2003 Subaru Legacy Owners Manual

It blinks when the skid suppression function is activated. It illuminates when only the traction control function is operating. The VDC system is probably faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately. D The light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. D The light does not go out even after a period of about 2 seconds after

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the ignition switch has been turned to the “ON” position.

J VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) OFF indicator

light (if equipped)

D This indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned ON and goes out about 6 seconds after the engine has started. D It comes on when the VDC system is deactivated (by operating “VDC OFF” switch or in the standby state).

NOTE D The light may stay on for a while after the engine has been started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate the exis- tence of a problem. The light should go out as soon as the engine has warmed up. D The “VDC OFF” indicator light comes on when the engine has de- veloped a problem and the CHECK ENGINE warning light is on.

The VDC system is probably faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. D The VDC OFF indicator light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. D The light does not go out even after several minutes have passed (the engine has warmed up) after the engine has been started.

J Security system status indicator light

(if equipped)

This light is found at the bottom center of the combination meter panel. On vehicles equipped with a security system, it blinks to show the driver the operational status of the security system. For detailed information, re- fer to the “Security system” in Chapter 2.

J Shift position indicator (for AT vehicles) This indicator shows the position of the shift lever. If the transmission has a Sport Shift mode, the position of the shift lever is shown by another indicator during Sport Shift mode operation. For de- tails, refer to Chapter 7, “Automatic transmission”.

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J Turn signal indicator lights These lights show the operation of the turn signal or lane change signal. If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Refer to the “Replacing bulbs” section in chapter 11.

J High beam indicator light This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode. This indicator light also comes on when the headlight flasher is operated.

Clock

HB2013BA

To set the time, turn the setting knob clockwise to advance and counter- clockwise to retard the time.

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Light control switch

WARNING

To prevent battery discharge resulting from accidentally leaving your lights on when your vehicle is parked, the light switch oper- ates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. In any other position, the vehicle’s lights will be out. If you park your vehicle on a roadside at night, use the hazard warning flasher to alert the other drivers.

HB2007BA

HB2014BB

The light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

B Headlights To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever.

first position

Parking lights, instrument panel illumination, tail lights and license plate light are on.

second position

Headlights, parking lights, instrument panel illumination, tail lights, and license plate light are on.

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B High/low beam change (dimmer) To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indi- cator light “a” on the instrument panel is also on. To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the detent position.

B Headlight flasher

CAUTION

Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you and then release it. The high beam will stay on for as long as you hold the lever. The headlight flasher works even though the lighting switch is in the “OFF” position.

When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “a” on the instrument panel also comes on.

J Daytime running light system

WARNING

The tail lights, parking lights, and side marker lights are not turned on by the daytime running light system. The light switch must always be turned to the “a” position when it is dark out- side.

The low beam headlights will automatically come on at reduced bright- ness when the engine has started, under the following conditions:

D The parking brake is fully released. D The light switch is in the “OFF” or “p” position.

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Turn signal lever

Right turn

Left turn

HB2015BB

To activate the right turn signal, push the turn signal lever up. To activate the left turn signal, push the turn signal lever down. When the turn is fin- ished, the lever will return automatically. If the lever does not return after cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by hand.

To signal a lane change, push the turn signal lever up or down slightly and hold it during the lane change. The turn signal indicator lights will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever will return auto- matically to the neutral position when you release it.

Illumination brightness control

HB2017BB

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When the lighting switch is in the “p” or “a” position, you can adjust brightness of the instrument panel illumination for better visibility. To brighten, turn the control dial counterclockwise. To darken, turn the control dial clockwise.

Parking light switch

HB2018BA

The parking light switch operates regardless of the ignition switch posi- tion.

By pushing the front end of this switch, following lights will come on.

– Parking lights – Front and rear side marker lights – Tail lights – License plate lights

To turn off, push the rear end of the parking light switch. Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time because that will run down the battery.

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Fog light switch (if equipped)

The fog lights operate only when the headlights are on low beam. Push the fog light switch to turn the fog lights on. Press the switch again to turn them off.

HB2025BB

The indicator light located on the switch will illuminate when the fog lights are on.

Wiper and washer

WARNING

In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the windshield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster. Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your view.

CAUTION

D Do not operate the washer continuously for more than ten se- conds, or when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause overheating of the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level fre- quently, such as at fuel stops.

