Subaru Impreza WRX (2014 year). Instruction - part 12

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Climate control/Operating tips for heater and air conditioner

properly and become damaged, the sys-
tem may not be able to control the interior
temperature correctly. To avoid damaging
the sensors, observe the following pre-
cautions.
– Do not subject the sensors to impact.
– Keep water away from the sensors.
– Do not cover the sensors.

The sensors are located as follows.
– Solar sensor: beside the windshield
defroster grille.
– Interior air temperature sensor: near
the ignition switch.
– Outside temperature sensor: behind
the front grille.

Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner

Cleaning ventilation grille

Always keep the front ventilation 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 accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser.

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 cooling
efficiency.

Lubrication oil circulation in
the refrigerant circuit

Operate the air conditioner compressor at
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
speeds) a few minutes each month during
the off-season to circulate its oil.

Checking air conditioning
system before summer sea-
son

Check the air conditioner unit for refriger-
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have the air con-
ditioning system checked by your
SUBARU dealer.

Cooling and dehumidifying in
high humidity and low tem-
perature weather conditions

Under certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, 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 conditioner compressor is designed
to temporarily shut off during air condi-
tioner operation whenever the accelerator
is fully depressed such as during rapid
acceleration or when driving on a steep
upgrade.

Refrigerant for your climate
control system

Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the meth-
od 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.

Air filtration system

Replace the filter element according to the
replacement schedule as follows. This
schedule should be followed to maintain
the filter’s dust collection ability. Under
extremely dusty conditions, the filter
should be replaced more frequently. It is
recommended that you have your filter
checked or replaced by your SUBARU
dealer. For replacement, use only a
genuine SUBARU air filter kit.

Replacement schedule:

Every 12 months or 7,500 miles (12,000
km) whichever comes first

CAUTION

Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter:

. Reduction of the airflow through

the vents.

. Windshield gets easily fogged or

misted.

NOTE

The filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.

Replacing an air filter

1. Remove the glove box.

(1) Open the glove box.

(2) Remove the damper shaft from the
glove box.

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Climate control/Air filtration system

(3) Pull out the glove box.

2. Remove the air filter.

3. Replace the air filter element with a
new one.

CAUTION

The arrow mark on the filter must
point UP.

4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect
the damper shaft.
5. Close the glove box.

6. Attach the service label to the driver’s
side door pillar.

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

5-3

Roof antenna ......................................................

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

Power and sound controls .................................

5-7

Power switch and volume control ........................

5-7

Sound control .....................................................

5-7

Adjustable level of each mode .............................

5-9

FM/AM radio operation ......................................

5-10

FM/AM selection.................................................

5-10

Tuning ...............................................................

5-10

Displaying radio PS (Program Service Name) and

RT (Radio Text) ................................................

5-12

Station preset ....................................................

5-12

Satellite radio operation (if equipped) ..............

5-13

Sirius XM

Satellite Radio Activation (for U.S.A.

only) ................................................................

5-13

Sirius satellite radio (for Canada only) ................

5-13

Satellite radio reception......................................

5-13

Displaying satellite radio ID of tuner ...................

5-14

Band selection ...................................................

5-15

Channel and category selection ..........................

5-15

Channel preset...................................................

5-16

Display selection................................................

5-16

CD player operation ...........................................

5-16

Play file..............................................................

5-17

How to insert a CD(s) (type A) ............................

5-17

How to insert a CD (type B) ................................

5-18

How to play back a CD ......................................

5-18

To select a track from the beginning ..................

5-18

Fast-forwarding and rewinding ...........................

5-19

Repeating ..........................................................

5-19

Random playback ..............................................

5-20

Scan .................................................................

5-20

Display selection ...............................................

5-21

Folder selection .................................................

5-21

How to eject CDs from the player (type A) ..........

5-22

How to eject a CD from the player (type B) .........

5-22

When the following messages are displayed.......

5-22

Auxiliary input jack (if equipped)......................

5-23

Precautions to observe when handling a

compact disc...................................................

5-24

USB storage device / iPod

operations

(type B audio) .................................................

5-26

Play file .............................................................

5-26

Connectable USB storage device .......................

5-26

Connectable iPod

models.................................

