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your SUBARU dealer. !When “No audio file ”is displayed
(type C audio)
Press the
button to eject the disc.
This message appears when a CD has
been loaded that does not contain any
playable files. Insert a CD that contains
playable files. Auxiliary input jack
1) Models without Hands-free system
2) Models with Hands-free system
You can connect an external audio device
to the vehicle ’s audio system and play
back audio via the vehicle ’s speakers.
An auxiliary (AUX) input jack is equipped
in the center console. A stereo mini pin
plug (3.5ø) can be inserted in this jack.
The connection cable is available at
electrical appliance or similar stores.
To use the AUX input jack:
1. Connect a portable audio player to the
AUX input jack. Type A audio
Type B audio
Type C audio
2. Press the AUX input selection button “
CD/AUX ”on the audio control panel to
select the AUX mode. For type B and C
audio, refer to “When CD is in the player
(type B and C) ”F 5-24.
3. Play back the portable audio player.
Refer to the instruction manual of the
portable audio player. NOTE . The output sound of the portable
audio player is not loud, and the sound
via the vehicle ’s speakers that are
connected to the vehicle audio set is
very low. If you turn up the volume of
the audio set, the volume becomes
louder. However, when you change
the player to the other portable audio
player, the sound may become a lot
louder. Turn down the volume when
you change between them.. In some cases, when the sound

USB storage device / iPod®
operations (type B and C audio) &Play file
Refer to “Play file ”F 5-23.
& Connectable USB storage device
Mass storage class USB memory can be
connected. USB storage devices that can
be played back are accompanied by the
following restrictions. . Maximum directory layers: 8 layers
(including the ROOT). Maximum number of files in a folder:
255. Maximum number of folders: 512 (type
B audio)/255 (type C audio) (including the ROOT) . Maximum number of files on the
device: 130,560 (type B audio)/2,500
(type C audio) NOTE . HUB class USB memory cannot be
played. . ATAPI subclass USB cannot be
played.. High Speed USB 2.0 cannot be
played. .
A USB memory that is powered by a
source other than the USB power
supply (for example, an AC power
adapter, etc.) cannot be operated.. A USB memory that is connected to
the memory card reader or multi card
reader cannot be operated.. If the USB memory consists of two
drives or more, the system will recog-
nize only one of the drives after con-
necting the USB memory.. The contents stored on the USB
memory may not be played in the same
order as they appear on a personal
computer.. A personal computer cannot be
used even if it is connected to the
system using a USB cable.. If the USB memory has a security
function, the contents stored on the
USB memory cannot be played by thesystem.. A USB memory and an iPod
®cannot
be connected to the system at the
same time. &
Connectable iPod
®models
Type B audio:
Model Firmware version
iPod
®
5G 1.3
5.5G 1.3
classic 1G 2.0.4
classic 2G
nano 2G 1.1.3
nano 3G 1.1.3
nano 4G 1.0.4
nano 5G 1.0.2
touch 1G 3.1.2
touch 2G 3.1.2
iPhone
®1G 3.1.2
3G 3.1.2
3G S 3.1.2Audio
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Type C audio:
Model Firmware version
iPod
®
5G 1.2.1~1.3
classic 1.0.0~1.1.2
nano 1.3.1
nano 2G 1.1.3
nano 3G 1.0.0~1.1.3
nano 4G 1.0.0~1.0.3
touch 1.1~2.2.1
iPhone
®
1G 3.1.3
3G 4.2.1
3G S 4.2.1 4 4.2.1
CAUTION
Do not connect an iPod
®other than
the previously stated models. Doing
so may result in a malfunction or,
depending on conditions, cause afire.
NOTE . iPod
®is a registered trademark of
Apple Inc. . You are only permitted to personally
copy and play copyright-free material or material that is legally permitted to
be copied and played by using aniPod
®and iTunes. Copyright infringe-
ment is prohibited by law.. To check the firmware version of an
iPod
®, connect it to a computer and
check the device manager. For further
information, see the User ’s Guide that
comes with the iPod
®.
. To update the firmware version of an
iPod
®, visit the Apple Inc. website.