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D Do not operate the wipers when the windshield or rear window is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window, always use the windshield washer. D In freezing weather, be sure that the wiper blades are not fro- zen to the windshield or rear window before switching on the wipers. Attempting to operate the wiper with the blades frozen to the window glass could cause not only the wiper blades to be damaged but also the wiper motor to burn out. If the wiper blade is frozen to the window glass, be sure to operate the defroster, wiper deicer (if equipped) or rear window defogger before turning on the wiper. D If the wipers stop during operation because of ice or some oth- er obstruction on the window, the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and clean the window glass to allow proper wiper opera- tion. D Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is unavailable. In areas where water freezes in winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid or the equivalent. (See “Windshield washer fluid” section in chapter 11.) Also, when driving the vehicle when there are freezing tempera- tures, use non-freezing type wiper blades. D Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzene. This will cause deterioration of the wiper blades.

NOTE D The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. D Clean your wiper blades and window glass periodically with a washer solution to prevent streaking, and to remove accumulations of road salt or road film. Keep the washer button depressed at least for 1 second so that washer solution will be sprinkled all over the

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windshield or rear window. D Grease, wax, insects or other material on the windshield or the wiper blades results in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass. If you cannot remove those streaks after operating the washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer surface of the windshield or rear window and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the window glass and wiper blades with clean water. The glass is clean if no beads form on the glass when you rinse with water. D If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this pro- cedure, replace the wiper blades with new ones. Refer to the “Wiper blade replacement” section (chapter 11) for replacement instruc- tions.

J Windshield wiper and washer switches

B Windshield wipers

To turn the wipers on, push the wiper control lever down.

HB2019BB

: Intermittent LO : Low speed HI : High speed

To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the “OFF” position.

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B Wiper intermittent time control (if equipped)

Instruments and controls

HB2023BA

” position, turn the dial to adjust

When the wiper switch is in the “ the operating interval of the wiper. The operating interval can be adjusted continuously from the shortest interval to the longest. Two click stop positions of the dial may help you to aim at your de- sired interval.

B Mist (for a single wipe) For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the lever toward you. The wipers operate until you release the lever.

B Washer

To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the end of the wip-

HB2020BA

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er control lever. The washer fluid sprays until you release the washer button. The wipers operate while you push the button.

J Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped)

HB2021BC

B Rear wiper The rear wiper offers intermittent operation only. To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward. To turn the wiper off, return the knob on the end of the lever to the “OFF” position.

B Washer To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward to the “ ” posi- tion. The washer fluid sprays until you release the knob. To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in use, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever downward to the “ ” position. The washer fluid sprays and the wiper operates until you re- lease the knob.

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Instruments and controls

CAUTION

D Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abrasives to clean the inner surface of the rear window. They may damage the conductors printed on the window. D To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the defogger continuously for any longer than necessary.

The rear window defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The rear window defogger switch is located on the climate control panel.

The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the win- dow clears before that time, push the switch to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If defrosting or defogging is desired when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the switch to turn it on again.

B For vehicles with manual heating and air conditioning systems

HB5009BB

To turn on the defogger, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again. The indicator light located on the switch lights up while the rear win- dow defogger is operating.

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B For vehicles with automatic climate control

To turn on the defogger, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again. The indicator light “u” lights up on the climate control display panel while the rear window defogger is operating.

HB3016BB

Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

CAUTION

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the windshield wiper deicer continuously for any longer than neces- sary.

HB2027BB

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The windshield wiper deicer operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Before turning on the windshield wiper deicer, remove any snow from the windshield. To turn on the windshield wiper deicer, push the switch. The indicator light located on the switch lights up while the windshield wiper deicer is operating. The windshield wiper deicer will automatically shut off after about 15 min- utes. If the wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time, push the switch to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If deicing is not complete when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the switch to turn the deicer on again.

Mirrors

Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving.

J Inside mirror

HB4003BB

The inside mirror has a day and night position. Pull the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night position. Push it away for the day position. The night position reduces glare from headlights.

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B Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped)

HB6019BB

The auto-dimming mirror/compass has an anti-glare feature which au- tomatically reduces glare coming from headlights of vehicles behind you. It also contains a built-in compass. D By pressing and releasing the left button, the automatic dimming function is toggled on or off. When the automatic dimming function is on, the auto dimming indicator light (green) located to the right of the button will illuminate. D By pressing and releasing the right button, the compass display is toggled on or off. When the compass is on, an illuminated compass reading will appear in the lower part of the mirror.

Even with the mirror in anti-glare mode, the mirror surface turns bright if the transmission is shifted into reverse. This is to ensure good rear- ward visibility during reversing.

