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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 sur- face 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. . If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this procedure, replace the wiper blades with new ones. Refer to the “Replacement of wiper blades” section in chapter 11 for replacement instructions.

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& Windshield wiper and washer

switches

The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “Acc” position. ! Windshield wipers

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! Mist (for a single wipe)

Station wagon

Sedan OFF : Park

: Intermittent LO: Low speed HI: High speed

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

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

Station wagon

Sedan

For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the lever toward you. The wipers operate until

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you release the lever. ! Wiper intermittent time control

position, turn the dial to adjust the operat- ing interval of the wiper. The operating interval can be adjusted in nine steps from the shortest interval to the longest. ! Washer

Station wagon

Station wagon

Sedan

To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the end of the wiper control lever. The washer fluid sprays until you release the washer button. The wipers operate while you push the button.

Sedan

When the wiper switch is in the “

”

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When you subsequently move the selec- tor lever of the automatic transmission to the “R” position, the rear wiper will switch to continuous operation. When you move the selector lever from the “R” position to some other position, the rear wiper will return to intermittent operation. ! 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 “ ” position. 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 release the knob.

& Rear window wiper and

washer switch (Station wa- gon)

: Washer (accompanied by wiper operation)

ON: Continuous INT: Intermittent OFF: Park : Washer

! Rear wiper To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever upward to the “INT” or “ON” position. To turn the wiper off, return the knob on the end of the lever to the “OFF” position. With the switch turned to the “INT” position, the rear wiper will operate inter- mittently at intervals corresponding to the vehicle speed.

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Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

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 wind- shield. To turn on the windshield wiper deicer, push the button. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the windshield wiper deicer is operating. The windshield wiper deicer will automa- tically shut off after approximately 15
minutes. the windshield wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned

If

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to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position. If deicing is not complete, you have to push the button to turn the deicer on again. If you wish, you can set the windshield wiper deicer for continuous operation. . Vehicle with genuine SUBARU navi- gation system: The windshield wiper deicer setting can be changed for continuous operation by means of the monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the monitor system. The setting can also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. . Vehicle without genuine SUBARU navigation system: The setting can also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.

Once the windshield wiper deicer has been set for continuous operation, press- ing the button results in continuous opera- tion. The windshield wiper deicer auto- matically stops operating if any one of the following conditions occurs during contin- uous operation. . The outside temperature becomes 418F (58C) or higher. . The vehicle speed remains less than 9
mph (15 km/h) for 15 minutes.

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. The battery voltage decreases below the permissible level.

Rear window defogger but- ton

CAUTION

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the windshield wiper deicer continu- ously for any longer than necessary.

Vehicle with manual climate control sys- tem

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is not complete, you have to push the button to turn it on again. For the vehicle with the automatic climate control system, if you wish, you can set the rear window defogger for continuous operation as follows. . Vehicle with genuine SUBARU navi- gation system: The rear window defogger setting can be changed for continuous operation by means of the monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the monitor system. The setting can also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Please contact the near- est SUBARU dealer for details. . Vehicle without genuine SUBARU navigation system: The setting can also be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Please contact the near- est SUBARU dealer for details.

Once the rear window defogger has been set for continuous operation, by pushing the button, the rear window defogger repeatedly runs according to the following cycle: operates for 15 minutes, stops for 2
minutes, operates for 15 minutes, stops for 2 minutes. If the battery voltage drops below the permissible level, continuous operation is canceled and the defogger stops operating.

Vehicle with automatic climate control system

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

To turn on the defogger, push the button. To turn it off, push the button again. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the rear window defogger is operating.

The defogger will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes. the window clears before that time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position. If defrosting or defogging

If

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CAUTION

. Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abra- sives to clean the inner surface of the rear window. They may damage the conductors printed on the window.

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

NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the outside mirror defogger, the outside mirror defogger operates while the rear window defogger is operating.

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Mirrors

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

& Inside mirror

& Auto-dimming mirror/com-

pass (if equipped)

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 head- lights.

