Инструкция по эксплуатации субару форестер 2009

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Antenna system

& Roof antenna

CAUTION

. Be sure to lower the antenna rod before entering garages, parking towers and other locations with low ceilings.

. Remove the antenna rod before washing your car at a car wash. If the antenna rod is left attached, it may scratch the roof.

. When reinstalling the removed antenna rod, be sure to fully tighten it.

1)Unscrew

2)Remove

The roof antenna is installed in the center at the rear part of the roof.

It is possible to remove the antenna rod by unscrewing it from its base.

& FM reception

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

XMTM satellite radio reception (if equipped)

XMTM is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service that offers more than 160 coast to coast channels, 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 www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XM- RADIO (1-800-967-2346) for U.S., www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-GET-XMSR (1- 877-438-9677) for Canada.

The XMTM satellite radio receiver that is fitted to your vehicle receives the necessary 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 them direct 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.

You may experience problems in receiving XMTM satellite radio signals in the following situations.

. If you are driving northward in a coastal area

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

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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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: refer to page 5-7

. Radio operation: refer to page 5-10

. Satellite radio operation (if equipped): refer to page 5-13

. CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-17

. AUX unit operation: refer to page 5-25

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& Type B audio set (if equipped)

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

. Power and sound controls: refer to page 5-7

. Radio operation: refer to page 5-10

. Satellite radio operation (if equipped): refer to page 5-13

. CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-17

. AUX unit operation: refer to page 5-25

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.

& Sound control

! Tone and balance control

Each brief press of the sound control dial changes the control modes in the following sequence.

Choose the desired level for each mode by turning the sound control dial.

The control function returns to the tune/ track/channel control mode after approximately 5 seconds.

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! Other sound setting controls

Each brief press of the “MENU” button changes the control modes in the following sequence.

Type A audio:

Type B audio:

Choose the desired settings for each mode by turning the sound control dial.

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mately 5 seconds.

! SVC setting

SVC (Speed Volume Control) is a function that automatically adjusts the volume according to the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed increases, the audio volume automatically increases to match the vehicle speed, in order to create a pleasant listening environment even as the driving noise increases. The amount of this automatic volume change can be set in the range from OFF to 2. The initial setting is OFF.

! BEEP setting

A beep sound (operation sound) that occurs when the audio system is operated can be set ON/OFF. The initial setting is ON.

! SRS CS Auto setting (type B audio)

SRS CS Auto can be set ON/OFF. When this setting is ON, “ ” is displayed on the screen.

NOTE

SRS CS Auto creates a 5.1ch equivalent surround field using 10 speakers that are installed in the vehicle.

SRS CS Auto features:

1) Sound originating from door mount speakers can be heard at ear level

(built in SRS FOCUS effect).

2)Ultra rich bass sound can be obtained from standard door mount speakers (built in SRS TruBass effect).

3)Surround sound can be obtained from 2-channel stereo sources such as CD, MP3 and FM (built in SRS Circle Surround II effect).

4)SRS CS Auto can position the center channel image in the center of the vehicle’s windshield. This eliminates the need for a center speaker (built in SRS Circle Surround II phantom center and SRS FOCUS effects).

CS Auto, TruBass, FOCUS, Circle Sur- round-II, SRS and “ ” symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

CS Auto technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, inc.

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FM/AM radio operation

& FM/AM selection

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, FM3 or AM reception.

Each brief press of the “FM AM” button changes the radio in the following sequence starting from the last radio band with you selected.

& Tuning

! Manual tuning

Turn the TUNE dial clockwise to increase the tuning frequency and turn the “TUNE” dial counterclockwise to decrease it.

Each time the dial is turned, the frequency interval can be changed between 10 kHz in the AM mode and 0.2 MHz in the FM mode.

! Stereo indicator

The stereo indicator “ST” will illuminate when an FM stereo broadcast is received.

! Seek tuning (SEEK)

If you press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK 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, however, when radio signals are weak. In such a situation, perform manual tuning to select the desired station.

! Scan tuning (SCAN)

If you press the “SCAN” button, the radio will switch 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 5 seconds while displaying the frequency, after which scanning will continue until the entire band has been scanned.

Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop at any displayed channel.