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Instruments and controls

HB6020BA

The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the front and back sides. If the glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you strikes the mirror, these sensors detect it and make the reflection surface of the mirror dimmer to help prevent you from being blinded. For this reason, use care not to cover the sensors with stickers, or other simi- lar items. Periodically wipe the sensors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or an applicator.

n Compass calibration 1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential electrical ac- cessories (rear window defogger, heater/air conditioning system, spotlight, etc.) and ensure all doors are shut. 2. Drive to an open, level area away from large metallic objects or structures and make certain the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. 3. Press and hold the left button for 3 seconds then release, and the compass will enter the calibration mode. “CAL” and direction will be displayed. 4. Drive slowly in a circle until “CAL” disappears from the display (about two or three circles). 5. The compass is now calibrated. Further calibration is not required. The compass will automatically calibrate from this point forward.

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n Compass zone adjustment

HB6021AB

1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to the “Com- pass calibration zone” map shown above or one attached to the end of this manual to verify that the compass zone setting is correct for your geographical location. 2. Press and hold the right button for 3 seconds then release, and the word “ZONE” will briefly appear and then the zone number will be dis- played. 3. Press the right hand button repeatedly to cycle the display through all possible zone settings. Stop cycling when the correct zone setting for your location is displayed. 4. Releasing the button for 3 seconds will exit the zone setting mode.

J Outside mirrors

B Convex mirror (Passenger side)

WARNING

Objects look smaller in a convex mirror and farther away than when viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use the convex mirror to judge the distance of vehicles behind you when changing lanes. Use the inside mirror (or glance backwards) to determine the actual size and distance of objects that you view in convex mir- ror.

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B Adjusting mirrors To adjust the mirrors by hand, push where indicated by the arrows.

Instruments and controls

OM-H2737

B Remote control mirror switch (if equipped) The remote control mirrors operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.

HB4004BB

1. Press either end of the selection switch, “L” for the left, “R” for the right. 2. Move the direction control switch in the direction you want to move the mirror. 3. Return the selection switch to the neutral position to prevent unintentional operation.

The mirrors can also be adjusted manually.

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B Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)

CAUTION

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the defogger continuously for any longer than necessary.

The outside mirror defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.

HB4004CB

To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the switch while the en- gine is running. The indicator light located on the switch will come on when the out- side mirror defogger heater in operation.

To turn it off, push the switch again.

Tilt steering wheel

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury.

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HB4002BA

1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the “Front seat” section (chapter 1). 2. Pull the tilt lock lever down. 3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level. 4. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. 5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down.

Horn

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

OM-H0440

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Climate control

Ventilator Manual heating and air conditioning system

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Heater operation Air conditioner operation

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Automatic climate control system (if equipped) Operating tips for heater and air conditioner Air filtration system (if equipped)

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B Center and side ventilators

HB5001BB

B Adjustable side defroster grille (for driver’s side only)

Normal position

Side defroster grille

Windshield defrost assist position

Fin

HB5002BB

HB5003BB

The driver’s side defroster grille is adjustable. The normal position as shown in the diagram directs warm air to the side glass. When more rapid defrosting of the windshield is desired, the air flow can be directed temporarily toward the windshield to assist the windshield defroster. If this is done, the driver’s side grille should always be returned to its normal position so that the warm air flow can then be used to defrost the driver’s side window.

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B Air flow selection

Climate control

HB5006BA

HB5006DA

HB5006FA

HB5006CA

HB5006EA

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Manual heating and air conditioning system

B Control panel

HB5004BC

1. Temperature control dial 2. Fan speed control dial 3. Air flow control dial 4. Air conditioner button 5. Air inlet selection button 6. Rear window defogger button (Refer to “Rear window defogger” in chapter 3.)

n Temperature control dial This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from the air outlets over a range from the blue area (cool) to red area (warm).

n Fan speed control dial The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The fan speed control dial is used to select four fan speeds.

n Air flow control dial This dial has the following five positions:

: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets.

: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot

outlets.

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: Air flows through the foot outlets and some through the wind-

shield defroster outlets.

: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets and foot

outlets.

: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets.

” or “

NOTE When the dial is placed in the “ ”position, the air conditioner compressor operates automatically regardless of the position of the air conditioner button to defog the windshield quickly. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to “Outside air” mode. In this state, you cannot select “recirculation” mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button.

n Air conditioner button

HB5010BB

The air conditioner operates only when the engine is running. Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in operation to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light will come on. Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.

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n Air inlet selection button

WARNING

Continued operation in the ON position may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condi- tion clears.

HB5008BB

ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the ve- hicle. Push the air inlet selection button to the ON position. The indi- cator light will come on. OFF position (Outside Air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet selection button again to the OFF position. The indicator light will go off.

