radio SUBARU OUTBACK 2004 4.G Owners Manual

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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cles with SRS side airbags) yReplacement of seat fabric or leather (only
for vehicles with SRS side airbags) y Installation of additional fabric or leather
on the front seat (only for vehicles with SRS
side airbags)
y Installation of additional electrical/electronic
equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on
or near the SRS airbag system components
and/or wiring is not advisable. This could inter-
fere with proper operation of the SRS airbag
system.
Do not perform any of the following modifica-
tions. Such modifications can interfere with
proper operation of the SRS airbag system. y Attachment of any equipment (brush bar,
winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than
SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the front
end. y Modification of the suspension system or
front end structure. y Installation of a tire of different size and con-
struction from the tires specified on the tire placard attached to the driver’s door jamb. y
Attachment of any equipment (side steps or
side sill protectors, etc.) other than SUBARU
genuine accessory parts to the side body (only
for vehicles with side airbags).
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to in-
stall any accessory parts to your vehicle.

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Keys and doors
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Remote keyless entry system (if
equipped)
yDo not expose the transmitter to severe
shocks, such as those experienced as a result
of dropping or throwing. y Do not take the transmitter apart except when
replacing the battery. y Do not get the transmitter wet. If it gets wet,
wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.
The keyless entry system has the following functions. y
Locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate on
the station wagon) without a key y Sounding a panic alarm
y Arming and disarming the security system (if your
vehicle is equipped with an optional security system).
See the next section “Security system (if equipped)”
for detailed information.
The operable distance of the keyless entry system is
approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this dis-
tance will vary depending on environmental condi-
tions. Range may be reduced near sources of RF in-
terference such as power plants and radio/television
broadcasting towers.
The keyless entry system does not operate when the
key is inserted in the ignition switch.

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Instruments and controls
T
Automatic transmission vehicles The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only
when the selector lever is in the “P” position. TManual transmission vehicles
The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only
when the key is pushed in while turning it. „ ACC
In this position the electrical accessories (radio, ac-
cessory power outlet, etc.) can be used.
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HS2020CA
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Audio
Antenna system ............................................ 5-2 Printed antenna ................................................. 5-2
Pillar mounted antenna .................................... 5-3
Installation of accessories ........................... 5-3
Audio set ........................................................ 5-4 Type A and type B audio set ............................ 5-4
Type C audio set ............................................... 5-4
McIntosh audio set ........................................... 5-5
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional audio unit – if equipped) .......................................... 5-5
Type A and B audio set (if equipped) .......... 5-6 Radio operation ................................................ 5-6
Compact disc player operation ....................... 5-11
CD changer control (If optional in dash CD changer is connected) ................................... 5-14
Type C audio set (if equipped) ..................... 5-17 Radio operation ................................................ 5-17
Built-in CD changer operation ......................... 5-23
OnStar® system operation (models with OnStar® system) ............................................ 5-27
McIntosh audio set (if equipped) ................. 5-27 Radio operation ................................................ 5-28
Built-in CD changer operation ......................... 5-34
OnStar® system operation (models with OnStar® system) ............................................ 5-38
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped) .... 5-39
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc (CD) .................................. 5-42

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Audio
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„Pillar mounted antenna
Pull the antenna out to extend it to its full length. T 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.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.
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Audio
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 and type B audio set
y Radio operation: refer to page 5-6
y CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-
11 y CD changer control: refer to page 5-14 „
Type C audio set
y Radio operation: refer to page 5-17
y Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-23
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„McIntosh audio set
y Radio operation: refer to page 5-28
y B uilt-in CD cha nger op era tion: re fe r to p a ge 5-34 „
In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional
audio unit – if equipped)
y Inserting and removing a disc or all discs: refer
t o pa ge 5-39
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Audio
Type A and B audio set (if equipped)
Type A: Without weather band
Type B: With weather band
The audio set 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, Tone,
Balance, Fader control dial
(2) BAND button
(3) Tuning buttons
(4) Preset buttons
(5) AUDIO button
(6) SCAN button

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Audio
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TPower switch and volume/bass/treble/fader/
balance control
V Power switch and volume 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 (AUDIO)
The volume control dial (1) normally functions as a vol-
ume control. This dial becomes a control for Bass,
Treble, Fader or Balance when you select the appro-
priate tone and balance control mode.
Choose desired volume level for each mode by turning
the volume control dial. The control function returns to
volume control mode after about 5 seconds.
To change control modes: Each brief press of the
“AUDIO” button (5) changes control modes in the fol-
lowing sequence starting from volume control mode.
(When the radio is first turned on, the control mode is
in the volume control.) The “AUDIO” button (5) is used for selecting the fol-
lowing control modes:
Volume
(VOL)
Bass(BAS)Treble(TRE)Balance(BAL)
Fader
(FAD)

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TWaveband selection
V FM/AM selection
Push the “BAND” button (2) to select FM1, FM2 or AM
reception. The display indicates which one is currently selected. V FM/AM/Weather band selection
Push the “BAND” button (2) to select FM1, FM2, AM
or Weather band (WB) reception. The display indi-
cates which is currently selected. T Stereo indicator
The stereo indicator “ST” will come on when an FM
stereo broadcast is received. T Tuning (TUNE)
V Manual tuning (TUNE)
Press the tuning button (3) marked “ ” to increase
the tuning frequency and press the tuning button
marked “ ” to decrease it.
Each time the button is pressed, the frequency interval
can be changed between 10 kHz in the AM mode and
0.2 MHz in the FM mode. V Seek tuning
If the tuning button (3) is pressed for longer than half
of a second, the radio will begin to automatically search for receivable frequencies and will stop at the
first one found. This function may not be available,
however, when radio signals are weak. In such a situ-
ation, perform manual tuning to select the desired sta-
tion. V
Manual tuning for weather band
When weather band mode is selected, press the tun-
ing button (3) marked “ ” to change the WB chan-
nel up and press the tuning button marked “ ” to
change the WB channel down. Each time the button is
pressed, the WB channel changes to the next chan-
nel. V Automatic tuning (SCAN)
Press the “SCAN” button (6) to change the radio to the
SCAN mode. In this mode, the radio scans through the
radio band until a station is found. The radio will stop
at the station for five seconds while displaying the fre-
quency, after which scanning will continue until the en-
tire band has been scanned from the low end to the
high end.
Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel the SCAN
mode and to stop on any displayed frequency.
When the “SCAN” button is pressed for automatic tun-
ing, stations are scanned in the direction of low fre-
quencies to high frequencies only.
Automatic tuning may not function properly if the sta-