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!Control panel
A) AUTO button
B) Temperature control dial (driver’s side)
C) Defroster button
D) Temperature control dial (passenger’s side)
E) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the “Rear win- dow defogger button” in chapter 3.)
F) Air conditioner button
G) Air flow mode selection button
H) Fan speed control button
I) Air inlet selection button
J) OFF button !
AUTO button
AUTO mode operation:
When the “AUTO” button is pressed, the indicator light
“AUTO” on the display comes on. In this state, fan
speed, air flow distribution, air-inlet control, and air
conditioner compressor operation are automatically
controlled.
Manual mode operation:
If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel
other than the “OFF” button and temperature control
dial during automatic mode operation, the indicator
light “AUTO” on the control panel will go out. You can
then manually control the system as desired using the
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ed, a “ ” indicator light appears on the display.
(Outside air): Outside air is drawn into the pas-
senger compartment. When the climate control sys-
tem is operated in the “AUTO” mode, this position is
selected automatically. (There is one exception: When
the temperature control dial is turned fully counter-
clockwise, the recirculation mode is automatically se-
lected.) When the outside air mode is selected, a
“ ” indicator light appears on the display.
Continued operation in the “ ” position
may fog up the windows. Switch to the
“ ” position as soon as the outside dusty
condition clears.
NOTE
When driving on a dusty road or behind a vehicle
that emits unpleasant exhaust gases, set the air
inlet selection button to the “ ” position.
From time to time, return the air inlet selection but-
ton to the “ ” position to draw outside air
into the passenger compartment. !
Temperature sensors
A) Solar sensor
B) Interior air temperature sensor
The automatic climate control system employs several
sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are treat-
ed incorrectly and become damaged, the system may
not be able to control the interior temperature correct-
ly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the follow-
ing precautions:
– Do not subject the sensors to impact.
– Keep water away from the sensors.
– Do not cover the sensors.
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Efficient cooling after parking in direct
sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows
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. ! Lubrication oil circulation in the refrig-
erant circuit
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. ! Checking air conditioning system be-
fore summer season
Check the air conditioner unit for refrigerant leaks,
hose conditions, and proper operation each spring.
Have your SUBARU dealer perform this check. !
Cooling and dehumidifying in high hu-
midity 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. ! Air conditioner compressor shut-off
when engine 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. ! 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
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Air filtration system (if equipped)
If your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped
with an air filtration system, replace the filter element
according to the replacement schedule shown below.
This schedule should be followed to maintain the fil-
ter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty con-
ditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently.
Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU
dealer. For replacement, we recommend the use of a
genuine SUBARU air filter kit.
Replacement schedule:
Every 12 months or 7,500 miles (12,000 km) whichev-
er comes first
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the following
occurs, even if it is not yet time to change the
filter:
– Reduction of the air flow through the vents.
– Windshield gets easily fogged or misted.
NOTE
The filter can influence the air conditioning, heat- ing and defroster performance if not properly
maintained.

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Audio
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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 5-6
" CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-
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the button, the radio will scan down the frequency
band (from high frequencies to low frequencies).
Automatic tuning may not function properly if the sta-
tion reception is weakened by distance from the sta-
tion or proximity to tall buildings and hills. !Selecting preset stations
Presetting a station with a “preset button” allows you
to select that station in a single operation. Up to six,
AM, FM1 and FM2 stations each may be preset. ! How to preset stations
1. Press the “FM” or “AM” button to select FM1, FM2,
or AM reception. 2. Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the button or tune
the radio manually until the desired station frequency
is displayed.
3. Press one of the preset buttons for more than 1.5
seconds to store the frequency. If the button is
pressed for less than 1.5 seconds, the preceding se-
lection will remain in memory.
NOTE "
If the connection between the radio and battery
is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte-
nance or radio removal, all stations stored in the
preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is nec-
essary to reset the preset buttons. " If a mobile telephone is placed near the radio, it
may cause the radio to emit noise when it receives
calls. This noise does not indicate a radio fault. ! Compact disc player operation
! To playback a compact disc
" When CD is not in the player
Hold a disc with a finger in the center hole while grip-
ping the edge of the disc, then insert it in to the slot
(with the label side up) and the player will automatical-
ly pull the disc into position.
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!Repeat playback
Use this to play a certain track repeatedly. During
playback, press the “RPT” button. The “RPT” indicator
will come on and the track will be played continuously.
To cancel the repeat mode, press the button again.
Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal play-
back mode is restored.
NOTE
The repeat-playback mode will be cancelled if you
perform any of the following operations:" Press the “RDM” button
" Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN
button "
Press the “ ” button
" Select the radio mode
" Turn off the power of the audio equipment.
" Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
! Random playback
Use this to play the tracks on the disc in random order.
During playback, press the “RDM” button. The “RDM”
indicator will come on and all songs on the disc will be
played in a random order.
To cancel the random mode, press the button again.
Then the “RDM” indicator goes out, and normal play-
back mode is restored.
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NOTE
The random-playback mode will be cancelled if
you perform any of the following operations:"
Press the “RPT” button
" Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN
button" Press the “ ” button
" Select the radio mode
" Turn off the power of the audio equipment.
" Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
! Scan
The scan mode lets you listen to the first 10 seconds
of each track on the disc in succession. Press the “ ” side of the SEEK/SCAN button to start scanning
through all tracks upward beginning with the track fol-
lowing the currently selected one. Press the “ ” side
of the button to start scanning through all tracks down-
ward beginning with the track preceding the currentlyselected one. After all tracks on the disc has been
scanned, normal playback mode is restored.
To cancel a scan, press the “ ” or “ ” side of the
button again.
NOTE
The scan mode will be cancelled if you perform
any of the following operations: "
Press the “RPT” button
" Press the “RDM” button
" Press the “ ” button
" Press the “ ” or “ ” side of the TUNE/
TRACK button " Select the radio mode
" Turn off the power of the audio equipment.
" Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
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