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

!PTY (Program type) group tuning (only FM reception)

Press the “PTY/CAT” button to change to the PTY selection mode. At this time, the PTY group that you are currently listening to will be displayed for 10 seconds. In PTY selection mode, “PTY” is displayed on the screen.

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! PTY (Program type) group selection

In PTY selection mode, press the “PTY” button “ ” or “ ” to change the PTY group by one step at a time.

Pressing “ ” changes the PTY group up by one step. Pressing “ ” changes the PTY group down by one step.

This operation only changes the display. It does not change the station that is currently being received.

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! Seek in PTY (Program type) group

In the PTY selection mode, when the desired PTY group has been selected, pressing the “SEEK” button “ ” or “ ” seeks within that PTY group.

Pressing “ ” seeks up. Pressing “ ” seeks down.

The control function returns to the normal mode after approximately 10 seconds.

&Displaying radio PS (Program Service Name) and RT (Radio Text)

If the PS (Program Service Name) and/or RT (Radio Text) are available, pressing the “TEXT” button changes the display among PS, RT and frequency. The initial setting is “PS”.

NOTE

. The maximum number of characters that can be displayed for PS is 8.

. The maximum number of characters that can be displayed for RT is 64.

. If RT is 13 characters or longer, press and hold the “TEXT” button for 0.5 second or longer in order to change the page.

& Station preset

! How to preset stations

1.Press the “FM AM” button to select FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM reception.

2.Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK 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.

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 necessary to reset the preset buttons.

. If a cell phone is placed near the radio, it may cause the radio to emit noise when it receives calls. This noise does not indicate a radio fault.

! Selecting preset stations

Presetting a station with a preset button allows you to select that station in a single operation. Up to six AM, FM1, FM2 and FM3 stations each may be preset.

Satellite radio operation (if equipped)

To receive satellite radio, it is necessary to install the SUBARU genuine satellite receiver (optional equipment) 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 that offers more than 160 coast to coast channels, 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 www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XM- RADIO (1-800-967-2346) for U.S., www.xmradio.ca or 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 to choose from (more than 160 channels with the relevant subscription).

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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 circumstances that may result in signal loss include driving near a wall, steep cliff, hill or driving on the lower level of a multitiered road or inside of a parking garage. To help reduce this condition, satellite radio providers have installed groundbased repeaters in heavily populated areas. However, you may still experience reception problems in some areas.

&Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner

When you activate satellite radio, you should have your satellite radio tuner ID

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ready because each tuner is identified by its unique satellite radio tuner ID.

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 “CH” dial to select the satellite radio channel.

NOTE

For Sirius, change the display to an indication mode other than the channel number after performing the above operation.

& 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 reception.

&Channel and category selection

! Channel selection (type A)

Turn the “CH” dial clockwise to select the next channel and turn the “CH” dial counterclockwise to select the previous channel.

! Channel selection (type B)

When in the SAT mode, briefly press the “SEEK” button “ ” or “ ” to select the channel.

! Skip channel selection

When in the SAT mode, press the “SEEK” button “ ” or “ ” continuously to change to the channel selection mode. Pressing the “SEEK” button “ ” changes the channel up by 10 steps each time. Pressing “ ” changes the channel down by 10 steps each time.

! Category selection

When in the SAT mode, press the “CAT” button “ ” or “ ” to change to the category search mode.

When in the category search mode, pressing the “CAT” button “ ” changes the category up by one step. Pressing “ ” changes the category down by one step. When a category is selected, turning the “CH” dial selects channels only within the selected category.

The control function returns to the normal mode after approximately 10 seconds.

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! Channel scan

Press the “SCAN” button to change the radio to the SCAN mode. In this mode, under the selected category, 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 “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed channel.

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& Channel preset

! How to preset channels

1.Press the “SAT” button to select SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 reception.

2.Select the desired channel.

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 removal, all channels stored in the preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is necessary to reset the preset buttons.

! Selecting preset channels

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

& Display selection

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

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 the “When the following messages are displayed” section in this chapter.

. 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 track on the disc) and will automatically 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.

. CDs (i.e., 8 cm/3 inch CDs) are not supported, and if inserted, they will be immediately ejected.

. The file (track) that has protected by copyright of WMA cannot be played, and the player will skip to the next file (track).

& 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 illuminates, insert the disc. Once you have inserted the disc, the “LOAD” indicator will turn 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 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 track of the last disc you have inserted.

