same mechanism is automatically activated when the end of the tape is reached. This allows the opposite side of the tape to play, providing continuous playback. B Fast-forward button (FF) To fast-forward the tape, press the “FF” button (15). The display will show “FF”. To stop fast-forwarding, press the “FF” or “TAPE” (12) button. B Rewind button (REW) To rewind the tape, press the “REW” button (17). The display will indicate “REW”. To stop rewinding, press the “REW” or “TAPE” (12) button. B Eject button ( When “ and the cassette tape is ejected. The ejection function also operates when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position. Always make cer- tain that you remove the cassette tape.

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NOTE D Only use good quality cassettes (cassettes longer than C-90 are not recommended). D Put cassettes back in their boxes immediately after use to protect them from dust and dirt and to prevent the tape from unwinding. D Never expose cassettes to heat, direct sunlight or moisture. D Clean the tape head (once or twice a month) using a wet-type cleaning cassette. B To play back a cassette tape

n When cassette tape is not in the player When a cassette is partially inserted, it is automati- cally drawn in and starts tape playback. n When cassette tape is in the player When the “TAPE” button (12) is pressed, the display will show “PLAY” and the player will start playback. B Tape travel indicators These indicate the direction the cassette tape is moving. " : indicates that the top side of the cassette is be- ing played back. A : indicates that the bottom side of the cassette is being played back.

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n Blank skip When the “TPS” button (13) is pressed, the “TPS” in- dicator will come on and the player will automatically skip any blank portion of 15 second or more and play the next program, even if it is on the other side. To cancel blank skip mode, press the “TPS” button again. n Blank search Press “TPS” button (13) during playback to return to the beginning of the current selection or to skip to the beginning of the next selection. To use this func- tion, press the “TPS” button to turn on the “TPS” in- dicator. If the fast-forward button “FF” (15) is then pressed, the player advances the tape to the begin- ning of the next selection and starts playing it. If the rewind button “REW” (17) is pressed instead, the player rewinds the tape to the beginning of the cur- rent selection and starts replaying it. The “TPS” function may not operate properly under the follow- ing conditions: D When the recording level is low. D When there are long pauses in the middle of a selection. D When the tape contains verbal material such as conversations.

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D When the blanks between selections are shorter than five seconds. D When there are no blanks between selections (live concerts, etc.). B Repeat button (RPT) Push the “RPT” button (11) to repeat the piece of music being listened to. To use this function, push the “RPT” button while the piece you want to hear again is being played. “RPT” will be indicated on the display. When the selection ends, the cassette play- er automatically rewinds to the beginning of the piece and the selection begins again. To cancel the repeat function, push the “RPT” button again. Until the repeat function is cancelled, the same piece of music will be repeated indefinitely. The “RPT” func- tion may not operate properly under the following conditions: D When the recording level is low. D When there are long pauses in the middle of a selection. D When the tape contains verbal material such as conversations. D When the blanks between selections are shorter than five seconds. D When there are no blanks between selections (live concerts, etc).

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B Dolby B NR button ( Press “ ” button (14) when playing tapes re- ” in- corded using the Dolby NR system*. The “ dicator will light up and high-frequency noise on the tape will be reduced for clearer sound reproduction. * Noise reduction system manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and the double-D Symbol are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories Li- censing Corporation. n Auto metal sensor The cassette player automatically adjusts for metal or CrO2 tape.

J Built in CD changer operation

(18) LOAD button (19) SCAN button (20) Disc slot (21) CD button (22) Eject button (23) Random button (24) Fast forward/Fast reverse and

track UP/DOWN knob

(25) Repeat button (26) Disc select button

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B How to insert a CD(s)

n Inserting a CD 1. Press “LOAD” button (18). If the magazine in the player has an idle position where you can insert a disc, the “DISC” indicator 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 “IN” will appear on display for a period of 15 se- conds. 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. D To insert more discs in succession, repeat 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” button, the player will be- gin to play back the first number of the last disc you have inserted.

