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NOTE " For rapid defrosting or defogging, set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed position. " If air supplied from the outlets is too cold, the windshield may become fogged on the outside. Turn up the air temperature control dial slightly if this happens. " Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these out- lets, turn the corresponding knob clockwise. ! Heating and defrosting

To direct warm air toward the floor and windshield, make the following settings:

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1. Fan speed control dial: desired position 2. Air flow control dial: 3. Air temperature control dial: in 75 – 85 (25 – 30) range When the dial is placed in the “ ” position, the air conditioner compressor operates automatically to de- fog the windshield quickly. At the same time, the air in- let selection is automatically set to “outside air” mode. However, the air conditioner does not operate auto- ” position matically when the dial is placed in the “ after the dial has been placed in the “ ” position and the air conditioner has been turned off manually. NOTE " If air supplied from the outlets is too cold, the windshield may become fogged on the outside. Turn up the air temperature control dial slightly if this happens. " Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these out- lets, turn the corresponding knob clockwise.

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! Temperature sensors

The sensors are located as follows: – Solar sensor: beside windshield defroster grille – Interior air temperature sensor: beside the fan speed control dial – Ambient temperature sensor: behind front grille.

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1) Interior air temperature sensor 2) Solar sensor The semi-automatic climate control system employs 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 temper- ature correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors, ob- serve the following precautions: – Do not subject the sensors to impact. – Keep water away from the sensors. – Do not cover the sensors.

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Operating tips for heater and air con- ditioner ! Cleaning ventilation grille

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

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! Efficient cooling after parking in direct

sunlight

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

! Lubrication oil circulation in the refrig-

erant circuit

Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low en- gine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few min- utes each month during the off-season to circulate its oil.

! Checking air conditioning system be-

fore summer season

Check the air conditioner unit for refrigerant leaks, hose conditions, and proper operation each spring. This check is best performed by your SUBARU dealer.

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Air filtration system (if equipped) If your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system, replace the filter element according to the replacement schedule shown below. This schedule should be followed to maintain the fil- ter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty con- ditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently. It is recommended that you have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.

Replacement schedule:

Every 12 months or 7,500 miles (12,000 km) whichev- er comes first

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! Cooling and dehumidifying in high hu-

midity and low temperature weather conditions

Under certain weather conditions (high relative humid- ity, 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 any problem with the air conditioning system.

! Air conditioner compressor shut-off

when engine is heavily loaded

To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air con- ditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the acceler- ator is fully depressed such as during rapid accelera- tion 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 (Freon). Consult your SUBARU dealer for service. Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong refrigerant are not covered under warranty.

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! Replacing an air filter

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1. Remove the glove box. 1)Open the glove box. 2)Remove the nine screws and the one clip secur- ing the glove box. 3)Disconnect the glove box light connector.

2. Unhook the hooks of the air filter cover and remove the cover.

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1) Air filter element 3. Draw out the air filter element.

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.

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6. Connect the connector, and reinstall the glove box. 7. Close the glove box.

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5. Reinstall the air filter cover.

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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 service and caution labels on the door pil- lar on the driver’s side.

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Contact your dealer if the following occurs, even if it is not yet time to change the filter:

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" Reduction of the air flow through the vents. " Windshield gets easily fogged or misted.

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

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Antenna 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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Radio operation ................................................ Cassette player operation ................................ Built in CD changer operation .........................

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AudioAntenna system ! Printed antenna

Do not use sharp instruments or window clean- er containing abrasives to clean the inner sur- face of the window on which the antenna is printed. Doing so may damage the antenna printed on the window.

! Sedan

The antenna is printed on the inside of the rear window glass. ! Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT

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The antenna is printed on the inside of the rear window glass.

! FM reception Although FM is normally static free, reception can be affected by the surrounding area, atmospheric condi- tions, station strength and transmitter distance. Build- ings or other obstructions may cause momentary stat- ic, flutter or station interference. If reception continues to be unsatisfactory, switch to a stronger station.

