2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX light

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NOTE Only use good quality cassettes (cassettes
longer than C-90 are not recommended). Put cassettes back in their boxes immediately
after use to protect them from dust and dirt andto prevent the tape from unwinding. Never expose cassettes to heat, direct sunlight
or moisture. Clean the tape head (once or twice a month)
using a
wet-type cleaning cassette.
To play back a cassette tape
n When cassette tape is not in the player
When a cassette is partially inserted, it is automati-
cally drawn in and starts tape playback.
n When cassette tape is in the player
When the “TAPE” button (12) is pressed, the display
will show “PLAY” and the player will start playback.
Tape travel indicators
These indicate the direction the cassette tape ismoving. : indicates that the top side of the cassette is be-
ing played back. : indicates that the bottom side of the cassette is
being played back.
Program switching button (PROG)
When the program switching button “PROG” (16) is
pressed during playback, the tape travel indicatorswill switch and the player will begin playing back theopposite side of the tape. The same mechanism is
automatically activated when the end of the tape is
reached. This allows the opposite side of the tape to
play, providing continuous playback.
Fast-forward button (FF)
To fast-forward the tape, press the “FF” button (15).
The display will show “FF”. To stop fast-forwarding,
press the “FF” or “TAPE” (12) button.
Rewind button (REW)
To rewind the tape, press the “REW” button (17).
The display will indicate “REW”. To stop rewinding,
press the “REW” or “TAPE” (12) button.
Eject button (
)
When “
” button (10) is pressed, play back stops
and the cassette tape is ejected. The ejection function also operates when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position. Always make cer-
tain that you remove the cassette tape.

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Dolby B NR button ()
Press “
” button (14) when playing tapes re-
corded using the Dolby NR system*. The “” in-
dicator will light up and high-frequency noise on the
tape will be reduced for clearer sound reproduction.
* Noise reduction system manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“Dolby” and the
double-D Symbol are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories Li-
censing Corporation.
n Auto metal sensor
The cassette player automatically adjusts for metal or CrO 2 tape.
Built in CD changer operation
HS5004DB
(18) LOAD button
(19) SCAN button
(20) Disc slot
(21) CD button
(22) Eject button
(23) Random button
(24) Fast forward/Fast reverse and
track UP/DOWN knob
(25) Repeat button
(26) Disc select button

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NOTE
Make sure to always insert a disc with the label side up. If a disc is inserted with the label sidedown, it might be ejected or the player mightshut off.
How to insert a CD(s)
n Inserting a CD
1. Press “LOAD” button (18). If the magazine in the
player has an idle position where you can insert adisc, the “DISC” indicator associated with the idle
position will blink.
If no indicator blinks, it means that there is no idleposition in the magazine.
2. As soon as the “DISC” indicator begins to blink,
the “IN” will appear on display for a period of 15 se-
conds. Insert a disc during the period. The disc will be then automatically drawn in, and the player willbegin to play back the first number 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 be-
gin to play back the first number of the last disc you
have inserted.
The disc indicator steadily lights up if a disc is al-
ready inserted in the corresponding position of themagazine. While the player is in the loading mode, if you
press any of the other mode buttons “FM” (2), “AM”
(1)
and “TAPE” (12), the player will enter the stand-
by mode. Press the “CD” button (21) to start play-
back.
n Inserting a disc in a desired position
1. Press the “LOAD” button. If the magazine in the
player has an idle position where you can insert adisc, the “DISC” indicator associated with the idle
position will blink.
The positions in the magazine the indicator of which
steadily lights up are already loaded with discs.
2. Press the “DISC SELECT ” button (26) at the posi-
tion where you want to insert a disc. The associated
“DISC” indicator will blink, and the “IN” will be dis-
played.
3. If you insert a disc during the 15-second periodwhile the “IN” is on display, the disc will be automati-
cally drawn in, and the player will start playback of
the disc, beginning with the first number. To insert more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1
and 2. While the player is in the loading mode, if you

