2012 SUBARU OUTBACK radio

.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
. Modifications on or inside the
front door panels for the purpose
of a speaker replacement or
sound insulation
CAUTION
Do not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the SRS airbag system. . Attachment of any equipment
(bush bar, bullbar, winches, snow
plow, skid/sump plate, etc.) other
than genuine SUBARU acces-
sory parts.
. 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
placard attached to the driver ’s
door pillar or specified for indivi-
dual vehicle models in this Own- er ’s Manual. .
Attachment of any equipment
(side steps or side sill protectors,
etc.) other than genuine SUBARU
accessory parts to the side body.
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if
you want to install any accessory parts on
your vehicle. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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doors from the outside using the power
door locking switches. &Key lock-in prevention func- tion
This function prevents the doors from
being locked with the key still in the
ignition switch. ! Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function operational
With the driver ’s door open, the doors are
automatically kept unlocked even if the
front side of the power door locking switch
is pressed. ! Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function non-operational
. If the lock lever is turned to the rear
( “LOCK ”) position with the driver ’s door
open and the driver ’s door is then closed
with the lock lever in that position, thedriver ’s door is locked.
. If the spare key is used to lock the
driver ’s door from the outside of the
vehicle, the door is locked.
This function ’s operational/non-opera-
tional setting can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU
dealer for details. NOTE .
The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as “operational ”.
. When leaving the vehicle, make sure
you are holding the key before locking
the doors. Remote keyless entry system
CAUTION
. Do not expose the remote trans-
mitter to severe shocks, such as
those experienced as a result of
dropping or throwing.
. Do not take the remote transmit-
ter apart except when replacing
the battery.
. Do not get the remote transmitter
wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with
a cloth immediately.
. When you carry the remote trans-
mitteronanairplane,donot
press the button of the remote
transmitter while in the airplane.
When any button of the remote
transmitter is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the remote trans-
mitter in a bag on an airplane,
take measures to prevent the
buttons of the remote transmitter
from being pressed.
. FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance Keys and doors
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2-8Keys and doors
could void the user ’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC
Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesiredoperation.
The transmitter for the remote keyless
entry system is located inside the keyhead.
The remote keyless entry system has the
following functions. . Locking and unlocking the doors (and
rear gate (Outback)) without a key. Opening the trunk lid (Legacy) without
key. Sounding a panic alarm
. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to “ Alarm system ”F 2-15.
The operable distance of the remote
keyless entry system is approximately 30
feet (10 meters). However, this distance
will vary depending on environmental
conditions. The system ’s operable dis- tance 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.
NOTE
The remote keyless entry system does
not operate when the key is inserted in
the ignition switch.
: Trunk lid/rear gate unlock button: Unlock/disarm button: Lock/arm button
A: Panic button &
Locking the doors
Press the “”button to lock all doors and
rear gate (Outback). An electronic chirp
will sound once and the turn signal lights
will flash once.
If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk
lid) is not fully closed, an electronic chirp
will sound five times and the turn signal
lights will flash five times to alert you that
the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are
not properly closed. When you close the
door, it will automatically lock and then an
electronic chirp will sound once and the
turn signal lights will flash once.

3-4Instruments and controls
&Acc
In this position the electrical accessories
(radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can
be used. & ON
This is the normal operating position after
the engine is started. & START
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “ START ”position while the engine
is running.
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 tothe “ON ”position.
If the engine does not start with your
registered key, pull out the key once (at
this time, the security indicator light will
blink), wait for at least 10 seconds,
reinsert the key in the ignition switch and
then try to start the engine again.
NOTE
The engine may not start in the follow-
ing cases:
. The key grip is touching another key
or a metallic key holder.
. The key is near another key that
contains an immobilizer transponder. . The key is near or touching another
transmitter. &
Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when thedriver ’s door opens and the key is in the
“ LOCK ”or “Acc ”positions. The chime
stops when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON ”position or the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
& Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-
nates when driver ’s door is opened or
when the driver ’s door is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The light remains illuminated for approxi-
mately 30 seconds and gradually turns off
under the following conditions. . When the driver ’s door is closed
. When the doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter
The light gradually turns off under the
following conditions. . When the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON ”position
. When the doors are locked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter