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D The disc indicator steadily lights up if a disc is al- ready inserted in the corresponding position of the magazine. D While the player is in the loading mode, if you press any of the other mode buttons “FM” (2), “AM” (1) and “TAPE” (12), the player will enter the stand- by mode. Press the “CD” button (21) to start play- back. n Inserting a disc in a desired position 1. Press the “LOAD” button. If the magazine in the player has an idle position where you can insert a disc, the “DISC” indicator 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 (26) at the posi- tion where you want to insert a disc. The associated “DISC” indicator will blink, and the “IN” will be dis- played. 3. If you insert a disc during the 15-second period while the “IN” is on display, the disc will be automati- cally drawn in, and the player will start playback of the disc, beginning with the first number. D To insert more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1
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When a CD is loaded, the player will start playback of the CD, beginning with the first number. n When there are CDs loaded: Press a desired one of the “DISC SELECT” buttons (26) the “DISC” indicator of which steadily lights up. The player will then start playback of the selected CD, beginning with the first number. B Selecting a desired track (TRACK)

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press any of the other mode buttons “FM” (2), “AM” (1) and “TAPE” (12), the player will enter standby mode. Press the “CD” button to start playback. n Loading all the magazine (Full disc loading

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1. If you continue to press the “LOAD” 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 will blink, and the “IN” 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 repeat- ing 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 interval, the full disc loading mode will be canceled, and the player will start playback of the disc in- serted first. B How to play back a CD or make a pause

n When there is no CD inserted: Insert a CD by referring to “How to Insert a CD(s)”.

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n Skipping forward Turn the “TRACK” knob (24) 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. n Skipping backward Turn the “TRACK” knob (24) counterclockwise and release it immediately to skip to the beginning of the current track. If you continue to turn and release the knob, the indicated truck number will decrease. n Fast forwarding Turn the “TRACK” knob (24) clockwise and hold it continuously for more than 2 seconds to fast forward the disc. Release the knob to stop fast forwarding. n Fast reversing Turn the “TRACK” knob (24) counterclockwise and hold it continuously for more than 2 seconds to fast reverse the disc. Release the knob to stop fast reverse. B Repeat playback Press the “RPT” button (25) while a song is playing to play the song repeatedly. The “RPT” indicator will come on and the song will be played continuously.

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To cancel the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal play- back mode is restored. B Random playback Press the “RDM” button (23) while a disc is being played back to play all songs on the disc in a ran- dom 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. B Scan When the “SCAN” button (19) is pressed while the disc is being played back, you can hear the first 10
seconds of each track to search for the desired pro- gram. To continue listening to the program, press the “SCAN” button again. After all tracks on the disc have been scanned, normal playback mode is re- stored. B How to unload CDs from the player

n Ejecting a CD from the player Of the discs loaded, you can select and remove only one disc. 1. Press the “DISC SELECT” button (26) of the disc

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Precautions to observe when han- dling a compact disc (CD)

D To remove a disc from the case, press the center of the case and hold both edges of the disc. If the disc surface is touched directly, contamination could cause poor tone quality. Do not touch the disc surface. D Use a clean disc whenever possible. If there are deposits, wipe the disc surface from the center out- ward with a dry, soft cloth. Be sure not to use a hard cloth, thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc. D Never use a badly damaged, deformed or cracked disc. Malfunctions or problems might result. D A disc is vulnerable to heat. Never keep it either in places exposed to direct sunlight, near heaters or in vehicles parked in the sun or hot days.

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whose “DISC” indicator is ON. 2. Press the “EJECT” button (22). 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, repeat Steps 1
and 2. n Ejecting all discs from the player (All disc

ejection mode)

1. If you continue to press the “EJECT” button (22), the player will produce beep sound and will enter the all disc ejection mode. 2. Remove the disc that has been ejected. The oth- er discs loaded will then be ejected one after anoth- er. If you do not remove the disc that has been ejected, the “All disc ejection mode” will be can- celed. NOTE Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out, because vibration might make it fall out.