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Installation of accessories Always consult your SUBARU dealer before 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 incorrectly in- stalled or if they are not suited for the vehicle.

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

! Type A audio set

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" Radio operation: refer to page 5-5
" Compact disc player operation: refer to page 5-10
" CD changer control: refer to page 5-12

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! Type B audio set

! In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (Optional

audio unit – if equipped)

" Radio operation: refer to page 5-16
" Cassette player operation: refer to page 5-22
" Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-26

" Inserting and removing a disc or all discs: refer to page 5-31

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Type A audio set (if equipped) The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

! Radio operation

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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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

(6)

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

balance control (PWR/VOL)

The dial (2) is used for both power (ON/OFF) and vol- ume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by push- ing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the dial. " Tone and balance control The “VOLUME” control knob normally function as vol- ume control. This knob become a control for Treble, Bass, Fader or Balance when you select the appropri- ate audio mode. Choose desired volume level for each mode by turning the “VOLUME” control knob. The control function re- turns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds. To change control modes: Each brief press of the “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)

Bass (BAS)

Treble (TRE)

Balance (BAL) Fader (FAD)

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Control mode

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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

BAS TRE BAL

FAD

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! 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 se- lect FM1, FM2 or AM reception. Each time this button is pressed, the band will change in the following order:

FM1

FM2

AM

The display indicates which one is currently selected. ! Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST” will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received. ! Manual tuning (TUNE) Push the tuning button (3) marked “ ” to increase the tuning frequency and press the tuning button marked “ Each time the button is pressed, the frequency chang- es 10 KHz in the AM waveband and 0.2 MHz in the FM waveband. Constant pressure on the button causes a continuous change in the frequency.

” to decrease it.

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! Automatic tuning (SCAN) Press the “SCAN” button (1) to change the radio to the SCAN mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop at the station for five seconds while displaying the fre- quency, after which scanning will continue until the en- tire band has been scanned from the low end to the high end. Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed frequency. When the “SCAN” button is pressed for automatic tun- ing, stations are scanned in the direction of low fre- quencies to high frequencies only. Automatic tuning may not function properly if the sta- tion reception is weakened by distance from the sta- tion or proximity to tall buildings and hills. ! 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 man- ually until the desired station frequency is displayed. 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 preced- ing selection will remain in memory. NOTE If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte- nance or radio removal, all stations stored in the preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is nec- essary to reset the preset buttons.

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! Compact disc player operation

(7)

(8)

(9)

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

(11)

(10)

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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 grip- ping the edge of the disc, then insert it in to the slot (with the label side up) and the player will automatical- ly pull the disc into position. A single CD (8 cm/3 inch CD) may also be used with- out any adapter. NOTE " Make sure to always insert a disc with the label side up. If a disc is inserted with the label side down, it might be ejected or the player might shut off. " After the last song finishes, the player will auto- matically return to track 1 (the first song on the disc). " 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 automat- ically return to track 1 (the first song on the disc).

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! To select a song from its beginning " Forward direction ” button (11) to skip to the begin- Briefly press the “ ning of the next track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track number will increase. " 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. ! Fast forwarding and fast reverse " Fast forwarding Press the “ 1 second to fast forward the disc. Release the button to stop fast forwarding. " Fast reverse Press the “ 1 second to fast reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast reverse. ! 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 cancel the repeat – CONTINUED – 5-11

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” button (11) continuously for more than

! CD changer control (If optional in-dash

CD changer is connected)

An optional CD changer can be connected to this au- dio unit. Consult the instructions that accompany the CD changer for operating the CD changer itself (e.g., how to load or unload CDs). See your SUBARU dealer for more information.

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mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indica- tor 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 play- back 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.

