radio controls SUBARU FORESTER 2012 SH / 3.G Owners Manual

3-4Instruments and controls
The key can be turned from “Acc ”to
“ LOCK ”only when the select lever is in the
“ P ”position.
! Manual transmission models
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, accessory power outlet, etc.) can
be used. & ON
This is the normal operating position after
the engine is started. & START
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.
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “ START ”position while the engine
is running.
If your registered key fails to start the
engine, pull out the key once (the security
indicator light will blink), and then insert
the key in the ignition switch and turn it tothe “START ”position again to try to start
the engine. 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

Antenna system.................................................. 5-3
Roof antenna (Rod type) ...................................... 5-3
FM reception ....................................................... 5-3
Installation of accessories .................................. 5-4
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
Type D audio set (if equipped) ............................. 5-8
Power and audio controls .................................. 5-9
Power switch and volume control ........................ 5-9
Sound controls and audio settings ...................... 5-9
FM/AM radio operation ...................................... 5-13
FM/AM selection ................................................. 5-13
Tuning ............................................................... 5-13
HD Radio
TMTechnology (Digital AM and FM
Radio) (type D audio) ........................................ 5-15
Displaying radio PS (Program Service Name) and RT (Radio Text) ................................................ 5-16
Station preset .................................................... 5-17
Satellite radio operation (if equipped) .............. 5-18
Sirius XM
TMsatellite radio (U.S.A. only).... ........... 5-18
Satellite radio reception ...................................... 5-18
Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner ................... 5-19
Band selection ................................................... 5-20
Channel and category selection .......................... 5-20
Channel preset ................................................... 5-21
Display selection (type A, B and C audio) ........... 5-22
CD player operation ........................................... 5-22
Play file. ............................................................. 5-22
How to insert a CD (type A, C and D) .................. 5-23How to insert a CD(s) (type B) ..
.......................... 5-23
How to play back a CD ...................................... 5-24
To select a track from the beginning .................. 5-24
Fast-forwarding and rewinding . .......................... 5-25
Repeating .......................................................... 5-25
Random playback .............................................. 5-26
Scan (type A, B and C audio) ... .......................... 5-27
Display selection (type A, B and C audio) ........... 5-27
Folder selection ................................................. 5-28
How to eject a CD from the player (type A, C and D audio) .............................................................. 5-28
How to eject CDs from the player (type B) ..... ..... 5-28
When the following messages are displayed. . ..... 5-29
Auxiliary input jack (if equipped). ..................... 5-29
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc ................................................... 5-30
USB storage device / iPod
®operations
(type C and D audio) ...................................... 5-32
Play file ............................................................. 5-32
Connectable USB storage device ....................... 5-32
Connectable iPod
®models ................................. 5-33
Connecting USB storage device / iPod®............. 5-33
How to play back ............................................... 5-34
To select a track from the beginning .................. 5-34
To select a chapter from the beginning when connecting iPod
®............................................. 5-34
Fast-forwarding and rewinding . .......................... 5-34
Repeating .......................................................... 5-35
Random playback .............................................. 5-35
SCAN (only when connecting USB storage device) (type C audio) ...................................... 5-36Audio
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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 audio controls: refer to page
5-9. Radio operation: refer to page 5-13
. Satellite radio operation (if equipped):
refer to page 5-18. CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to page 5-22. Auxiliary input jack: refer to page 5-29 Audio
5-5
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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
5-9. Radio operation: refer to page 5-13
. Satellite radio operation (if equipped):
refer to page 5-18. CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to page 5-22. Auxiliary input jack: refer to page 5-29

&Type C 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
5-9. Radio operation: refer to page 5-13
. Satellite radio operation (if equipped):
refer to page 5-18. CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to page 5-22. Auxiliary input jack: refer to page 5-29
. USB storage device/iPod
®operation:
refer to page 5-32. Bluetooth
®audio device: refer to page
5-40. Hands-free system: refer to page 5-42 Audio
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5-8Audio
& Type D 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
5-9. Radio operation: refer to page 5-13
. Satellite radio operation (if equipped):
refer to page 5-18. CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to page 5-22. Auxiliary input jack: refer to page 5-29
. USB storage device/iPod
®operation:
refer to page 5-32. Bluetooth
®audio device: refer to page
5-40. Hands-free system: refer to page 5-42

Power and audio controls &Power switch and volume control
Type A and B audio
Type C and D audio
The dial 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. & Sound controls and audio settings
NOTE . SPEED VOLUME CONTROL (SVC) is
a function that automatically adjusts
the volume according to the vehicle
speed. As the vehicle speed increases,
the audio volume automatically in-
creases to match the vehicle speed, in
order to create a pleasant listening
environment even as the driving noiseincreases. .
For type B audio, SRS CS Auto is
equipped. SRS CS Auto creates a 5.1ch
equivalent surround field using 6 or 7
speakers that are installed in thevehicle.. For type D audio, SRS TruBass and
FOCUS are equipped.. SRS Sound features:
(1) Sound originating from door
mount speakers can be heard at
ear level (built in SRS FOCUS effect)
(type B and D audio).
(2) Ultra rich bass sound can be
obtained from standard door mount
speakers (built in SRS TruBass
effect) (type B and D audio).
(3) Surround sound can be ob-
tained from 2-channel stereo
sources such as CD, MP3 and FM
(built in SRS Circle Surround II
effect) (type B audio).
(4) SRS CS Auto can position the
center channel image in the center
of the vehicle ’s windshield. This
eliminates the need for a center
speaker (built in SRS Circle Sur-
round II phantom center and SRS
FOCUS effects) (type B audio).
. CS Auto, SRS and “
”symbol are
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. . CS Auto technology is incorporated
under license from SRS Labs, inc. .
TruBass, FOCUS, SRS and “
”
symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. . TruBass and FOCUS technologies
are incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.
Audio 5-9
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