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press any of the other mode buttons “FM” (2), “AM”
(1) and “TAPE” (12), the player will enter standby
mode. Press the “CD” button to start playback.
n Loading all the magazine (Full disc loading mode)
1. If you continue to press the “LOAD” button for
more than 1.5 seconds, the player will produce beep sound and will enter the full disc loading mode.
2. A “DISC” indicator will blink, and the “IN” will be
on display for a period of 15 seconds. If a disc issuccessfully loaded during this period, the “DISC”
indicator will stop blinking and will steadily light.
3. When the loading of a disc is complete, the next
“DISC” indicator will blink. Then repeat Step 2.
4. When the magazine is filled with discs by repeat-
ing 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-second interval, the full disc loading mode will be canceled,
and the player will start playback of the disc in-
serted first.
How to play back a CD or make a pause
n When there is no CD inserted:
Insert a CD by referring to “How to Insert a CD(s) ”.When a CD is loaded, the player will start playback
of the CD, beginning with the first number.
n When there are CDs loaded:
Press a desired one of the “DISC SELECT ” buttons
(26) the “DISC” indicator of which steadily lights up.
The player will then start playback of the selected
CD, beginning with the first number.
Selecting a desired track (TRACK)
HS5005BA
❚: Skipping forward
❚ : Skipping backward
: Fast forwarding
: Fast reversing

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whose “DISC” indicator is ON.
2. Press the “EJECT” button (22). Then the “DISC”
indicator associated with the disc you have selected will blink, and the disc will be ejected.
To remove more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1and 2.
n Ejecting all discs from the player (All discejection mode)
1. If you continue to press the “EJECT” button (22),
the player will produce beep sound and will enterthe all disc ejection mode.
2. Remove the disc that has been ejected. The oth- er discs loaded will then be ejected one after anoth-
er. If you do not remove the disc that has been
ejected, the “All disc ejection mode ” will be can-
celed.
NOTE
Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out,
because vibration might make it fall out. Precautions to observe when han- dling a compact disc (CD)
To remove a disc from the case, press the center
of the case and hold both edges of the disc. If the
disc surface is touched directly, contamination
could cause poor tone quality. Do not touch the disc
surface. Use a clean disc whenever possible. If there are
deposits, wipe the disc surface from the center out-
ward with a dry, soft cloth. Be sure not to use a hard
cloth, thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc. Never use a badly damaged, deformed or
cracked disc. Malfunctions or problems might result. A disc is vulnerable to heat. Never keep it either in
places exposed to direct sunlight, near heaters or in vehicles parked in the sun or hot days.

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Interior light 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome light 6-2
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Luggage area light (if equipped) 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spotlight (if equipped) 6-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 6-3
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Center visor 6-4
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Vanity mirror (if equipped) 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove compartment 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center console 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder 6-6
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In instrument panel 6-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In center console (if equipped) 6-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessory power socket 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In the luggage compartment (if equipped) 6-7 . . . .
Electrical power socket located
on the lower part of the instrument panel 6-8 . . .
Cigarette lighter socket (if equipped) 6-9 . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter (if equipped) 6-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray 6-10
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Floor mat (if equipped) 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage cover (if equipped) 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the cover 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To remove the cover 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To install the cover housing 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo anchorage eyelets (if equipped) 6-14 . . . . . .
Storage tray (if equipped) 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior equipment

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Interior light
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light is
turned off to avoid battery discharge.
The interior light switch has three positions: Dome light
HS6003BB
ON: The light stays on continuously.
DOOR: The light comes on when any door is opened
and stays on for several seconds after all doors are closed. OFF: The light stays off.
Luggage area light (if equipped)
HG0157
DOOR: The light comes on only when the rear gate
is opened. OFF: The light stays off.

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Spotlight (if equipped)
HB6006CA
To turn on the spotlight, push the switch. To turn it
off, push the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is
turned off to avoid battery discharge. Sun visors
HB7001BA
To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the
sun visor at a side window, swing it down and moveit sideways.