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NOTE If a disc is in the player, the “CD” button is used to change
from CD player operation to CD changer operation. Each time the
“CD” button is pressed, the operating mode will change alter-
nately. At the end of the disc, the player automatically continues with
the next disc. After playback on the last disc finishes, playback will automat-
ically return to the first disc. If you have loaded fewer than 6 discs, any missing disc is
automatically skipped. Selection of a desired disc
Briefly press the “ ” button
D to skip to the next disc and briefly
press the “ ” button to skip to the previous disc.
n Operation with the in-dash CD changer unit
Press the desired “Disc select ” button (numbered from 1 to 6) and the
disc will begin to play. To select the desired disc
Press either the disc up button “DISC ”
J or disc down button
“DISC ” to select the desired disc. Each time the “DISC ” J but-
ton is pressed, the indicated disc number will increase. Each time the
“DISC ” button is pressed, the indicated disc number will decrease.
Constant pressure on these buttons causes a continuous change in
the disc number. To select a song from its beginning
n Forward direction
Briefly press the “ ❚” button
Z to skip to the beginning of the next
track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track number will
increase. n Backward direction
Briefly press the “❚ ” button
Z to skip to the beginning of the cur-
rent track. Each time the button is pressed, the indicated track num-
ber will decrease.

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Waveband selection
n FM/AM selection
Push the “BAND” button 2 to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception. The
display indicates which one is currently selected. n FM/AM/Weather band selection
Push the “BAND” button 2 to select FM1, FM2, AM or Weather band
(WB) reception. The display indicates which is currently selected. Stereo indicator
The stereo indicator “ST” will come on when an FM stereo broadcast
is received. Tuning (TUNE)
n Manual tuning (TUNE)
Press the tuning button 3 marked “ ” to increase the tuning frequen-
cy and press the tuning button marked “ ” to decrease it.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency interval can be
changed between 10 kHz in the AM mode and 0.2 MHz in the FMmode.
Constant pressure on the button causes a continuous change in the
frequency. n Manual tuning for weather band
When weather band mode is selected, press the tuning button 3
marked “ ” to change the WB channel up and press the tuning but-
ton marked “ ” to change the WB channel down. Each time the but-
ton is pressed, the WB channel changes to the next channel.
Constant pressure on the button causes a continuous change in the
frequency. n Automatic tuning (SCAN)
Press the “SCAN” button
6 to change the radio to the SCAN mode. In
this mode, the radio scans through the radio band until a station is
found. The radio will stop at the station for five seconds while display-
ing the frequency, after which scanning will continue until the entire
band has been scanned from the low end to the high end.

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FM/AM selection button (FM/AM)
Push the “FM/AM” button 3 when the radio is on to select FM1, FM2
or AM reception. Each time this button is pressed, the band will
change in the following order:
FM1 FM2 AM
The display indicates which one is currently selected. Stereo indicator
The stereo indicator “ST” will come on when an FM stereo broadcast
is received. Manual tuning (TUNING)
Press the tuning button 1 marked “ ” to increase the tuning frequen-
cy and press the tuning button marked “ ” to decrease it.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes 10 kHz in the AM mode and 0.2 MHz in the FM mode.
Constant pressure on the button causes a continuous change in the
frequency. Automatic tuning (SCAN)
Press the “SCAN” button
2 to change the radio to the SCAN mode. In
this mode, the radio scans through the radio band until a station is
found. The radio will stop at the station for five seconds while display-
ing the frequency, after which scanning will continue until the entire
band has been scanned from the low end to the high end.
Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop
on any displayed frequency.
When the “SCAN” button is pressed for automatic tuning, stations are
scanned in the direction of low frequencies to high frequencies only.
Automatic tuning may not function properly if the station reception is
weakened by distance from the station or proximity to tall buildingsand hills.