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

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! 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 " If a disc is in the player, the “DISC” button is used to change from CD player operation to DISC changer operation. Each time the “DISC” button is pressed, the operating mode will change alter- nately. " At the end of the disc, the player automatically continues with the next disc. " After playback on the last disc finishes, play- back will automatically return to the first disc. " If you have loaded fewer than 6 discs, any miss- ing disc is automatically skipped. ! Selection of a desired disc You can select a desired disc from among the discs contained in the CD changer only by pressing the cor- responding number on one of the disc select buttons. If you are to listen to the 5th disc in the CD changer, press the “5” button of the disc select buttons. All other discs in the CD changer can also be selected in a sim- ilar way.

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NOTE " No disc change takes place if the button corre- sponding to the storage tray in which no disc is loaded is pressed. " If the disc select button corresponding to the disc now in playback is pressed again, the disc will be replayed from its beginning. ! To select a song from its beginning " 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. " 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. ! Fast forwarding and fast reverse " Fast forwarding Press the “ 1 second to fast forward the disc. Release the button to stop fast forwarding. If you continue fast forwarding to the end of the disc, the CD changer will automatically stop fast forwarding and start playback beginning with the first track on the

” button (12) continuously for more than

” button (12) continuously for more than

current disc. " Fast reverse Press the “ 1 second to fast reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast reverse. If you continue fast reverse to the beginning of the disc, the CD changer will automatically stop fast re- verse and start playback beginning with the first track on the current disc. ! 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 continuously. To cancel the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored. ! 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” 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 play-

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Type B audio set (if equipped) The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

! Radio operation

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(3)

(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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! Power switch and volume/bass/treble/fader/

balance control (PWR/VOL)

The dial (7) is used for both power (ON/OFF) and vol- ume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by push- ing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the dial. This dial is used for bass/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.

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Display

Control mode

Bass control

Treble control

Balance control

Fader control

Turn counterclockwise

For less bass

For less treble

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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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FAD

VOL

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" 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 vol- ume control dial. The control function returns to vol- ume control mode after about 5 seconds. To change control modes: Each brief press of the “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 (BAS)

Treble (TRE)

Volume (VOL)

" 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 vol- ume control mode after about 5 seconds.

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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 from fader control mode. (When the radio is turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.)

Balance (BAL)

Fader (FAD)

Volume (VOL)

! 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. ! 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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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 imme- diately to decrease the tuning frequency. Each time the knob is turned, the frequency changes 10 kHz in the AM waveband and 0.2 MHz in the FM waveband. If you turn the tuning knob (4) clockwise and hold it in that position, the tuning frequency will increase contin- uously. If you turn the tuning knob counterclockwise

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and hold it in that position, the tuning frequency will de- crease continuously. Release the knob to stop the in- crease or decrease. ! 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 fre- quency, after which scanning will continue until the en- tire band has been scanned from the low end to the high end. Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed frequency. When the “SCAN” button is pressed for automatic tun- ing, stations are scanned in the direction of low fre- quencies to high frequencies only. Automatic tuning may not function properly if the sta- tion reception is weakened by distance from the sta- tion or proximity to tall buildings and hills. ! 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 (3) or tune the radio man- ually until the desired station frequency is displayed. 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 seconds, the pre- ceding selection will remain in memory. NOTE If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte- nance or radio removal, all stations stored in the preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is nec- essary to reset the preset buttons.

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! Cassette player operation

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(10)

(11) (12)

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

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

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NOTE " Only use good quality cassettes (cassettes longer than C-90 are not recommended). " Put cassettes back in their boxes immediately after use to protect them from dust and dirt and to prevent the tape from unwinding. " Never expose cassettes to heat, direct sunlight or moisture. " Clean the tape head (once or twice a month) us- ing a wet-type cleaning cassette. ! To play back a cassette tape " When cassette tape is not in the player When a cassette is partially inserted, it is automatically drawn in and starts tape playback. " 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. ! Tape travel indicators These indicate the direction the cassette tape is mov- ing.