. The disc indicator steadily lights up if a disc is already inserted in the corresponding position of the magazine.

. While the player is in the loading mode, if you press “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 position

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 the indicator of which steadily lights up are already loaded with discs.

2.Press the disc select button at the position where you want to insert a disc.

3.When the “LOAD” indicator illuminates, insert the disc. Once you have inserted the disc, the “LOAD” indicator will turn 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 “FM/AM”, “SAT” or “AUX” button, the player will enter standby mode.

Press the “CD” button to start playback.

!Loading all the magazine (full disc loading mode)

1.If you continue to press the “LOAD” button for more than 1.5 seconds, the player will produce beep sound and will enter the full disc loading mode.

2.When the disc number indicator flashes and “ALL LOAD” indicator illuminates, 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 complete, 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

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

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

player will start playback.

! When there are CDs loaded (type B)

Press a desired one of the disc select buttons the disc number indicator of which steadily lights up. The player will then start playback of the selected CD, beginning with the first track.

If a disc that the player cannot read has been loaded, the player will display the message “CHECK DISC”.

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&To select a track from its beginning

! Forward direction

Turn the “TRACK” dial clockwise to skip to the beginning of the next track/file (track). Each time the dial is turned, the indicated track/file (track) number will increase.

NOTE

In an MP3 or WMA folder, skipping past the last track/file (track) will take you back to the first track/file (track) in the folder.

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! Backward direction

Turn the “TRACK” dial counterclockwise to skip to the beginning of the current track/file (track). Each time the dial is turned, the indicated track/file (track) number will decrease.

NOTE

In an MP3 or WMA folder, skipping past the first track/file (track) will take you to the last track/file (track) in the folder.

&Fast-forwarding and fast-re- versing

! Fast-forwarding

Press the “ ” side of the “SEEK” button continuously to fast-forward the disc/ folder.

Release the button to stop fast-forwarding.

NOTE

If you fast-forward to the end of the last track/file (track), fast-forwarding will stop and the player will start playback beginning with the first track/file (track).

! Fast-reversing

Press the “ ” side of the “SEEK” button continuously to fast-reverse the disc/ folder.

Release the button to stop fast-reversing.

NOTE

If you fast-reverse to the beginning of the first track/file (track), fast-reversing will stop and the player will start playback.

& Repeating

To repeat a track/file (track), briefly press the “RPT” button while the track/file (track) is playing.

Each time you briefly press the button, the mode changes in the following sequences.

Type A audio:

Type B audio:

NOTE

. The “RPT” indication refers to the repeat playback of a single track. It repeats the track that is playing.

. The “F-RPT” indication refers to the repeat playback of a folder. It repeats the all of the tracks in the folder. It is possible to select the function when the MP3/WMA format track is playing.

. The “D-RPT” indication refers to the repeat playback of a disc. It repeats the tracks on the CD. It is only possible to select this function for type B audio.

To cancel the track/file (track) repeat-play mode, briefly press the “RPT” button twice. The “RPT” indication will turn off, and the normal playback mode will be resumed.

NOTE

The repeat-play mode will be cancelled if you perform any of the following steps:

. Press the “RPT” button and select CANCEL

. Press the “ ” button

. Press the disc select button

. Press the “SCAN” button

. Press the “LOAD” button when there is free space in the CD magazine.

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& Random playback

To playback a track/file(s) at random, press the “RPT” button for 0.5 second or longer while the track/file is playing.

Each time you press the button, the mode changes in the following sequences.

NOTE

. The “RDM” indication refers to the random playback of the tracks. It randomly repeats the tracks on the CD. It is possible to select the function when formats other than the MP3/WMA

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format CD is playing.

. The “F-RDM” indication refers to the random playback in the folder. It randomly repeats the tracks in the folder. It is possible to select the function when an MP3/WMA format track is playing.

. The “D-RDM” indication refers to the random playback of a disc. It randomly repeats the tracks in the CD. It is possible to select the function when an MP3/WMA format track is playing.

To cancel the random playback mode, press the “RPT” button again and select CANCEL.

The “RDM” indication will turn off, and the normal playback mode will be resumed.

NOTE

Random playback will be cancelled if you perform any of the following steps:

. Press the “RPT” button and select CANCEL

. Press the “ ” button

. Press the disc select button

. Press the “SCAN” button

. Press the “LOAD” button when there is free space in the CD magazine.