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Interior light Dome light Luggage area light (if equipped)

Spotlight (if equipped) Sun visors

Center visor Vanity mirror (if equipped)

Storage compartment

Glove compartment Center console

Cup holder

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In instrument panel In center console (if equipped)

Accessory power socket

In the luggage compartment (if equipped) Electrical power socket located

Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

on the lower part of the instrument panel

Cigarette lighter socket (if equipped)

Ashtray Floor mat (if equipped) Luggage cover (if equipped)

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Using the cover To remove the cover To install the cover housing

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J Luggage area light (if equipped)

HG0157

DOOR:The light comes on only when the rear gate is opened. OFF: The light stays off.

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Interior light

When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light is turned off to avoid battery discharge. The interior light switch has three positions:

J Dome light

HS6003BB

ON: The light stays on continuously. DOOR:The light comes on when any door is opened and stays on for several seconds after all doors are closed. OFF: The light stays off.

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Spotlight (if equipped)

Sun visors

HB6006CA

HB7001BA

To turn on the spotlight, 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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J Center visor

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J Vanity mirror (if equipped)

To block out glare, swing down the visor.

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

HG6002BA

HB0137

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CAUTION D Always keep the storage compartment closed while driving to reduce the risk of inju- ry in the event of sudden stops or an accident. D Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment.

J Glove compartment

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

J Center console

To open the lid, push the release button.

HG6003BA

1) Lock

2) Unlock

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Cup holder

J In instrument panel

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J In center console (if equipped)

HG6004BA

The front passenger’s cup holder is built in the cen- ter console, beside the parking brake lever.

HG1004CA

To use the cup holder, push its front surface and pull it out completely.

CAUTION

D When not in use, always keep the holder stored while driving to reduce the risk of inju- ry in the event of a sudden stop or an acci- dent. D Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead to an acci- dent. D Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot,

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might burn you or your passengers. Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery, car- pets or audio equipment.

Accessory power socket

J In the luggage compartment

(if equipped)

CAUTION

D Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the accessory power socket. D Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the accessory power socket. That could cause a short circuit. Always put the cap on the accessory power socket when they are not in use. D Use only electrical appliances which are designed for 12V DC and which consume less than 120W. Overloading the accessory power socket can cause a short circuit. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical appliance. D If the plug on your electric appliance is either too loose or too tight for the accessory power socket, this can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly. D Use of an electric appliance in the acces- – CONTINUED – 6-7

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J Electrical power socket located on

the lower part of the instrument panel

CAUTION

The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel is designed to use only a SUBARU genuine cigarette lighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarette lighter plugs or any “plug-in” type electrical accessories in the socket. Doing so may cause a short-circuit and overheating, result- ing in a fire. Refer to the “Cigarette lighter” section in this chapter.

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sory power socket for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause bat- tery discharge. D Before driving your vehicle, make sure that the plug and the cord on your electrical ap- pliance will not interfere with your shifting gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. If they do, do not use the electrical ap- pliance while driving.

HG6013BA

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 connecting it to the socket.

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lighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarette lighter plugs or any “plug-in” type electrical accessories in the socket. Doing so may cause a short-circuit and overheating, result- ing in a fire.

J Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

HG6006DA

The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel can only be used as cigarette lighter socket. A cigarette lighter plug is an optional accessory. from your SUBARU dealer. If smoking is not desired, always put the cap on the socket to prevent any foreign object from entering it.

is available

It

CAUTION

The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel is designed to use only a SUBARU genuine cigarette

HG6006BA

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.

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WARNING

Ashtray

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

CAUTION

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

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

HG6006CB

1) Push

2) Pull

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

CAUTION

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

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A retaining pin is located on the drivers side of the vehicle next to the fuel filler door release.

HB6016BA

The floor mat is secured using the built-in grommet, by placing the grommet over the pin and pushing downward.

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CAUTION

Make sure the driver’s floor mat is placed back in its proper location and correctly se- cured 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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Luggage cover (if equipped)

The luggage cover is provided for covering the car- go area and to protect its contents from direct sun- light. This cover is detachable to make room for additional cargo.

