ignition SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2003 2.G Service Manual

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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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cel the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the “RPT” indicator goes out, and normal playback
mode is restored.
Random playback
Press the “RPT/RDM” button (10) and hold it in for
more than 2 seconds while a disc is being played
back to play all songs on the disc in a random order. The “RDM” indicator will come on and all songs on
the disc will be played in a random order.
To cancel the random mode, press the button again.
Then the “RDM” indicator goes out, and normal
playback mode is restored.
To eject a disc from the player
When a disc is being played back or when a disc is
in the player, press the eject button “
” (7). The
disc will be ejected.
The disc may be removed even when the ignitionswitch is in the “LOCK” position.
NOTE
Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out,
because vibration might make it fall out.
CD changer control (If optional in- dash CD changer is connected)
An optional CD changer can be connected to this
audio unit. Consult the instructions that accompany the CD changer for operating the CD changer itself(e.g., how to load or unload CDs). See your
SUBARU dealer for more information.

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Type B audio set (if equipped) The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Radio operation
(1) FM button
(2) AM button
(3) SCAN button
(4) Tuning knob
(5) Preset buttons
(6) Fader/Balance selection button
(7) Power switch, Volume control,
Bass/Treble control and
Fader/Balance control dial
(8) Bass/Treble selection button

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NOTE Only use good quality cassettes (cassettes
longer than C-90 are not recommended). Put cassettes back in their boxes immediately
after use to protect them from dust and dirt andto prevent the tape from unwinding. Never expose cassettes to heat, direct sunlight
or moisture. Clean the tape head (once or twice a month)
using a
wet-type cleaning cassette.
To play back a cassette tape
n When cassette tape is not in the player
When a cassette is partially inserted, it is automati-
cally drawn in and starts tape playback.
n When cassette tape is in the player
When the “TAPE” button (12) is pressed, the display
will show “PLAY” and the player will start playback.
Tape travel indicators
These indicate the direction the cassette tape ismoving. : indicates that the top side of the cassette is be-
ing played back. : indicates that the bottom side of the cassette is
being played back.
Program switching button (PROG)
When the program switching button “PROG” (16) is
pressed during playback, the tape travel indicatorswill switch and the player will begin playing back theopposite side of the tape. The same mechanism is
automatically activated when the end of the tape is
reached. This allows the opposite side of the tape to
play, providing continuous playback.
Fast-forward button (FF)
To fast-forward the tape, press the “FF” button (15).
The display will show “FF”. To stop fast-forwarding,
press the “FF” or “TAPE” (12) button.
Rewind button (REW)
To rewind the tape, press the “REW” button (17).
The display will indicate “REW”. To stop rewinding,
press the “REW” or “TAPE” (12) button.
Eject button (
)
When “
” button (10) is pressed, play back stops
and the cassette tape is ejected. The ejection function also operates when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position. Always make cer-
tain that you remove the cassette tape.

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will be ejected and the indicator light will begin blinking.
3. To remove another disc, repeat step 1 and 2
choosing a different “Disc select ” button.
(To remove discs when the ignition switch is in the
“Lock” position, press the “Eject” button, and the
first disc will be ejected. Press the “Eject” button
again, and the next disc will be ejected and so on.At this time, the “Disc select ” buttons are disabled.)
To remove all discs at one time
1. Press and hold the “Eject” button (4) until all
“Disc” indicators begin blinking (about 1.5 se-
conds), and the first disc will be ejected.
2. When the disc is removed, the next one will be
ejected, and so on.
To replace a playing disc with another
Simply press the desired one of “Disc select ” but-
tons (3) (numbered from 1 to 6) or press the “DISC
select” button on the radio unit to select the desired
disc, and the disc will begin to play.
Disc indicators
Lit: when the corresponding storage tray is occu-pied by a disc.
Blinking: Disc player is either in loading, eject or
changing mode. OFF: No disc is loaded or the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK”
position.
n Open/Closed disc slot indicator
When the disc slot is open, the disc indicators onboth sides of the slot illuminate.
Function control
Refer to CD changer control operating instructions described in the “Type B audio set ” section.

