SUBARU OUTBACK 2005 4.G Owners Manual

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Climate control
ed, a “ ” indicator light appears on the display.
(Outside air): Outside air is drawn into the pas-
senger compartment. When the climate control sys-
tem is operated in the “AUTO” mode, this position is
selected automatically. (There is one exception: When
the temperature control dial is turned fully counter-
clockwise, the recirculation mode is automatically se-
lected.) When the outside air mode is selected, a
“ ” indicator light appears on the display.
Continued operation in the “ ” position
may fog up the windows. Switch to the
“ ” position as soon as the outside dusty
condition clears.
NOTE
When driving on a dusty road or behind a vehicle
that emits unpleasant exhaust gases, set the air
inlet selection button to the “ ” position.
From time to time, return the air inlet selection but-
ton to the “ ” position to draw outside air
into the passenger compartment. !
Temperature sensors
A) Solar sensor
B) Interior air temperature sensor
The automatic climate control system employs several
sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are treat-
ed incorrectly and become damaged, the system may
not be able to control the interior temperature correct-
ly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the follow-
ing precautions:
– Do not subject the sensors to impact.
– Keep water away from the sensors.
– Do not cover the sensors.
A
B
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The sensors are located as follows:
– Solar sensor: beside windshield defroster grille
– Interior air temperature sensor: on the side of the
driver-side part of the center panel
– Outside temperature sensor: behind front grille. Operating tips for heater and air con-
ditioner !
Cleaning ventilator grille
Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free of
snow, leaves, or other obstructions to ensure efficient
heating and defrosting. Since the condenser is located
in front of the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired by any ac-
cumulation of insects and leaves on the condenser.
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!
Efficient cooling after parking in direct
sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows
open for a few minutes to allow outside air to circulate
into the heated interior. This results in quicker cooling
by the air conditioner. Keep the windows closed during
the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cool- ing efficiency. ! Lubrication oil circulation in the refrig-
erant circuit
Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low en-
gine speed (at idle or low driving speeds) a few min-
utes each month during the off-season to circulate its
oil. ! Checking air conditioning system be-
fore summer season
Check the air conditioner unit for refrigerant leaks,
hose conditions, and proper operation each spring.
Have your SUBARU dealer perform this check. !
Cooling and dehumidifying in high hu-
midity and low temperature weather condition
Under certain weather conditions (high relative humid-
ity, low temperatures, etc.) a small amount of water
vapor emission from the air outlets may be noticed.
This condition is normal and does not indicate any
problem with the air conditioning system. ! Air conditioner compressor shut-off
when engine is heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air con-
ditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off
during air conditioner operation whenever the acceler-
ator is fully depressed such as during rapid accelera-
tion or when driving on a steep upgrade. ! Refrigerant for your climate control system
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant
HFC134a. Therefore, the method of adding, changing
or checking the refrigerant is different from the method
for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU dealer for
service. Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong
refrigerant are not covered under warranty.

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Air filtration system (if equipped)
If your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped
with an air filtration system, replace the filter element
according to the replacement schedule shown below.
This schedule should be followed to maintain the fil-
ter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty con-
ditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently.
Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU
dealer. For replacement, we recommend the use of a
genuine SUBARU air filter kit.
Replacement schedule:
Every 12 months or 7,500 miles (12,000 km) whichev-
er comes first
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the following
occurs, even if it is not yet time to change the
filter:
– Reduction of the air flow through the vents.
– 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 Printed antenna ................................................. 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
Type C audio set ............................................... 5-4
Type A audio set (if equipped) ..................... 5-5 Radio operation ................................................ 5-6
Compact disc player operation ....................... 5-11
Type B audio set (if equipped) ..................... 5-18 Radio operation ................................................ 5-19
Built-in CD changer operation ......................... 5-24
Type C audio set (if equipped) ..................... 5-37 Radio operation ................................................ 5-38
Built-in CD changer operation ......................... 5-43
Audio control buttons (if equipped) ............ 5-56
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc .......................................... 5-58
MP3 audio ...................................................... 5-60 What is MP3? .................................................... 5-60
Creating MP3 files ............................................. 5-60
Saving MP3 files on a disc ............................... 5-60
Supported file systems .................................... 5-61
Compression format ......................................... 5-61
Numbers of folders and files ........................... 5-61
Copyright issues ............................................... 5-61

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Audio
AudioAntenna system !
Printed antenna
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. Sedan Station wagon
The antenna is printed on the inside of the rear window glass. ! 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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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
" Radio operation: refer to page 5-6
" CD (compact disc) player operation: refer to page 5-
11
PUSH POWER-VOL
SEEK
SCAN TUNE
TRACK
AUDIO
P-201UN
BAL RPT RDM FM AM
CD
123 456
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!
Type B audio set
" Radio operation: refer to page 5-19
" Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-24 !
Type C audio set
" Radio operation: refer to page 5-38
" Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-43
PUSH POWER-VOL
SEEK
SCAN TUNE
TRACK
AUDIO
6 CD CHANGER P-201UH
BAL RPT RDM LOAD
FM AMCD
123 456
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PUSH POWER-VOL
SEEK
SCAN
FOLDER
TUNE
TRACK
AUDIO
MP3
6 CD CHANGER P-201UE
BAL RPT
RDM
TEXTLOAD
FM AMCD
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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.
PUSH POWER-VOL
SEEK
SCAN TUNE
TRACK
AUDIO
P-201UN
BAL RPT RDM FM AM
CD
123 456
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