J Using the cover

WARNING

Do not place anything on the extended cover. Putting excessive weight on the extended cover 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.

J To remove the cover 1. Rewind the cover.

HG6007BA

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 is rewinding.

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HG6008BA

2. Pull either sleeve on the end of the cover housing to shorten the cover’s length. 3. Take it off the retainer.

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J To install the cover housing 1. Pull either sleeve on the end of the cover housing to shorten the cover’s length.

4. Store the cover housing under the luggage floor.

HG6009BA

2. Insert the projections located on the both ends of the sleeve into the recesses of the retainers.

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Cargo anchorage eyelets (if equipped)

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CAUTION

The cargo anchorage eyelets are designed only for securing light luggage. Never try to secure luggage that exceeds the capacity of the hooks. The maximum load capacity is 44
lb (20 kg) per an eyelet.

HG6011BA

The cargo area is equipped with four anchorage eyelets so that luggage can be secured with a lug- gage net or ropes. When using the anchorage eyelets, turn them down out of the storing recesses. When not in use, put the eyelets up into the storing recesses.

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HG6012BA

The storage tray is located under the floor of the cargo area and can be used to store small items. To open the lid, pull the tab up. Hang the hook provided on the under side of the lid on the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open. NOTE When storing a flat tire, put the storage tray in the cargo area.

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CAUTION

D Always keep the lid of the storage tray closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stop or an acci- dent. D Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage tray.

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Fuel requirements Fuel filler lid and cap

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State emission testing (U.S. only) Preparing to drive Starting the engine

vehicle

Starting the engine for an automatic

transmission vehicle Starting the engine during cold weather below –4°F (–20°C) Starting a flooded engine

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Stopping the engine Manual transmission

Shifting speeds Driving tips

Automatic transmission

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Selector lever for automatic transmission Shift lock release

Rear viscous limited slip differential

(LSD) (if equipped)

Power steering Braking

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Braking tips Brake system Disc brake pad wear warning indicators

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

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ABS system self-check ABS warning light

Parking your vehicle Cruise control (if equipped)

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To set cruise control To temporarily cancel the cruise control To turn off the cruise control To change the cruising speed

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Fuel

CAUTION

Use of a fuel which is low in quality or use of an inappropriate fuel additive may cause en- gine damage.

J Fuel requirements B 2.5 Liter models The 2.5 Liter engine is designed to operate using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. B 2.0 Liter (turbo) models The 2.0 Liter turbo engine is designed to operate using premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gas- oline is not available, regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be tempo- rarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveability, it is recommended that you use pre- mium grade unleaded gasoline.

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B Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is com- monly referred 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 sometimes 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. B Unleaded gasoline The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler nozzle. Under no circumstances should leaded gasoline be used be- cause it will damage the emission control system and may impair driveability and fuel economy. B Gasoline for California-certified LEV Your vehicle was certified to California’s low emis- sion vehicle (LEV) standards as indicated on the underhood tune-up label. It is designed to optimize engine and emission performance with gasoline that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gaso- line specifications. If you live in any other state than California, your vehicle will operate on gasoline

meeting Federal specifications. Gasoline sold out- side California is permitted to have higher sulfur lev- els, which may affect the performance of your ve- hicle’s catalytic converter and may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or smell. SUBARU recommends that you try a different brand of unleaded gasoline hav- ing lower sulfur to determine if the problem is fuel related before returning your vehicle to an autho- rized dealer for service. B 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 continuously 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 contain no more than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the proper operation of your SUBARU.

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In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now pro- ducing reformulated gasolines, which are designed to reduce 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. D Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rat- ing no lower than that specified in this manual. D 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 suffi- cient quantities of the proper cosolvents and corro- sion inhibitors required to prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under these conditions. D If undesirable driveability problems are experi- enced and you suspect they may be fuel related, try a different brand of gasoline before seeking service at your SUBARU dealer. D Fuel system damage or driveability problems which result from the use of improper fuel are not

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covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty.

