Before Use
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• In a thunderstorm, do not touch the antenna line or the unit.
Lightning may cause an electric shock.
• Do not put your fingers or hands into the disc slot or SD
memory card slot. Doing so may result in an injury.
• Do not park or stop in prohibited areas to use the unit.
• Do not touch the hot parts of the unit. The hot parts may
burn you.
• If direct sunlight shines into the vehicle, light may reflect off
the product. Be very careful while driving.
• 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.
CAUTION
• Do not apply a strong force to the display. Doing so may
result in a malfunction.
• Do not use while there is an abnormality such as sound
breakup or distortion. Doing so may result in a fire.
• 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.
• Although the unit can be used when the ignition switch is
set to either ON or ACC, to protect the battery, start the
engine before using the unit.
• 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.
• Do not use the unit anywhere other than in a vehicle. Doing
so may result in an electric shock or other injury.
• 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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