2005 SUBARU BAJA Owners Manual

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Climate control
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 windows closed during
the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cool- ing efficiency. T
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant cir-
cuit
Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low en-
gine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few min-
utes each month during the off-season to circulate its
oil. T Checking air conditioning system before sum-
mer 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. T Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity
and low temperature weather condition
Under certain weather conditions (high relative humid-
ity, low temperatures, etc.) a small amount of water
vapor emission from the air outlets may be noticed.
This condition is normal and does not indicate any
problem with the air conditioning system. T
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when en-
gine is heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air con-
ditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off
during air conditioner operation whenever the acceler-
ator is fully depressed such as during rapid accelera-
tion or when driving on a steep upgrade. T Refrigerant for your climate control system
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant
HFC134a. Therefore, the method of adding, changing
or checking the refrigerant is different from the method
for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU dealer for
service. Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong
refrigerant are not covered under warranty.

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Climate control
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Air filtration system (if equipped)
If your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped
with a optional air filtration system, replace the filter el-
ement according to the replacement schedule shown
below. This schedule should be followed to maintain
the filter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely
dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more
frequently. Have your filter checked or replaced by
your SUBARU dealer.
Replacement schedule:
Every 12 months or 9,300 miles (15,000 km) whichev-
er comes first
NOTE
The filter can influence the air conditioning, heat-
ing and defroster performance if not properly
maintained.

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5
Audio
Antenna system ............................................ 5-2 Pillar mounted antenna (Non-turbo models) .. 5-2
Roof mounted antenna (Turbo models) ......... 5-2
FM reception ..................................................... 5-3
Installation of accessories ........................... 5-4
Audio set ........................................................ 5-4 Type A audio set ............................................... 5-4
Type B audio set ............................................... 5-5
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional audio unit – if equipped) ............... 5-5
AM/FM radio with CD player ........................ 5-6 Radio operation ................................................ 5-6
Compact disc player operation ....................... 5-11
CD changer control (if optional in dash CD changer is connected) ................................... 5-13
Type B audio set (if equipped) ..................... 5-17 Radio operation ................................................ 5-17
Built-in CD changer operation ......................... 5-23
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped) .... 5-27
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc .......................................... 5-30

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Audio
AudioAntenna system „
Pillar mounted antenna (Non-turbo
models)
Pull the antenna out to extend it to its full length. „
Roof mounted antenna (Turbo models)
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Audio
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Stand the roof antenna up for use. You can detach the
roof antenna by turning it counterclockwise. When fit-
ting the roof antenna, turn it clockwise and tighten it securely.
When working on the cargo bed, be careful notto get poked in the eye by the roof antenna.
NOTE yDetach the roof antenna before putting the vehi-
cle in a garage and before washing it in an auto-
matic car wash.y After detaching the roof antenna, keep the
mounting hole free of dirt and dust. If any dirt or
dust sticks to the hole, remove it before attaching
the roof antenna. y When detaching the roof antenna, grasp and
turn the roof antenna at the base. y To avoid damaging the roof antenna, be careful
not to overtighten it when attaching it.y Radio reception is not possible with the roof an-
tenna folded down. Also, reception deteriorates if
metallic objects are placed near the roof antenna. „
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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Audio
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
y Radio operation: refer to page 5-6
y CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-
11 y CD changer control: refer to page 5-13
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„Type B audio set
y Radio operation: refer to page 5-17
y Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-23 „
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional
audio unit – if equipped)
y Inserting and removing a disc or all discs: refer to
page 5-27
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