Left button

1) 2) Auto dimming indicator 3) Photosensor 4) Right button

The auto-dimming mirror/compass has an anti-glare feature which automatically re- duces glare coming from headlights of vehicles behind you. It also contains a built-in compass. . 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. . By pressing and releasing the right

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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 the transmission is shifted into reverse. This is to ensure good rearward visibility during reversing. ! Photosensors

if

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

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other similar items. Periodically wipe the sensors clean using a piece of dry soft cotton cloth or an applicator. ! Compass calibration 1. For optimum calibration, switch off all nonessential electrical accessories (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 (approxi- mately two or three circles). The compass is now calibrated. 5. Further calibration may be necessary should outside influences cause the mirror to read inaccurately. You will know that this has occurred if your compass begins to read in only limited directions. Should you encounter this situation, return to step one of the above procedure and recali- brate the mirror.

! Compass zone adjustment 1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to the “Compass calibration zone” map 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 displayed. 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.

& Outside mirrors ! 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

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determine the actual size and dis- tance of objects that you view in convex mirror.

! Remote control mirror switch

The remote control mirrors operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “Acc” position. 1. Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to adjust the right-hand mirror. 2. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror. 3. Return the knob to the neutral position to prevent unintentional operation.

The mirrors can also be adjusted manu- ally.

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! Outside mirror defogger

(if equipped)

Vehicle with manual climate control sys- tem

Vehicle with automatic climate control system

The outside mirror defogger shares the button with rear window defogger. The outside mirror defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the button. To turn it off, push the button again. The indicator light located on the button lights up while the outside mirror defogger is operating.

If

The defogger will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes. the mirror clears before that time, push the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position. If defrosting or defogging is desired when you restart your vehicle, you have to push the button to turn it on again. NOTE . While the outside mirror defogger is operating, the rear window defogger also operates. . When the rear window defogger has been set for continuous operation, the outside mirror defogger also operates continuously. Refer to the “Rear win- dow defogger button” section in this chapter.

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CAUTION

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

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Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

WARNING

. Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt/telescopic position while driv- ing. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury.

. If the lever cannot be raised to the the fixed position, adjust steering wheel again. It is dan- gerous to drive without locking the steering wheel. This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury.

1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the

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Horn

“Front seats” section in chapter 1. 2. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down. 3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. 5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up and down, and forward and backward.

To sound the horn, push the horn pad.

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Climate control

Ventilator.............................................................. Air flow selection ................................................ Center and side ventilators..................................

Manual climate control system

(if equipped) ..................................................... Control panel ...................................................... Heater operation ................................................. Air conditioner operation.....................................

Automatic climate control system

(if equipped) ..................................................... Control panel ...................................................... Temperature sensors..........................................

4-2
4-2
4-3

4-3
4-3
4-5
4-7

4-7
4-8
4-11

Operating tips for heater and air

conditioner....................................................... 4-12
Cleaning ventilator grille..................................... 4-12

Efficient cooling after parking in direct

sunlight ...........................................................

Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant

circuit............................................................. Checking air conditioning system before summer season ............................................................ Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition................... Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded.............................................. Refrigerant for your climate control system ........ Air filtration system ...........................................

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4-12

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4-12

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4-12
4-13

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4-2 Climate control

Ventilator & Air flow selection

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& Center and side ventilators ! Center ventilators

! Side ventilators

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Manual climate control sys- tem (if equipped) & Control panel

Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction.

1) Open 2) Close

Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction. To open the ventilator, turn the side grille open/close wheel upward to the “ ” posi- tion. To close it, turn the wheel downward to the “ ” position.

Temperature control dial Fan speed control dial

1) 2) 3) Air flow control dial 4) Air conditioner button 5) Air inlet selection button 6) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the “Rear window defogger button” sec- tion in chapter 3.)

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! Temperature control dial

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

This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from the air outlets over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm). ! Fan speed 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.