& Scan

The scan mode lets you listen to the first 10 seconds of each track/file in succession. Press the “SCAN” button to start scanning upward beginning with the track/ file(s) following the currently selected one. After all track/file(s) in the disk/folder have been scanned, normal playback will be resumed. To cancel the scan mode, press the “SCAN” button again.

NOTE

The scan mode will be cancelled if you perform any of the following steps:

. Press the “RPT” button

. Turn the “TRACK” dial

. Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the “FOLDER” button

. Press the “ ” button

. Press the disc select button

. Select the radio or AUX mode

. Press the “LOAD” button when there is free space in the CD magazine.

. Turn off the power of the audio equipment.

. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.

& Display selection

If you press the “TEXT” button during playback, the indication will change to the next one in the following sequence.

For CD-DA:

For MP3/WMA:

! Page (track/folder title) scroll

If you press the “TEXT” button again for at least 0.5 second, the title will be scrolled so you can see all of it.

NOTE

The display is designed to show titles for up to 24 characters.

& Folder selection

Press the “ ” side of the “FOLDER” button briefly to select the next folder. Press the “ ” side of the button briefly to go back to the previous folder. The folder title will be shown each time you press one of the buttons.

NOTE

. Selecting folders in this way is possible only within a single disc.

. Only MP3/WMA folders are recognized when an attempt to select the next or previous folder is made. If no appropriate folder exists on the disc, pressing the “ ” or “ ” side of the “FOLDER” button starts playback beginning with the first track/file (track).

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&How to eject a CD from the player (type A)

When a disc is being played back or when a disc is in the player, press the eject button “ ”. The disc will be ejected.

NOTE

. Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out, because vibration might make it fall out.

. If the disc is left ejected for more than approximately 15 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position, a disc protection function will operate, automatically reloading the disc. In this case, the disc is not played.

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&How to eject CDs from the player (type B)

! Ejecting a CD from the player

Of the discs loaded, you can select and remove only one disc.

1. Use the disc select button to select the disc to be ejected.

2. Briefly press the “ ” button. The selected disc will be ejected. The disc number indicator will flash at this time. When you remove the ejected disc, the disc number indicator will turn off.

To remove more discs in succession, repeat steps 1 and 2.

!Ejecting all discs from the player (all disc ejection mode)

1.If you continue to press the “ ” button, the player will produce beep sound and will enter the all disc ejection mode. At this time, the disc number indicator and “ALL EJECT” indicator will flash.

2.Remove the disc that has been ejected. The other discs loaded will then be ejected one after another. If you do not remove the disc that has been ejected, the “All disc ejection mode” will be canceled.

NOTE

. Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out, because vibration might make it fall out.

. If you press the “ ” button while

the player is in all disc ejection mode, the mode will be cancelled following ejection of the disc that is currently being ejected.

. If you press the “CD” button or “LOAD” button while the player is in all disc ejection mode, the player will draw in the discs that have been ejected and play them.

&When the following messages are displayed

If one of the following messages is displayed while operating the CD player, determine the cause based on the following information. If you cannot clear those messages, please contact your SUBARU dealer.

! When “PUSH EJECT” is displayed

Press the eject button to unload the disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation, and also check that the correct disc is inserted. Do not try to unload the disc forcibly. Single CDs (i.e., 8 cm/3 inch CDs) are not supported, and if inserted, they will be immediately ejected and this message will be displayed. If the disc cannot be unloaded or this message remains displayed, please contact your SUBARU dealer.

! When “CHECK DISC” is displayed

Press the eject button to unload the discs. Check that the disc is not damaged or scratched, and also check that the disc is inserted correctly. This message may appear when using some CD-RW discs. Check that the disc type (i.e., 8 cm/3 inch CDs are not supported) and data format are correct. This player can only play MP3 and WMA data formats. If the disc cannot be unloaded or this message remains displayed, please contact your SUBARU dealer.

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AUX unit operation

& AUX jack

By connecting a commercial audio product to the vehicle, such as portable audio player, you can hear its sound via the vehicle’s speaker.

Connect the portable audio player and push the “AUX” button.

For the audio input jack, a stereo mini pin plug (3.5ø) can be connected. For detailed information, see the Owner’s Manual of the portable audio player.

