1998 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 127

Audio The volume control has total of 34 volume levels (V: 0 for minimum, V: 33 for maximum). J Tone and balance control (TONE/BAL) The volume control knob normally function as volume control. This knob become the controls for Bass, Treble, Fader or Balance when you select the relevant tone and balance control mode. The "T/B" (Tone and balance) button is used for selecting the following control modes: - Bass (low note) control - Treble (high note) control - Fader control (Volume balance control between front and rear speakers) - Balance control (Volume balance control between right and left speakers) To change control modes: Each pushing the "T/B" button changes control modes in the following sequence starting from volume control mode. (When the radio is powered on, control mode is in the volume control.) Volume Bass Treble Fader Balance (VOL) (BAS) (TRE) (FAD) (BAL) B Bass control Bass volume control indication When the bass volume level is set at the level +6 HG0085 HG0086 Select the Bass control mode by pressing the "T/B" button. In the bass control mode, the display shows the indication as shown. - CONTINUED - 5-5