: indicates that the top side of the cassette is being

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! 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 oppo- site side of the tape. The same mechanism is auto- matically activated when the end of the tape is reached. This allows the opposite side of the tape to play, providing continuous playback. ! 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. ! 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. ! 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 certain that you remove the cassette tape.

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! Tape program sensor button (TPS) " 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. " 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 function, press the “TPS” button to turn on the “TPS” indicator. If the fast-forward button “FF” (15) is then pressed, the player advances the tape to the beginning 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 current selection and starts replaying it. The “TPS” function may not operate properly under the following conditions: " When the recording level is low. " When there are long pauses in the middle of a se- lection. " When the tape contains verbal material such as conversations. " When the blanks between selections are shorter than five seconds.

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" When there are no blanks between selections (live concerts, etc.). ! Repeat button (RPT) Push the “RPT” button (11) to repeat the piece of mu- sic 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 player automat- ically rewinds to the beginning of the piece and the se- lection 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” function may not operate prop- erly under the following conditions: " When the recording level is low. " When there are long pauses in the middle of a se- lection. " When the tape contains verbal material such as conversations. " When the blanks between selections are shorter than five seconds. " When there are no blanks between selections (live concerts, etc). ! Dolby B NR button ( Press “ using the Dolby NR system*. The “

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track UP/DOWN knob

(25) Repeat button (26) Disc select button

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NOTE Make sure to always insert a disc with the label side up. If a disc is inserted with the label side down, it might be ejected or the player might shut off. ! How to insert a CD(s) " 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 po- sition in the magazine. 2. As soon as the “DISC” indicator begins to blink, the “IN” will appear on display for a period of 15 seconds. Insert a disc during the period. The disc will be then automatically drawn in, and the player will begin to play back the first number of the disc. " To insert more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1
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 begin to play back the first number of the last disc you have inserted.

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" The disc indicator steadily lights up if a disc is al- ready inserted in the corresponding position of the magazine. " While the player is in the loading mode, if you press any of the other mode buttons “FM” (1), “AM” (2) and “TAPE” (12), the player will enter the standby mode. Press the “CD” button (21) to start playback. " 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. " To insert more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1
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“TAPE” (12), the player will enter standby mode. Press the “CD” button to start playback. " 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 success- fully loaded during this period, the “DISC” indicator will stop blinking and will steadily light. 3. When the loading of a disc is complete, the next “DISC” indicator will blink. Then repeat Step 2. 4. When the magazine is filled with discs by repeating Steps 2 and 3, the player will start playback of the discs, beginning with the one inserted first. If you fail to insert any disc during each 15-second in- terval, the full disc loading mode will be canceled, and the player will start playback of the disc inserted first. ! 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 number.

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" 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. ! Selecting a desired track (TRACK)

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: Skipping forward : Skipping backward : Fast forwarding : Fast reversing " 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 indicat- ed track number will increase. " Skipping backward Turn the “TRACK” knob (24) counterclockwise and re- lease it immediately to skip to the beginning of the cur- rent track. If you continue to turn and release the knob, the indicated truck number will decrease. " Fast forwarding Turn the “TRACK” knob (24) clockwise and hold it con- tinuously for more than 2 seconds to fast forward the disc. Release the knob to stop fast forwarding. " Fast reversing Turn the “TRACK” knob (24) counterclockwise and hold it continuously for more than 2 seconds to fast re- verse the disc. Release the knob to stop fast reverse. ! 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. To cancel the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal playback

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mode is restored. ! Random playback Press the “RDM” button (23) while a disc is being played back to play all songs on the disc in a random order. The “RDM” indicator will come on and all songs on the disc will be played in a random order. To cancel the random mode, press the button again. Then the “RDM” indicator goes out, and normal play- back mode is restored. ! 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 program. To continue listening to the program, press the “SCAN” button again. After all tracks on the disc have been scanned, normal playback mode is restored. ! How to unload CDs from the player " 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 whose “DISC” indicator is ON. 2. Press the “EJECT” button (22). Then the “DISC” in- dicator associated with the disc you have selected will

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blink, and the disc will be ejected. To remove more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1
and 2. " Ejecting all discs from the player (All disc ejec-

tion 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 other discs loaded will then be ejected one after another. If you do not remove 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.