Interior equipment
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Interior light
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light goes
out to avoid battery discharge. Dome light
The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously.
DOOR (middle position): The dome light comes on
when any of the doors (or the rear gate on wagon) is
opened. The light remains on for several seconds
and gradually goes out after all doors (and the rear
gate on the wagon) are closed or if the key is inserted in the ignition switch.
The light also can be turned on by use of the key-
less entry transmitter. See the
“Keyless entry sys-
tem” in chapter 2 for detailed information.
OFF: The light stays off.
Cargo area light (if equipped)DOOR: The light comes on only when the rear gate
is opened. OFF: The light stays off.

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Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot,
might burn you or your passengers. Spilled
beverages may also damage upholstery, car-pets or audio equipment. Accessory power outlet
In the luggage compartment (if equipped)
Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tap at the socket when the ignition switch is either in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
You can use an in-car use electrical appliance by
connecting it to the accessory power outlet.

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lighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarette lighter plugs in the socket. Doing so may
cause a short-circuit and overheating, result-ing in a fire.If the socket is ever used for a plug-in ac-
cessory such as a mobile phone, that may
damage the portion of the socket ’s internal
mechanism that causes a cigarette lighter plug to “pop out ” after its lighter element is
heated. Therefore, do not place a cigarettelighter plug in a socket that has been used,
even once, to power a plug-in accessory. Do- ing so may cause the plug to stick and over- heat, creating a potential fire hazard. Do not place any foreign objects, especially
metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil,into the socket. That could cause a short cir-cuit.
Use with a cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” and “ACC” positions.
To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob andwait a few moments. It will automatically spring up
when ready for use.
WARNING
To avoid being burned, never grasp the lighter
by the end with the heating element. Doing so
could result in injury and could also damage the heating element.

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CAUTION
Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will overheat.
Using as an accessory power outlet
Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tapat the socket when the ignition switch is either in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
If you use the socket as an accessory power outlet,
take the following precautions.When the socket is not in use, always put the cap on
the socket to prevent any foreign object from enter-ing it.
CAUTION
Use only in-car use electrical appliances
which are designed for 12V DC and which
consume less than 120W. Overloading the
socket can cause a short circuit. Do not use
double adapters or more than one electrical appliance. If the plug on your electric appliance is ei-
ther too loose or too tight for the socket, this
can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly.
Use of an electric appliance in the socket for
a long period of time while the engine is notrunning can cause battery discharge. Before driving your vehicle, make sure that
the plug and the cord on your electrical ap-
pliance will not interfere with your shifting gears and operating the accelerator and brake
pedals. If they do, do not use the electrical ap-
pliance while driving.
If the socket has been used for electrical ap-
pliances, damage may have been done to the inter-
nal mechanism that causes a cigarette lighter to“ pop out ” after its element has been heated. For that
reason, a cigarette lighter, even if it is a genuine
part, should not be used in the socket. If you want to
use the socket for a cigarette lighter again, or to pro-
tect your purchaser before you sell your car, have
your SUBARU dealer replace the socket with a newone.

Starting and operating
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mination is observed, there is no stored diagnostic
trouble codes, and the OBD system readiness moni-
tors are complete. A vehicle fails
the OBD inspection if the “CHECK
ENGINE ” warning light/MIL is not properly operating
or there is one or more diagnostic trouble codes
stored in vehicle ’s computer with the “CHECK
ENGINE ” warning light/MIL illuminated.
A state emission inspection may reject (not pass
or fail) a vehicle if the number of OBD system readi- ness monitors “Not Ready ” is greater than three.
Under this condition, the vehicle operator should be instructed to drive his/her vehicle for a few days to
set the monitors and return for an emission re-in-spection. Owners of rejected or failing vehicles should con-
tact their Subaru Dealer for service. Preparing to drive
You should perform the following checks and adjust-
ments every day before you start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are
clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires.
Also check tires for proper inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
4. Check that the hood, trunk and rear gate are fullyclosed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside
mirrors.
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passen-gers have fastened their seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator
lights when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”
position.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights
after starting the engine. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer
fluid and other fluid levels should be checked
daily, weekly or at fuel stops.