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How to use this owner’s manual
Using your Owner ’s manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions
in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious
injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that
chapter contains the information you want. Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains
precautions for the SRS airbags.Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows.Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indica-tors and how to use the instruments and other switches.Chapter 4: Climate control
This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control.Chapter 5: Audio
This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system.Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment.Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU.Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various condi-tions and explains some safety tips on driving.Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving,
such as a flat tire or engine overheating.Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good.

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Keys and doors
Instruments and controls
Climate control
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Audio
Interior equipment
Starting and operating
In case of emergency
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Appearance care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects13
Index14
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Driving tips8
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Table of contents

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Audio Antenna system5-2
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Installation of accessories 5-3
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Audio set 5-3
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Type A and B audio set (if equipped) 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type C audio set (if equipped) 5-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type D and E audio set (if equipped) 5-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type F audio set (if equipped) 5-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
McIntosh audio set (if equipped) 5-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD player 1 (if equipped) 5-60
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CD player 2 (if equipped) 5-62
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In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped) 5-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc (CD) 5-68
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FM reception
Although FM is normally static free, reception can be affected by the
surrounding area, atmospheric conditions, station strength and trans-
mitter distance. Buildings or other obstructions may cause momentary
static, flutter or station interference. If reception continues to be unsat-
isfactory, switch to a stronger station.
Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing a citizen band ra- dio or other transmitting device in your vehicle. Such devices may cause
the electronic control system to malfunction if they are incorrectly
installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle.
Audio set
Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the following audio sets. See the pages indicated in this section for operating details. Type A and type B audio set
HB5041AA
Radio operation: refer to page 5-8
Cassette player operation: refer to page 5-12
CD player control: refer to page 5-15
CD changer control: refer to page 5-17

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Type C audio set
HB5042AA
Radio operation: refer to page 5-20
Cassette player operation: refer to page 5-25
CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-28
CD changer control: refer to page 5-31
Type D and type E audio set
HB5052AA
Radio operation: refer to page 5-34
CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-38
CD changer control: refer to page 5-41

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Type F audio set
HB5043AA
Radio operation: refer to page 5-44
Cassette player operation: refer to page 5-48
CD player control: refer to page 5-49
McIntosh audio set
HB5053AA
Radio operation: refer to page 5-50
Cassette player operation: refer to page 5-55
CD player operation: refer to page 5-57

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CD player 1 (Optional audio unit — if equipped)
HB5039AA
Inserting and removing a disc: refer to page 5-60
CD player 2 (Optional audio unit — if equipped)
HB5044AA
CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-62

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In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional audio unit — if equipped)
HB5040AA
Inserting and removing a disc or all discs: refer to page 5-65