SUBARU FORESTER 2005 SG / 2.G Owners Manual

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Climate control
A) Air filter element
B) Arrow mark
3. Replace the air filter element with new one.
The arrow mark on the filter must point UP. A) Air filter cover
4. Reinstall the air filter cover.
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Climate control
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5. Reinstall the glove box.
6. Close the glove box. A) Service label
B) Caution label
7. LABEL installation 1) Fill out the information on the service label
(small).
2) Attach the service label to the driver side door pil-
lar and the caution label to the driver side end of the
instrument panel.
Contact your dealer if the following occurs,
even if it is not yet time to change the filter:
– Reduction of the air flow through the vents.
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A
B
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Climate control
– 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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5
Audio
Antenna system ............................................ 5-2 FM reception ..................................................... 5-2
Installation of accessories ........................... 5-3
Audio set ........................................................ 5-3 Type A audio set ............................................... 5-3
Type B audio set ............................................... 5-4
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional audio unit – if equipped) .......................................... 5-4
Type A audio set (if equipped) ..................... 5-5 Radio operation ................................................ 5-5
Compact disc player operation ....................... 5-10
CD changer control (if optional in-dash CD changer is connected) ................................... 5-13
Type B audio set (if equipped) ..................... 5-16 Radio operation ................................................ 5-16
Built-in CD changer operation ......................... 5-22
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped) .... 5-27 Loading and unloading compact discs .......... 5-27
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc .......................................... 5-30

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Audio
AudioAntenna system
The antenna is printed on the inside of the left side
rear quarter window glass.
Do not use sharp instruments or window clean-
er containing abrasives to clean the inner sur-
face of the window on which the antenna is
printed. Doing so may damage the antenna
printed on the window.
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FM reception
Although FM is normally static free, reception can be
affected by the surrounding area, atmospheric condi-
tions, station strength and transmitter distance. Build-
ings or other obstructions may cause momentary stat-
ic, flutter or station interference. If reception continues
to be unsatisfactory, switch to a stronger station.
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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
y Radio operation: refer to page 5-5
y Compact disc player operation: refer to page 5-10
y CD changer control: refer to page 5-13
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Audio
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Type B audio set
y Radio operation: refer to page 5-16
y Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-22 „
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional
audio unit – if equipped)
y Inserting and removing a disc or all discs: refer to
page 5-27
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Audio
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Type A audio set (if equipped)
The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. „Radio operation
(1) (2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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(1) Power switch, Volume control,
Tone/Fader/Balance control dial
(2) BAND button
(3) Tuning buttons
(4) Preset buttons
(5) AUDIO button
(6) SCAN button

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Audio
T
Power switch and volume/bass/treble/fader/
balance control (PWR/VOL)
The dial (1) is used for both power (ON/OFF) and vol-
ume control. The radio is turned ON and OFF by push-
ing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the
dial. V Tone and balance control
The “VOLUME” control knob normally function as vol-
ume control. This knob become a control for Treble,
Bass, Fader or Balance when you select the appropri-
ate audio mode.
Choose desired volume level for each mode by turning
the “VOLUME” control knob. The control function re-
turns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds.
To change control modes: Each brief press of the
“AUDIO” button changes control modes in the follow-
ing sequence starting from volume control mode.
(When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is
in the volume control.)
Volume
(VOL) Bass(BAS)Treble(TRE)Balance(BAL)
Fader
(FAD)

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Audio
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Display Control mode
Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise
VOL Volume control For less volume For more volume
BAS Bass control For less bass sound For more bass sound
TRE Treble control For less treble sound For more treble sound
BAL Balance control To increase left speaker volume and
decrease right speaker volume To increase right speaker volume and
decrease left speaker volume
FAD Fader control To increase rear speaker volume and
decrease front speaker volume To increase front speaker volume and
decrease rear speaker volume
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