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Type P121 audio set (if equipped)

* The audio type code number is found on the lid of the cassette slot.

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

Radio operation

1 FM/AM selection button 2 SCAN button 3 WB (weather band) button 4 Tuning buttons 5 Preset buttons

HB5042BB

6 Fader/Balance selection

button

7 Power switch, Volume control, Bass/Middle/Treble control and Fader/Balance control dial

8 AUDIO (audio mode) button

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.

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

Display

Control mode

HB5036BA

Turn counterclockwise

Turn clockwise

For less bass

For more bass

For less middle note

For more middle note

Bass control

Middle note control

Treble control

For less treble

For more treble

Fader control

To increase rear speaker volume and decrease front

To increase front speaker volume and decrease rear

speaker volume

speaker volume

BAS

MId

TRE

FAd

BAL

Balance control

To increase left speaker

volume and decrease right

To increase right speaker volume and decrease left

speaker volume

speaker volume

VOL

Volume control

For less volume

For more volume

n Tone control The volume control dial 7 normally function as volume control. The dial become a control for Bass, Middle note 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 “AUDIO” 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.)

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Bass Middle Treble Volume (BAS) (MId) (TRE) (VOL)

Audio

n Fader and balance control The volume control dial 7 normally function as volume 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.

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.)

Fader Balance Volume (FAd) (BAL) (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 (FM/AM) Push the “FM/AM” button 1 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 following order:

FM1

FM2

AM

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

B Weather band button (WB) Push the “WB” button 3 when the radio is off to turn on the radio in the weather band. Press the “WB” button when the radio is on to select the weather band.

B Manual tuning (TUNE) n Manual tuning for AM and FM waveband Push the tuning button 4 marked “Y” to increase the tuning frequen- cy and press the tuning button marked “B” to decrease it. Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes 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.

n Manual tuning for weather band When weather band mode is selected, press the tuning button 4
marked “Y” to change the WB channel up and press the tuning but- ton marked “B” to change the WB channel down. Each time the but- ton is pressed, the WB channel changes to the next channel. Constant pressure on the button causes a continuous change in the channel.

B Automatic tuning (SCAN) Press the “SCAN” button 2 to change the radio to the SCAN mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop at the station for five seconds while display- ing the frequency, after which scanning will continue until the entire band has been scanned from the low end to the high end. Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed frequency. When the “SCAN” button is pressed for automatic tuning, stations are scanned in the direction of low frequencies to high frequencies only.

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Automatic tuning may not function properly if the station reception is weakened by distance from the station or proximity to tall buildings and hills.

B Selecting preset stations Presetting a station with a preset button 5 allows you to select that station in a single operation. Up to six AM, FM1, FM2 and WB stations each may be preset.

B How to preset stations 1. Press the “FM/AM” selection button to select AM, FM1 or FM2 re- ception.

Press the “WB” button 3 to select the weather band.

OR

2. Press the “SCAN” button 2 or tune the radio manually until the de- sired 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 dis- play at this time. If the button is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds, the preceding selection will remain in memory.

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

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Cassette player operation

9 TAPE (cassette player

selection) button

Q Cassette slot W Eject button E TPS button

HB5042CB

R Repeat button T Fast forward button Y Rewind button U Dolby B NR button I Program switching button

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 automatically drawn in and starts tape playback.

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n When cassette tape is in the player When the “TAPE” button 9 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 being played back. A : indicates that the bottom side of the cassette is being played back. B Program switching button (PROG) When the program switching button “PROG” I is pressed during playback, the tape travel indicators will switch and the player will be- gin 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 T. The display will show “FF”. To stop fast-forwarding, press the “FF” or “TAPE” 9 button.

B Rewind button (REW) To rewind the tape, press the “REW” button Y. The display will indi- cate “REW”. To stop rewinding, press the “REW” or “TAPE” 9 button.

” button W is pressed, play back stops and the cassette

B Eject button ( When “ 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. B Tape program sensor button (TPS) n Blank skip When the “TPS” button E is pressed, the “TPS” indicator 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.

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n Blank search Press “TPS” button E 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” indi- cator. If the fast-forward button “FF” T is then pressed, the player ad- vances the tape to the beginning of the next selection and starts play- ing it. If the rewind button “REW” Y 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: 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.).