5-27

Connecting USB storage device / iPod

.............

5-27

How to play back ...............................................

5-28

To select a track from the beginning ..................

5-29

To select a chapter from the beginning when

connecting iPod

.............................................

5-29

Fast-forwarding and rewinding ...........................

5-29

Repeating ..........................................................

5-29

Random playback ..............................................

5-29

SCAN (only when connecting USB storage

device) ............................................................

5-30

Selecting category (only when connecting

iPod

) .............................................................

5-30

Audio

Audio

Display selection................................................

5-30

Folder selection (only when connecting USB

storage device) ................................................

5-30

When “CHECK DEVICE” is displayed.................. 5-30

Audio control buttons........................................

5-31

MODE button .....................................................

5-31

“ ” and “ ” buttons ......................................... 5-31
Volume control buttons ......................................

5-32

MUTE button (models without Hands-free

system)............................................................

5-33

Bluetooth

audio (type B audio).......................

5-33

Media format .....................................................

5-33

Setting Bluetooth

audio....................................

5-33

Bluetooth

audio operation ................................

5-34

Hands-free system (if equipped) ......................

5-35

Tips for the Hands-free system ..........................

5-35

Certification for the Hands-free system...............

5-36

Safety precautions .............................................

5-37

Using the Hands-free system .............................

5-38

Bluetooth

setting .............................................

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Antenna system

Roof antenna

CAUTION

. Be sure to lower the antenna rod

before entering garages, parking
towers and other locations with
low ceilings.

. Remove the antenna rod before

washing your car at a car wash. If
the antenna rod is left attached, it
may scratch the roof.

. When reinstalling the removed

antenna rod, be sure to fully
tighten it.

Unscrew

Remove

The roof antenna is installed in the center
at the rear part of the roof.

It is possible to remove the antenna rod by
unscrewing it from its base.

FM reception

Although FM is normally static free,
reception can be affected by the surround-
ing area, atmospheric conditions, station
strength and transmitter distance. Build-
ings or other obstructions may cause
momentary static, flutter or station inter-
ference. If reception continues to be
unsatisfactory, switch to a stronger station.

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Audio/Installation of accessories

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 installed or if they are not
suited for the vehicle.

Audio set

Your SUBARU may be equipped with one
of the following audio sets. Refer to the
pages indicated in this section for operat-
ing details.

NOTE

If a cell phone is placed near the audio
set, it may cause the audio set to emit
noise when the phone receives calls.
This noise does not indicate an audio
set malfunction. Note that a cell phone
should be placed as far as possible
from the audio set.

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 sound controls: refer to
page 5-7
. Radio operation: refer to page 5-10
. Satellite radio operation (if equipped):
refer to page 5-13
. CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to page 5-16
. Auxiliary input jack: refer to page 5-23

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Audio/Audio set

Type B audio set (if equipped)

operation:

refer to page 5-26
. Hands-free system: refer to page 5-35

Power and sound controls

Power switch and volume
control

Type A audio

Type B 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 control

Tone and balance control

Type A audio

Type B audio

Each brief press of the “TUNE/TRACK/
CH” dial changes the control modes in the
following sequence.

Choose the desired level for each mode
by turning the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial.
The control function returns to the tune/
track/channel control mode after approxi-
mately 5 seconds.

Other sound setting controls

Type A audio

Type B audio

Each brief press of the “MENU” button
changes the control modes in the follow-
ing sequence.
Type A audio:

Type B audio:

Choose the desired settings for each
mode by turning the “TUNE/TRACK/CH”
dial.

The control function returns to the tune/
track/channel control mode after approxi-
mately 5 seconds.

SPEED VOLUME setting

SPEED VOLUME CONTROL is a function
that automatically adjusts the volume
according to the vehicle speed. As the
vehicle speed increases, the audio vo-
lume automatically increases to match the
vehicle speed, in order to create a
pleasant listening environment even as
the driving noise increases. The amount of
this automatic volume change can be set
in the range from OFF to 2. The initial
setting is OFF.

BEEP setting

A beep sound (operation sound) that
occurs when the audio system is operated
can be set ON/OFF. The initial setting is
ON.