CAUTION

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.

J Fuel filler lid and cap B Refueling

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1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid release lever up.

HG7005BA

HG7004BA

1) Open

2) Close

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2. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it slowly counterclockwise.

CHECK ENGINE warning light may come on. Re- fer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section located in chapter 3.

WARNING

D 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 adja- cent area. D 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 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 under 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

CAUTION

D Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel tank. The addition of a cleaning agent may cause damage to the fuel system. D Make sure that the cap is tightened until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident. D Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels may cause paint damage, which is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. D 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 emission control system might be damaged.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and states using two-wheel dynamometers in their emission testing programs have EXEMPTED Subaru AWD vehicles from the portion of the testing program that involves a two-wheel dynamometer. four-wheel There are some states dynamometers in their testing programs. When properly used, that equipment will not damage an AWD Subaru vehicle. Under no circumstances should the rear wheels be jacked off the ground, nor should the driveshaft be disconnected for state emission testing.

that use

WARNING

Testing of an All-Wheel Drive vehicle must NEVER be performed on a single two-wheel dynamometer. Attempting to do so will result in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may cause an accident or injuries to persons nearby.

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State emission testing (U.S. only)

At state inspection time, remember to tell your inspection or service station in advance not to place your Subaru AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dynamometer. Otherwise, serious transmission damage 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 vehicle 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 inspection test. Normally, a portion of the basic emission test consists of an emission inspector inserting an analyzer probe into the exhaust pipe of an idling vehicle for a short period of time. States with more severe air pollution prob- lems are required to adopt an enhanced vehicle emission test. This test simulates actual driving conditions on a dynamometer and permits more accurate measurement of tailpipe emitted pollution than the basic emission test.

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CAUTION

Preparing to drive

Resultant vehicle damage due to improper testing is not covered under the SUBARU Lim- ited Warranty and is the responsibility of the state inspection program or its contractors or licensees.

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 the leaks. 4. Check that the hood, trunk and rear gate are fully closed. 5. Check the adjustment of the seat. 6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors. 7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passen- gers have fastened their seatbelts. 8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator lights when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. 9. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights after starting the engine. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should be checked daily, weekly or at fuel stops.

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Starting the engine

CAUTION

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 be- fore trying again.

J Starting the engine for a 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 light” sec- tion (chapter 3). 5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release

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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 accel- erator pedal half way down. 6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone off after the engine has started. The fuel injec- tion system automatically lowers the idle speed as the engine warms up.

J Starting the engine for an 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 lever 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 accel- erator pedal 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.

CAUTION

If you restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift the selector lever into the “N” position. Do not attempt to place the selector lever of a moving vehicle into the “P” posi- tion.

J Starting the engine during cold

weather below –4°F (–20°C)

If the engine is difficult to start using the normal method (without depressing the accelerator pedal), turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while slightly depressing the accelerator pedal.

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J Starting a flooded engine If the engine does not start, it may be flooded (ex- cessive 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 acceler- ator pedal as soon as the engine starts.

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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.

WARNING

Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is moving. This will cause loss of power to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult. It could also result in accidental activation of the “LOCK” position on the ignition switch, caus- ing the steering 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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(i.e., when

Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disen- gaged is depressed) or with the shift lever in the neu- tral position. Engine braking has no effect in either of these conditions and the risk of an accident is consequently increased.

the clutch pedal

CAUTION

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.

J Shifting speeds B Recommended shifting speeds The best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance during normal driving is en- sured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the fol- lowing table.

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Shift up

1st to 2nd

2nd to 3rd

3rd to 4th

4th to 5th

mph (km/h)

15 (24)

25 (40)

40 (65)

45 (73)

B Maximum allowable speeds The following table shows the maximum speeds that are possible with each different gear. Never exceed the speed limit below for each gear position except for brief acceleration in an emergen- cy. The tachometer’s needle (if so equipped) will en- ter the red area if these speeds are exceeded. Fail- ure to observe this precaution can lead to excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy.

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2.5 liter models (non-turbo)