B Repeat button (RPT) Push the “RPT” button R 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 dis- play. When the selection ends, the cassette player automatically re- winds 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” function 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).

B Dolby B NR button ( Press “ NR system*. The “ noise on the tape will be reduced for clearer sound reproduction.

” button U when playing tapes recorded using the Dolby ” indicator will light up and high-frequency

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* Noise reduction system manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and the double-D Symbol are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

B Auto metal sensor The cassette player automatically adjusts for metal or CrO2 tape.

Compact disc player operation

O SCAN button P Disc slot A Eject button S Random button

HB5042DB

D Repeat button F Track selection buttons G CD (CD player selection)

button

B To play back a compact disc 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 automatically pull the disc into position. A single CD (8 cm/3 inch CD) may also be used without any adapter.

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After insertion, the DISC indicator “ appear on the display and the player will start playback.

” will come on and “CD” will

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 “CD” button G. The display will show “CD” and the player will start playback.

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

B To select a song from its beginning n Forward direction Briefly press the “""❚ ” button F to skip to the beginning of the next track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track number will increase. n Backward direction Briefly press the “❚ AA” button F to skip to the beginning of the cur- rent track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated truck num- ber will decrease.

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

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

B Random playback Press the “RAND” button S while a disc is being played back to play all songs on the disc in a random order. The “RAND” indicator will come on and all songs on the disc will be played in a random order. To cancel the random mode, press the button again. Then the “RAND” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored.

B Scan When the “SCAN” button O is pressed while the disc is being played back, you can hear the first 10 seconds of each track to seach for the desired program. To continue listening to the program, press the “SCAN” button again. After all tracks on the disc have been scanned, normal playback mode is restored.

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

” A. The disc will be ejected.

NOTE Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out, because vibra- tion might make it fall out.

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

HB5042EB

H SCAN button J Disc up/down button K Random button

L Repeat button Z Track selection buttons X CD button

B To start playback When the “CD” button X is pressed, the CD changer will start play- back. The display shows the current disc number, track number and the elapsed time during playback.

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NOTE D If a disc is in the player, the “CD” button is used to change from CD player operation to CD changer operation. Each time the “CD” button is pressed, the operating mode will change alter- nately. D At the end of the disc, the player automatically continues with the next disc. D After playback on the last disc finishes, playback will automat- ically return to the first disc. D If you have loaded fewer than 6 discs, any missing disc is automatically skipped.

B Selection of a desired disc Briefly press the “Y” button D to skip to the next disc and briefly press the “B” button to skip to the previous disc.

n Operation with the in-dash CD changer unit Press the desired “Disc select” button (numbered from 1 to 6) and the disc will begin to play.

B To select the desired disc Press either the disc up button “DISC Y” J or disc down button “DISC B” to select the desired disc. Each time the “DISC Y” J but- ton is pressed, the indicated disc number will increase. Each time the “DISC B” button is pressed, the indicated disc number will decrease. Constant pressure on these buttons causes a continuous change in the disc number.

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

n Backward direction Briefly press the “❚ AA” button Z to skip to the beginning of the cur- rent track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track num- ber will decrease.

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B Fast forwarding and fast reverse n Fast forwarding Press the “""❚ ” button Z continuously for more than 0.5 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 current disc.

n Fast reverse Press the “❚ AA” button Z continuously for more than 0.5 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 begin- ning with the first track on the current disc.

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

B Random playback Press the “RAND” button K while a disc is being played back to play all songs on the disc in a random order. The “RAND” indicator will come on and all songs on the disc will be played in a random order. To cancel the random mode, press the button again. Then the “RAND” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored.

B Scan When the “SCAN” button H 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.

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Audio

Type C117 audio set (if equipped)

* The audio type code number is found on the lid of the cassette slot. The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” positions.

Radio operation

1 Tuning buttons 2 SCAN button 3 FM/AM selection button 4 Preset buttons

HB5043BB

5 AUDIO button 6 Power switch and volume

control

B Power switch and volume/bass/treble/fader/balance control n Power switch and volume control (PWR/VOL) The dial 6 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 con- trolled by turning the dial.

B Tone and balance control The volume control dial 6 normally functions as a volume control. This dial becomes a control for Bass, Treble, Fader or Balance when you select the appropriate tone and balance control mode.