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& AUX inputs selection button

Press the “AUX” button when the auxiliary audio input is off to turn on the auxiliary audio input.

NOTE

. The output sound of the portable audio player is not loud, and the sound via the vehicle’s speakers that are connected to the vehicle audio set is very small. If you turn up the volume of the audio set, the volume becomes louder. However, when you change the player to the other portable audio player, the sound may become a lot louder. Turn down the volume when you change between them.

. In some cases, when the sound volume of the portable audio player is

low, the sound becomes bad when you turn up the volume of the vehicle audio system. In this case, adjust the sound volume of the portable audio player.

. In some cases, noise occurs because of a bad connection between the portable player of the vehicle audio system or for the player.

Audio control buttons (if equipped)

These buttons are located on the steering wheel. They allow the driver to control audio functions without taking his/her hands off the steering wheel.

& MODE button

This button is used to select the desired audio mode. Each time it is pressed, the mode changes to the next one in the following sequence:

*1: The frequency last received in the selected

waveband will be displayed.

*2: Only when a CD is in the player.

*3: Only when with an auxiliary audio product is connected.

! “ ” and “ ” buttons

! With radio mode selected

Press the “ ” button or “ ” button for a short time to skip to a preset channel, and press it for a long time to seek the next receivable station.

! With CD mode selected

Press the “ ” button to skip forward in the track/file (track) order. Press the “ ” button to skip backward in the track/file (track) order.

The track/file (track) number will be shown

on the audio display.

! With SAT mode selected

Press the “ ” button to skip forward in the channel order. Press the “ ” button to skip backward in the channel order. The channel will be shown on the audio display.

! Volume control buttons

Press the “+” button to increase the volume. Press the “−” button to reduce the volume.

A number indicating the volume will be shown on the audio display.

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! MUTE button

Press this button if you wish to immediately cut the volume to zero.

The audio display will show “MUTE”.

If you press the button again, the original sound volume will return and “MUTE” turns off.

6-2 Interior equipment

Interior lights

When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light turns off to avoid battery discharge.

& Dome light

Vehicles with moonroof

Vehicles without moonroof

1)ON

2)DOOR

3)OFF

The dome light switch has three positions:

ON: The light stays on continuously. DOOR: The light illuminates when any of the doors or the rear gate is opened. The light remains on for several seconds and gradually turns off after all doors and the rear gate are closed or if the key is turned to the “ON” position.

The light also can be turned on by use of the remote keyless entry transmitter. Refer to the “Remote keyless entry system” section in chapter 2 for detailed information.

The setting of the period for which the light

stays on can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.

Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. OFF: The light stays off.

! OFF DELAY function

When the dome light switch is in the “DOOR” position, the dome light illuminates and gradually turns off when any of the following operations is performed.

. when the ignition switch is turned from the “Acc” to “LOCK” position

. when the doors are closed after the doors are open

. when the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter

The dome light turns off when one the following operations is performed.

. when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position

. when the doors are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter

& Cargo area light

1)DOOR

2)OFF

3)ON

The cargo area light switch has three positions:

DOOR: The light illuminates when the rear gate is opened. The light remains illuminated for several seconds and turns off after the rear gate is closed.

OFF: The light stays off.

ON: The light stays on continuously.

& Map light

To turn on the map light, push the lens. To turn it off, push the lens again.

When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned off to avoid battery discharge.

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! OFF DELAY function

The map light illuminates when any of the doors or the rear gate is opened. The light remains on for several seconds and gradually turns off after all doors and the rear gate are closed or if the key is turned to the “ON” position.

The setting of this function to operational/ non-operational status can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU dealer for details.

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Sun visors

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

& Vanity mirror

CAUTION

Keep the vanity mirror cover closed while the car is being driven to avoid being temporarily blinded by the glare of bright light.

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

Storage compartment

CAUTION

. Always keep the storage compartment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.

. Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment.

& Glove box

1)Lock

2)Unlock

To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it, push the lid firmly upward.

To lock the glove box, insert the key and turn it clockwise. To unlock the glove box, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise.

& Center console

The center console box provides a storage space. In addition, the top of the console can be used as an armrest.

To use as an armrest:

1. Tip the console top forward from its vertical position.

2. Push the armrest part of the console top forward to the desired position. Adjust the position of the armrest to suit your

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driving position. Make sure the armrest is securely retained.

