2012 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI cruise control

Black plate (142,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
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Instruments and controls
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Turn signal indicator
lights
These lights show the operation of the turn
signal or lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink
rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned
out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Refer to “Replacing bulbs ”F 11-39.&
High beam indicator
light
This light shows that the headlights are in
the high beam mode.
This indicator light also illuminates when
the headlight flasher is operated.&
Cruise control indica-
tor light
This light illuminates when the “CRUISE”
main switch is pressed to activate the
cruise control function.NOTE. If you press the “CRUISE ”main
switch button while turning the ignition
switch “ON ”, the cruise control func-
tion is deactivated and the cruise
control indicator light flashes. To re-
activate the cruise control function,
turn the ignition switch back to the “
Acc ”or “LOCK ”position, and then
turn it again to the “ON ”position.
. If this indicator light and the CHECK
ENGINE warning light/malfunction in-
dicator light flash simultaneously dur-
ing driving, have the vehicle checked
by your nearest SUBARU dealer.
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Cruise control set in-
dicator light
This light illuminates when vehicle speed
has been set to use the cruise control
function.&
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates while the
front fog lights are illuminated.&
Headlight indicator
light
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlight switch is placed in the “
”or
“
” position.
& Driver ’s control center differ-
ential auto indicator light
(STI)This light functions while the ignition
switch is “ON ”. When illuminated, it
indicates that the driver ’s control center
differential is set to the auto mode. It turns
off when the driver ’s control center differ-
ential is set to the manual mode. For
details, refer to “Driver’s Control Center
Differential (DCCD) (STI) ”F 7-18.
! Driver ’s control center dif-
ferential auto [+] indicator
lightWhen the AUTO [+] mode is set, the
AUTO [+] indicator light illuminates.
For details, refer to “Driver ’s Control
Center Differential (DCCD) (STI) ”F 7-18.

Black plate (14,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 2
Starting and operating
Parking brake ..................................................... 7-33
Parking tips ....................................................... 7-33
Hill start assist system ...................................... 7-35
To activate/deactivate the Hill start assist system
(STI) ................................................................. 7-35
Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF indicator light ................................................... 7-37
Cruise control .................................................... 7-37
To set cruise control .......................................... 7-37
To temporarily cancel the cruise control ............. 7-38
To turn off the cruise control .............................. 7-39
To change the cruising speed ............................ 7-39
Cruise control indicator light .............................. 7-40
Cruise control set indicator light ... ..................... 7-40

Black plate (287,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
& Hill start assist warning light/
Hill start assist OFF indicator
lightRefer to “Hill start assist warning light/Hill
start assist OFF indicator light (STI) ”F 3-
20.
Cruise controlCruise control enables you to maintain a
constant vehicle speed without holding
your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is
operative when the vehicle speed is 25
mph (40 km/h) or more.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under
any of the following conditions.
These may cause loss of vehicle
control.
. driving up or down a steep grade
. driving on slippery or winding
roads
. driving in heavy trafficNOTE. If you press the “CRUISE ”main
switch button while turning the ignition
switch “ON ”, the cruise control func-
tion is deactivated and the cruise
control indicator light flashes. To re-
activate the cruise control function,
turn the ignition switch back to the
“ Acc ”or “LOCK ”position, and then
turn it again to the “ON ”position.
. Make sure the “CRUISE ”main
switch is turned off when the cruise control is not in use to avoid uninten-
tionally setting of the cruise control.
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To set cruise control1. Push the “CRUISE” main switch but-
ton.
Starting and operating
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Black plate (288,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
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Starting and operating
The cruise control indicator light on the
combination meter will illuminate.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the
vehicle reaches the desired speed.3. Push the “SET/COAST”button and
release it. Then release the accelerator
pedal.
At this time, the cruise control set indicator
light is illuminated on the combination
meter.
The vehicle will maintain the desired
speed.
Vehicle speed can be temporarily in-
creased while driving with the cruise
control activated. Simply depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehi-
cle. When the accelerator pedal is re-
leased, the vehicle will return to and
maintain the previous cruising speed.
& To temporarily cancel the
cruise controlThe cruise control can be temporarily
canceled in the following ways.. Push the “CANCEL ”button.
. Depress the brake pedal.
. Depress the clutch pedal.
. Shift the shift lever into the neutral
position.
The cruise control set indicator light on the
combination meter turns off when the
cruise control is canceled.