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

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

Volume (VOL)

Bass (BAS)

Treble (TRE)

Fader (FAD)

Balance (BAL)

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

Display

Control mode

HB5036BA

BAS

TRE

FAD

Turn counterclockwise

Turn clockwise

Bass control

For less bass

For more bass

Treble control

For less treble

For more treble

Fader control

To increase rear speaker volume and decrease front

To increase front speaker volume and decrease rear

speaker volume

speaker volume

BAL

Balance control

To increase left speaker

volume and decrease right

To increase right speaker volume and decrease left

speaker volume

speaker volume

VOL

Volume control

For less volume

For more volume

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B FM/AM selection button (FM/AM) Push the “FM/AM” button 3 when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2
or AM reception. Each time this button is pressed, the band will change in the following order:

FM1

FM2

AM

The display indicates which one is currently selected.

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

B Manual tuning (TUNING) Press the tuning button 1 marked “∧” to increase the tuning frequen- cy and press the tuning button marked “∨” to decrease it. Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes 10 kHz in the AM mode and 0.2 MHz in the FM mode. Constant pressure on the button causes a continuous change in the frequency.

B Automatic tuning (SCAN) Press the “SCAN” button 2 to change the radio to the SCAN mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop at the station for five seconds while display- ing the frequency, after which scanning will continue until the entire band has been scanned from the low end to the high end. Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed frequency. When the “SCAN” button is pressed for automatic tuning, stations are scanned in the direction of low frequencies to high frequencies only. Automatic tuning may not function properly if the station reception is weakened by distance from the station or proximity to tall buildings and hills.

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

B How to preset stations 1. Press the “FM/AM” selection button 3 to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. 2. Press the “SCAN” button 2 or tune the radio manually until the de- sired station frequency is displayed. 3. Press one of the preset buttons 4 for at least two 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 two seconds, the preceding selection will remain in memory.

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

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Cassette player operation

Audio

7 Eject button 8 Cassette slot

HB5043CB

9 Fast-forward/Rewind button (Program switching buttons)

Q Dolby B NR button

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 Cassette slot Insert a cassette with the exposed tape side facing to the right. After inserting, playback starts.

B Tape travel indicators The tape travel indicators indicate the direction the cassette tape is moving.

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" : Indicates that the top side of the cassette is being played back. A : Indicates that the bottom side of the cassette is being played back.

B Program switching buttons When the program switching buttons “ ” 9, are pressed at the same time 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.

” and “

B Fast-forward button To fast-forward the tape, press the “ ” button 9 in the same direction as the tape travel indicator. To stop fast-forwarding, lightly press the opposite side of the “

” button.

” or “

” or “

B Rewind button ” button 9 in the direc- To rewind the tape, press the “ tion opposite to the tape travel indicator. To stop rewinding, lightly press the opposite side of the “

” button.

” or “

” or “

” button 7 is pressed, playback stops and the cassette

B Eject button ( When the “ tape is ejected. Before the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position, eject the tape from the player. Always make certain that you remove the cas- sette tape.

B Dolby BNR button (BNR) Press “BNR” button Q when playing tapes recorded using the Dolby NR system*. The “BNR” indicator 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 Licensing Corporation.

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CD player operation (if optional CD player is connected) An optional CD player can be connected to this audio unit. See your SUBARU dealer for more information. For CD player operation proce- dures, refer to “CD player 2” in this chapter.

Audio

CD player 1 (if equipped)

1 Disc slot 2 Disc indicator

3 Eject button

HB5039BB

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CAUTION

D Use only music CDs identified by D Do not use CDs listed below which could cause damage to the CD player.

mark.

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

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

B To insert a disc Be sure to hold a disc with the label side (the side where titles are printed) up. Push the disc into the slot. The disc will be automatically set in position by the auto-loading mechanism and begin playing. The disc indicator will turn on as the CD begins playing.

n Disc indicator Lit: A disc is in the slot (When the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position). OFF: No disc is loaded or the ignition switch is in the “Lock” position.

B To remove disc left in slot Simply press the “Eject button” 3 and the disc will be ejected. This procedures is effective even when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position.

n Function control Refer to CD player control operating instructions described in the “Type P119 and P120 audio sets” section.