. Depending on the model and firm-
ware version of an iPod
®, it may not
work properly or not operate at all. & Connecting USB storage de-
vice / iPod
®
WARNING
Do not operate an iPod
®while
driving. Doing so may distract your
attention from driving and could
lead to an accident.
CAUTION
. If the data stored on an iPod
®is
deleted while it is connected to
the in-vehicle system, the data
cannot be recovered. .
Do not store an iPod
®in the
vehicle. If an iPod®is left in the
vehicle for a long period of time,
it may be deformed, discolored
or damaged by high temperature.
NOTE . Even if a USB storage device or
iPod
®is connected, it cannot be played
unless the USB/iPod®mode is se-
lected. . Movies stored on a USB storage
device or an iPod
®cannot be played
while the storage device or iPod®is
connected to the system.. While an iPod
®is connected, the
iPod®cannot be operated using the
click wheel on the iPod®(except some
models). . When using an iPod
®by connecting
it to in-vehicle equipment, the order of
the list items displayed on the in-
vehicle equipment may be different
from that on the iPod
®. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.. An iPod
®battery that is connected
to in-vehicle equipment will be charged
when the ignition switch is in the “ON ”
or “Acc ”position. However, activation
of the iPod
®may be delayed if the
battery charge of the iPod®is low.
. If an iPod®does not activate after

operation, disconnect the connection
cable from the iPod®and reset it. For
the resetting procedure, see the User ’s
Guide of the iPod
®.
. If an iPod®and the connection cable
are connected improperly, the iPod®
cannot be powered on or will not be
recognized by in-vehicle equipment. In
this case, disconnect the connection
cable from the iPod
®, and then connect
it again.
The USB connector is located in the
center console. Use the connector to
connect a USB storage device/iPod
®. &
How to play back
NOTE . Depending on the number of files
stored on the iPod
®and the firmware
version, the iPod®may not activate
smoothly after operation or not work
properly.. Do not disconnect the connector
from the iPod
®during iPod®operation.
! Type B audio
1. Connect a USB storage device/iPod
®.
2. Press the
button. Each time you
briefly press the button, the mode
changes as follows.
When the USB/iPod®mode is selected,
the player will start playback of the USB
storage device/iPod
®.
! Type C audio
! When a USB storage device/iPod
®is
not connected
Connect a USB storage device/iPod
®.
Then the player will start playback of the
USB storage device/iPod
®. !
When a USB storage device/iPod
®is
already connected
Press the
button. Each time you
briefly press the button, the mode
changes as follows.
When the USB/iPod®mode is selected,
the player will start playback of the USB
storage device/iPod
®.
& To select a track from the beginning
Select a track in the same way as for a
CD. For details, refer to “To select a track
from the beginning ”F 5-24.
& To select a chapter from the
beginning when connectingiPod
®
When playing podcasts or audiobooks,
select a chapter in the same way as for a
CD. For details, refer to “To select a track
from the beginning ”F 5-24.
& Fast-forwarding and rewind- ing
Fast-forwarding and rewinding are oper-
ated in the same way as for a CD. For Audio
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entered.
2. Input the new passkey (a 4 - 8 digit
number) by operating the “TUNE ”dial.
3. Select the “CONFIRM ”menu.
– The new passkey is displayed, the
passkey is changed and the mode
changes to the Bluetooth
®audio
setting mode.
! Deleting device
1. Select the “DELETE AUDIO ”menu.
– If no devices are registered,
“ EMPTY ”is displayed and the mode
changes to the Bluetooth
®audio
setting mode.
2. Select the “CONFIRM ”menu.
–“ DELETED ”is displayed and the
mode changes to the Bluetooth
®
audio setting mode.
& Setting Bluetooth
®audio
(type C audio)
1. Press the
button to select the
“ BT Audio ”mode.
Talk switch
2. Press the talk switch
.
NOTE
If a device and a cell phone are already
registered, “BT ”menu will be dis-
played. Then perform the followingprocedure.
(1) Press the talk switch
and
say “Setup ”.
(2) Press the talk switch
again
and say “Bluetooth audio setup ”.