Antenna system...................................................... 5-3
Printed antenna ...................................................... 5-3
FM reception .......................................................... 5-3
Installation of accessories ...................................... 5-3
Audio set ................................................................. 5-4
Type A audio set (if equipped) ................................ 5-5
Type B audio set (if equipped) ................................ 5-6
Type C audio set (if equipped) ................................ 5-7
Power and audio controls ...................................... 5-8
Power switch and volume control ........................... 5-8
Sound controls and audio settings ......................... 5-8
Adjustable level of each mode ............................... 5-11
FM/AM radio operation ......................................... 5-12
FM selection (type A and B audio) ......................... 5-12
AM selection (type A and B audio) ......................... 5-12
FM/AM selection (type C audio) ............................. 5-12
Tuning .................................................................. 5-12
HD Radio
®Technology (Digital AM and FM Radio)
(type C audio) ..................................................... 5-15
RDS text display ................................................... 5-17
Station preset ....................................................... 5-18
Satellite radio operation (if equipped) ................. 5-19
Sirius XM Satellite Radio Activation (for U.S.A. only) ................................................................... 5-19
Satellite radio reception ......................................... 5-19
Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner ...................... 5-20
Band selection ...................................................... 5-20
Channel and category selection ............................. 5-21
Channel preset ...................................................... 5-22
When the following messages are displayed (type C audio) ..................................................... 5-22 CD player operation
..............................................5-23
Play file ................................................................ 5-23
How to insert a CD ............................................... 5-24
How to play back a CD ......................................... 5-24
To select a track from the beginning ..................... 5-24
Fast-forwarding and rewinding . ............................. 5-25
Repeating ............................................................. 5-26
Random playback ................................................. 5-27
Scan .................................................................... 5-28
Display selection (type A and B audio) .................. 5-28
Folder selection .................................................... 5-28
How to eject a CD from the player ......................... 5-29
When the following messages are displayed. . ........ 5-29
Auxiliary input jack ................................................5-30
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc .......................................................5-31
USB storage device / iPod
®operations
(type B and C audio) ..........................................5-33
Play file ................................................................ 5-33
Connectable USB storage device .......................... 5-33
Connectable iPod
®models .................................... 5-33
Connecting USB storage device / iPod®................ 5-34
How to play back .................................................. 5-35
To select a track from the beginning ..................... 5-35
To select a chapter from the beginning when connecting iPod
®................................................ 5-35
Fast-forwarding and rewinding . ............................. 5-35
Repeating ............................................................. 5-36
Random playback ................................................. 5-36
SCAN (only when connecting USB storage device) ............................................................... 5-37 Audio
5

Antenna system &Printed antenna
CAUTION
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.
The antenna is printed on the inner
surface of the rear window glass. NOTE
Antenna performance will deteriorate
significantly if you apply tinting film or any other material over the antenna
portion of the rear window glass.
& FM reception
Although FM is normally static free,
reception can be affected by the surround-
ing area, atmospheric conditions, station
strength and transmitter distance. Build-
ings or other obstructions may cause
momentary static, flutter or station inter-
ference. If reception continues to be
unsatisfactory, switch to a stronger station. 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 installed or if they are not
suited for the vehicle.
Audio
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&Type A audio set (if equipped)The audio set will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the “Acc ”or “ON ”
position. . Power and sound controls: refer to
page 5-8. Radio operation: refer to page 5-12
. Satellite radio operation (if equipped):
refer to page 5-19. CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to page 5-23. Auxiliary input jack: refer to page 5-30 Audio
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5-6Audio
& Type B audio set (if equipped)
The audio set will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the “Acc ”or “ON ”
position. . Power and audio controls: refer to page
5-8. Radio operation: refer to page 5-12
. Satellite radio operation (if equipped):
refer to page 5-19. CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to page 5-23. Auxiliary input jack: refer to page 5-30
. USB storage device/iPod
®operation:
refer to page 5-33. Bluetooth
®audio: refer to page 5-43
. Hands-free system: refer to page 5-49