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CD player 2 (if equipped)

Compact disc player operation

Audio

HB5044BB

1 Eject button 2 Repeat/random button 3 Scan/top button 4 Disc slot

5 Fast forward and track up

button

6 Play/pause button 7 Fast reverse and track down

button

B To playback a compact disc 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 automatically pull the disc into position. A 8 cm/3 inch CD may also be used without any adapter.

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

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n When CD is in the player When the “"/❚

” button 6 is pressed, the player will start playback.

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

B To stop playback of a CD When the “"/❚ ” button 6 is pressed during playback of a CD, the CD stops playing temporarily. To let the CD resume playing, press the button again.

B To select a song from its beginning n Forward direction Briefly press the “""❚ ” button 5 to skip to the beginning of the next track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track number will increase.

n Backward direction Briefly press the “❚ AA” button 7 to skip to the beginning of the cur- rent track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated truck num- ber will decrease.

B Fast forwarding and fast reverse n Fast forward Press the “""❚ ” button 5 continuously for more than 0.5 second to fast forward the disc. Release the button to stop fast forwarding.

n Fast reverse Press the “❚ AA” button 7 continuously for more than 0.5 second to fast reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast reverse.

B Repeat playback Use this to play a certain track repeatedly. During playback, press the “RPT/RDM” button 2 and release it in less than 2 seconds. The “RPT” indicator will come on and the song will be played continuously. To

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cancel the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indi- cator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored.

B Random playback Use this to play the tracks on the disc in random order. During play- back, press the “RPT/RDM” button 2 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. To cancel the random mode, press the button again. Then the “RDM” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored.

B Scan Press the “SCN/TOP” button 3 and release it in less than 2 seconds, and you can hear the first 10 seconds of each track to seach for the desired program. To continue listening to the program, press the “SCAN” button again. After all tracks on the disc has been scanned, normal playback mode is restored.

B Top Use this to return to the first track on the disc during playback. Press the “SCN/TOP” button 3 and hold it in for more than 2 seconds. Play- back returns to the beginning of the first track on the disc.

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

”. The disc will be ejected.

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

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In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped)

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

3 Disc select buttons

(disc No.1 to 6)

4 Eject button

HB5040BB

CAUTION

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

mark.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B Function control Refer to CD player control operating instructions described in the “Type P119 and P120 audio sets” or “Type P121 audio set” section.

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Precautions to observe when handling 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, contamina- tion could cause poor tone quality. Do not touch the disc surface. D Use a clean disc whenever possible. If there are deposits, wipe the disc surface from the center outward with a dry, soft cloth. Be sure not to use a hard cloth, thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc. D 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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Interior light Dome/Rear map reading light (if equipped) Spotlight (if equipped) Sun visors

Vanity mirror (if equipped)

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Storage compartment

Glove compartment Center console Coin tray Overhead console (if equipped)

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Cup holder Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Ashtray Accessory power socket Convenience hook Floor mat (if equipped) Luggage cover (if equipped) Cargo anchorage eyelets (if equipped) Storage tray (if equipped)

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Interior light

Cargo area light

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DOOR

HS6003BC

HB0377

The interior light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously. DOOR: Dome light — The light comes on only when any door is opened. Cargo area light (if equipped) — The light comes on only when the rear gate is opened. OFF: The light stays off.

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

Dome/Rear map reading light (if equipped)

CAUTION

D Do not use excessive force or sharp objects to activate the switches. D Do not spray cleaner directly on the dome light lens or the switches. D Remove the lens and use a damp cloth to clean the switch sur- faces.

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1 Map light 2 MAP light dimmer switch 3 Main dome light 4 MAP light ON/OFF switch

5 OFF switch 6 DOOR switch 7 ON switch

HB6012BB

B Dome light ON mode: Pressing the “ON” switch 7 will turn on main dome light. DOOR mode: Pressing the “DOOR” switch 6 will allow all three lights to fully illuminate when door is opened and then fade out once door is closed. OFF mode: Pressing the “OFF” switch 5 will prevent all lights from illuminating when the door is opened.

B Rear map reading light n Turn ON or OFF Press the “MAP ON/OFF” switch 4 once to turn on the map light at full intensity. Press a second time to turn it off.

n Map light dimming This area 2 will vary the intensity of the map light depending on which dimming zone area is pressed.

