2017 SUBARU FORESTER Owners Manual

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!Troubleshooting guide
Experience CauseAction
Mismatch of time alignment - a user may hear
a short period of programming replayed or an
echo, stutter or skip. The radio stations analog and digital volume is
not properly aligned or the station is in ballgame
mode.
None, radio broadcast issue. A user can contact
the radio station.
Sound fades, blending in and out. Radio is shifting between analog and digital
audio. Reception issue. May clear-up as the vehicle
continues to be driven. Turning the indicator of the
HD Radio
TMoff will change the radio mode to
analog audio.
Audio mute condition when an HD2/HD3
multicast channel had been playing. The radio does not have access to digital
signals at the moment. This is normal behavior, wait until the digital signal
returns. If out of the coverage area, seek a new
station.
Audio mute delay when selecting an HD2/
HD3 multicast channel preset. The digital multicast content is not available until
HD Radio
TMbroadcast can be decoded and
make the audio available. This takes up to 7
seconds. This is normal behavior, wait for the audio to
become available.
Text information does not match the present
song audio. Data service issue by the radio broadcaster. Broadcaster should be notified. Complete the form;
www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio
_station_experiences.
No text information shown for the present
selected frequency. Data service issue by the radio broadcaster. Broadcaster should be notified. Complete the form;
www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio
_station_experiences.
The “Acquiring ”caution message appears
when the system attempts to acquire digital
transmission. When acquiring digital data while receiving a
digital broadcast and SPS station. .
When the reception in digital of the SPS station
is confirmed.
. When the system determined that the SPS
station could not be received.
. When the SPS broadcast is ended (stopped) by
the radio station while receiving SPS.
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ExperienceCauseAction
The “HD Channel is unavailable ”caution
message appears when digital reception is not
possible. .
When the system determined that the SPS
station could not be received while receiving
a digital broadcast and SPS station.
. When the SPS broadcast is ended
(stopped) by the radio station while receiv-
ing SPS. .
When the status is changed to acquiring digital
data because the reception condition of SPS
station has improved.
. When the received station is changed. Audio/Audio set
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&SiriusXM Satellite Radio (if
equipped)
! SiriusXM Data Service
Data service information, which is com-
prised of traffic information and weather
information, can be received via the
SiriusXM Radio.
To receive the data service information in
the vehicle, a subscription to the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio service is necessary.
Content set to use the SiriusXM data
service is reset when personal information
is initialized. !
Control screen and audio panel
Control screen
No. Function
&1Perform the SXM setting. See be-
low. Refer to “SXM setting ”F 5-42.
&2
Search for a channel which the
direction of higher frequency from
current frequency. Reproduce the
channel that can receive by 5
seconds. No. Function&3
A list is displayed. There are three
types of lists (
“Presets ”, “Categories ”
or “All Channels ”) available.
. “Presets ”: Preset channels are
displayed in a list.
. “Categories ”: The channels of
the selected category are dis-
played in a list.
. “All Channels ”: All selectable
channels are displayed in a list.
&4Display the contents information of a
channel receiving.
&5Presets list (30 channels max.) is
displayed. Refer to “Presetting a
channel ”F 5-40.
&6Categories list is displayed. Refer to
“Selecting a channel from the list ”
F 5-40.
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No.Function
&7
All channels list is displayed.
The available received channels are
displayed, and you can select a
channel.
&8Change to the Direct Tune display.
Refer to“Direct Tune ”F 5-41.
&9Return to the previous display.
&10Return to the playback display.
Audio panel
No. Function
&1Turn to adjust volume.
Press to turn the audio system on/
off.
&2Press to display the sound setting
screen. Refer to“Unit settings ”F 5-
18.
&3
Turn right to step up channels and
turn left to step down channels.
Press to select an audio source.
Refer to “Selecting an audio source ”
F 5-17.
&4Press to step up/down channels.
Press and hold to step up/down
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!How to subscribe to SiriusXM Sa-
tellite Radio
To listen to a satellite radio broadcast in
the vehicle, a subscription to the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio service is necessary.
A SiriusXM Satellite Radio is a tuner
designed exclusively to receive broad-
casts provided under a separate subscrip-
tion.
!How to subscribe
It is necessary to enter into a separate
service agreement with SiriusXM Satellite
Radio in order to receive satellite broad-
cast programming in the vehicle. Addi-
tional activation and service subscription
fees apply that are not included in the
purchase price of the vehicle and digital
satellite tuner.
For complete information on subscription
rates and terms, or to subscribe to
SiriusXM Satellite Radio:
. U.S. customers:
Refer to www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349
. Canadian customers:
Refer to www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-209-0079WARNING
. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services
— Legal Disclaimers and Warn-
ings
– Fees and Taxes —Subscrip-
tion fee, taxes, one time acti-
vation fee, and other fees may
apply. Subscription fee is con-
sumer only. All fees and pro-
gramming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Cus-
tomer Agreement available at
www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or
www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
SiriusXM U.S. satellite and
data services are available
only in the contiguous USA
and DC. SiriusXM satellite
service is also available in
Canada: see
www.siriusxm.ca.
