Subaru Baja (2006 year). Instruction - part 13

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Audio

Precautions to observe when han-
dling a compact disc

Use only compact discs (CDs) that have the mark
shown in the following illustration. CD-RWs cannot be
used. Also, some CD-Rs cannot be played.

y You cannot use a DualDisc in the CD player. If you
insert a DualDisc into the player, the disc may not
come out again, possibly causing the player to mal-
function.
y In cold and/or rainy weather, dew can form inside
the CD player, preventing normal operation. If this
happens, eject the CD and wait for the player to dry
out.
y Skipping may occur when the CD player is subject-
ed to severe vibration (for example, when the vehicle
is driven on a rough surface).
y To remove a disc from the case, press the center of
the case and hold both edges of the disc. If the disc
surface is touched directly, contamination could cause

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poor tone quality. Do not touch the disc surface.
y Use a clean disc whenever possible. If there are de-
posits, wipe the disc surface from the center outward
with a dry, soft cloth. Be sure not to use a hard cloth,
thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc.
y Do not use any disc that is scratched, deformed, or
cracked. Also, do not use any disc that has a non-stan-
dard shape (for example, a heart shape). Malfunctions
or problems might result.
y A disc is vulnerable to heat. Never keep it either in
places exposed to direct sunlight, near heaters or in
vehicles parked in the sun or on hot days.

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Interior and exterior equipments

Interior light ..................................................

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Dome light .........................................................

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Map light ........................................................

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Sun visors .....................................................

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Vanity mirror (if equipped) ...............................

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Storage compartment ..................................

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Glove box ...........................................................

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Center console ..................................................

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Rear center console ..........................................

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Coin compartment ............................................

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Cup holder ....................................................

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Front cup holder ...............................................

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Rear passenger’s cup holder ...........................

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Accessory power outlet ...............................

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Cigarette lighter socket ................................

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Use with a cigarette lighter ..............................

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Using as an accessory power outlet ...............

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Ashtray ..........................................................

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Convenience hook .......................................

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Coat hook ..........................................................

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Cargo net hooks ................................................

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Floor mat (if equipped) .................................

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Cargo bed ......................................................

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Cargo tie-down hooks ......................................

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Bed extender (if equipped) ..........................

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Operation ...........................................................

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Bed extender removal ......................................

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Cargo lamp ....................................................

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Soft bed cover (if equipped) ........................

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Securing the cover ...........................................

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Cover removal ...................................................

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Cover reinstallation ..........................................

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Hard bed cover (if equipped) .......................

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Locking and unlocking the bed cover ............

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Internal hard bed cover release handle ..........

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Opening and closing the hard bed cover .......

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Removal and installation of the hard bed

cover ................................................................

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Roof rail and crossbar ..................................

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Installing carrying attachments on the

crossbars ........................................................

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Removal and installation of the crossbars ....

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Sport activity lights (if equipped) ................

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Interior and exterior equipments

Interior light

Dome light

The dome light switch has three positions:
ON: The light stays on continuously.
DOOR (middle position): The light comes on when
any of the doors is open. The light remains on for sev-
eral seconds and gradually goes out after all doors are
closed.

The light also can be turned on by use of the keyless
entry transmitter. See the “Remote keyless entry sys-
tem” section in chapter 2 for detailed information.
OFF: The light stays off.

When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light goes
out to avoid battery discharge.

DOOR

OFF

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Map light

1) Switches
2) Map lights

To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off,
push the switch again.

When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned
off to avoid battery discharge.

Sun visors

To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the
sun visor at a side window, swing it down and move it
sideways.

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Interior and exterior equipments

Vanity mirror (if equipped)

To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor and
open the vanity mirror cover.

The light beside the vanity mirror comes on when the
ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position
and the mirror cover is opened.

Storage compartment

Your vehicle has some storage compartments such as
a glove box, a center console and so forth, for storage
of small items that you often use.

y Always keep the storage compartment
closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury
in the event of sudden stops or an accident.
y Do not store spray cans, containers with
flammable or corrosive liquids or any other
dangerous items in the storage compartment.

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Glove box

1) Lock
2) Unlock

To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it,
push the lid firmly upward.
To lock the glove box, insert the key and turn it clock-
wise.