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J Heater operation

B Defrosting or defogging the windshield

Climate control

HB5011AA

To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air flow control dial to the “ 2. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right. 3. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed.

” position.

NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the “

” position.

B Heating and defrosting

HB5012AA

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To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield: 1. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level. 3. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the “

” position.

B Heating

HB5013AA

To direct warm air toward the floor: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” position 2 Set the air flow control dial to the “ 3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

” position.

NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the “

” position.

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B Bi-level heating

Climate control

HB5014AA

This setting allows you to direct air of different temperatures from the instrument panel and foot outlets. The air from the foot outlets is slightly warmer than from the instrument panel outlets. 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

” position.

Setting the temperature control dial fully turned to the red area or blue area decreases the temperature difference between the air from the instrument panel outlets and the air from the foot outlets.

B Ventilation

WARNING

Continued operation in the “ON” position may fog up the win- dows. Switch to the “OFF” position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.

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HB5015AA

To force outside air through the instrument panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ 3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

” position.

When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet control lever to the “ON” position.

J Air conditioner operation

B Cooling or dehumidifying

For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, air flows through the instrument panel outlets:

HB5016BB

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1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position. 3. Set the air conditioner button to the “ON” position. 4. Set the temperature control dial to the blue area. 5. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed.

B Defrosting or defogging

HB5011BB

To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air outlet control dial to the “ ” position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the red area. 3. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed.

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Automatic climate control system (if equipped)

NOTE D Operate the automatic climate control system when the engine is running. D When the engine coolant is cold, for instance in cold weather, the air flows through the windshield defroster outlets and the blower runs at the lowest speed to prevent cold air from blowing directly against the driver and front passenger. D In the “AUTO” mode, if the air temperature in the passenger compartment is cooled down to the specified temperature, the air conditioner compressor stops automatically. For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold weather, press the “A/C” switch on. D Even when cooling is not necessary, setting the temperature much lower than the current outlet air temperature turns on the air conditioner compressor automatically and the “A/C” indicator light on the control panel comes on.

The automatic climate control system automatically controls outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow distribution air-inlet control, and air con- ditioner compressor operation. It activates when the “AUTO” switch is pressed, and is used in conjunction with the Temperature control dial to maintain a constant, comfortable climate within the passenger compart- ment. The temperature can be set within a range of 65 – 85°F (18 – 32°C).

NOTE The temperature is shown in units of Fahrenheit for US model and in Centigrade for Canadian model.

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B Control panel

Climate control

HB4031BC

1. AUTO switch 2. OFF switch/BRIGHT 3. Outside air temperature switch 4. Defroster switch 5. Rear window defogger switch (Refer to the “Rear window defog- ger” in chapter 3.) 6. Fan speed control switch 7. Air conditioner switch 8. Air flow control switch 9. Air inlet selection switch 10. Temperature control dial 11.

In-vehicle temperature sensor.

n AUTO switch AUTO mode operation: The Automatic Climate Control system automatically controls the air temperature of the passenger compartment in the AUTO mode. When the “AUTO” switch is pressed, the indicator light “AUTO” on the con- trol panel comes on. In this state, outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow distribution, air-inlet control, and air conditioner compressor op- eration are automatically controlled.

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ECON (economy) mode: When you press the “AUTO” switch while the system is in the AUTO mode, it selects the ECON (economy) mode, turning on the “ ECON ” indicator light. In the ECON mode, the compressor runs to be thrifty with energy consumption. Interior windows tend to fog in this energy-saving operation. It is therefore recommended that the AUTO mode be used only in high humidity conditions.

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Manual mode operation: When the Automatic Climate Control system is operating in the AUTO mode, pressing the “ ”, “MODE”, “A/C” or “ ” switch shifts the operation into the “MANUAL” mode and the indicator light “AUTO” on the control panel will go out. When the “ ” switch is pressed, the corresponding function can be controlled inde- pendently, while automatic control of the other functions are main- tained. To change the system back to the AUTO mode, press the “AUTO” switch.

”, “MODE”, “A/C” or “

”, “

n OFF switch The Automatic Climate Control system turns off (the air conditioner compressor and fan turn off) when the “OFF” switch is pressed. When the “OFF” switch is pressed, the outside air introduction mode (“

” position) is automatically selected.

NOTE Display illumination dimness cancellation (BRIGHT): Setting the light switch to the “p” or “a” position causes the illuminating icons on the display panel to dim. When traveling with the lights on in gloomy daylight or in twilight, press the OFF switch for 1 second or longer if you feel it is too hard to identify the icons clearly. The brightness comes back to normal. If you wish to dim the icons again, hold down the OFF switch again or if you can safely do so, turn the light switch OFF and then place it in the “p” or “a” position.