To return the console top to the vertical position, raise the console top.

CAUTION

Do not step or sit on the armrest, and do not place heavy objects on it. The armrest could break, and you could get hurt.

To use as storage space:

Raise the console top to the vertical position.

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1)Pocket console

The pocket console can be used to store small items.

CAUTION

Be careful not to trap your hands between the console top and console box when raising and tipping the console top.

& Overhead console

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

CAUTION

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

&Rear seat center table (if equipped)

To use the rear seat center table, pull the strap up.

The rear seat center table can be used as a storage space and as rear passenger

cup holders.

CAUTION

. Do not step or sit on the rear seat center table, and do not place heavy objects on it. The rear seat center table could break, and you could get hurt.

. When pulling out or returning the rear seat center table, make sure not to pinch fingers or other body parts.

& Coin tray

A coin tray is built in the center console.

Cup holders

CAUTION

Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot, might burn you or your passengers. Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery, carpets or audio equipment.

& Front passenger cup holder

CAUTION

Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead to an accident.

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A dual cup holder is built in the center console, beside the parking brake lever.

The cup holder rear partition can be removed and placed on the front partition. This space can be used to store small items.

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&Rear passenger cup holder (if equipped)

A dual cup holder is located on the rear seat center table.

Bottle holders

CAUTION

. Do not pick up a bottle from the bottle holder or put a bottle in the holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead to an accident.

. When placing a beverage in a door pocket, make sure it is capped. Otherwise, the beverage could spill when opening/closing the door or while driving and, if the beverage is hot, it could scald you.

The door pocket equipped on each door

Accessory power outlets

Power outlet below the climate controls

Power outlet in the center console

Power outlet in the cargo area

Accessory power outlets are provided below the climate controls, in the center console and in the cargo area. Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is available at any of the outlets when the ignition switch is in either the “Acc” or “ON” position.

You can use an in-vehicle electrical appliance by connecting it to an outlet. The maximum power rating of an appliance that can be connected varies among outlets as indicated below. Do not use an appliance which exceeds 120W for each outlet.

When using appliances connected to two outlets simultaneously, the total power consumed by them must not exceed 120W.

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CAUTION

. Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the accessory power outlets.

. Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the accessory power outlet. That could cause a short circuit. Always put the cap on the accessory power outlet when it is not in use.

. Use only electrical appliances which are designed for 12V DC.

The maximum power rating of an appliance that can be connected varies among outlets as indicated below. Do not use an appliance which exceeds 120W for each outlet.

When using appliances connected to two outlets simultaneously, the total power consumed by them must not exceed 120W. Overloading the accessory power outlet can cause a short circuit. Do not use dual adapters or more than one electrical appliance.

. If the plug on your electric appli-

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ance is either too loose or too tight for the accessory power outlet, this can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly.

. Use of an electric appliance in the accessory power outlet for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge.

. Before driving your vehicle, make sure that the plug and the cord on your electrical appliance will not interfere with your shifting gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. If they do, do not use the electrical appliance while driving.

&Use with a cigarette lighter (dealer option)

To use the accessory power outlet below the climate controls as a cigarette lighter socket, purchase the cigarette lighter plug, which is an optional accessory.

A cigarette lighter plug is available from your SUBARU dealer.

The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “Acc”

position.

To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob and wait a few moments. It will automatically spring up when ready for use.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

. The electrical power socket located below the climate controls is originally designed to use a genuine SUBARU cigarette lighter plug. Do not use a non-genu- ine cigarette lighter plug in the socket. Doing so may cause a short-circuit and overheating, resulting in a fire.

. If the socket is ever used for a plug-in accessory such as a cell phone, that may damage the portion of the socket’s internal

Floor mat

A retaining pin is located on the driver’s side floor.

The floor mat is secured using the built-in grommets, by placing the grommets over the pins and pushing them downward.

CAUTION

Make sure the driver’s floor mat is placed back in its proper location and correctly secured on its retaining pins. Also, do not use more than one floor mat. If the floor mat slips forward and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driving, it could cause an accident.

Shopping bag hook

CAUTION

Do not hang items on the shopping bag hook that weigh 6 lbs (3 kg) or more.

A shopping bag hook is attached to each side of the cargo area.

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Coat hook

A coat hook is attached to each side of the cargo area.