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In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped)
HB5040BB
1 Disc slot
2 Disc indicators (disc No.1 to 6) 3
Disc select buttons (disc No.1 to 6)
4 Eject button
CAUTION
Do not attempt to insert two or more discs into the slot at a
time. Doing so can cause mechanical damage to the CD changer. Use only music CDs identified by a
mark.
Do not use CDs listed below which could cause damage to the
CD player.
3-inch (8 cm) compact disc.
Any disc with a peel-off or seal on it.
Any disc with scratches and/or dust.
Bent disc.
Cleaning disc.
CD accessory. (E.g., 3-inch (8 cm) disc adapter)
Do not insert or remove any disc when the automatic transmis-
sion selector lever is in the park position; the selector lever in that position can interfere with disc insertion or removal, causing
scratches on the disc surface (for AT vehicles).

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To turn off the cruise control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Push the main switch again.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position (but only when the
vehicle is completely stopped).
To change the cruising speed
n To increase the speed (by control lever)
Push the control lever upward in the “ACCEL, RESUME ” direction and
hold it until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. Then, release the
control lever. The vehicle speed at that moment will be memorized
and treated as the new set speed.
When the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the set
speed is less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can be increased
1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time by pressing the control lever upward inthe “ACCEL, RESUME ” direction quickly within a half second.
n To increase the speed (by accelerator pedal)
1. Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle to the de-
sired speed.
2. Push the control lever downward in the “SET, COAST ” direction
once. Now the desired speed is set and the vehicle will keep running
at that speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.
NOTE If the difference between the actual vehicle speed when the con- trol lever is pushed downward and the speed last time you set is
less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the vehicle speed will be lowered by 1mph (1.6 km/h). This occurs because the cruise control systemunit regards this lever operation as that intended to decrease the
vehicle speed. n To decrease the speed (by control lever)
Push the control lever downward in the “SET, COAST ” direction and
hold it until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. Then, release the
control lever. The vehicle speed at that moment will be memorized
and treated as the new set speed.

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nGross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the combined total of the weight of the
vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load
and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle. Therefore,
the GVW changes depending on the situation. Determine the GVW
each time before going on a trip by putting your vehicle and trailer ona vehicle scale.
GVWR is shown on the certification label located on the driver ’s door
of your vehicle.
HBF019BB
Gross Vehicle Weight
OM-H2782
Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR)
The total weight applied to each axle (GAW) must never exceed the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear GAWs can be
adjusted by relocating passengers and luggage inside the vehicle.
The front and rear GAWR are also shown on the certification label.

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Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle’s electrical system requires
modifications to the vehicle ’s lighting circuit to increase its capacity
and accommodate wiring changes. To ensure the trailer lights are
connected properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Check for
proper operation of the turn signals, the brake lights and parkinglights each time you hitch up. n Tires
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load.
Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in failureof the spare tire and/or less stability of the vehicle.
Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle are properly inflated. OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under trailer
towing conditions is indicated on the tire placard located under thedoor striker on the driver ’s side. Adjust the rear tire pressure to the
recommended pressure shown on the tire placard when the tires
are cold. Normal pressure should be maintained in the front tires.Other models: It is recommended to inflate the rear tires to 3 psi
(20 kPa, 0.2 kg/cm 2
) above their normal operating pressure when
the tires are cold. Normal pressure should be maintained in the
front tires.
Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure
should be in accordance with the trailer manufacturer ’s specifications.
In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a trailer, ask a
commercial road service to repair the flat tire.
If you carry a regular size spare tire in your vehicle or trailer as a pre-
caution against getting a flat tire, be sure that the spare tire is firmly
secured.

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Recommended clutch fluid
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid
Brake booster
If the brake booster does not operate as described below, have it
checked by your SUBARU dealer.
1. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal several times, applying
the same pedal force each time. The distance the pedal travels should
not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start the engine. The pedal should
move slightly down to the floor.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine and keep the pedal
depressed for 30 seconds. The pedal height should not change.
4. Start the engine again and run for about one minute then turn it off.
Depress the brake pedal several times to check the brake booster.
Brake booster operates properly if the pedal stroke decreases with each
depression.