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NOTE D The switch color will change to indicate position setting. Green indicates current switch while the other switches will be Red. (Map light switches will be Yellow regardless of setting). D Switch indicator lights will shut off when not in use, but will come back on when any switches are touched. D The light assembly is equipped with a time delayed-off feature. The lights will remain on for a few seconds after all vehicle doors are closed. D If a map light is in use and the door is opened, the map light will maintain its current setting even after the door is closed. D The light assembly is equipped with a 1 hour sleep mode timer that will turn off any light that may be accidentally left on. Touch- ing any switch will reactivate the unit and allow for continued op- eration.

Spotlight (if equipped)

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HB6006BB

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 bat- tery discharge.

Sun visors

HB7001BA

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

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J Vanity mirror (if equipped)

HB6017AA

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

B Vanity mirror with light (if equipped) The light beside the vanity mirror comes on when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position and the mirror cover is opened.

Storage compartment

CAUTION

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

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J Glove compartment

Interior equipment

Lock

Unlock

HS0090

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, pull up the lock release.

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J Coin tray

HS0096

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

J Overhead console (if equipped)

CAUTION

When your vehicle is parked in the sun or a warm day, the inside of the overhead console heats up. Avoid storing plastic or other heat-vulnerable or flammable articles such as a lighter in the overhead console.

To open the console, push on the lid lightly and it will automatically open.

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Cup holder

Interior equipment

CAUTION

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

B Front cup holder n In instrument panel

HB7003BB

HB7004BA

The cup holder is located beside the climate control panel. To use the cup holder, push on the its front surface and it will automatically pop out. Then pull it out completely.

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n In center console

HB6009BA

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

B Rear passenger’s cup holder (if equipped)

HB7009CA

HB7011AA

The rear passenger’s cup holder is located on the lower side of the back of the center console. To use the cup holder, open the lid by pulling its upper edge.

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Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

CAUTION

The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel is designed to use only a SUBARU genuine cig- arette 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, resulting in a fire.

HB6011BA

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. It is available from your SUBARU dealer. If smoking is not desired, always put the cap on the socket to prevent any foreign object from entering it.

B Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

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HB6011DA

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.

Ashtray

CAUTION

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

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

HB6011CA

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B Front ashtray To open the ashtray, pull the lid out. B Rear ashtray The rear ashtray is located on the upper side of the back of the center console. To open the ashtray, pull the upper edge of the lid.

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

Accessory power socket

B In the luggage compartment (if equipped) and on the center

console (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 adapt- ers 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 accessory power socket for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge. D Before driving your vehicle, make sure that the plug and the cord on your electrical appliance will not interfere with your shift- ing gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. If they do, do not use the electrical appliance while driving.

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HB6018BA

HB7008BA

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.

B Electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instru-

ment panel

CAUTION

The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel is designed to use only a SUBARU genuine cig- arette 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, resulting in a fire. Refer to the “Cigarette lighter” section in this chapter.

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Convenience hook

B Coat hook

Interior equipment

CAUTION

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

HB7012BA

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

B Shopping bag hook

CAUTION

Do not hang items on the shopping bag hook that weigh 2.2 lb (1
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Sedan

HBF014CB

HB7014BD

n For sedan models A shopping bag hook is attached to each inner side wall of the trunk near the trunk lid opening.

n For station wagon models A shopping bag hook is attached to each side of the cargo area. To use the hook, push the upper portion and the shopping bag hook will appear.

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Floor mat (if equipped)

Interior equipment

CAUTION

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

HB6015BA

HB6016BA

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

Luggage cover (if equipped)

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 colli- sion. This could cause serious injury.

The luggage cover is provided for covering the cargo area and to pro- tect its contents from direct sunlight. This cover is detachable to make room for additional cargo.

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B Using the cover

HB7015BA

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.

B To remove the cover

HB7016BA

HB7017BA

1. Rewind the cover. 2. To take it off the cover rails, lift it out while pressing the release knobs located both sides of the cover housing. 3. Store the cover in the cargo area.

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Interior equipment

To install the cover: Hang the both ends of the cover housing on the cover rails. Make sure that the cover is mounted securely by pulling it up.

Cargo anchorage eyelets (if equipped)

CAUTION

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

HB7018BA

The cargo area is equipped with four anchorage eyelets so that cargo can be secured with a luggage 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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Storage tray (if equipped)

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 corro- sive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage tray.