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Audio/Power and sound controls

SRS CS Auto setting (type A
audio)

SRS CS Auto can be set ON/OFF. When
this setting is ON, “

” is displayed on the

screen.

NOTE

SRS CS Auto creates a 5.1ch equiva-
lent surround field using 10 speakers
that are installed in the vehicle.
SRS CS Auto features:
1) Sound originating from door mount
speakers can be heard at ear level
(built in SRS FOCUS effect).
2) Ultra rich bass sound can be ob-
tained from standard door mount
speakers (built in SRS TruBass effect).
3) Surround sound can be obtained
from 2-channel stereo sources such as
CD, MP3 and FM (built in SRS Circle
Surround II effect).
4) SRS CS Auto can position the
center channel image in the center of
the vehicle’s windshield. This elimi-
nates the need for a center speaker
(built in SRS Circle Surround II phan-
tom center and SRS FOCUS effects).

CS Auto, TruBass, FOCUS, Circle Sur-
round-II, SRS and “

” symbol are

trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
CS Auto technology is incorporated

under license from SRS Labs, inc.

Adjustable level of each mode

Mode

Range of levels
(displayed)

Initial setting

Turn counterclockwise

Turn clockwise

Volume

Volume control

0 to 40

For less volume

For more volume

AUX volume control*

0 to 40

For less volume

For more volume

Tone and balance Bass control

−8 to +8

For less bass sound

For more bass sound

Midrange control

−8 to +8

For less midrange sound

For more midrange sound

Treble control

−8 to +8

For less treble sound

For more treble sound

Balance

L9 to R9

Right channel attenuated

Left channel attenuated

Fader

R9 to F9

Front attenuated

Rear attenuated

Other settings

SPEED VOLUME

OFF to 2

OFF

For less auto volume change For more auto volume change

BEEP

OFF to ON

OFF

CS Auto (Type A audio)

OFF to ON

OFF

*: For type A audio, AUX volume can be adjusted only when an AUX audio product is connected.

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Audio/FM/AM radio operation

FM/AM radio operation

FM/AM selection

Type A audio

Type B audio

Press the “FM/AM” button when the radio
is off to turn on the radio.
Press the “FM/AM” button when the radio
is on to select the preferred reception
mode.
Each brief press of the “FM/AM” button
changes the radio in the following se-
quence starting from the last radio band
with you selected.

Tuning

Manual tuning

Type A audio

Type B audio

Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial clock-
wise to increase the tuning frequency and
turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial counter-
clockwise to decrease it.
Each time the dial is turned, the frequency
interval can be changed between 10 kHz
in the AM mode and 0.2 MHz in the FM
mode.

Stereo indicator

The stereo indicator “ST” will illuminate
when an FM stereo broadcast is received.

Seek tuning (SEEK)

Type A audio:

Seek up

Seek down

Type B audio:

Seek up

Seek down

If you press the “

” or “

” side of the

“SEEK” button briefly, the radio will auto-
matically search for a receivable station
and stop at the first one it finds.
This function may not be available when
radio signals are weak. When this hap-
pens, perform manual tuning to select the
desired station.

Scan tuning (SCAN)

Type A audio

Type B audio

If you press the “SCAN” button briefly, the
radio will switch 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 5 seconds while
displaying the frequency, after which
scanning will continue until the entire band
has been scanned.
Press the “SCAN” button again to cancel
the SCAN mode and to stop at any
displayed channel.
Automatic tuning may not function prop-
erly if the station reception is weakened by
distance from the station or proximity to
tall buildings and hills.

PTY (Program type) group tuning
(only FM reception)

Type A audio

Type B audio

Press the “PTY/CAT” button to change to
the PTY selection mode. At this time, the
PTY group that you are currently listening
to will be displayed for 10 seconds. In the
PTY selection mode, “PTY” is displayed
on the screen.

PTY (Program type) group selec-
tion

Type A audio:

PTY group up by
one step

PTY group down by
one step

Type B audio:

PTY group up by
one step

PTY group down by
one step

In the PTY selection mode, press the
“FOLDER/PTY/CAT” button “

” or “

” to

change the PTY group by one step at a
time.
This operation only changes the display. It
does not change the station that is
currently being received.

Seek in PTY (Program type)
group

Type A audio:

Seek up

Seek down

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