2004 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX audio

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How to use this owner’s manual !Using your Owner’s manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this
manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life
of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual.
Failure to observe these instructions may result in se-
rious injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each
chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you
can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the
information you want.
Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seat-
belt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags.
Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate the keys,
locks and windows.
Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the operation of instru-
ment panel indicators and how to use the instruments
and other switches.
Chapter 4: Climate Control
This chapter informs you how to operate the climate
control.
Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system.
Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate interior
equipment.
Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU.
Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU
in various conditions and explains some safety tips on
driving.
Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you have a prob-
lem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine over-
heating.
Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU
looking good.
Chapter 11: Maintenance and service
This chapter informs you when you need to take your
SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance
and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running
properly.
Chapter 12: Specifications
This chapter informs you about dimension and capac-
ities of your SUBARU.

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Table of contentsSeat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Keys and doors
Instruments and controls
Climate controlAudio
Interior equipment
Starting and operating
Driving tips
In case of emergency
Appearance care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index

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Instrument panel
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1) Door locks (page 2-3)
2) Light control lever (page 3-29)
3) Combination meter (page 3-15)
4) Wiper control lever (page 3-35)
5) Hazard warning flasher switch
(page 3-6)
6) Audio (page 5-1)
7) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7- 15)/Selector lever (AT) (page 7-
21)
8) Outside mirror switch (page 3-
48)
9) Climate control (page 4-1)
10) Cruise control (page 7-37)
11) Horn (page 3-50)
12) SRS airbag (page 1-52)
13) Tilt steering (page 3-49)
14) Fuse box (page 11-60)
15) Hood lock release (page 11-5)
16) Power window (page 2-22)

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A nte nna system .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... .. ... 5-2
P rin ted anten na ........................ .................... ..... 5-2
FM rece ptio n ....... ..................... .................... ..... 5-2
I n stallat ion of access ories ..... ... .. ... ... ... ... .. ... 5-3
A udio set ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... .. ... 5-3
Ty pe A a udio set .. .................... .................... ..... 5-3
Ty pe B a udio set .. .................... .................... ..... 5-4
In -d ash 6 CD a uto cha nger 1 (O ptio nal a udio
u n it – if eq uipp ed) ................. .................... ..... 5-4
T ype A au dio set (if eq uip ped) .... ... ... ... ... .. ... 5-5
Radio o p erati on ....................... .................... ..... 5-5
Co mpact disc player operat ion .................. ..... 5-10
CD c han ger co ntrol (If opti o nal in -d ash CD
cha nger is c onn ecte d) .......... .................... ..... 5-1 2
Type B audio set (if equipped) ..................... 5-16 Radio operation ................................................ 5-16
Cassette player operation ................................ 5-22
Built in CD changer operation ......................... 5-26
In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (if equipped) . 5-31 Loading and unloading compact discs .......... 5-31
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc (CD) .................................. 5-34

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AudioAntenna system !
Printed antenna
Do not use sharp instruments or window clean-
er containing abrasives to clean the inner sur-
face of the window on which the antenna is
printed. Doing so may damage the antenna
printed on the window.
! Sedan The antenna is printed on the inside of the rear window glass. !
Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT
The antenna is printed on the inside of the rear window glass. ! FM reception
Although FM is normally static free, reception can be
affected by the surrounding area, atmospheric condi-
tions, station strength and transmitter distance. Build-
ings or other obstructions may cause momentary stat-
ic, flutter or station interference. If reception continues
to be unsatisfactory, switch to a stronger station.
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Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing
a citizen band radio or other transmitting device in
your vehicle. Such devices may cause the electronic
control system to malfunction if they are incorrectly in-
stalled or if they are not suited for the vehicle.Audio set
Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the fol-
lowing audio sets. See the pages indicated in this sec-
tion for operating details. !Type A audio set
" Radio operation: refer to page 5-5
" Compact disc player operation: refer to page 5-10
" CD changer control: refer to page 5-12
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Type B audio set
" Radio operation: refer to page 5-16
" Cassette player operation: refer to page 5-22
" Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-26 !
In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (Optional
audio unit – if equipped)
" Inserting and removing a disc or all discs: refer to
page 5-31
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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
(1)
(6) (5)
(2)
(3) (4)
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(1) SCAN button
(2) Power switch, Volume control,
Bass/Middle/Treble control and
Fader/Balance control dial
(3) Tuning buttons
(4) FM/AM selection button
(5) Preset buttons
(6) Tone/Balance button