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In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (if equipped) ! Loading and unloading compact discs

(5)

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(1) Disc slot (2) Disc indicators (disc No.1 to 6) (3) Disc select buttons (disc No.1 to

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(4) Eject button (5) Disc slot indicator

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identified by

" Do not attempt to insert two or more discs into the slot at a time. Doing so can cause me- chanical damage to the CD changer. " Use only music CDs " Do not use CDs listed below which could cause damage to the CD player. " 3-inch (8 cm) compact disc. " Any disc with a peel-off or seal on it. " Any disc with scratches and/or dust. " Bent disc. " Cleaning disc. " CD accessory. (E.g., 3-inch (8 cm) disc adapter)

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

! To insert a disc 1. Press one of the “Disc select” buttons (3) (num- bered from 1 to 6) for which the disc indicator light (2)

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is “OFF”. The Disc indicator lights are located directly above the corresponding “Disc select” buttons. 2. The indicator will begin blinking. The blinking will last for 15 seconds. During this period, insert a desired disc, and the disc will begin to play. (If any disc is not inserted during this period, the “Disc slot” (1) door will close. Repeat step 1.) Be sure to hold a disc with the label side (the side where titles are printed) up. 3. To insert another disc, repeat step 1 and 2 choos- ing a different disc select button. ! To insert six discs at a time 1. Press and hold the “Disc select” button number 1
until all disc indicators begin blinking (about 1.5 sec- onds). 2. The indicators will blink for 15 seconds. During this period, insert desired six discs. 3. When all discs are loaded, the first disc will begin to play. (If no disc is inserted within this 15 seconds, the entire disc load sequence will be canceled.) ! To remove a disc 1. Press the desired one of the “Disc select” buttons (3) (numbered from 1 to 6) for which the disc indicator light is on.

2. Press the “Eject button” (4). The selected disc will be ejected and the indicator light will begin blinking. 3. To remove another disc, repeat step 1 and 2
choosing a different “Disc select” button. (To remove discs when the ignition switch is in the “Lock” position, press the “Eject” button, and the first disc will be ejected. Press the “Eject” button again, and the next disc will be ejected and so on. At this time, the “Disc select” buttons are disabled.) ! To remove all discs at one time 1. Press and hold the “Eject” button (4) until all “Disc” indicators begin blinking (about 1.5 seconds), and the first disc will be ejected. 2. When the disc is removed, the next one will be ejected, and so on. ! To replace a playing disc with another Simply press the desired one of “Disc select” buttons (3) (numbered from 1 to 6) or press the “DISC select” button on the radio unit to select the desired disc, and the disc will begin to play. ! Disc indicators Lit: when the corresponding storage tray is occupied by a disc. Blinking: Disc player is either in loading, eject or changing mode.

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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 indicators on both sides of the slot illuminate. ! Function control Refer to CD changer control operating instructions de- scribed in the “Type B audio set (if equipped)” section.

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" To remove a disc from the case, press the center of the case and hold both edges of the disc. If the disc surface is touched directly, contamination could cause poor tone quality. Do not touch the disc surface. " Use a clean disc whenever possible. If there are de- posits, wipe the disc surface from the center outward with a dry, soft cloth. Be sure not to use a hard cloth, thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc. " Do not use any disc that is scratched, deformed, or cracked. Also, do not use any disc that has a non-stan- dard shape (for example, a heart shape). Malfunctions or problems might result. " A disc is vulnerable to heat. Never keep it either in places exposed to direct sunlight, near heaters or in vehicles parked in the sun or hot days.