The “BT Audio Setup ”will then be
displayed.
3. After the “BT Audio Setup ”menu is
displayed, select the following menus by
using the voice command system or by
operating the “TUNE ”dial. NOTE .
You cannot set Bluetooth
®audio
while driving. . After the ignition switch is turned to
the “LOCK ”position, the registered
device/cell phone may be automatically
connected to the system if the ignition
switch is turned to the “Acc ”or “ON ”
position.. When a cell phone is already con-
nected, the system will disconnect the
phone to setup a new device. You may
need to reconnect the phone after
setup is complete.. Up to 2 devices (excluding cell
phones for Hands-free system) can beregistered.. Up to 6 devices (including cell
phones for Hands-free system) can beregistered. ! By using voice command system
NOTE
If no devices are registered, you can
only select from the following menu. . “Pair audio player ”(refer to “Regis-
tering (paring) device ”F 5-46)
. “Set passkey ”(refer to “Selecting
device ”F 5-46) Audio
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&Safety precautions
WARNING
. For safety reasons, avoid operat-
ing the cell phone while driving.
. Do not make a phone call while
driving. When you have an in-
coming call, stop the vehicle in a
safe location before taking the
incoming phone call. When you
have to absolutely take a phone
call, tell the caller “I’ ll call you
back ”. And then call the caller
back after stopping the vehicle in
a safe location.
. Part 15 FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes of
modifications to this equipment
would void the user ’s authority to
operate this device.
CAUTION
. Do not leave the cell phone in the
vehicle. The temperature in the
vehicle may become extremely
high and cause a malfunction of
the cell phone. .
When using the cell phone, be
careful not to get it close to the
in-vehicle equipment. Getting it
too close to the in-vehicle equip-
ment may result in deterioration
in tone quality or a poor connect-
ing condition.
. In the frequency band used by
this equipment, along with indus-
trial, scientific and medical
equipment such as a microwave
oven, radio stations (a license is
required) to be used by the
production line in the factory to
identify movable bodies, specific
small power radio stations (a
license is not required) and ama-
teur radio stations (a license is
required) are being operated.
(These three types of radio sta-
tions are hereinafter referred toas “other radio stations ”.) Before
using this equipment, be sure to
check to see if “other radio
stations ”are being operated in
the vicinity. If there is detrimental
radio interference from this
equipment to “other radio sta-
tions ”, move the equipment to
another location as soon as
possible to avoid radio interfer-
ence. The frequency band used by this equipment is in the 2.4
GHz zone. The FH-SS modulation
is employed as a modulation
method. The expected inflicting
interference distance is less than
33 ft (10 m). This equipment uses
a full band and can avoid a band
used by a movable body identifi-
cation device.
& Using the Hands-free system
! Turning on/off the Hands-free mode
1) OFF hook switch
2) ON hook switch
3) Talk switch
To turn on the Hands-free mode, press the
OFF hook switch
. To turn off the

Hands-free mode, press the ON hook switch.
! Preparation for using the Hands-
free system
Before using the Hands-free system, it is
necessary to register a cell phone in the
system. Perform the following procedure
to register a cell phone. NOTE . Up to 5 cell phones can be regis-
tered (for type B audio). . Up to 6 cell phones (including Blue-
tooth
®audio devices) can be registered
(for type C audio).. When the ignition switch is turned to
the “Acc ”or “ON ”position, the regis-
tered cell phone may be automatically
connected to the system. ! Registering by operating dial
“ TUNE ”dial:
Type B audio
Type C audio
Select the menus by operating the “TUNE ”
dial.
Type B audio:
1. Press the OFF hook switch
.
2. Select “ENGLISH ”/“ FRANÇAIS ”by
operating the “TUNE ”dial.
–“ WELCOME! ”will then be dis-
played.
3. Press the “TUNE ”dial or the talk
switch
.
4. Select the “RECORD NAME ”menu, or
press the talk switch
.
5. Say the name to be registered.
6. Select the “CONFIRM ”menu.
– After “CAR M_MEDIA ”is displayed,
a pass key will be displayed.
7. Input the displayed pass key into the
cell phone while “PKY: **** ”is displayed.