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n OUT.TEMP switch To check the outside air temperature, push the “OUT.TEMP” switch. The outside air temperature will be displayed for five seconds, and then the display automatically changes back to the inside air temper- ature. The display changes over from the inside air temperature to the out- side air temperature as its normal indication if you keep the switch pressed for more than 2 seconds.

NOTE D The outside air temperature display shows the outside air tem- perature in a range from –22°F to 131°F (–30°C to 55°C). D You can check the outside air temperature even when the Au- tomatic Climate Control is off. (The ignition switch should be in the “ON” position.) D In the following cases, the display can indicate a higher tem- perature than the actual outside air temperature:

– In direct sunlight – When the vehicle is parked for a long period of time with the engine kept running. – During stop and go driving

— Defroster switch

”. When the “

To defrost or dehumidify the windshield and side window, push the defroster switch “ ” switch is pushed, re- gardless whether the air conditioner is operating or not, outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment, the air conditioner compres- sor turns on, air flow is directed towards the windshield and side win- dows, and the indicator light “ ” on the control panel comes on. Even with the defroster switch pushed, you can turn the air condition- er ON/OFF and select interior air recirculation or outside air introduc- tion as desired. After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, set the air condition- er back in the AUTO mode by pushing the “AUTO” switch or turn off by pushing the “OFF” switch or “

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n

— Fan speed control switch

HB5021BB

The fan speed control switch has the 5 positions: AUTO position and 4 different fan speed positions. With the fan speed control switch in the AUTO position, the fan speed changes automatically corresponding to various conditions: air tem- perature inside and outside of the passenger compartment, intensity of the sunlight, etc. Use this switch to select desired fan speed. Fan speed increases with each press of the switch and returns to the AUTO position.

n A/C — Air conditioner switch

NOTE The air conditioner compressor does not operate when the out- side air temperature is below 32°F (0°C).

If the windshield starts to fog when the air conditioner is operated in the AUTO mode, push the air conditioner switch “A/C” to defog and dehumidify. When this switch is pushed, the air conditioner compressor turns on and the indicator light “A/C” on the control panel comes on. After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, set the air conditioner back in the AUTO mode by pushing the “AUTO” switch.

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n MODE — Air flow control switch

(Ventilation) : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets.

(Bi-level) :

(Heat) :

(Heat-def) :

Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot outlets. Air flows through the foot outlets and some through the windshield defroster outlets. Air flows through the windshield defroster out- lets and foot outlet.

NOTE When the “ ” mode is selected, the air conditioner compres- sor operates automatically regardless of the position of the air conditioner button to defog the windshield quickly. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to “ ” mode. Even with this mode selected, you can turn the air conditioner ON/OFF and select interior air recirculation or outside air introduction as desired.

n Air inlet selection switch

WARNING

Continued operation in the “ dows. Switch to the “ dusty condition clears.

” position may fog up the win- ” position as soon as the outside

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Select the air inlet by pushing the air inlet selection switch.

HB4032BB

: Interior air recirculates inside the passenger’s compartment. Use this position when quickly warming up the passenger compartment or cooling it down or when preventing outside air from entering the passenger compartment from the out- side air. The indicator light “ ” on the control panel comes on when this switch is pushed.

: Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. When the air conditioning system is operated in the “AUTO” mode, this position is selected automatically. The indicator light “ ” on the control panel comes on when this switch is pushed.

n Temperature control dial

HB4033BB

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NOTE The temperature setting remains even after the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”. However, if the battery cables are discon- nected, the temperature will be set to 77°F (25°C) automatically.

Set desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial; turn the dial clockwise to raise the temperature setting and turn it counter- clockwise to lower it. The temperature can be set in increments of 1°F within a range of 65
– 85°F for US models and in increments of 0.5°C within a range of 18
– 32°C for Canadian models. Even when quick cooling or warming is necessary, you do not have to change the temperature setting. The Automatic Climate Control sys- tem operates at maximum performance until the air in the passenger compartment reaches to the specified temperature.

B Temperature sensors This Automatic Climate Control system employs the several sensors. These are very delicate parts. Therefore, if these sensors are dam- aged, it is possible that the Automatic Climate Control system will not properly control the air temperature in the passenger compartment. To prevent possible damage to the sensors, please observe the fol- lowing:

– Do not allow anything to impact the sensors. – Be careful not to let water contact the sensors. – Do not cover the sensors.