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Precautions to observe when han- dling a compact disc (CD) Use only compact discs (CDs) that have the mark shown below. CD-RWs cannot be used. Also, some CD-Rs cannot be played.

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" In cold and/or rainy weather, dew can form inside the CD player, preventing normal operation. If this happens, eject the CD and wait for the player to dry out. " Skipping may occur when the CD player is subject- ed to severe vibration (for example, when the vehicle is driven on a rough surface).

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Interior light .................................................. 6-2
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2
Cargo area light (if equipped) .......................... 6-3
Map light (if equipped) ................................. 6-4
Sun visors ..................................................... 6-4
Center visor ....................................................... 6-5
Vanity mirror (if equipped) ............................... 6-5
Storage compartments ................................ 6-6
Glove box ........................................................... 6-6
Center console .................................................. 6-7
Coin tray ............................................................ 6-7
Cup holder .................................................... 6-7
In instrument panel ........................................... 6-8
In center console .............................................. Accessory power outlet ............................... 6-9
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In the cargo area (if equipped) ......................... Cigarette lighter socket ................................ 6-10
Use with a cigarette lighter .............................. 6-11
Using as an accessory power outlet ............... 6-11
Ashtray .......................................................... 6-12
Floor mat (if equipped) ................................. 6-13
Coat hook ...................................................... 6-14
Cargo area cover (if equipped) .................... 6-15
Using the cover ................................................. 6-15
To remove the cover ......................................... 6-15
Stowage of the cover ........................................ 6-16
To install the cover housing ............................ 6-16
Cargo tie-down hooks (if equipped) ........... 6-17

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Under-floor storage compartment

(if equipped) ............................................... 6-18

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

! Dome light

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

! Cargo area light (if equipped)

ON

DOOR

OFF

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The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously. DOOR (middle position): The dome light comes on when any of the doors (or the rear gate on wagon) is opened. The light remains on for several seconds and gradually goes out after all doors (and the rear gate on the wagon) are closed or if the key is inserted in the ig-

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

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Vehicle with moonroof

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Vehicle without moonroof To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again. When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned off to avoid battery discharge.

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Sun visors

! Center visor

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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To block out glare, swing down the visor.

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! Vanity mirror (if equipped)

Storage compartments

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

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

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! Glove box

! Center console

To open the lid, push the release button.

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1) Lock 2) Unlock To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it, push the lid firmly upward. To lock the glove box, insert the key and turn it clock- wise.

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Cup holder ! In instrument panel

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

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

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! In center console

beverages may also damage upholstery, car- pets or audio equipment.

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

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" When not in use, always keep the holder stored while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident. " Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead to an accident. " Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot, might burn you or your passengers. Spilled

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Accessory power outlet ! In the cargo area (if equipped)

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Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tap at the socket when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position. You can use an in-car use electrical appliance by con- necting it to the accessory power outlet.

" Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the accessory power outlet. " Do not place any foreign objects, especially

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metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the accessory power outlet. That could cause a short circuit. Always put the cap on the acces- sory power outlet when it is not in use. " Use only electrical appliances which are de- signed for 12V DC and which consume less than 120W. Overloading the accessory power outlet can cause a short circuit. Do not use dou- ble adapters or more than one electrical appli- ance. " If the plug on your electric appliance is either too loose or too tight for the accessory power outlet, this can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly. " Use of an electric appliance in the accessory power outlet for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery dis- charge.

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lighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarette lighter plugs in the socket. Doing so may cause a short-circuit and overheating, resulting in a fire. " If the socket is ever used for a plug-in acces- sory such as a mobile phone, that may damage the portion of the socket’s internal mechanism that causes a cigarette lighter plug to “pop out” after its lighter element is heated. Therefore, do not place a cigarette lighter plug in a socket that has been used, even once, to power a plug- in accessory. Doing so may cause the plug to stick and overheat, creating a potential fire haz- ard. " Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the socket. That could cause a short circuit.

