INTRODUCTION
l l While driving, keep the volume low enough for you to hear
outside sounds. Driving while not being able to hear sounds
from outside the vehicle may result in an accident.
l l If a foreign object or water enters the unit, smoke or a strange
odor may be emitted. If such an abnormality occurs, stop
using the unit immediately and contact your SUBARU dealer.
An accident, fire or electric shock may result if you continue to
use the unit under these conditions. l l Be careful of the volume when turning on the power. If a loud
noise is emitted suddenly when you turn on the power, it may
damage your hearing.
l l In a thunderstorm, do not touch the antenna line or the unit.
Lightning may cause an electric shock. l l Do not park or stop in prohibited areas to use the unit. l l 8-inch with Navi system/8-inch system only: Do not put your
fingers or hands into the disc slot. Doing so may result in an
injury.
l l If direct sunlight shines into the vehicle, light may reflect off
the product. Be very careful while driving. l l Do not touch the hot parts of the unit. The hot parts may burn
you.
l l Never use headphones or earphones while driving. Driving
while not being able to hear sounds from outside the vehicle
may result in a traffic accident. l l Do not use while there is an abnormality such as sound
breakup or distortion. Doing so may result in a fire.
CAUTION
l l Although the unit can be used when the ignition switch is set
to either “ACC” or “ON” position, to protect the battery, start
the engine before using the unit.
l l Do not use the unit anywhere other than in a vehicle. Doing so
may result in an electric shock or other injury.
l l Always replace fuses with fuses of the same specified
capacity (amperage). Using a fuse with a higher capacity than
the specification may result in a fire.
l l Do not apply a strong force to the display. Doing so may result
in a malfunction.
l l Using the unit during extremely high or low temperature may
result in mistaken operation or a malfunction. In particular, the
temperature inside the vehicle can often rise to a high level
during the summer. Cool the vehicle, for example by opening
a window, before using the unit.
l l Be careful if metal or water enters the unit, or the unit is
exposed to a strong impact, because it may result in a
malfunction.
l l The touch buttons on the display screen may not operate
correctly if condensation forms inside them. If this happens,
do not attempt to operate the switches until the condensation
has disappeared.
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