The sensors are found at the following locations:

– Sun-load sensor (beside the windshield defroster grille) – In-vehicle temperature sensor (beside the temperature control dial.) – Ambient sensor (at the under side of the bumper)

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HB4034BB

Operating tips for heater and air conditioner

B Cleaning ventilator grille

HB5019BC

Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free of snow, leaves, or oth- er 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 accumulation of insects and leaves on the condenser.

B 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

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closed during the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cool- ing efficiency.

B Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few minutes each month during the off-sea- son to circulate its oil.

B Checking air conditioning system before 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.

B Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low tempera-

ture weather condition

Under certain weather conditions (high relative humidity, low tempera- tures, 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.

B Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily

loaded

To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner com- pressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner op- eration whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as during rapid accerelation or when driving on a steep upgrade.

B Refrigerant for your climate control system Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant HFC134a. There- fore, 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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Air filtration system (if equipped)

If your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped with a optional air filtration system, replace the filter element according to the replacement schedule shown below. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently. Since the filter element is a viscous type, it is unnecessary to clean or wash the element. Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer.

Replacement schedule:

Every 12 months or 9,300 miles (15,000 km) whichever comes first

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

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Antenna system Installation of accessories Audio set Type A and B audio set (if equipped) Type C audio set (if equipped) McIntosh audio set (if equipped) In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped) Precautions to observe when handling

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B Printed antenna

CAUTION

Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abra- sives to clean the inner surface of the window on which the antenna is printed. Doing so may damage the antenna printed on the window.

The antenna is printed on the inside of the rear window glass (sedan) or the left side rear quarter window glass (station wagon).

HBF013IA

HB5038AA

B Pillar mounted antenna

Pull the antenna out to extend it to its full length.

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B FM reception Although FM is normally static free, reception can be affected by the surrounding area, atmospheric conditions, station strength and trans- mitter distance. Buildings or other obstructions may cause momentary static, flutter or station interference. If reception continues to be unsat- isfactory, switch to a stronger station.

Installation of accessories

Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing a citizen band ra- dio or other transmitting device in your vehicle. Such devices may cause the electronic control system to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle.

Audio set

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

B Type A and type B audio set

D Radio operation: refer to page 5-6
D CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-10
D CD changer control: refer to page 5-13

HB5052AA

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B Type C audio set

D Radio operation: refer to page 5-16
D Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-21

B McIntosh audio set

D Radio operation: refer to page 5-26
D Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-31

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HB5063AA

B In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional audio unit — if equipped)

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D Inserting and removing a disc or all discs: refer to page 5-36

HB5040AA

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Type A and B audio set (if equipped)

Type A: Without weather band Type B: With weather band

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

Radio operation

HB5052BB

1 Power switch/Volume, Tone, Balance, Fader control dial

2 BAND button 3 Tuning buttons

4 Preset buttons 5 AUDIO button 6 SCAN button

B Power switch and volume/bass/treble/fader/balance control n Power switch and volume control (PWR/VOL) The dial 1 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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n Tone and balance control (AUDIO) The volume control dial 1 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. 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)

Balance (BAL)

Treble (TRE)

Fader (FAD)

Bass (BAS)

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

Display

Control mode

Turn counterclockwise

Turn clockwise

HB5036BA

BAS

TRE

FAD

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 Waveband selection n FM/AM selection Push the “BAND” button 2 to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. The display indicates which one is currently selected.

n FM/AM/Weather band selection Push the “BAND” button 2 to select FM1, FM2, AM or Weather band (WB) reception. The display indicates which is currently selected.

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

B Tuning (TUNE) n Manual tuning (TUNE) Press the tuning button 3 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 interval can be changed between 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.

n Manual tuning for weather band When weather band mode is selected, press the tuning button 3
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 frequency.

n Automatic tuning (SCAN) Press the “SCAN” button 6 to change the radio to the SCAN mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop at the station for five seconds while display- ing the frequency, after which scanning will continue until the entire band has been scanned from the low end to the high end.

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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.

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 WB (if equipped), AM, FM1 and FM2 stations each may be preset.

B How to preset stations 1. Press the “BAND” button 2 to select FM1, FM2, AM or WB (if equipped) reception. 2. Press the “SCAN” button or tune the radio manually until the desired station frequency is displayed. 3. Press one of the preset buttons for more than 2 seconds to store the frequency. At this time, there will momentarily be no sound from the radio. If the button is pressed for less than 2 seconds, the preced- ing 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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7 Disc slot 8 CD button 9 Eject button Q Fast forward and track up

button

W Fast reverse and track down

HB5052CB

button

E Random button R Repeat button T Scan button Y PWR (power) switch

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 “CD” button 8 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 “PWR” button Y 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 “Y” button Q 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 “B” button W to skip to the beginning of the current track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated truck number will decrease.