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Cigarette lighter socket

UG6509DA

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

" The electrical power outlet located on the lower part of the instrument panel is originally designed to use a SUBARU genuine cigarette

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! Use with a cigarette lighter

UG6509BA

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

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

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

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

" Use only in-car use electrical appliances which are designed for 12V DC and which con- sume less than 120W. Overloading the socket can cause a short circuit. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical appliance. " If the plug on your electric appliance is either too loose or too tight for the socket, this can re- sult in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly.

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" Use of an electric appliance in the socket for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge. " Before driving your vehicle, make sure that the plug and the cord on your electrical appli- ance will not interfere with your shifting gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. If they do, do not use the electrical appliance while driving.

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

Ashtray

UG6509CB

1) Push 2) Pull To open the ashtray, pull the lid out. Fully close the ashtray after using it to help reduce re- sidual smoke. To remove the ashtray for cleaning, open it and pull it out while pushing the inner plate down.

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Floor mat (if equipped)

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

HS6038BA

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

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Coat hook

HS6039BA

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

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

UG6022BA

Never hang anything on the coat hook that might obstruct the driver’s view or that could cause injury in sudden stops or in a collision. And do not hang items on the coat hook that weigh 2.2 lbs (1 kg) or more.

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Cargo area cover (if equipped) The cargo area cover is provided for covering the car- go area and to protect its contents from direct sunlight. This cover is detachable to make room for additional cargo.

! Using the cover

is rewinding.

Do not place anything on the extended cover. Putting excessive weight on the extended cov- er can break it and an object on the cover could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or collision. This could cause serious injury.

UG6512BA

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

Be careful not to scratch the rear gate stays while extending and rewinding the cover. Scratches on the stays could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their in- ability to hold the rear gate open.

! To remove the cover 1. Rewind the cover.

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! Stowage of the cover

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

UG6513BA

UG6514BA

The cargo area cover can be stowed under the cargo floor.

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

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

UG6515BA

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Cargo tie-down hooks (if equipped)

UG6516BA

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

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maximum load capacity is 44 lbs (20 kg) per an hook.

Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped)

UG6517BA

The storage compartment 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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" Always keep the lids closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stop or an accident. " Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment.

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Fuel ................................................................ Fuel requirements ............................................. Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................ State emission testing (U.S. only) ............... Preparing to drive ......................................... Starting the engine ....................................... Manual transmission vehicle ........................... Automatic transmission vehicle ...................... Starting the engine during cold weather below −4°F (−20°C) ......................................... Starting a flooded engine ................................. Stopping the engine ..................................... Manual transmission – 6 speed (WRX-STi) Selecting reverse gear ...................................... Shifting speeds ................................................. Driving tips ........................................................ (except WRX-STi) ...................................... Shifting speeds ................................................. Driving tips ........................................................ (DCCD) (WRX-STi) ..................................... Auto mode ......................................................... Manual mode ..................................................... Temporary release ............................................ Automatic transmission ............................... Selector lever for automatic transmission ..... Shift lock release ..............................................

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Driver’s Control Center Differential

Manual transmission – 5 speed

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Braking tips ....................................................... Brake system .................................................... Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........

Power steering .............................................. 7-28
Braking ........................................................... 7-28
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 7-30
ABS system self-check .................................... 7-30
ABS warning light ............................................. 7-31
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........................................................ 7-32
Steps to take if EBD system fails .................... 7-33
Parking your vehicle ..................................... 7-34
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Cruise control ................................................ 7-37
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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 .........................

Parking brake .................................................... Parking tips .......................................................

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Starting and operatingFuel

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

! Fuel requirements ! 2.5 Liter models The 2.5 Liter engine is designed to operate using un- leaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. ! 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 gasoline is not available, regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveability, it is recommended that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline.

