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Display Control mode
Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise
BASS Bass control For less bass For more bass
TREB Treble control For less treble For more treble
FAD Fader control To increase rear speaker volume and
decrease front speaker volume To increase front speaker volume and
decrease rear speaker volume
BAL Balance control To increase left speaker volume and
decrease right speaker volume To increase right speaker volume and
decrease left speaker volume
VOL Volume control For less volume For more volume
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TSelecting a desired track (TRACK)
: Skipping forward
: Skipping backward
: Fast forwarding
: Fast reversing
V Skipping forward
Turn the FF·FB dial (14) clockwise and release it im-
mediately to skip to the beginning of the next track.
Each time the knob is turned and released, the indicat-
ed track number will increase. V Skipping backward
Turn the FF·FB dial (14) counterclockwise and release it immediately to skip to the beginning of the current
track. If you continue to turn and release the knob, the
indicated track number will decrease. V
Fast forwarding
Turn the FF·FB dial (14) clockwise and hold it contin-
uously for more than 0.5 second to fast forward thedisc.
Release the knob to stop fast forwarding. V Fast reversing
Turn the FF·FB dial (14) counterclockwise and hold it
continuously for more than 0.5 second to fast reverse
the disc.
Release the knob to stop fast reverse. T Repeat playback
Press the “RPT” button (13) while a song is playing to
play the song repeatedly. 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” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode is restored. T How to unload CDs from the player
V Ejecting a CD from the player
Of the discs loaded, you can select and remove only
one disc.
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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.) TTo 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. T 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. T 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. T
Function control
Refer to CD player control operating instructions de-
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Interior equipment
Vehicle without moonroof
1) Switches
2) Map lights
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 battery discharge.
Sun visors
To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the
sun visor at a side window, swing it down and move it
sideways.
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Glove box
1) Lock
2) Unlock
To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it,
push the lid firmly upward.
To lock the glove box, insert the key and turn it clock-
wise. „
Center console
To open the lid, pull up the lock release.
If the console lid is fully opened when a large cup is put
in the rear passenger’s cup holder, the lid may hit the
cup and beverage may be spilled.
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„Volume control
You can control the volume of the OnStar System us-
ing the volume control knob on the radio. „ OnStar subscription plans *1
T The OnStar safe & sound plan
Choose this plan for excellent protection, 24/7, 365
days a year. It includes valuable services such as Au-
tomatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Remote
Door Unlock *2
and Online Concierge services, to
name just a few! T The OnStar directions & connections plan
This plan features all of the Safe & Sound services,
plus Route Support, RideAssist and Information and
Convenience services. T The OnStar luxury & leisure plan
This plan features all of the Directions & Connections
features, plus fee-free OnStar MED-NET and the lux-
ury of Personal Concierge services.
*1: One of these plans is normally included for a specific du-
ration with each vehicle at time of purchase. Check with your
dealership or with your OnStar advisor to determine which
plan is included with your vehicle. Services within plans are
subject to change. Please check our website at www.on-star.com for services included in each plan.
*2: Remote door unlock capabilities vary by vehicle „ OnStar services
The following services are available within OnStar ser-
vice plans. Your vehicle comes with a specific one-
year service plan that allows use of some or all of the
following services. T Automatic notification of air bag deployment
Should your air bag deploy, a priority signal will be
sent to the OnStar Center with your vehicle’s location
(as long as cellular service and the vehicle’s electrical
system are operable). An advisor will attempt to con-
tact you to assess the nature of your emergency, and
then notify the necessary emergency services provid- er. T Emergency services
Should you require emergency assistance, press the
OnStar Emergency button and we will contact a near-
by emergency services provider with your exact loca-
tion and your request for help. T Roadside assistance *3
There’s nothing worse than being stranded on the
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(flat tire, out of gas, or engine trouble), just call OnStar.
We will contact your vehicle manufacturer’s roadside
service provider for the help you need to get you quick-
ly back on the road.
*3: There will be no charge for Roadside Assistance as long
as the basic limited warranty on your vehicle has not expired. T
Stolen vehicle location
OnStar doesn’t just protect you, it protects your vehi-
cle, too. If your vehicle is ever stolen, just contact On-
Star. We will put you in touch with the authorities and
aid them in locating your vehicle. Ask your insurance
carrier about possible premium discounts. T AccidentAssist
AccidentAssist provides step-by-step guidance about
what to do in case of an accident. Working with leading
insurance companies we have developed a “best
practices” list to assist you through most accident sit-
uations. OnStar AccidentAssist can make the process
of completing a police report and/or insurance claim
less stressful. T Remote door unlock/vehicle alert
If you’ve locked your keys in your vehicle, just call On-
Star at 1-888-466-7827 (888-4ONSTAR) and an Advi-
sor will send a signal to attempt to unlock your door. If
you’re having trouble locating your vehicle, OnStar can flash your lights and sound your horn for you. This
feature is disabled 48 hours after the vehicle is parked
in order to maintain battery charge. T
OnStar MED-NET *4
OnStar MED-NET securely stores your personal med-
ical information (e.g., physician’s name, emergency
contacts, medications, chronic conditions) and in an
emergency, can quickly send it to a medical facility.
This important information can help assist with diagno-
sis and treatment.
*4: Requires activation and additional fee for Safe & Sound
and Directions & Connections subscribers. To enroll or for
more OnStar Med-Net information, call 1-800-320-3991. T Route support
With OnStar Route Support, an Advisor can help you
find your way, no matter how far off course you are.
You can get exact street directions, or guidance to
nearby gas stations, restaurants, hotels or ATMs. T RideAssist
If you need a lift, anytime of the day or night, just call
OnStar. We’ll contact a transportation provider and
send them right to you. T Information and convenience services
Our Advisors have access to over six million service

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Starting and operating
Fuel ................................................................ 7-2 Fuel requirements ............................................. 7-2
Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................ 7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only) ............... 7-7
Preparing to drive ......................................... 7-9
Starting the engine ....................................... 7-10 Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle ...................................... 7-10
Starting the engine for an automatic transmission vehicle ...................................... 7-10
Starting the engine during cold weather
below –4 °F (–20 °C) ......................................... 7-11
Starting a flooded engine ................................. 7-11
Stopping the engine ..................................... 7-12
Manual transmission .................................... 7-12 Shifting speeds ................................................. 7-13
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-14
Automatic transmission (L, L-S, OUTBACK) .................................... 7-15Selector lever .................................................... 7-16
Shift lock release .............................................. 7-20
Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode – 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) .. 7-21Selector lever .................................................... 7-22
Selection of SPORTSHIFT mode (manual mode) ................................................ 7-25
Shift lock release .............................................. 7-28
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) .............................................. 7-29 Power steering .............................................. 7-30
Braking ........................................................... 7-30
Braking tips ....................................................... 7-30
Brake system .................................................... 7-31
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........ 7-31
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 7-32 ABS system self-check .................................... 7-32
ABS warning light ............................................. 7-33
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) system (if equipped) ............................................... 7-34VDC system monitor ........................................ 7-36
VDC OFF switch ................................................ 7-38
Parking your vehicle ..................................... 7-40
Cruise control (if equipped) ......................... 7-42 To set cruise control ........................................ 7-43
To temporarily cancel the cruise control ....... 7-44
To turn off the cruise control ........................... 7-44
To change the cruising speed ......................... 7-45