Center console

To open the lid, pull up the lock release.

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Rear center console

To open the lid, push the button.

Coin compartment

To open the coin compartment, pull the upper edge of
the lid.

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HS6055BA

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Cup holder

y Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or
put a cup in the holder while you are driving, as
this may distract you and lead to an accident.
y 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.

Front cup holder

A dual cup holder is built in the center console, beside
the parking brake lever.

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Rear passenger’s cup holder

A dual cup holder is built in the rear center console.

Accessory power outlet

The accessory power outlet is located at the rear of the
center console.
Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is available
at the outlet when the ignition switch is either in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
You can use an in-car use electrical appliance by con-
necting it to the outlet.

y Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the
accessory power outlet.

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y Do not place any foreign objects, especially
metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into
the accessory power outlet. That could cause a
short circuit. Always put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not in use.
y Use only electrical appliances which are de-
signed for 12V DC and which consume less
than 120W. Overloading the accessory power
outlet can cause a short circuit. Do not use dou-
ble adapters or more than one electrical appli-
ance.
y If the plug on your electric appliance is either
too loose or too tight for the accessory power
outlet, this can result in a poor contact or cause
the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit
properly.
y Use of an electric appliance in the accessory
power outlet for a long period of time while the
engine is not running can cause battery dis-
charge.
y Do not raise the rear seat cushion while an
electric appliance is plugged into the accessory
power outlet. The rear seat cushion would hit
the electric appliance, possibly damaging the
accessory power outlet and the electric appli-
ance.

Cigarette lighter socket

y The electrical power socket located on the
lower part of the instrument panel is originally
designed to use a genuine SUBARU cigarette
lighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarette
lighter plugs in the socket. Doing so may cause
a short-circuit and overheating, resulting in a
fire.
y If the socket is ever used for a plug-in acces-
sory such as a cell phone, they may damage the
portion of the socket’s internal mechanism that
causes a cigarette lighter plug to “pop out” af-
ter its lighter element is heated. Therefore, do
not place a cigarette lighter plug in a socket
that has been used, even once, to power a plug-
in accessory. Doing so may cause the plug to
stick and overheat, creating a potential fire haz-
ard.
y Do not place any foreign objects, especially
metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into
the socket. That could cause a short circuit.

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The electrical power socket located on the lower part
of the instrument panel can be used as cigarette light-
er socket. A cigarette lighter plug is an optional acces-
sory. It is available from your SUBARU dealer.
The cigarette lighter socket may also be used as a
power source for an in-car use electrical appliance.

Use with a cigarette lighter

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.

Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it
will overheat.

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 and wait
a few moments. It will automatically spring up when
ready for use.

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Using as an accessory power outlet

Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is available
at 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 entering
it.

y Use only in-car use electrical appliances
which are designed for 12V DC and which con-
sume less than 120W. Overloading the socket
can cause a short circuit. Do not use double
adapters or more than one electrical appliance.
y If the plug on your electric appliance is either
too loose or too tight for the socket, this can re-
sult in a poor contact or cause the plug to get
stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly.
y Use of an electric appliance in the socket for
a long period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge.
y Before driving your vehicle, make sure that
the plug and the cord on your electrical appli-
ance will not interfere with your shifting gears

and operating the accelerator and brake pedals.
If they do, do not use the electrical appliance
while driving.

If the socket has been used for electrical appliances,
damage may have been done to the internal mecha-
nism that cause 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 ciga-
rette lighter again, or to protect your purchaser before
you sell your vehicle, have your SUBARU dealer re-
place the socket with a new one.

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Ashtray

Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or
leave a lighted cigarette in an ashtray. This
could cause a fire.

Fully close the ashtray after using it to help reduce re-
sidual smoke.

To open the ashtray, pull the lid out.

To remove the ashtray for cleaning, open it and pull it

out while pushing the inner plate down.

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Convenience hook

Coat hook

Never hang anything on the coat hook that
might obstruct the driver’s view or that could
cause injury in sudden stops or in a collision.
And do not hang items on the coat hook that
weigh 2.2 lbs (1 kg) or more.

The coat hook is attached to each rear passenger’s

hand grip.

Cargo net hooks

HS6040BA

UB6031BA

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