: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets, the foot outlets, and some through the windshield defroster outlets.

: Air flows through the instrument panel the windshield defroster outlets,

outlets, and the foot outlets.

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: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the windshield defroster out- lets. NOTE In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when the dial is placed in the “ ” position or “ ” position the air conditioner compressor automati- cally operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not illuminate. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to “outside air” mode. In this state, you cannot select “recir- culation” mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air condi- tioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button.

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! Air conditioner button

! Air inlet selection button

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 illumi- nate.

Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.

ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet button to the ON position. The indicator light will illuminate. Place this button in the ON position when you wish to cool the cabin quickly (in a vehicle with an air conditioner) or are driving on a dusty road. OFF position (Outside air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet button again to the OFF position. The indicator light will go off. Place this button in the OFF position when you reach a road that is not dusty and when you wish to achieve a comfortable temperature in the cabin.

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WARNING

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

& Heater operation ! Defrosting or defogging the wind-

shield

To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed.

”

NOTE . In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when the dial is placed in the “ ” position or “ ” position the air conditioner compressor automati- cally operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not

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illuminate. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to “outside air” mode. In this state, you cannot select “recir- culation” mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air condi- tioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button. . Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding wheel to the “ ” posi- tion. ! Heating and defrosting To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield: 1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “OFF” position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

”

NOTE . In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when the dial is placed in the “ ” position or “ ” position the

air conditioner compressor automati- cally operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not illuminate. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to “outside air” mode. In this state, you cannot select “recir- culation” mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air condi- tioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button. . Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding wheel to the “ ” posi- tion. ! Heating 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 “ position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level. 4. 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 corre- sponding wheel to the “ ” position. ! Bi-level heating 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 “ position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature level. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

”

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. ! Ventilation To force outside air through the instrument panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position.

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2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ position. 3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

”

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

WARNING

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

& Air conditioner operation ! Cooling or dehumidifying For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, air flows 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 “ position. 3. Set the air conditioner button to the “ON” position. 4. Set the temperature control dial to the blue side. 5. Set the fan speed control dial at the

”

desired speed.

the air outlet control dial

! Defrosting or defogging To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set “ 2. Set the temperature control dial to the red side. 3. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed.

” position.

to the

NOTE In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when the dial is placed in the “ ” position or “ ” position the air conditioner compressor automati- cally operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not illuminate. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to “outside air” mode. In this state, you cannot select “recir- culation” mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air condi- tioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button.

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Automatic climate control system (if equipped)

NOTE . Operate the automatic climate con- trol system when the engine is running. . The blower fan rotates at a low speed when the engine coolant tem- perature is low. For efficient defogging or dehumidify- ing in cold weather, press the “A/C” button. . Even when cooling is not necessary, setting the temperature much lower than the current outlet air temperature turns on the air conditioner compres- sor automatically and the “A/C” indi- cator light on the control panel illumi- nates. The automatic climate control system automatically controls outlet air tempera- ture, fan speed, air flow distribution air- inlet control, and air conditioner compres- sor operation. It activates when the “AUTO” button is pressed, and is used to maintain a constant, comfortable climate within the passenger compartment. The temperature can be set within a range of 65 to 858F (18 to 328C).

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& Control panel

! AUTO button AUTO mode operation:

! OFF button

Temperature control dial (driver’s side)

1) AUTO button 2) 3) Defroster button 4)

Temperature control dial side)

(passenger’s

5) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the “Rear window defogger button” sec- tion in chapter 3.)

6) Air conditioner button 7) Air flow mode selection button 8) Fan speed control button 9) Air inlet selection button 10) OFF button

light

When the “AUTO” button is pressed, the “AUTO” on the display indicator illuminates. fan speed, air flow distribution, air-inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation are automatically controlled.

In this state,

Manual mode operation: If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel other than the “OFF” button and temperature control dial during auto- matic mode operation, the indicator light “AUTO” on the control panel will go out. You can then manually control the system as desired using the button you operated. To change the system back to the AUTO mode, press the “AUTO” button.