Sedan

HB6007BB

HB7019AD

HB6008BA

The storage tray is located under the floor of the trunk or cargo area and can be used to store small items. To open the lid, pull the tab or handle up.

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Station wagon: Hang the hook provided on the underside 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 trunk or cargo area.

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Fuel

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Fuel requirements Fuel filler lid and cap

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

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Stopping the engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission

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Power steering Braking

Selector lever for automatic transmission Shift lock release

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Parking your vehicle Cruise control (if equipped)

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CAUTION

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

J Fuel requirements B Fuel Octane Rating Your engine is designed to use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. This octane rating is the average of the Re- search Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly 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 techni- cian if you use a gasoline 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 gaso- line be used because it will damage the emission control system and may impair driveability and fuel economy.

B Gasoline for California-certified LEV If your vehicle is a California-certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) as indicated on the underhood tune-up label, it is designed to optimize engine and emission control system performance with gasoline that meets California low sulfer specifications. Your vehicle will operate on gasoline meeting Federal specifications.

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B Gasoline for cleaner air

CAUTION

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

Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help prevent depos- its 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. SUBARU ap- proves the use of oxygenated blend fuels, such as MTBE (Methyl Ter- tiary Butyl Ether) or ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol). The blended fuels should contain no more than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the proper operation of your SUBARU.

In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing 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 ex- plained below.

D Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that specified in this manual. D Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is sometimes mixed with un- leaded 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

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sufficient quantities of the proper cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors required to prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not use fuel con- taining methanol EXCEPT under these conditions. D If undesirable driveability problems are experienced and you sus- pect 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 covered under the SUBARU Limited War- ranty.

J Fuel filler lid and cap

B Refueling

WARNING

D Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that there are no lighted ciga- rettes, open flames or electrical sparks in the adjacent 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 espe- cially in hot weather, which may cause injury.

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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Sedan

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

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

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3. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler pump automatically clicks off. 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 tighten- ing. 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 lo- cated in chapter 3.

State emission testing (U.S. only)

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 acci- dent or injuries to persons nearby.

CAUTION

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

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

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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. Nor- mally, 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 problems 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. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and states using two- wheel dynamometers testing programs have EXEMPTED Subaru AWD vehicles from the portion of the testing pro- gram that involves a two-wheel dynamometer.

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There are some states that use four-wheel dynamometers in their testing programs. When properly used, that equipment will not damage an AWD Subaru vehicle.

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Under no circumstances should the rear wheels be jacked off the ground, nor should the driveshaft be disconnected for state emission testing.

Preparing to drive

You should perform the following checks and adjustments every day be- fore you start driving.

1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are clean and unob- structed. 2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires. Also check tires for proper inflation. 3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks. 4. Check that the hood, trunk and rear gate are fully closed. 5. Check the adjustment of the seat. 6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors.

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7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seatbelts. 8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator lights when the igni- tion switch is turned to the “ON” position. 9. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights after starting the en- gine.

NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and other fluid levels should be checked daily, weekly or at fuel stops.

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 before 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” 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 ac- celerator pedal half way down.

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6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone off after the engine has started. The fuel injection system automatically lowers the idle speed as the engine warms up.

J Starting the engine for an automatic transmission ve-

hicle

CAUTION

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

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” posi- tion). The starter 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 ac- celerator pedal half way down. 6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone out after the engine has started. The fuel injection 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.

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J Starting the engine during cold weather below –4°F

(–20°C)

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

J Starting a flooded engine If the engine does not start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the en- gine). In case of a flooded engine, turn the starter motor for five seconds with the accelerator pedal fully depressed. Repeat this two or three times until the engine starts. Release the ignition switch and accelerator pedal as soon as the engine starts.

Stopping the engine

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, causing the steering wheel to lock.

The ignition switch should be turned off only when the engine is idling.

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Manual transmission

Starting and operating

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is depressed) or with the shift lever in the neutral position. Engine braking has no effect in either of these condi- tions and the risk of an accident is consequently increased.

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.

The manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed 5-forward and 1-re- verse speed transmission.

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The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever knob. When shifting from 5th gear to reverse gear, first return 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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B Shifting speeds n Recommended shifting speeds The best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle perfor- mance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table.

Shift up

1st to 2nd

2nd to 3rd