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

n Fast reverse Press the “B” button W 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” button R and release it in less than 2 seconds. The “RPT” indi- cator will come on and the song will be played continuously. To can-

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cel the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored.

B Random playback Use this to play the tracks on the disc in random order. During play- back, press the “RDM” button E and hold it in for more than 2 se- conds. 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 “SCAN” button T 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 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.

” 9. 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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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.

U CD button I Track selection buttons O RAND (Random) button

HB5052DB

P RPT (Repeat) button A SCAN button

B To start playback Press the “CD” button U. The “CD” indicator will come on and the disc number will appear on the display and the CD changer will start playback.

NOTE D If the “CD” button is pressed during a radio broadcast, the CD changer will interrupt the broadcast. D At the end of the disc, playback automatically continues with the next disc. D After playback on the last disc finishes, the player will auto- matically return to the first disc. D If you have loaded fewer than 6 discs, any missing disc is automatically skipped.

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B Selection of a desired disc Discs cannot be selected using the main audio unit. To select a disc, press one of the “Disc select” buttons (these are numbered from 1 to 6) on the CD changer unit. The disc will begin to play.

B To select a song from its beginning Briefly press the “Y” button I to skip to the beginning of the next track and briefly press the “B” button to skip to the beginning of the current track.

B Fast-forwarding and fast-reverse Press the “Y” button I continuously for more than a half second to fast-forward the disc. Press the “B” button continuously for more than a half second to fast reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast forwarding or fast reverse.

B Repeat Press the “RPT” button P 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 O 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 (a convenient way to become familiar with a disc) 1. Press the “SCAN” button A.

– The display shows “SCAN” and the track number being scanned. – You hear the first 10 seconds of each track. – The operation is automatically cleared after playing all pro- grams. Then, normal playback starts.

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2. Press the “SCAN” button again when you hear a track you like.

– Normal playback resumes.

B To stop playback To stop playback and switch over to the radio mode, press the “BAND” button.

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Type C audio set (if equipped)

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

Radio operation

HB5064BB

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

2 AUDIO (audio mode) button 3 Fader/Balance selection

4 FM/AM selection button 5 WB (weather band) button 6 Preset buttons 7 Tuning buttons 8 SCAN button

button

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

(PWR/VOL)

The dial 1 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 2 is in the depressed position. It is also used for fader/balance controls when the “BAL” button 3 is in the depressed position.

Display

Control mode

Turn counterclockwise

Turn clockwise

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BASS

Bass control

For less bass

For more bass

MIDDLE

Middle note control

For less middle note

For more middle note

TREBLE

Treble control

For less treble

For more treble

FADER

Fader control

To increase rear speaker

To increase front speaker

BALANCE

Balance control

volume and decrease front speaker volume

volume and decrease rear speaker volume

To increase left speaker volume and decrease right speaker volume

To increase right speaker volume and decrease left

speaker volume

VOLUME

Volume control

For less volume

For more volume

n Tone control The volume control dial 1 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 2 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 (BASS) (MIDDLE) (TREBLE) (VOLUME)

n Fader and balance control The volume control dial 1 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 “BAL” button 3
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 (FADER) (BALANCE) (VOLUME)

n Display illumination dimness cancellation (BRIGHT) 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 1.5 seconds to return the display to original brightness. Subsequently pressing the volume dial again for more than 1.5
seconds or if you can safely do so, turning the light switch to the OFF position and back to the “p” or “w” position makes the radio dis- play dim again.

B FM/AM selection button (FM/AM) Push the “FM/AM” button 4 when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the “FM/AM” button when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. Each time this button is pressed, the band will change in the following order:

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FM2

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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 Weather band button (WB) Push the “WB” button 5 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 7 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 7
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 8 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

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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.

B Selecting preset stations Presetting a station with a preset button 6 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 5 to select the weather band.

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2. Press the “SCAN” button 8 or tune the radio manually until the de- sired station frequency is displayed. 3. Press one of the preset buttons 6 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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HB5064CB

9 Eject button Q Disc slot W CD (CD player selection)

button

E Repeat button

R Random button T LOAD button Y Disc select buttons U Track selection buttons I SCAN button

NOTE Make sure to always insert a disc with the label side up. If a disc is inserted with the label side down, it might be ejected or the player might shut off.