The Automatic Climate Control system turns off (the air conditioner compressor and fan turn off) when the “OFF” button is pressed. When the “OFF” button is pressed, the outside air inlet selection OFF) is automatically selected.

introduction mode (air

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! Temperature control dial

Driver’s side

passenger’s side. Each temperature setting is shown on the display. With the dial set at your desired temperature, the system automatically adjusts the tempera- ture of air supplied from the outlets such that the desired temperature is achieved and maintained. If the dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the system gives maximum cooling per- formance. If the dial is turned fully clock- wise, the system gives maximum heating performance.

– Defroster button

windows, and the indicator light on the button illuminates. After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, return the climate control system to the AUTO mode by pushing the “AUTO” button or turn off by pushing the “OFF” button. Alternatively, push the “ ” button again to return the system to the setting that was selected before you activated the defros- ter. ! Fan speed control button

Passenger’s side

It is possible to make separate tempera- the driver’s side and ture settings for

To defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows, push the defros- ter button “ ” button is pushed, outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment, air flow is direc- ted towards the windshield and front door

”. When the “

The fan speed control button has 6
different fan speed positions. The fan speed is shown by the display.

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! A/C – Air conditioner button

! Air flow mode selection button

! Air inlet selection button

If the windshield starts to fog when the climate control system is operated in the AUTO mode, push the air conditioner button “A/C” to defog and dehumidify. When this button is pushed, the air conditioner compressor turns on and the indicator light “A/C” on the display illumi- nates. After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, set the system back to the AUTO mode by pushing the “AUTO” button. NOTE The air conditioner compressor does not operate when the outside air tem- perature is below 328F (08C).

the desired air

Select pushing the air button. The selected air shown by the display.

flow mode by flow mode selection flow mode is

(Ventilation): Air

flows through the

instrument panel outlets.

(Bi-level): Air flows through the instru-

ment panel outlets and the foot outlets.

(Heat): Air flows through the instrument panel outlets, the foot outlets, and some through the windshield defroster outlets.

(Heat-def): Air flows through the instru- ment panel outlets, the windshield defros- ter outlets, and the foot outlets.

Select air flow by pushing the air inlet selection button “ The selected air inlet setting is shown on the control panel.

”.

(Recirculation): Interior air recirculates inside the passenger compartment. Use this position when quickly cooling down the passenger compartment or to prevent outside air from entering the passenger compartment. When the recirculation mode is selected, a “ ” indicator light appears on the display.

(Outside air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. When the climate control system is operated in the “AUTO” mode, this position is selected automatically. (There is one exception:

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When the temperature control dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the recircu- lation mode is automatically selected.) When the outside air mode is selected, a “ ” indicator light appears on the dis- play.

WARNING

Continued operation in the “ ” position may fog up the windows. Switch to the “ ” position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.

NOTE When driving on a dusty road or behind a vehicle that emits unpleasant exhaust gases, set the air inlet selection button to the “ From time to time, return the air inlet selection button to the “ ” position to draw outside air into the passenger compartment.

” position.

& Temperature sensors

1) Solar sensor 2)

Interior air temperature sensor

The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are treated incorrectly and become damaged, the system may not be able to control the interior tempera- ture correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the following precau- tions: – Do not subject the sensors to impact. – Keep water away from the sensors. – Do not cover the sensors.

The sensors are located as follows: – Solar sensor: beside windshield defroster grille

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– Interior air temperature sensor: on the side of the driver-side part of the center panel – Outside temperature sensor: behind front grille.

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Operating tips for heater and air conditioner & Cleaning ventilator grille

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

& Efficient cooling after parking

in direct sunlight

After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows open for a few minutes to allow outside air to circulate into the

heated interior. This results in quicker cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the windows closed during the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cooling efficiency.

& Lubrication oil circulation in

the refrigerant circuit

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

& Checking air conditioning

system before summer sea- son

Check the air conditioner unit for refriger- ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper operation each spring. Please have the air conditioning system checked by your SUBARU dealer.

