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"Fast-reversing
Press the “ ” side of the TUNE/TRACK button con-
tinuously for more than 0.5 second to fast-reverse the disc/folder.
Release the button to stop fast-reversing.
NOTE
If you fast-reverse to the beginning of the first
track/file (track), fast-reversing will stop and the
player will start playback. !
Repeating
" To repeat the currently playing track/file (track)
To repeat a track/file (track), briefly press the “RPT”
button while the track/file (track) is playing. The dis-
play will show “RPT”, and the track/file (track) will be
repeated.
To cancel the track/file (track) repeat-play mode, brief-
ly press the “RPT” button twice. The “RPT” indication
will go off, and the normal playback mode will be re- sumed.
NOTE " Each time you briefly press the button, the mode
will change to the next one in the sequence shown
TUNE
TRACK
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below.
If you accidentally press the button and cancel the
track/file (track) repeat-play mode, press it again
to reselect the repeat-play mode. "
The repeat-play mode will be cancelled if you
perform any of the following steps: "Press the “RPT” button
" Press the “ ” button
" Press the disc select button
" Select the radio mode
" Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK/
SCAN button " Turn off the power of the audio equipment.
" Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position. "
To repeat the currently playing disc/folder
To repeat the currently playing disc/folder, press the
“RPT” button twice while a track/file (track) is playing.
The display will show “D-RPT”, and the disc/folder will
be played repeatedly.
To cancel the disc/folder repeat play mode, press the “RPT” button once more. The “D-RPT” indication will
go off, and the normal playback mode will be resumed.
NOTE " Each time you briefly press the button, the mode
will change to the next one in the sequence shown
below.
RPT D-RPT CANCEL
RPT
RDM
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!Display selection
If you press the “TEXT” button for 0.5 second or longer
during playback, the indication will change to the next
one in the sequence shown below. !
Page (track/folder title) scroll
If, having pressed the “TEXT” button to select track ti-
tle or folder title display, you press the “TEXT” button
again for less than 0.5 second, the title will be scrolled
so you can see all of it. You will see eight characters
at a time.
NOTE
The display is designed to show titles for up to
eight pages (64 characters in total). However, it
may in some cases show titles for only up to four
pages (32 characters in total).
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Folder title
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"
If you press the “ ” button while the player is
in all disc ejection mode, the mode will be can-
celled following ejection of the disc that is current-
ly being ejected. " If you press the “CD” button while the player is
in all disc ejection mode, the player will draw in the
discs that have been ejected and play them.Audio control buttons (if equipped)
These buttons are located on the spokes of the steer-
ing wheel. They allow the driver to control audio func-
tions without taking his/her hands off the steering
wheel. ! MODE button
This button is used to select the desired audio mode.
Each time it is pressed, the mode changes to the next
one in the following sequence:
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Starting and operating
cruising speed automatically.
The “ ” indicator light in the combination meter will
automatically come on at this time. !
To turn off the cruise control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: " Push the main switch again.
" Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” po-
sition (but only when the vehicle is completely
stopped). ! To change the cruising speed
! To increase the speed (by control lever) Push the control lever upward in the “RES/ACC” direc-
tion and hold it until the vehicle reaches the desired
speed. Then, release the control lever. The vehicle
speed at that moment will be memorized and treated
as the new set speed.
When the difference between the actual vehicle speed
and the set speed is less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the
set speed can be increased 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each
time by pressing the control lever upward in the “RES/
ACC” direction quickly within 0.25 second. !
To increase the speed (by accelerator pedal)
1. Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the ve-
hicle to the desired speed.
2. Push the control lever downward in the “SET/
COAST” direction once. Now the desired speed is set
and the vehicle will keep running at that speed without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
NOTE
If the difference between the actual vehicle speed
when the control lever is pushed downward and
the speed last time you set it is less than 4 mph
(6.8 km/h), the vehicle speed will be lowered by 1
mph (1.6 km/h). This occurs because the cruise
control system unit regards this lever operation as
that intended to decrease the vehicle speed.
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All models other than 3.0-liter models
!Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR)
Gross Vehicle Weight
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the combined total of
the weight of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage,
trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional
equipment installed on your vehicle. Therefore, the
GVW changes depending on the situation. Determine
the GVW each time before going on a trip by putting
your vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale.
GVWR is shown on the certification label located on
Model Conditions Maximum
total trailer weight
MT models When towing a trailer with- out brakes. 1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
When towing a trailer with
brakes. 2,700 lbs
(1,224 kg)
AT models When towing a trailer with- out brakes. 1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
When towing a trailer with
brakes. 2,700 lbs
(1,224 kg)
When towing a trailer on a
long uphill grade continu-
ously for over 5 miles (8 km)
with an outside temperature
of 104 °F (40 °C) or above. 1,350 lbs
(612 kg)
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!Side mirrors
After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, check that the
standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of
view without significant blind spots. If significant blind
spots occur with the vehicle’s standard side mirrors,
use towing mirrors that conform with Federal, state/
province and/or other applicable regulations. ! Trailer lights
Direct splicing or other improper connection of
trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electri- cal system and cause a malfunction of your ve-
hicle’s lighting system.
Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle’s electrical
system requires modifications to the vehicle’s lighting
circuit to increase its capacity and accommodate wir-
ing changes. To ensure the trailer lights are connected
properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Check
for proper operation of the turn signals, the brake
lights and parking lights each time you hitch up. ! Tires
Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare
tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not de-
signed to sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of
the vehicle.
Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle are properly
inflated.
The recommended cold tire pressure under trailer tow-
ing conditions is shown in chapter 12, “Specifications”
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"Sufficient time should be taken to learn the “feel” of
the vehicle/trailer combination before starting out on a
trip. In an area free of traffic, practice turning, stopping
and backing up. ! Driving with a trailer
" You should allow for considerably more stopping
distance when towing a trailer. Avoid sudden braking because it may result in skidding or jackknifing and
loss of control." Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accelerations. If
your vehicle has a manual transmission, always start
out in first gear and release the clutch at moderate en-
gine revolution. " Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and rapid lane
changes. " Slow down before turning. Make a longer than nor-
mal turning radius because the trailer wheels will be
closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn.
In a tight turn, the trailer could hit your vehicle. " Crosswinds will adversely affect the handling of
your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Crosswinds
can be due to weather conditions or the passing of large trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the
steering wheel and slow down immediately but gradu-
ally. " When passing other vehicles, considerable dis-
tance is required because of the added weight and length caused by attaching the trailer to your vehicle.
A) Left turn
B) Right turn
" Backing up with a trailer is difficult and takes prac-
tice. When backing up with a trailer, never accelerate
or steer rapidly. When turning back, grip the bottom of
the steering wheel with one hand and turn it to the left
for a left turn, and turn it to the right for a right turn. " If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle
is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs
performed immediately by the nearest SUBARU deal- er.
A B
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