audio SUBARU IMPREZA 2003 2.G Owners Manual

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How to use this owner’s manual
Using your Owner ’s manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this
manual. To protect yourself and extend the service
life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this
manual. Failure to observe these instructions may
result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents,so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter
contains the information you want. Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
This chapter informs you how to use the seat and
seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS air- bags.Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate the keys,locks and windows.Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the operation of
instrument panel indicators and how to use theinstruments and other switches.Chapter 4: Climate Control
This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control.Chapter 5: Audio
This chapter informs you how to operate your audiosystem.Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment. Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and operateyour SUBARU.Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and explains some safety tips on driving.Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you have a
problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engineoverheating. Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARUlooking good.
Chapter 11: Maintenance and service
This chapter informs you when you need to take
your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled mainte-
nance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU
running properly.

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Table of contents
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio
Interior equipment
Starting and operating Driving tips
In case of emergency Appearance careMaintenance and service Specifications
Index
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

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Instrument panel
1) Door locks (page 2-3)
2) Light control lever (page 3-16)
3) Combination meter (page 3-6)
4) Wiper control lever (page 3-21)
5) Hazard warning flasher switch
(page 3-6)
6) Audio (page 5-1)
7) Gear shift lever (MT) (page
7-11)/Selector lever (AT) (page7-14)
8) Outside mirror switch (page 3-29)
9) Climate control (page 4-1)
10) Cruise control (page 7-28)
11) Horn (page 3-32)
12) SRS airbag (page 1-42)
13) Tilt steering (page 3-31)
14) Fuse box (page 11-56)
15) Hood lock release (page 11-5)
16) Power window (page 2-22)

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Antenna system 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FM reception 5-2
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Installation of accessories 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio set 5-3
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Type A audio set 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type B audio set 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (Optional audio unit – if equipped) 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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) 5-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type B audio set (if equipped) 5-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio operation 5-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette player operation 5-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Built in CD changer operation 5-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (if equipped) 5-31 .
Loading and unloading compact discs 5-31 . . . . . . . .
Precautions to observe when handling
a compact disc (CD) 5-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio

Audio
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Antenna system
Before listening to the radio, extend the antenna to
its full length for better reception and reproduction
quality. FM reception
Although FM is normally static free, reception can
be affected by the surrounding area, atmospheric
conditions, station strength and transmitter distance.Buildings or other obstructions may cause momen-
tary static, flutter or station interference. If reception
continues to be unsatisfactory, switch to a stronger station. Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer before instal- ling a citizen band radio or other transmitting devicein your vehicle. Such devices may cause the elec-
tronic control system to malfunction if they are incor-
rectly installed or if they are not suited for the ve- hicle.

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Audio set
Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the fol- lowing audio sets. See the pages indicated in thissection for operating details. Type A audio set
Radio operation: refer to page 5-5
Compact disc player operation: refer to page 5-10
CD changer control: refer to page 5-12
Type B audio set
Radio operation: refer to page 5-16
Cassette player operation: refer to page 5-22
Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-26

Audio
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In-dash 6 CD auto changer 1 (Optional audio unit – if equipped)
Inserting and removing a disc or all discs: refer to
page 5-31

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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) SCAN button
(2) Power switch, Volume control,
Bass/Middle/Treble control and
Fader/Balance control dial
(3) Tuning buttons
(4) FM/AM selection button
(5) Preset buttons
(6) Tone/Balance button

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Power switch and volume/bass/treble/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.
n Tone and balance control
The “VOLUME” control knob normally function as
volume control. This knob become a control for
Treble, Bass, Fader or Balance when you select the
appropriate audio mode.
Choose desired volume level for each mode by turn-ing the “VOLUME” control knob. The control function
returns to volume control mode after about 5seconds. 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 radio is first turned on, the control mode is in the
volume control.)
Volume(VOL)
Bass (BAS) Treble(TRE)
Fader
(FAD)
Balance(BAL)

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DisplayControl mode
Turn counterclockwiseTurn clockwise
BASBass controlFor less bassFor more bass
TRETreble controlFor less trebleFor more treble
BALBalance con- trolTo increase left speaker volume and decrease
right speaker volumeTo increase right speaker volume anddecrease left speaker volume
FA DFader controlTo increase rear speaker volume and decrease front speaker volumeTo increase front speaker volume anddecrease rear speaker volume
VOLVolume con- trolFor less volumeFor more volume