Explicit Language Notice —
Channels with frequent expli-
cit language are indicated
with an “XL”preceding the
channel name. Channel block-
ing is available for SiriusXM
Satellite Radio receivers by
notifying SiriusXM at: .
U.S. customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349
. Canadian customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-209-0079
CAUTION
. It is prohibited to copy, decom-
pile, disassemble, reverse engi-
neer, hack, manipulate or other-
wise make available any technol-
ogy or software incorporated in
receivers compatible with the
SiriusXM Satellite Radio System
or that support the XM website,
the Online Service or any of its
content. Furthermore, the
AMBE
®voice compression soft-
ware included in this product is
protected by intellectual property
rights including patent rights,
copyrights, and trade secrets of
Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
. Note: this applies to SiriusXM
Satellite Radio receivers only
and not XM Ready devices.
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NOTE
.SiriusXM Satellite Services —De-
scriptions
–Only SiriusXM Satellite Radio
®
brings you more of what you love,
all in one place. Get over 175
channels, including commercial-
free music, plus the best sports,
news, talk, comedy and entertain-
ment. Welcome to the world of
satellite radio. More information
about SiriusXM Satellite Radio is
available online at
www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) and
www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
. SiriusXM Satellite Services —Sub-
scription Instructions
–For SiriusXM Services requiring
a subscription (such as SiriusXM
Satellite Radio, and some Infotain-
ment & data services), the following
paragraph shall be included.
Required SiriusXM Satellite Radio
and some Infotainment & data ser-
vices monthly subscriptions sold
separately after trial period. Sub-
scription fee is consumer only. All
fees and programming subject to
change. Subscriptions are subject
to the Customer Agreement avail-
able at www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or
www.siriusxm.ca (Canada). Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos
are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio
Inc. All other marks, channel names
and logos are the property of their
respective owners.
For more information, program
schedules, and to subscribe or
extend subscription after compli-
mentary trial period; more informa-
tion is available at:
.
U.S. customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349
. Canadian customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-209-0079
. SiriusXM Satellite Radio is solely
responsible for the quality, availability
and content of the satellite radio ser-
vices provided, which are subject to
the terms and conditions of the
SiriusXM Satellite Radio customer ser-
vice agreement.
. Customers should have their radio
ID ready; the radio ID can be found by
tuning to “Ch 000 ”on the radio. For
details, see “DISPLAYING THE RADIO
ID ”below.
. All fees and programming are the
responsibility of SiriusXM Satellite
Radio and are subject to change. !
How to change the source
Select the “Sirius XM ”key on the source
select screen. Refer to “Selecting an audio
source” F5-17.
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!Presetting a channel
1. The presets list is displayed via either
of the following procedures. .When you touch the
tab in the
SiriusXM main screen (if the list that
was displayed the last time is Presets).
. When you select the
tab in each
list screen.
2. The current channel is stored if you
touch and hold the preset list key. You can
store up to 30 channels (A beep sounds
when a channel stored).
The playing icon is displayed for the
currently selected channel. !
Selecting a channel from the list
1. The categories list is displayed via
either of the following procedures. .When you touch the
tab in the
SiriusXM main screen (if the list that
was displayed the last time is Cate-
gories).
. When you select the
tab in each
list screen.
2. Each channel list is displayed when
you select each category item.
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In addition, the following messages appear.
Display MessageContents
“ Subscription Update ”
“ Press OK to Continue ” An update to your SiriusXM subscription has
been received by the SiriusXM tuner. Touch
any key to continue.
“ Channel XXX Not Available ”
( “ XXX ”refers to the selected channel number.) This channel is not a valid SiriusXM channel.
The channel number has been entered incor-
rectly, or the channel was removed from the
SiriusXM channel lineup.
“ Channel XXX Not Subscribed Call. ”
“ Call SiriusXM to Subscribed. ”
( “ XXX ”refers to the selected channel number.) This channel is not included in your SiriusXM
subscription plan.
“ Ch Locked ”
“ Lock Code? ” The selected channel has been locked by the
parental controls.
A prompt to enter the unlock code will appear.
“ Check Antenna ” Ensure the SiriusXM antenna cable is con-
nected to the SiriusXM tuner correctly.
Check the SiriusXM antenna wire for breaks or
sharp bends.
Replace the antenna if necessary.
“ No Signal ” The vehicle must be outside, and the antenna
must have a clear view of the southern sky.
NOTEContact SiriusXM
.
Listener Care Center (U.S. customers):
1-866-635-2349
. Listener Care Centre (Canadian customers):
1-877-209-0079 !
Direct Tune
1. A channel input screen is displayed
when you touch the
tab.
2. Input any number and touch the “OK”
key, receive the channel which input.
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