& Cooling and dehumidifying in

high humidity and low tem- perature weather condition

Under certain weather conditions (high relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a small amount of water vapor emission from the air outlets may be noticed. This condition is normal and does not indicate any problem with the air conditioning

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system.

& Air conditioner compressor

shut-off when engine is heavily loaded

To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air condi- tioner operation whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade.

& Refrigerant for your climate

control system

Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the meth- od 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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NOTE The filter can influence the air condi- tioning, heating and defroster perfor- mance if not properly maintained.

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Air filtration system

Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system. Replace the air filter element according to the replacement schedule shown in the following table. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently. Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.

Replacement schedule:

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

CAUTION

Contact your SUBARU dealer if the following occurs, even if it is not yet time to change the filter: . Reduction of the air flow through

the vents.

. Windshield gets easily fogged or

misted.

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Antenna system .................................................. Printed antenna................................................... FM reception ....................................................... XMTM satellite radio reception (if equipped)...... Installation of accessories.................................. Audio set ............................................................. Type A audio set (if equipped) ............................. Type B audio set (if equipped) ............................. Power and sound controls ................................. Power switch and volume control ........................ Tone and balance control ....................................

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FM/AM radio operation ...................................... 5-10
FM/AM selection................................................. 5-10
Tuning ............................................................... 5-10
Station preset .................................................... 5-11
Satellite radio operation (if equipped) .............. 5-12
XMTM satellite radio ............................................ 5-12
Sirius satellite radio ........................................... 5-12
Satellite radio reception...................................... 5-12
Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner ................... 5-12
Band selection ................................................... 5-12
Channel and category selection.......................... 5-13
Channel preset................................................... 5-14

Display selection ............................................... CD player operation .......................................... How to insert a CD (type A)................................ How to insert a CD(s) (type B)............................ How to play back a CD ...................................... To select a track from its beginning.................... Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing ..................... Repeating .......................................................... Random playback .............................................. Scan ................................................................. Display selection ............................................... Folder selection ................................................. How to eject a CD from the player (type A) ......... How to eject CDs from the player (type B) .......... When the following messages are displayed....... AUX unit operation ............................................ AUX jack ........................................................... AUX inputs selection button............................... Audio control buttons (if equipped) ................. MODE button.....................................................

Precautions to observe when handling a

compact disc...................................................

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Antenna system & 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.

Sedan

Station wagon

The antenna is printed on the inner surface of the rear window glass.

& FM reception Although FM is normally static free, reception can be affected by the surround- ing area, atmospheric conditions, station strength and transmitter distance. Build- ings or other obstructions may cause momentary static, flutter or station inter- ference. reception continues to be unsatisfactory, switch to a stronger station.

If

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XMTM satellite radio reception (if equipped)

XMTM is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service including music, news, sports, talk and children’s programming. XMTM provides digital quality audio and text information, including song title and artist name. A service fee is required to receive the XMTM service. For more information, contact XMTM at w w w. x m r ad i o . c o m o r c a l l 1 - 8 00 - XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346) for U.S. www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677) for Canada. The XMTM satellite radio receiver that is fitted to your vehicle receives the neces- sary signals from two specially designated satellites that are in a geostationary orbit over the equator. One satellite covers the east coast and the other covers the west coast. Both of their signals north. These signals are then relayed throughout the USA by a network of ground repeater stations. The satellite radio signals are transmitted as “line of sight” signals. Line of sight signals can be blocked by objects such as buildings, but the network of repeater stations allows signal coverage within urban areas such as cities.

them direct

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You may experience problems in receiving XMTM satellite radio signals in the follow- ing situations. . If you are driving northward in a coastal area

the XMTM satellite You will notice that radio antenna is fixed to the upper right hand corner of your windshield.