CAUTION

Never hang anything on the coat hook that might obstruct the driver’s view or that could cause injury in sudden stops or in a collision. Do no hang items on the coat hook that weigh 6 lbs (3 kg) or more.

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Cargo area cover (dealer option)

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

& Using the cover

To extend the cover, pull the end of the cover out of the housing, then insert its hooks into the catches as shown. To rewind it, unhook it from the catches and it will rewind automatically. You should hold on to the cover and guide it back into the cover housing while it is rewinding.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

Be careful not to scratch the rear gate stays while extending and rewinding the cover.

Scratches on the stays could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open.

& To remove the cover

1. Rewind the cover.

2.Push the switch that is next to the right end of the cover housing.

3.Take it off the retainer.

& To install the cover housing

1. Remove the cover of the retainers by prying on the edge with a flat-head screwdriver.

2. Insert the projections located on the

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Cargo tie-down hooks

The cargo area is equipped with four tiedown hooks so that cargo can be secured with a cargo net or ropes.

When using the tie-down hooks, turn them down out of the storing recesses. When not in use, put the hooks up into the storing recesses.

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CAUTION

The cargo tie-down hooks are designed only for securing light cargo. Never try to secure cargo that exceeds the capacity of the hooks. The maximum load capacity is 44 lbs (20 kg) per hook.

Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped)

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

CAUTION

. Always keep the lids closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.

. Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment.

7-2 Starting and operating

Fuel

CAUTION

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

& Fuel requirements

! Non-turbo models

The 2.5-liter non-turbo engine is designed to operate using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher.

! Turbo models

The 2.5-liter turbo engine is designed to operate using premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline is not available, regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveability, it is required that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline.

NOTE

Be sure to use premium unleaded gasoline of 91 AKI or higher for turbo engine models. If other gasoline (lower

than 91 AKI) is used, knocking, reduced output and poor accelerator response will result.

! Fuel octane rating

This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI).

Using a gasoline with a lower octane rating can cause persistent and heavy knocking, which can damage the engine. Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when you accelerate. See your dealer or a qualified service technician if you use a fuel with the specified octane rating and your vehicle knocks heavily or persistently.

! Unleaded gasoline

The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler nozzle. Under no circumstances should leaded gasoline be used because it will damage the emission control system and may impair driveability and fuel economy.

!Gasoline for California-certified LEV

If your vehicle was certified to California’s low emission vehicle (LEV) standards as indicated on the underhood tune-up label,

it is designed to optimize engine and emission performance with gasoline that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gasoline specifications. If you live in any other state than California, your vehicle will operate on gasoline meeting Federal specifications. Gasoline sold outside California is permitted to have higher sulfur levels, which may affect the performance of your vehicle’s catalytic converter and may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or smell. SUBARU recommends that you try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is fuel related before returning your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.

! MMT

Some gasoline contains an octane-en- hancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If you use such fuels, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this happens, return to your authorized SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.

! Gasoline for cleaner air

Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. This helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly, and is a way of doing your part for cleaner air. If you continuously use a high quality fuel with the proper detergent and other additives, you should never need to add any fuel system cleaning agents to your fuel tank.

Many gasolines are now blended with materials called oxygenates. Use of these fuels can also help keep the air cleaner. Oxygenated blend fuels, such as MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl ether) or ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in your vehicle, but should contain no more than 15% MTBE or 10% ethanol for the proper operation of your SUBARU.

In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines, which are designed to reduce vehicle emissions. SUBARU approves the use of reformulated gasoline.

If you are not sure what the fuel contains, you should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have

been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.

As additional guidance, only use fuels suited for your vehicle as explained in the following description.

. Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that specified in this manual.

. Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline. Methanol can be used in your vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel mixture AND if it is accompanied by sufficient quantities of the proper cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors required to prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under these conditions.

. If undesirable driveability problems are experienced and you suspect they may be fuel related, try a different brand of gasoline before seeking service at your SUBARU dealer.

. Fuel system damage or driveability problems which result from the use of improper fuel are not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty.

CAUTION

Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Because

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fuel may damage the paint, be sure to wipe off any spilled fuel quickly. Paint damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty.

& Fuel filler lid and cap

! Refueling

Only one person should be involved in refueling. Do not allow others to approach the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler pipe while refueling is in progress.

Be sure to observe any other precautions that are posted at the service station.

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