Subaru Outback (BR): Satellite radio reception
Satellite radio signals are best received in areas with a clear view of the open
sky. In areas where there are tall buildings, trees, tunnels or other structures
that may obstruct the signal of the satellites, there may be signal interruptions.
Other circumstances that may result in signal loss include driving near a wall,
steep cliff, hill or driving on the lower level of a multitiered road or inside
of a parking garage. To help reduce this condition, satellite radio providers have
installed groundbased repeaters in heavily populated areas. However, you may still
experience reception problems in some areas.
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For some models, the satellite radio antenna is fixed to the upper right hand
corner of the windshield.
The XMTM satellite radio receiver that is fitted to your vehicle receives the
necessary s
When you activate satellite radio, you should have your satellite radio tuner
ID ready because each tuner is identified by its unique satellite radio tuner ID.
The satellite radio ID will be needed
Press the “SAT” button when the radio is off to turn on the radio. Press the
“SAT” button when the radio is on to select SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 reception.
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A: OPERATION
1. HOW TO USE SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
NOTE:
For detailed operation procedures, refer to "PC
application help for Subaru Select Monitor".
If VDC and Subaru Select Monitor cannot communicate,
check the communication circuit. <Ref.
to VDC(diag)-20, COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING
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WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving
with an ABS equipped vehicle could easily lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
● The ABS system does not always decrease stopping distance. You should always
maintain a safe following distance from o
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