B How to insert a CD(s) n Inserting a CD 1. Press “LOAD” button E. If the magazine in the player has an idle position where you can insert a disc, the “DISC” indicator associated with the idle position will blink. If no indicator blinks, it means that there is no idle position in the mag- azine. 2. As soon as the “DISC” indicator begins to blink, the “IN” will ap-

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pear 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. D To insert more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1 and 2. The magazine will be loaded with discs in the ascending order of position number. If you do not insert any disc in 15 seconds after you have pressed the “LOAD” button, the player will begin to play back the first number of the last disc you have inserted. D The disc indicator steadily lights up if a disc is already inserted in the corresponding position of the magazine. D While the player is in the loading mode, if you press the “FM/AM” selection button 4, the player will enter the standby mode. Press the “CD” button W to start playback.

n Inserting a disc in a desired position 1. Press the “LOAD” button. If the magazine in the player has an idle position where you can insert a disc, the “DISC” indicator associated with the idle position will blink. The positions in the magazine the indicator of which steadily lights up are already loaded with discs. 2. Press the “DISC SELECT” button Y at the position where you want to insert a disc. The associated “DISC” indicator will blink, and the “IN” will be displayed. 3. If you insert a disc during the 15-second period while the “IN” is on display, the disc will be automatically drawn in, and the player will start playback of the disc, beginning with the first number. D To insert more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1 and 2. D While the player is in the loading mode, if you press the “FM/AM” selection button 4, the player will enter standby mode. Press the “CD” button to start playback.

n Loading all the magazine (Full disc loading mode) 1. If you continue to press the “LOAD” button for more than 1.5 se- conds, 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

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period of 15 seconds. If a disc is successfully loaded during this peri- od, 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 in- serted first. If you fail to insert any disc during each 15-second interval, the full disc loading mode will be canceled, and the player will start playback of the disc inserted first.

B How to play back a CD or make a pause

n When there is no CD inserted: Insert a CD by referring to “How to Insert a CD(s)”. When a CD is loaded, the player will start playback of the CD, begin- ning with the first number.

n When there are CDs loaded: Press a desired one of the “DISC SELECT” buttons Y the “DISC” indi- cator of which steadily lights up. The player will then start playback of the selected CD, beginning with the first number.

B To select a song from its beginning n Forward direction Briefly press the “∧” button U 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 “∨” button U to skip to the beginning of the current track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated truck number will decrease.

B Fast forwarding and fast reverse n Fast forwarding Press the “∧” button U continuously for more than 0.5 second to fast forward the disc.

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Release the button to stop fast forwarding. n Fast reverse Press the “∨” button U continuously for more than 0.5 second to fast reverse the disc. Release the button to stop fast reverse.

B Repeat playback Press the “RPT” button E 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 R 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 I 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 How to unload CDs from the player

n Ejecting a CD from the player Of the discs loaded, you can select and remove only one disc. 1. Press the “DISC SELECT” button Y of the disc whose “DISC” indi- cator is ON. 2. Press the “EJECT” button 9. Then the “DISC” indicator associated with the disc you have selected will blink, and the disc will be ejected. To remove more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1 and 2.

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n Ejecting all discs from the player (All disc ejection mode) 1. If you continue to press the “EJECT” button 9, the player will pro- duce 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 vibra- tion might make it fall out.

OnStar system operation (models with OnStar sys- tem) When the OnStar system operates and a call is initiated, the message “CALL” will be shown on the display, and the speakers will automatically switch over to the incoming voice signal.

NOTE A call will not be suspended even if the ignition key is turned to the Off position. In such a case, however, the audio system will turn off when the call is ended.

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McIntosh audio set (if equipped)

The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” positions.

CAUTION

The power amplifier for this audio set is mounted under the front passenger’s seat. The amplifier will become hot if the audio con- tinues to operate. Never touch the amplifier. Doing so could cause burns.

Radio operation

HB5063BB

7 Power switch, Volume

control, Bass/Treble control and Fader/Balance control dial

8 Bass/Treble sound control

button

1 FM/AM selection button 2 Weather band button 3 Tuning/FF⋅FB dial 4 SCAN button 5 Preset buttons 6 Fader/Balance control

button

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

(ON/VOL)

The dial 1 is used for both power (ON/OFF) and volume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by pushing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the dial.

This dial is used for bass/treble controls when the “BASS/TREB” but- ton 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

BASS

Bass control

For less bass

For more bass

TREB

Treble control

For less treble

For more treble

FAD

Fader control

BAL

Balance control

To increase rear speaker volume and decrease front

To increase front speaker volume and decrease rear

speaker volume

speaker volume

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 or Treble when you select the ap- propriate 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.

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To change control modes: Each brief press of the “BASS/TREB” but- ton 8 changes control modes in the following sequence starting from bass control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control