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. If you are driving in a tunnel or a covered parking area . If you are driving beneath the top level of a multi-level freeway . If you drive under a bridge . If you are driving next to a tall vehicle (such as a truck or a bus) that blocks the signal . If you are driving in a valley where the surrounding hills or peaks block the signal from the south . If you are driving on a mountain road where the southern direction is blocked by mountains

. If you are driving in an area with tall trees that block the signal (10 m or more), for example on a road that goes through a dense forest . The signal can become weak in some areas that are not covered by the repeater station network.

Please note that these may be other unforeseen circumstances when there are problems with the reception of XMTM satellite radio signals.

The signal comes from the south and may not be able to reach the antenna in some circumstances when you are driving north.

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Installation of accessories

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

if

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Audio set

Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the following audio sets. See the pages indicated in this section for operating details. & Type A audio set (if equipped)

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The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position. . Power and sound controls: page 5-7
. Radio operation: refer to page 5-10
. Satellite radio operation (if equipped): refer to page 5-12
. CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-15
. AUX unit operation: refer to page 5-25

refer

to

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& Type B audio set (if equipped)

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The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON” position. . Power and sound controls: page 5-7
. Radio operation: refer to page 5-10
. Satellite radio operation (if equipped): refer to page 5-12
. CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-15
. AUX unit operation: refer to page 5-25

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to

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& Tone and balance control

! To change tone control modes

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Power and sound controls & Power switch and volume

control

The dial 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. The dial can also be used for tone and balance adjustment.

The volume control dial normally functions as a volume control. This dial becomes a control for Bass, Midrange, Treble, Fader or Balance when you select the appro- priate 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 approximately 5 sec- onds.

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

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

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Control mode (Range of levels)

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! To change balance control modes

Bass control (−6 to +6) Midrange control (−6 to +6) Treble control (−6 to +6) Volume control (0 to 40)

AUX volume control* (0 to 40)

Turn counterclockwise

Turn clockwise

For less bass sound

For more bass sound

For less midrange sound

For more midrange sound

For less treble sound

For more treble sound

For less volume

For less volume

For more volume For more volume

* Only when an AUX audio product is connected.

the “BAL” button Each brief press of changes control modes in the following sequence starting from volume control mode. (When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the volume control.)

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

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Turn counterclockwise

Turn clockwise

To decrease front speaker vo-

lume

To increase left speaker vo-

lume and decrease right

speaker volume

To decrease rear speaker vo-

lume

To increase right speaker vo- lume and decrease left speaker

volume

Control mode (Range of levels)

Fader control (R9 to F9)

Balance control (L9 to R9)

Volume control (0 to 40)

AUX volume control* (0 to 40)

For less volume

For less volume

For more volume For more volume

* Only when an AUX audio product is connected.

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FM/AM radio operation & FM/AM selection

& Tuning ! Manual tuning

Push the “FM AM” button 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 brief press of the “FM AM” button changes the radio in the following se- quence starting from the last radio band that you selected.

Press the “ ” side of the TUNE/TRACK button to increase the tuning frequency and press the tuning button marked “ ” to decrease it. Each time the button is pressed, the frequency interval can be changed be- tween 10 kHz in the AM mode and 0.2
MHz in the FM mode. If you hold down the “ the button, the tuning frequency will increase continuously, and if you hold down the “ the tuning frequency will decrease continuously. Re- lease the button when your desired frequency is reached.

the button,

” side of

” side of

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NOTE While you are holding down either side of the TUNE/TRACK button, the tuning frequency will not stop changing even if the frequency of a receivable station is reached. ! Stereo indicator The stereo indicator “ST” will illuminate when an FM stereo broadcast is received. ! Seek tuning (SEEK)

” or “

If you press the “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN button briefly, the radio will automatically search for a receivable station and stop at the first one it finds. This function may not be available, how- ever, when radio signals are weak. In such a situation, perform manual tuning to select the desired station.

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! Scan tuning (SCAN)

to low frequencies). Automatic tuning may not function prop- erly if the station reception is weakened by distance from the station or proximity to tall buildings and hills.

