Subaru Baja (2006 year). Instruction — part 11

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Climate control

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.

T Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant cir-

cuit

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.

T Checking air conditioning system before sum-

mer season

Check the air conditioner unit for refrigerant leaks,
hose conditions, and proper operation each spring.
This check is best performed by your SUBARU dealer.

T Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity

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.

T Air conditioner compressor shut-off when en-

gine 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.

T 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 a optional air filtration system, replace the filter el-
ement according to the replacement schedule shown
in the following. This schedule should be followed to
maintain the filter’s dust collection ability. Under ex-
tremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced
more frequently. Have your filter checked or replaced
by your SUBARU dealer.

Replacement schedule:

Every 12 months or 9,300 miles (15,000 km) whichev-
er comes first

NOTE

The filter can influence the air conditioning, heat-
ing and defroster performance if not properly
maintained.

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Audio

Antenna system . . . . . . . . . . .

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Pillar mounted antenna (Non-turbo models) ..

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Roof mounted antenna (Turbo models) . . .

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FM reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installation of accessories . . . . . . ...

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Audio set . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Type A audio set . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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Type B audio set . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional audio

unit – if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . ..

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AM/FM radio with CD player . . . . . .

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Radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Compact disc player operation . . . . . ...

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CD changer control (if optional in dash CD

changer is connected) . . . . . . . . ...

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Type B audio set (if equipped) . . . . . .

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Radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Built-in CD changer operation . . . . . . .

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In-dash 6 CD auto changer (if equipped) .

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Precautions to observe when handling

a compact disc . . . . . . . . . . ..

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Antenna system

„ Pillar mounted antenna (Non-turbo

models)

Pull the antenna out to extend it to its full length.

„ Roof mounted antenna (Turbo models)

UB5070BA

UB5073BA

UB5074BA

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Stand the roof antenna up for use. You can detach the
roof antenna by turning it counterclockwise. When fit-
ting the roof antenna, turn it clockwise and tighten it
securely.

When working on the cargo bed, be careful not
to get poked in the eye by the roof antenna.

NOTE

y Detach the roof antenna before putting the vehi-
cle in a garage and before washing it in an auto-
matic car wash.
y After detaching the roof antenna, keep the
mounting hole free of dirt and dust. If any dirt or
dust sticks to the hole, remove it before attaching
the roof antenna.
y When detaching the roof antenna, grasp and
turn the roof antenna at the base.
y To avoid damaging the roof antenna, be careful
not to overtighten it when attaching it.
y Radio reception is not possible with the roof an-
tenna folded down. Also, reception deteriorates if
metallic objects are placed near the roof antenna.

„ 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

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 5-13

UB5066AA

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„ Type B audio set

y Radio operation: refer to page 5-17
y Built-in CD changer operation: refer to page 5-23

„ In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional

audio unit – if equipped)

y Inserting and removing a disc or all discs: refer to
page 5-27

UB5075AA

HS5011AA

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AM/FM radio with CD player

The audio set will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position.

„ Radio operation

(1)

(2)

(6)

(5)

(4)

(3)

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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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T Power 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 approximately 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

Bass

Treble

Balance

Fader

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Display

Control mode

Turn counterclockwise

Turn clockwise

BAS

Bass control

For less bass sound

For more bass sound

TRE

Treble control

For less treble sound

For more treble sound

BAL

Balance control

To increase left speaker volume and

decrease right speaker volume

To increase right speaker volume and

decrease left speaker volume

FAD

Fader control

To increase rear speaker volume and

decrease front speaker volume

To increase front speaker volume and

decrease rear speaker volume

VOL

Volume control

For less volume

For more volume

HS5014BA

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T Waveband 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.

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 “

” side of the tuning button (3) to in-

crease the tuning frequency and press the “

” side

of the button 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 (SEEK)
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 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-
tion reception is weakened by distance from the sta-
tion or proximity to tall buildings and hills.

T Selecting preset stations
Presetting a station with a “Preset” button (4) allows
you to select that station in a single operation. Up to
six AM, FM1 and FM2 stations each may be preset.

