Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-59
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if
you want to install any accessory parts on
your vehicle.
Installation of additional electri-
cal/electronic equipment such
as a mobile two-way radio on or
near the SRS airbag system
components and/or wiring is
not advisable. This could inter-
fere with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system.
Do not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the SRS airbag system.
Attachment of any equipment
(brush bar, winches, snow plow,
skid plate, etc.) other than genu-
ine SUBARU accessory parts to
the front end.
Modification of the suspension
system or front end structure.
Installation of a tire of different
size and construction from the
tires specified on the vehicle plac-
ard attached to the driver s door
pillar or specified for individual
vehicle models in this Owner s
Manual.
Attachment of any equipment
(side steps or side sill protectors,
etc.) other than genuine SUBARU
accessory parts to the side body.
Keys and doors 2-7
CONTINUED
Remote keyless entry sys-
tem
Two transmitters are provided for your ve-
hicle.
The remote keyless entry system has the
following functions.
Locking and unlocking the doors (and
rear gate on the Wagon) without a key
Sounding a panic alarm
Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. See the next section Alarm system
for detailed information.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of In-
dustry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not express-
ly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user s
authority to operate the equipment.
The operable distance of the keyless entry
system is approximately 30 feet (10
meters). However, this distance will vary
depending on environmental conditions. The system
s operable distance will be
shorter in areas near a facility or electronic
equipment emitting strong radio waves
such as a power plant, broadcast station,
TV tower, or remote controller of home
electronic appliances.
The remote keyless entry system does not
operate when the key is inserted in the ig-
nition switch to prevent accidental lockout.
: LOCK/ARM button Press to Lock all doors.
Press and Hold to activate panic
alarm.
Press three times in a five-second
period to use vehicle finder func-
tion.
: UNLOCK/DISARM button 1) Press once to Unlock driver s
door.
2) Press a second time to Unlock
all other doors (and rear gate on
the Wagon).
Locking the doors
Briefly press the button (for less
than two seconds) to lock all doors (and
rear gate on the Wagon).
An electronic chirp will sound once and
the turn signal lights will flash once.
Do not expose the transmitter to
severe shocks, such as those ex-
perienced as a result of dropping
or throwing.
Do not take the transmitter apart
except when replacing the bat-
tery.
Do not get the transmitter wet. If it
gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth
immediately.
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3-4 Instruments and controls
NOTE
Keep the ignition switch in the
LOCK position when the engine is
not running.
Using electrical accessories for a
long time with the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position can cause the
battery to go dead.
If the ignition switch will not move from
the LOCK position to the ACC po-
sition, turn the steering wheel slightly
to the left and right as you turn the ig-
nition switch.
If the key is attached to a keyholder
or to a large bunch of other keys, cen-
trifugal force may act on it as the vehi-
cle moves, resulting in unwanted turn-
ing of the ignition switch. Also, if a
large keyholder is attached to the key,
your knees or hands may accidentally
touch it in a way that turns the ignition switch.
ACC
In this position the electrical accessories
(radio, cigarette lighter, etc.) can be used.
ON
This is the normal operating position after
the engine is started.
START
The engine is started in this position. The
starter cranks the engine to start it. When
the key is released (after the engine has
started), the key automatically returns to
the
ON position.
For vehicle with immobilizer
If your registered key fails to start the en-
gine, pull out the key once (the security in-
dicator light will blink), and then insert the
key in the ignition switch and turn it to the START position and again try to start the
engine.
NOTE
The engine may not start in the follow-
ing cases:
The key grip is touching another key
or a metallic key holder.
Before leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key from the ignition
switch for safety and never allow
an unattended child to remain in
the vehicle. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in injury to
a child or others. Children could
operate the power windows, the
sunroof or other controls or even
make the vehicle move.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the START position while the engine
is running.
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3-22 Instruments and controls
Clock
To set the hour, press the H button. To
set the minutes, press the M button. To
reset the minutes the 00 with a radio time
signal, push the SET button.