This noise does not indicate a problem with the radio. ! Selecting preset stations

” or “

” side of the If you press the “ SEEK/SCAN button for 0.5 second or longer, the radio will switch to 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 5 seconds while displaying the frequency, after which scanning will continue until the entire band has been scanned. Press the “ ” side of the button ” or “ again to cancel the scan mode and to stop on any displayed frequency. If you hold down the “ the button, the radio will scan up the fre- quency band (from low frequencies to high frequencies). If you hold down the “ ” side of the button, the radio will scan down the frequency band (from high frequencies

” side of

& Station preset ! How to preset stations 1. Press the “FM AM” button to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. 2. Press the “ the button or tune the radio manually until the desired station frequency is displayed. 3. Press one of the preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds to store the frequency. If the button is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds, the preceding selection will remain in memory.

” side of

” or “

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 this preset buttons are cleared. occurs, the preset buttons. . If a cell phone is placed near the radio, it may cause the radio to emit noise when the phone receives calls.

If is necessary to reset

it

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

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Satellite radio operation (if equipped)

To receive satellite radio, it is necessary to install the SUBARU genuine satellite receiver (dealer option) and to enter into a contract. For details, please contact your SUBARU dealer.

& XMTM satellite radio XMTM is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service including music, news, sports, talk and children’s programming. XMTM provides digital quality audio and text information, including song title and artist name. A service fee is required to receive the XMTM service. For more information, contact your SUBARU dealer or XMTM at w w w. x m r a d i o.c o m o r ca l l 1- 80 0 - XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346) for U.S. www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677) for Canada.

& Sirius satellite radio Sirius satellite radio is a recent innovation that allows the listener to experience digital sound quality and to have a greater variety of channels. Use of satellite radio (Sirius) requires a tuner, antenna and a service contract. For

details, please contact your SUBARU dealer or visit Sirius Satellite Radio at www.sirius.com or call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474) for more information. Sirius, the Sirius dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.

& Satellite radio reception Satellite radio signals are best received in areas with a clear view of the open sky. In areas where there are tall buildings, trees, tunnels or other structures that may obstruct the signal of the satellites, there may be signal interruptions. Other circum- stances that may result loss include driving near a wall, steep cliff, hill or driving on the lower level of a multi- tiered road or inside of a parking garage. To help reduce this condition, satellite radio providers have installed ground- based repeaters in heavily populated areas. However, you may still experience reception problems in some areas.

in signal

& Displaying satellite radio ID

of tuner

When you activate satellite radio, you should have your satellite radio tuner ID ready because each tuner is identified by its unique satellite radio tuner ID.

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The satellite radio ID will be needed when you activate satellite radio and receive satellite radio customer support. The satellite radio ID can be found on the audio display by tuning the channel to “0”. Turn the “TUNE/TRACK” button to select the satellite radio channel.

& Band selection

Push the “SAT” button when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Push the “SAT” button when the radio is on to select SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 recep- tion.

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& Channel and category selec-

tion

! Channel selection

! Category selection

! Channel scan

Press “ button to select press “ previous category.

” of

” of the FOLDER/CATEGORY the next category and the

the button to select

” of the TUNE TRACK button to Press “ select the next channel and press “ ” of the button to select the previous channel. Keep pressing “ the button to change to the next channel continuously and keep pressing “ ” of the button to change to the previous channel continu- ously.

” of

In this mode,

Press the “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN button to change the radio to the SCAN mode. the radio scans through the channel until a station is found. The radio will stop at the station for 5 seconds while displaying the channel number, after which scanning will continue until the entire channel has been scanned from the low end to the high end. Press the “ ” side of the button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed channel.