T How to preset stations
1. Press the “BAND” button (2) to select FM1, FM2 or
AM reception.
2. Press the “SCAN” button or tune the radio manually
until the desired station frequency is displayed.
3. Press one of the “Preset” buttons for more than 2

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seconds to store the frequency. At this time, there will
momentarily be no sound from the radio. If the button
is pressed for less than 2 seconds, the preceding se-
lection will remain in memory.

NOTE

y If the connection between the radio and battery
is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte-
nance or radio removal, all stations stored in the
preset buttons are cleared. If this occurs, it is nec-
essary to reset the preset buttons.
y If a cell phone is placed near the radio, it may
cause the radio to emit noise when it receives
calls. This noise does not indicate a radio fault.

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„ Compact disc player operation

(8)

(7)

(9)

(14) (15)

(13)

(12)

(11)

(10)

UB5067CB

(7) Disc slot
(8) CD button
(9) Eject button
(10) Fast-forwarding and track up

button

(11) Fast-reversing and track down

button

(12) Random button
(13) Repeat button
(14) Scan button
(15) PWR (power) switch

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T To playback a compact disc

V When CD is not in the player
Hold a disc with a finger in the center hole while grip-
ping the edge of the disc, then insert it in to the slot
(with the label side up) and the player will automatical-
ly pull the disc into position.
A 8 cm/3 inch CD may also be used without any adapt-
er.

NOTE

y DO NOT INSERT TWO DISCS INTO THE DISC IN-
SERTION SLOT AT A TIME.
y Make sure to always insert a disc with the label
side up. If a disc is inserted with the label side
down, it might be ejected or the player might shut
off.
y After the last song finishes, the player will auto-
matically return to track 1 (the first song on the
disc).

V When CD is in the player
When the “CD” button (8) is pressed, the player will
start playback.

NOTE

After the last song finishes, the player will auto-
matically return to track 1 (the first song on the

disc).

T To stop playback of a CD
When the “PWR” button (15) is pressed during play-
back of a CD, the CD stops playing temporarily. To let
the CD resume playing, press the button again.

T To select a song from its beginning

V Forward direction
Briefly press the “

” side of the button (10) to skip

to the beginning of the next track. Each time this side
of the button is pressed, the indicated track number
will increase.

V Backward direction
Briefly press the “

” side of the button (11) to skip

to the beginning of the current track. Each time this
side of the button is pressed, the indicated track num-
ber will decrease.

T Fast-forwarding and fast-reversing

V Fast-forwarding
Press the “

” side of the button (10) continuously

to fast-forward the disc.
Release the button to stop fast-forwarding.

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V Fast-reversing
Press the “

” side of the button (11) continuously

to fast-reverse the disc.
Release the button to stop fast-reversing.

T Repeat playback
Use this to play a certain track repeatedly. During
playback, press the “RPT” button (13) and release it in
less than 2 seconds. The “RPT” indicator will come on
and the song will be played continuously. To cancel
the repeat mode, press the button again. Then the
“RPT” indicator goes out, and normal playback mode
is restored.

T Random playback
Use this to play the tracks on the disc in random order.
During playback, press the “RAND” button (12) and
hold it in for more than 2 seconds. The “RAND” indica-
tor 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 “RAND” indicator goes out, and normal play-
back mode is restored.

T Scan
Press the “SCAN” button (14) and release it in less
than 2 seconds, and you can hear the first 10 seconds
of each track to search for the desired program. To

continue listening to the program, press the “SCAN”
button again. After all tracks on the disc has been
scanned, normal playback mode is restored.

T 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 “

” (9). The disc

will be ejected.
The disc may be removed even when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” position.

NOTE

y Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out,
because vibration might make it fall out.
y To protect the disc, the disc is automatically
loaded if it is left in the ejected position for more
than approximately 15 seconds (Auto Reload). In
this case, the disc is not played.

„ CD changer control (if optional in dash

CD changer is connected)

An optional CD changer can be connected to this au-
dio unit. See your SUBARU dealer for more informa-
tion. For procedures for loading and unloading CDs,
refer to “In-dash 6 CD auto changer (Optional audio
unit – if equipped)” section in this chapter.