Light control switch
The light switch operates only when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Headlights
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
first position
Parking lights, instrument panel illumina-
tion, tail lights, front side marker lights and
license plate light are on.
second position
Headlights, parking lights, instrument pan-
el illumination, tail lights, and license plate
light are on.
To ensure safety, do not attempt to
set the time while driving, as an ac-
cident from inadequate attention to
the road could result.
H M S E T
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To prevent battery discharge result-
ing from accidentally leaving your
lights on when your vehicle is
parked, the light switch operates
only when the ignition switch is in
the
ON position. In any other posi-
tion, the vehicle s lights will be out.
If you park your vehicle on a road-
side at night, use the hazard warn-
ing flasher to alert the other drivers.
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5
Audio
Antenna system .................................................. 5-2
Printed antenna ................................... .................... 5-2
FM reception ...................................... ..................... 5-2
Installation of accessories ....................... ......... 5-2
Audio set ......................................... .................... 5-3
Type A audio set .................................. ................... 5-3
Type B audio set .................................. ................... 5-3
In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (Optional audio unit if equipped) ..................................... ........... 5-3
Type A audio set (if equipped) .................... ...... 5-4
Radio operation ................................... ................... 5-4
Compact disc player operation ..................... ........ 5-7
CD changer control (if optional in-dash CD changer is connected) ............................. ............ 5-9
Type B audio set (if equipped) .................... ...... 5-11
Radio operation ................................... ................... 5-11
Built in CD changer operation ..................... .......... 5-15
In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (if equipped) ...... 5-1 9
Loading and unloading compact discs ............... . 5-19
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc ...................................... ............. 5-21
5-2 Audio
AudioAntenna system
Printed antenna
Sedan
The antenna is printed on the inner sur-
face of the rear window glass.
Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT
The antenna is printed on the inner sur-
face of the rear window glass.
FM reception
Although FM is normally static free, recep-
tion can be affected by the surrounding ar-
ea, atmospheric conditions, station
strength and transmitter distance. Build-
ings or other obstructions may cause mo-
mentary static, flutter or station interfer-
ence. If reception continues to be unsatis-
factory, switch to a stronger station.
Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer be-
fore 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 incorrect-
ly installed or if they are not suited for the
vehicle.
Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of
the window on which the antenna is
printed. Doing so may damage the
antenna printed on the window.
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Audio 5-3
Audio set
Your SUBARU may be equipped with one
of the following audio sets. See the pages
indicated in this section for operating de-
tails.
Type A audio set
Radio operation: refer to page 5-4
Compact disc player operation: refer to
page 5-7
CD changer control: refer to page 5-9
Type B audio set
Radio operation: refer to page 5-11
Built-in CD changer operation: refer to
page 5-15
In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1
(Optional audio unit if
equipped)
Inserting and removing a disc or all
discs: refer to page 5-19
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5-4 Audio
Type A audio set (if equipped)
The radio will operate only when the ignition switch i s in the ACC or ON position.
Radio operation
(1) SCAN button
(2) Power switch, Volume control, Bass/Treble control a nd Fader/Balance control dial
(3) Tuning buttons
(4) FM/AM selection button
(5) Preset buttons
(6) Tone/Balance button
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(1)
(6) (5)
(2)
(3) (4)
Power switch and volume/bass/tre-
ble/fader/balance control (PWR/
VOL)
The dial (2) is used for both power (ON/
OFF) and volume control. The radio is
turned ON and OFF by pushing the dial
and the volume is controlled by turning the
dial.
Tone and balance control
The VOLUME control knob normally
function as volume control. This knob be-
come a control for Treble, Bass, Fader or
Balance when you select the appropriate
audio mode.
Choose desired volume level for each
mode by turning the VOLUME control
knob. The control function returns to vol-
ume control mode after approximately 5
seconds.
To change control modes: Each brief
press of the T/B button changes control
modes in the following sequence starting
from volume control mode. (When the ra-
dio is first turned on, the control mode is in
the volume control.)
Volume
(VOL) Bass
(BAS)Treble
(TRE)
Balance
(BAL)
Fader
(FAD)