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! 2.5 Liter (turbo) model The 2.5 Liter turbo engine is designed to operate using super-premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rat- ing of 93 AKI or higher. If super-premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher is not available, premium unleaded gasoline with an oc- tane rating of 91 AKI or higher can be used. For opti- mum engine performance and driveability, it is recom- mended that you use super-premium grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher. ! Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Research Oc- tane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly re- ferred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI). Using a gasoline with a lower octane rating can cause persistent and heavy knocking, which can damage the engine. Do not be concerned if your vehicle some- times knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when you accelerate. See your dealer or a qualified service technician if you use a fuel with the specified octane rating and your vehicle knocks heavily or persistently. ! Unleaded gasoline The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler nozzle. Under no cir- cumstances should leaded gasoline be used because it will damage the emission control system and may

impair driveability and fuel economy. ! Gasoline for California-certified LEV Your vehicle was certified to California’s low emission vehicle (LEV) standards as indicated on the under- hood tune-up label. It is designed to optimize engine and emission performance with gasoline that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gasoline spec- ifications. If you live in any other state than California, your vehicle will operate on gasoline meeting Federal specifications. Gasoline sold outside California is per- mitted to have higher sulfur levels, which may affect the performance of your vehicle’s catalytic converter and may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or smell. SUBARU recommends that you try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is fuel related before returning your vehi- cle to an authorized dealer for service. ! Gasoline for cleaner air Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. This helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly, and is a way of doing your part for cleaner air. If you continu- ously use a high quality fuel with the proper detergent and other additives, you should never need to add any fuel system cleaning agents to your fuel tank.

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Many gasolines are now blended with materials called oxygenates. Use of these fuels can also help keep the air cleaner. Oxygenated blend fuels, such as MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl ether) or ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in your vehicle, but should con- tain no more than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the proper operation of your SUBARU. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now produc- ing reformulated gasolines, which are designed to re- duce vehicle emissions. SUBARU approves the use of reformulated gasoline. If you are not sure what the fuel contains, you should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions. As additional guidance, only use fuels suited for your vehicle as explained below. " Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that specified in this manual. " Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline. Methanol can be used in your vehicle ONLYif it does not exceed 5% of the fuel mixture AND if it is accompanied by sufficient quantities of the proper cosolvents and corrosion in- hibitors required to prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under – CONTINUED – 7-3

! Fuel filler lid and cap ! Refueling

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these conditions. " If undesirable driveability problems are experienced and you suspect they may be fuel related, try a differ- ent brand of gasoline before seeking service at your SUBARU dealer. " Fuel system damage or driveability problems which result from the use of improper fuel are not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty.

Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels containing alcohol may cause paint damage, which is not covered un- der the SUBARU Limited Warranty.

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

1) Open 2) Close 2. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it slowly coun- terclockwise.

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" Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels may cause paint damage, which is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. " Always use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap. If you use the wrong cap, it may not fit or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emis- sion control system might be damaged.

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weather, which may cause injury.

3. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler pump auto- matically stops. Do not add any more fuel. 4. Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain not to catch the tether un- der the cap while tightening. 5. Close the fuel filler lid completely. If you spill any fuel on the painted surface, rinse it off immediately. Otherwise, the painted surface could be damaged. NOTE If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks or if the tether is caught under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE warning light may come on. Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section located in chapter 3.

" Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel tank. The addition of a cleaning agent may cause damage to the fuel system. " Make sure that the cap is tightened until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.

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State emission testing (U.S. only) At state inspection time, remember to tell your in- spection or service station in advance not to place your Subaru AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dyna- mometer. Otherwise, serious transmission dam- age will result. Some states have started using dynamometers in their state inspection programs in order to meet their obligation under federal law to implement stricter vehi- cle emission standards to reduce air pollution from cars. A dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like testing device that allows your car’s wheels to turn while the car remains in one place. Depending on the severity of a state’s air pollution problems, the states must adopt either a “basic” or “enhanced” vehicle emission in- spection test. Normally, a portion of the basic emission