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Audio
"
Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN
button " Press the “ ” button
" Press the disc select button
" Select the radio mode
" Turn off the power of the audio equipment.
" Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
! Auto tuning (scan mode)
The scan mode lets you listen to the first 10 seconds
of each track/file (track) in succession. Press the “ ”
side of the SEEK/SCAN button for 1.5 second or long-
er to start scanning upward beginning with the track/
file (track) following the currently selected one. Press the “ ” side of the button to start scanning down-
ward beginning with the track/file (track) preceding the
currently selected one. When all tracks/files (tracks) in
the disk/folder have been scanned, normal playback
will be resumed. To cancel the scan mode, press the
“ ” or “ ” side of the button for 1.5 second or long- er.
NOTE
The scan mode will be cancelled if you perform
any of the following steps: "
Press the “RPT” button
" Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the TUNE/
TRACK button" Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN
button " Press the “ ” button
" Press the disc select button
" Select the radio mode
" Turn off the power of the audio equipment.
" Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
SEEK
SCAN
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Interior equipment
Interior equipmentInterior light
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light is
turned off to avoid battery discharge. !
Dome light
The light switch has three positions: : The light stays on continuously.
Middle position: The light comes on when any door is
opened. The light remains on for several seconds and
gradually goes out after all doors are closed or if the
key is inserted in the ignition switch. The light also can be turned on by use of the remote
keyless entry transmitter. See the “Remote keyless
entry system (if equipped)” in chapter 2 for detailed in- formation.
The setting of the period for which the light stays on
can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.
: The light stays off.
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Interior equipment
Do not pull out the extension plate with the sun
visor positioned over the windshield. The ex-
tension plate would obstruct your view of the
rearview mirror.
!
Vanity mirror with light
To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor and
open the vanity mirror cover.
The light beside the vanity mirror comes on when the
ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position
and the mirror cover is opened.
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Interior equipment
Accessory power outlets
Accessory power outlets are provided in the center
console and in the cargo area.
Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is available
at the socket when the ignition switch is either in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
You can use an in-car use electrical appliance by con-necting it to the socket.
When both outlets are used at the same time, the total
power consumption of the electric appliances must be
120W or less.
"Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the
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Interior equipment
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!Use with a cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” and “ACC” positions.
A cigarette lighter knob can be found behind the ash-
tray lid under the climate controls. To open the ashtray lid, push lightly on the lid.
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Interior equipment
To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob and wait
a few moments. It will automatically spring up when
ready for use.
To avoid being burned, never grasp the lighter
by the end with the heating element. Doing so
could result in injury and could also damage
the heating element.
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 available
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 enteringit.
" 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
a long period of time while the engine is not
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
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Starting and operating
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, trunk and rear gate are fullyclosed.
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.
Starting the engine
Do not operate the starter motor continuously
for more than ten seconds. If the engine fails to
start after operating the starter for five to ten
seconds, wait for ten seconds or more before
trying again.
! Manual transmission vehicle
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the shift
lever into neutral.
Hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the en-
gine. The starter motor will only operate when the
clutch pedal is pressed fully to the floor.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and
check the operation of the warning and indicator lights.
Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section
(chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position
without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release
the key immediately after the engine has started.
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If the engine does not start, try the following:
1) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and
wait for at least 10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to
the “START” position while depressing the acceler-
ator pedal slightly (about a quarter of the full stroke).
Release the accelerator pedal as soon as the en-
gine starts.
2) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition
switch back to the “OFF” position and wait for at
least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator
pedal and turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position. If the engine starts, quickly release the ac-
celerator pedal.
3) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition
switch again to the “OFF” position. After waiting for
10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
4) If the engine still refuses to start, contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have
gone off after the engine has started. The fuel injection
system automatically lowers the idle speed as the en-
gine warms up. !
Automatic transmission vehicle
If you restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift the selector lever into the “N” po-
sition. Do not attempt to place the selector lever
of a moving vehicle into the “P” position.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Shift the selector lever to the “P” or “N” position
(preferably “P” position). The starter will only operate
when the select lever is at the “P” or “N” position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and
check the operation of the warning and indicator lights.
Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section (chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position
without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release
the key immediately after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, try the following: 1) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and
wait for at least 10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to
the “START” position while depressing the acceler-
ator pedal slightly (about a quarter of the full stroke).