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! Selecting preset channels

& Display selection

Presetting a channel with a preset button allows you to select in a single operation. Up to six SAT1, SAT2
and SAT3 channels each may be preset.

that channel

Press the “TEXT” button while receiving the satellite radio to change the display as follows:

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& Channel preset ! How to preset channels 1. Press the “SAT” button to select SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 reception. 2. Press the SEEK/SCAN button or the TUNE TRACK button to select the chan- nel. 3. Press one of the preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds to store the channel. 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 re- moval, all channels stored in the preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is necessary to reset the preset buttons.

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CD player operation

NOTE . Make sure to always insert a disc with the label side up. If a disc is inserted with the label side down, the player displays “CHECK DISC”. Refer to “When the following messages are displayed” in this section. . If a disc is inserted during a radio broadcast, the disc will interrupt the broadcast. . After the last song finishes, the disc will automatically return to track 1 (the first song on the disc) and will auto- matically play back. . The player is designed to be able to play music CD-Rs and music CD-RWs, but it may not be able to play certain ones. . Single CDs (i.e., 8 cm/3 inch CDs) are not supported, and if inserted, they will be immediately ejected. . A file (song) that is protected by a copyright of WMA cannot be played, and the player will skip to the next file (song).

& How to insert a CD (type A) 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. NOTE DO NOT INSERT TWO DISCS INTO THE DISC INSERTION SLOT AT A TIME.

& How to insert a CD(s) (type B)

1. Briefly press the “LOAD” button. If the magazine in the player has an idle position where you can insert a disc, the disc number indicator associated with the idle position will blink. If no indicator blinks, it means that there is

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no idle position in the magazine. 2. When the “LOAD” indicator flashes, insert the disc. Once you have inserted the disc, the “LOAD” indicator will go off. The disc will then be automatically drawn in, and the player will begin to play back the first track of the disc. . To insert more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1 and 2. The magazine will be loaded with discs in 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 track of the last disc you have inserted. . The disc indicator steadily lights up if a disc is already inserted in the correspond- ing position of the magazine. . While the player is in the loading mode, if you press the “FM AM”, “SAT” or “AUX” button, the player will enter the standby mode. Press the “CD” button to start playback.

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! Inserting a disc in a desired posi-

tion

1. Briefly press the “LOAD” button. If the magazine in the player has an idle position where you can insert a disc, the disc number indicator associated with the idle position will blink. The positions in the magazine for which the indicator steadily lights up are already loaded with discs.

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Press the “CD” button to start playback. ! Loading all the magazine (full disc

loading mode)

2. Press the disc select button at the position where you want to insert a disc. 3. When the “LOAD” indicator flashes, insert the disc. Once you have inserted the disc, the “LOAD” indicator will go off. The disc will then be automatically drawn in, and the player will begin to play the first track on the disc. . If you wish to insert another disc, repeat the procedure beginning with step 1. 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 track of the last disc you have inserted. . While the player is in the loading mode, if you press the “FM AM”, “SAT” or “AUX” button, the player will enter standby mode.

If you continue to press the “LOAD” 1. button for more than 1.5 seconds, the player will produce a beep sound and will enter the full disc loading mode. 2. When the disc number indicator and “ALL LOAD” indicator start flashing, insert a disc within 15 seconds. If a disc is successfully loaded during this period, the disc number indicator will stop blinking and will steadily light. 3. When the loading of a disc is com- plete, the next disc number indicator will blink. Then repeat Step 2. 4. When the magazine is filled with discs by repeating Steps 2 and 3, the player will

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start playback of the discs, beginning with the one inserted first.

player will start playback. ! When there are CDs loaded (type B)

If you fail to insert any disc during each 15
seconds interval, the full disc loading mode will be canceled, and the player will start playback of the disc inserted first. & How to play back a CD ! When there is no CD inserted Insert a CD by referring to “How to insert a CD (type A)” / “How to insert a CD(s) (type B)”. When a CD is loaded, the player will start playback of the CD, beginning with the first track. ! When CD is in the player (type A)

When the “CD” button is pressed,

the

then start playback of

Press the desired disc select button for which the disc number indicator is lit. The player will the selected CD, beginning with the first track. If a disc that the player cannot read has