2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX CD changer

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Antenna system 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FM reception 5-2
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Installation of accessories 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio set 5-3
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Type A audio set 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type B audio set 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type A audio set (if equipped) 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio operation 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact disc player operation 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer control (If optional in-dash CD
changer is connected) 5-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type B audio set (if equipped) 5-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio operation 5-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette player operation 5-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Built in CD changer operation 5-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions to observe when handling
a compact disc (CD) 5-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Audio set
Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the fol- lowing audio sets. See the pages indicated in thissection for operating details. Type A audio set
HG5008AA
Radio operation: refer to page 5-4
Compact disc player operation: refer to page 5-8
CD changer control: refer to page 5-10
Type B audio set
HS5004AA
Radio operation: refer to page 5-14
Cassette player operation: refer to page 5-19
Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-22

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cel the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal playback
mode is restored.
Random playback
Press the “RPT/RDM” button (10) and hold it in for
more than 2 seconds while a disc is being played
back to play all songs on the disc in a random order. The “RDM” indicator will come on and all songs on
the disc will be played in a random order.
To cancel the random mode, press the button again.
Then the “RDM” indicator goes out, and normal
playback mode is restored.
To eject a disc from the player
When a disc is being played back or when a disc is
in the player, press the eject button “
” (7). The
disc will be ejected.
The disc may be removed even when the ignitionswitch is in the “LOCK” position.
NOTE
Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out,
because vibration might make it fall out.
CD changer control (If optional in- dash CD changer is connected)
An optional CD changer can be connected to this
audio unit. See your SUBARU dealer for more
information.

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To start playback
When the “CD” button (13) is pressed, the CD
changer will start playback. The display shows the
current disc number, track number and the elapsed
time during playback. NOTE If a disc is in the player, the “DISC” button is
used to change from CD player operation to DISC changer operation. Each time the “DISC”
button is pressed, the operating mode will
change alternately. At the end of the disc, the player automatically
continues with the next disc. After playback on the last disc finishes, play-
back will automatically return to the first disc. If you have loaded fewer than 6 discs, any mis-
sing disc is automatically skipped.
Selection of a desired disc
You can select a desired disc from among the discs
contained in the magazines only by pressing the
corresponding number one of the disc select but-
tons. If you are to listen to the 7th disc in the double
magazine (12 discs), for example, it is selected firstby selecting “M2” (“M2” means 2nd magazine) with
the “DISC” button and then pressing the “1” button
of the disc select buttons. All other discs in the mag- azines can also be selected in a similar way.
NOTE No disc change takes place if the button corre-
sponding to the magazine slot in which no disc is loaded is pressed. If the direct disc button corresponding to the
disc now in playback is pressed again, the disc will be replayed from its beginning.
To select a song from its beginning
n Forward direction
Briefly press the “
” button (12) to skip to the begin-
ning of the next track. Each time the button is
pressed, the indicated track number will increase.
n Backward direction
Briefly press the “ ” button (12) to skip to the begin-
ning of the current track. Each time the button is
pressed, the indicated track number will decrease.
Fast forwarding and fast reverse
n Fast forwarding
Press the “
” button (12) continuously for more than
1 second to fast forward the disc.
Release the button to stop fast forwarding.
If you continue fast forwarding to the end of the disc,

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the CD changer will automatically stop fast forward-
ing and start playback beginning with the first track
on the current disc.
n Fast reverse
Press the “ ” button (12) continuously for more than
1 second to fast reverse the disc.
Release the button to stop fast reverse.
If you continue fast reverse to the beginning of the disc, the CD changer will automatically stop fast
reverse and start playback beginning with the first
track on the current disc.
Repeat playback
Use this to play a certain track repeatedly. During
playback, press the “RPT/RDM” button (14) and re-
lease it in less than 2 seconds. The “RPT” indicator
will come on and the song will be played continu-
ously. To cancel the repeat mode, press the buttonagain. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and nor-
mal playback mode is restored.
Random playback
Use this to play the tracks on the disc in random or-
der. During playback, press the “RPT/RDM” button
(14) and hold it in for more than 2 seconds. The
“RDM” indicator will come on and all songs on the
disc will be played in a random order. To cancel the random mode, press the button again.
Then the
“RDM” indicator goes out, and normal
playback mode is restored.

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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

Index
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A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 7-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS system self-check 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS warning light 3-12, 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ACC 3-3
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Accessory power socket 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air cleaner element 11-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when
engine is heavily loaded 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioner operation 4-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air filtration system (if equipped) 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air flow selection 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All AWD models except OUTBACK SPORT 8-8 . . .
Aluminum wheels (If equipped) 11-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna system 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arming the system 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Armrest (if equipped) 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray 6-10
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AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio set 5-3
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Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) 1-12
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Automatic transmission 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission fluid 11-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B
Battery
11-50
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Brake booster 11-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid 11-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pedal 11-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 7-21
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Braking tips 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings 11-36 . . .
Built in CD changer operation 5-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb chart 12-9
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CCapacities 12-4
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Cargo anchorage eyelets (if equipped) 6-14 . . . . . . . .
Cassette player operation 5-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic converter 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer control (If optional in-dash CD
changer is connected) 5-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center and side ventilators 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center console 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center visor 6-4
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Changing a flat tire 9-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the oil and oil filter 11-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charge warning light 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .