Subaru Forester: FM reception - Antenna system - Audio - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: FM reception

Although FM is normally static free, reception can be affected by the surrounding area, atmospheric conditions, station strength and transmitter distance. Buildings or other obstructions may cause momentary static, flutter or station interference.

If reception continues to be unsatisfactory, switch to a stronger station.

    Roof antenna
    - 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 ...

    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 the ...

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    Selecting a channel
    There are three ways of tuning in a channel: • Using the left and right arrow keys to go to the next channel. Skipped channels (see page 221) will be excluded. • By turning the TUNE control ...