Type C audio:
1. Press the OFF hook switch
.
– If no cell phone is registered,
“ Welcome!! ”is shown on the screen.
In this case, perform the procedure
after step 4.
2. Select the “Setup ”menu.
3. Select the “Phone Setup ”menu.
4. Select the “Pair Phone ”menu.
5. Select the “Record Name ”menu.
6. Say the name to be registered. 7. Select the
“Confirm pair phone? ”
menu.
8. Select the “Phone Only ”menu to
register only a cell phone, or select “Int.
Audio ”menu to register internal audio in
addition to the cell phone.
9. After “Car Multi-Media ”is displayed, a
pass key will be displayed.
10. Input the displayed pass key into the
cell phone while “Passkey: **** ”is dis-
played. ! Registering by using voice com-
mand system (type C audio)
NOTE
If no cell phone is registered, when the
OFF hook switch
is pressed, “Wel-
come!! ”is shown on the screen. In this
case, perform the procedure after step 4.
1. Select a mode other than “BT Audio ”
mode.
2. Press the talk switch
and say
“ Setup ”.
3. Press the talk switch
and say
“ Phone Setup ”.
4. Press the talk switch
and say “Pair
Phone ”.
5. Press the talk switch
and say the
name to be registered. Audio
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7. Select the “CONFIRM ”menu.
– The phone number is then regis-
tered and “STORED ”(type B audio)/
“ Phone number stored. ”(type C audio)
is displayed.
! Registering from call back
1. Select the “CALLBACK ”menu.
2. Select the phone number by operating the “TUNE ”dial.
3. Select the “STORE ”menu.
4. Select the “CONFIRM ”(type B audio)/
“ Confirm store number? ”(type C audio)
menu.
5. Perform either of the following proce- dures.
–Select the “RECORD NAME ”menu
by operating the “TUNE ”dial.
– Press the talk switch
.
6. Say the name (voice tag) to be registered.
7. Select the “CONFIRM ”menu.
– The phone number is then regis-
tered and “STORED ”(type B audio)/
“ Phone number stored. ”(type C audio)
is displayed.
! Registering speed dial
1. After registering phonebook data, per-
form either of the following procedures. –Select the “SPEED DIAL ”menu by operating the
“TUNE ”dial.
– Press the talk switch
and say
“ SET SPEED DIAL ”.
2. Press the preset button (from
to) to which you want to register the
phone number. NOTE
If the number to be used is already
registered in speed dial, “OVER-
WRITE? ”will be displayed. Select the
“ CONFIRM ”menu to overwrite, or
select the “GO BACK ”menu to cancel.
! List names function
The voice tags registered in the phone-
book are spoken by using the list names
function. To use the list names function,
perform the following procedure.
1. Select the “LIST NAMES ”menu.
2. Choose the registered data by per-
forming either of the following procedures. –Press the talk switch
.
– Operate the “TUNE ”dial (type B
audio only).
After “SELECTED ”is displayed, you can
choose the following menus. . “DIAL ”to make a phone call
. “CHANGE NAME ”to change the name
(voice tag) .
“SET SPD DIAL ”/“ SET SPEED DIAL ”/
“ Speed Dial ”to set the speed dial
. “DELETE ENTRY ”to delete the name
(voice tag) from the phonebook. “GO BACK ”to go back to the menu
mode. “HELP ”to listen to the help guidance
(only when using the voice command system)
NOTE . After “LIST NAMES ”is selected, if
the OFF hook switch
is pushed, the
selected number is called. . After “LIST NAMES ”is selected, if
no operation is performed, the mem-
ories are displayed and voice tags are
spoken. After all memories/voice tags
are displayed/spoken, “END OF LIST ”
is displayed and the mode changes tothe “PHONE BOOK ”menu mode.
! Changing voice tag
1. Select the “PHONE BOOK ”menu.
2. Select the “CHANGE NAME ”menu.
3. Select the phone number by perform-
ing one of the following procedures. –Operate the “TUNE ”dial.
– Press the talk switch
and say
the voice tag. – Press the talk switch
, say “List