2003 SUBARU BAJA light

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nAir inlet selection button
WARNING
Continued operation in the ON position may fog up the windows.
Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condi-tion clears.
HB5008BB
ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the ve-
hicle. Push the air inlet selection button to the ON position. The indi- cator light will come on.OFF position (Outside Air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment. Push the air inlet selection button again to the OFF
position. The indicator light will go off.

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Bi-level heating
HB5014AA
This setting allows you to direct air of different temperatures from the
instrument panel and foot outlets. The air from the foot outlets is
slightly warmer than from the instrument panel outlets.
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the “OFF” position.
2. Set the air flow control dial to “
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3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
Setting the temperature control dial fully turned to the red area or blue
area decreases the temperature difference between the air from the
instrument panel outlets and the air from the foot outlets. Ventilation
WARNING
Continued operation in the “ON” position may fog up the win-
dows. Switch to the “OFF” position as soon as the outside dusty
condition clears.

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Operating tips for heater and air conditionerCleaning ventilator grille
HBF046BA
Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free of snow, leaves, or oth-
er obstructions to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. Since the
condenser is located in front of the radiator, this area should be kept
clean because cooling performance is impaired by any accumulation
of insects and leaves on the condenser. Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows open for a few
minutes to allow outside air to circulate into the heated interior. This
results in quicker cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the windowsclosed during the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cool-
ing efficiency. Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit
Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle
or low driving speeds) a few minutes each month during the off-sea-
son to circulate its oil. Checking air conditioning system before summer season
Check the air conditioner unit for refrigerant leaks, hose conditions,
and proper operation each spring. This check is best performed by
your SUBARU dealer.

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To insert a disc
1. Press one of the “Disc select ” buttons 3 (numbered from 1 to 6)
for which the disc indicator light 2 is “OFF”.
The Disc indicator lights are located directly above the corresponding “ Disc select ” buttons.
2. The indicator will begin blinking. The blinking will last for 15 se-conds.
During this period, insert a desired disc, and the disc will begin to
play. (If any disc is not inserted during this period, the “Disc slot ”
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door will close. Repeat step 1.)
Be sure to hold a disc with the label side (the side where titles areprinted) up.
3. To insert another disc, repeat step 1 and 2 choosing a differentdisc select button. To insert six discs at a time
1. Press and hold the “Disc select ” button number 1 until all disc indi-
cators begin blinking (about 1.5 seconds).
2. The indicators will blink for 15 seconds. During this period, insert
desired six discs.
3. When all discs are loaded, the first disc will begin to play. (If no
disc is inserted within this 15 seconds, the entire disc load sequencewill be canceled.) To remove a disc
1. Press the desired one of the “Disc select ” buttons
3 (numbered
from 1 to 6) for which the disc indicator light is on.
2. Press the “Eject button ”
4 . The selected disc will be ejected and
the indicator light will begin blinking.
3. To remove another disc, repeat step 1 and 2 choosing a different“ Disc select ” button.
(To remove discs when the ignition switch is in the “Lock” position,
press the “Eject” button, and the first disc will be ejected. Press the
“Eject” button again, and the next disc will be ejected and so on. At
this time, the “Disc select ” buttons are disabled.)

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Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc (CD)
Use only compact discs (CDs) that have the mark shown below. CD-
RWs cannot be used. Also, some CD-Rs cannot be played.
HB5062AA
In cold and/or rainy weather, dew can form inside the CD player, pre-
venting normal operation. If this happens, eject the CD and wait for the
player to dry out. Skipping may occur when the CD player is subjected to severe vibra-
tion (for example, when the vehicle is driven on a rough surface). 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, contamina-
tion 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 outward with a dry, soft cloth. Be sure not to
use a hard cloth, thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc. Do not use any disc that is scratched, deformed, or cracked. Also, do
not use any disc that has a non-standard shape (for example, a heart
shape). 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 and exterior equipments Interior light6-2
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Dome light 6-2
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Map light 6-3
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Sun visors 6-3
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Vanity mirror 6-4
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Storage compartment 6-4
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Glove box 6-5
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Center console 6-5
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Rear center console 6-6
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Coin compartment 6-6
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Rear quarter storage box 6-7
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Cup holder 6-7
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Cigarette lighter socket 6-9
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Ashtray 6-12
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Convenience hook 6-12
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Coat hook 6-12
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Cargo net hooks 6-13
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Floor mat (if equipped) 6-14
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Cargo bed 6-15
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Cargo tie-down hooks 6-16
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Bed extender (if equipped) 6-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo lamp 6-20
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Bed cover (if equipped) 6-21
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Roof rail and crossbar 6-23
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Sport activity lights (if equipped) 6-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Interior light Dome light
HS6003BC
The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously.
DOOR (middle position): The light comes on when any of the doors is
open. The light remains on for several seconds and gradually goes out
after all doors are closed.
The light also can be turned on by use of the keyless entry transmitter. See the “Keyless entry system ” in chapter 2 for detailed information.
OFF: The light stays off.
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light goes out to avoid batterydischarge.

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Map light
HB2034CC
To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned off to avoid bat-
tery 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 move it sideways.