2003 SUBARU FORESTER ignition

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Audio
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Type A audio set (if equipped)
The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Radio operation
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(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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(1) Power switch, Volume control,
Tone/Fader/Balance control dial
(2) BAND button
(3) Tuning buttons
(4) Preset buttons
(5) AUDIO button
(6) SCAN button

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2 seconds while a song is playing to play the song re-
peatedly. The “RPT” indicator will come on and the
song will be played continuously. To cancel the repeat
mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indica-
tor goes out, and normal playback mode is restored.
Random playback
Press the “RAND” button (12) 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
“RAND” indicator will come on and all songs on the
discwillbeplayedinarandomorder.
To cancel the random mode, press the button again.
Then the “RAND” indicator goes out, and normal play-
back mode is restored. Scan
Press the “SCAN” button (14) and release it in less
than 2 seconds, and you can hear the first 10 seconds
of each track to search for the desired program. To
continue listening to the program, press the “SCAN”
button again. After all tracks on the disc has been
scanned, 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 ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” position.
NOTE
Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out,
because vibration might make it fall out. To protect the disc, the disc is automatically
loaded if it is left in the ejected position for more
than approximately 15 seconds (Auto Reload). In
this case, the disc is not played.

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Audio
Type B audio set (if equipped)
The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
Radio operation
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(5)
(6)
(7)
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(1) (2)
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(1) FM/AM button
(2) WB button
(3) SCAN button
(4) Tuning knob
(5) Preset buttons
(6) Fader/Balance selection button
(7) Power switch, Volume control,
Bass/Treble control and Fader/
Balance control dial
(8) Bass/Treble selection button

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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 and to
prevent the tape from unwinding. Never expose cassettes to heat, direct sunlight
or moisture. Clean the tape head (once or twice a month) us-
ing a wet-type cleaning cassette. To play back a cassette tape
When cassette tape is not in the player
When a cassette is partially inserted, it is automatically
drawn in and starts tape playback. 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 is mov-
ing.
: indicates that the top side of the cassette is being
played back.
: indicates that the bottom side of the cassette is be-
ing played back.
Program switching button (PROG)
When the program switching button “PROG” (16) is
pressed during playback, the tape travel indicators will
switch and the player will begin playing back the oppo-
site side of the tape. The same mechanism is auto-
matically 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 certain
that you remove the cassette tape.

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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.) To remove all discs at one time
1. Press and hold the “Eject” button (4) until all “Disc”
indicators begin blinking (about 1.5 seconds), and the
first disc will be ejected.
2. When the disc is removed, the next one will be
ejected, and so on. To replace a playing disc with another
Simply press the desired one of “Disc select” buttons
(3) (numbered from 1 to 6) or press the “DISC UP” or
“DISC DOWN” button on the radio unit to select the
desired disc, and the disc will begin to play. Disc indicators
Lit: when the corresponding storage tray is occupied
by a disc.
Blinking: Disc player is either in loading, eject or
changing mode. OFF: No disc is loaded or the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK” position.
Function control
Refer to CD changer control operating instructions de-
scribed in the “Type A audio set” section.

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Interior equipment
Interior equipment
Interior lights
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light goes
out to avoid battery discharge.
Dome light
The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously.
DOOR (middle position): The dome light comes on
when any of the doors or the rear gate is opened. The
light remains on for several seconds and gradually
goes out after all doors and the rear gate are closed or
if the key is inserted in the ignition switch. The light also can be turned on by use of the keyless
entry transmitter. See the “Remote keyless entry sys-
tem (if equipped)” in chapter 2 for detailed information.
OFF:
The light stays off.
Cargo area light
The cargo area light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously.
OFF: The light stays off.
DOOR: The light comes on only when the rear gate is
opened.
ON
DOOR
OFF
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ON
OFF
DOOR
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Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it
will overheat.
Using as an accessory power outlet
Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tap at
the socket when the ignition switch is either in the
“ACC”or“ON”position.
If you use the socket as an accessory power outlet,
take the following precautions.
When the socket is not in use, always put the cap on
the socket to prevent any foreign object from entering
it.
Use only in-car use electrical appliances
which are designed for 12V DC and which con-
sume less than 120W. Overloading the socket
can cause a short circuit. Do not use double
adapters or more than one electrical appliance. If the plug on your electric appliance is either
too loose or too tight for the socket, this can re-
sult in a poor contact or cause the plug to get
stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly.
Use of an electric appliance in the socket for
alongperiodoftimewhiletheengineisnot
running can cause battery discharge. Before driving your vehicle, make sure that
the plug and the cord on your electrical appli-
ance will not interfere with your shifting gears
and operating the accelerator and brake pedals.
If they do, do not use the electrical appliance
while driving.
If the socket has been used for electrical appliances,
damage may have been done to the internal mecha-
nism that causes a cigarette lighter to “pop out” after
its element has been heated. For that reason, a ciga-
rette lighter, even if it is a genuine part, should not be
used in the socket. If you want to use the socket for a
cigarette lighter again, or to protect your purchaser be-
fore you sell your car, have your SUBARU dealer re-
place the socket with a new one.

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Starting and operating
or there is one or more diagnostic trouble codes stored
in vehicle’s computer with the
“CHECK ENGINE”
warning light/MIL illuminated. A state emission inspection may reject (not pass or
fail) a vehicle if the number of OBD system readiness
monitors “Not Ready” is greater than three. Under
this condition, the vehicle operator should be instruct-
ed to drive his/her vehicle for a few days to set the
monitors and return for an emission re-inspection. Owners of rejected or failing vehicles should contact
their Subaru Dealer for service.Preparing to drive
You should perform the following checks and adjust-
ments every day before you start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are
clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires.
Also check tires for proper inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
4. Check that the hood and rear gate are fully closed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mir-
rors.
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passengers
have fastened their seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator
lights when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-sition.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights af-
ter starting the engine.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer flu-
id and other fluid levels should be checked daily,
weekly or at fuel stops.