2003 SUBARU IMPREZA radio controls

Instruments and controls
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ACC
In this position the electrical accessories (radio, cig-
arette lighter, etc.) can be used. ON
This is the normal operating position after the engine
is started. START
The engine is started in this position. The starter
cranks the engine to start it. When the key is re-
leased (after the engine has started), the key auto-
matically returns to the “ON” position.
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position while the engine is running.
Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the driver ’s door
opens and the key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tions. The chime stops when the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only)
If the key can not be turned to the “LOCK” position
even when the selector lever is in the “P” position:
1. Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag.
2. Remove the cover under the steering column us-
ing a phillips screwdriver.

Instruments and controls
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Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive. Front-wheel drive warning light
(for AT vehicles – if equipped)
This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disen-
gaged and the drive mechanism is switched to FrontWheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes. Shift position indicator (AT vehicles)
This indicator shows the position of the shift lever. Turn signal indicator lights
These lights show the operation of the turn signal or
lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly, the
turn signal bulb may be burned out. Replace thebulb as soon as possible. Refer to the “Replacing
bulbs” section in chapter 11.
High beam indicator light
This light shows that the headlights are in the highbeam mode.This indicator light also comes on when the head-
light flasher is operated. Clock
1) “S”
button
2) “H” button 3) “M”
button
To set the hour, press the “H” button. To set the min-
utes, press the “M” button. To reset the minutes the
“00” with a radio time signal, push the “S” button.
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to set the
time while driving, as an accident from inade-quate attention to the road could result.

Audio
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Power switch and volume/bass/treble/fader/ balance control (PWR/VOL)
The dial (7) is used for both power (ON/OFF) and
volume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by
pushing the dial and the volume is controlled by
turning the dial.
This dial is used for bass/treble controls when the
“BAS/TRE” button (8) is in the depressed position. It
is also used for fader/balance controls when the
“BAL/FAD” button (6) is in the depressed position.

Audio
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nTone control
The volume control dial (7) normally function as vol-
ume control. The dial become a control for Bass or
Treble when you select the appropriate tone controlmode.
Choose desired level for each mode by turning the
volume control dial. The control function returns to
volume control mode after about 5 seconds.
To change control modes: Each brief press of the
“BAS/TRE” button (8) changes control modes in the
following sequence starting from bass control mode.
(When the radio is first turned on, the control mode
is in the volume control.)
Bass Treble Volume (BAS) (TRE) (VOL)
nFader and balance control
The volume control dial (7) normally function as vol-
ume control. The dial become the controls for Fader
or Balance when you select the appropriate fader
and balance control mode.
Choose desired setting for each mode by turning
the volume control dial. The control function returns
to volume control mode after about 5 seconds. To change control modes:
Each brief press of the
“FAD/BAL” button (6) changes control modes in the
following sequence starting from fader control
mode. (When the radio is turned on, the control
mode is in the volume control.)
Balance Fader Volume
(BAL) (FAD) (VOL)
FM/AM selection button
Push the “FM” (1) or “AM” (2) button when the radio
is off to turn on the radio. Push the “FM” or “AM” button when the radio is on
to select FM1, FM2 or AM reception.
Stereo indicator
The stereo indicator “ST” will come on when an FM
stereo broadcast is received.