Black plate (289,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
To resume the cruise control after it has
been temporarily canceled and with vehi-
cle speed of approximately 20 mph (32
km/h) or more, push the “RES/ACC”
button to return to the original cruising
speed automatically.
The cruise control set indicator light on the
combination meter will automatically illu-
minate at this time.& To turn off the cruise controlThere are two ways to turn off the cruise
control:
. Push the “CRUISE”main switch button
again.
. Turn the ignition switch to the “Acc”or
“ LOCK ”position (but only when the
vehicle is completely stopped).
& To change the cruising speed! To increase the speed (by button)Push the “RES/ACC ”button and hold it
until the vehicle reaches the desired
speed. Then, release the button. The
vehicle speed at that moment will be
memorized and treated as the new set
speed.
When the difference between the actual
vehicle speed and the set speed is less
than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can
be increased 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time
by pressing the “RES/ACC”button quickly. !
To increase the speed (by accel-
erator pedal)
1. Depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
2. Push the “SET/COAST”button once.
Now the desired speed is set and the
vehicle will keep running at that speed
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
NOTEIf the difference between the actual
vehicle speed when the button is
pushed and the speed last time you
set is less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the
vehicle speed will be lowered by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). This occurs because the
cruise control system unit regards this
operation as that intended to decrease
the vehicle speed.
Starting and operating
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Black plate (290,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
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Starting and operating
! To decrease the speed (by button)Push the “SET/COAST ”button and hold it
until the vehicle reaches the desired
speed. Then, release the button. The
vehicle speed at that moment will be
memorized and treated as the new set
speed.
When the difference between the actual
vehicle speed and the set speed is less
than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can
be lowered 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time by
pressing the “SET/COAST ”button quickly.
! To decrease the speed (by brake
pedal)
1. Depress the brake pedal to release
cruise control temporarily.
2. When the speed decreases to the
desired speed, press the “SET/COAST ”button once. Now the desired speed is set
and the vehicle will keep running at that
speed without depressing the accelerator
pedal.
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Cruise control indicator lightRefer to “Cruise control indicator light ”
F 3-24.& Cruise control set indicator
lightRefer to “Cruise control set indicator light ”
F 3-24.

Black plate (299,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
! Before driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle, remove any
snow or ice from your shoes because that
could make the pedals slippery and
driving dangerous.
While warming up the vehicle before
driving, check that the accelerator pedal,
brake pedal, and all other controls operate
smoothly.
Clear away ice and snow that has
accumulated under the fenders to avoid
making steering difficult. During severe
winter driving, stop when and where it is
safe to do so and check under the fenders
periodically.
! Parking in cold weather
Do not use the parking brake when
parking for long periods in cold weather
since it could freeze in that position.
Instead, you should observe the following
tips.
1. Place the shift lever in “1 ” or “R”.
2. Use tire stops under the tires to
prevent the vehicle from moving.
When the vehicle is parked in snow or
when it snows, raise the wiper blades off
the glass to prevent damage to them.
When the vehicle has been left parked
after use on roads heavily covered with snow, or has been left parked during a
snowstorm, icing may develop on the
brake system, which could cause poor
braking action. Check for snow or ice
buildup on the suspension, disc brakes
and brake hoses underneath the vehicle.
If there is caked snow or ice, remove it,
being careful not to damage the disc
brakes and brake hoses and ABS har-
ness.
WARNING
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle if you park
the vehicle in snow with the engine
running.
! Refueling in cold weather
To help prevent moisture from forming in
the fuel system and the risk of its freezing,
use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel
tank is recommended during cold weather.
Use only additives that are specifically
designed for this purpose. When an
antifreeze additive is used, its effect lasts
longer if the tank is refilled whenever the
fuel level reaches half empty.
If your SUBARU is not going to be used for an extended period, it is best to have
the fuel tank filled to capacity.
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Driving on snowy and icy
roadsTo prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, high-
speed driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads.
Always maintain ample distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you
to avoid the need for sudden braking.
To supplement the foot brake, use the
engine brake effectively to control the
vehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear
when necessary.)
Avoid shifting down abruptly. Such beha-
vior can cause the wheels to lock, possibly
leading to loss of vehicle control.
An anti-lock brake system (ABS) en-
hances your vehicle ’s braking perfor-
manceonsnowyandicyroads.For
information on braking on slippery sur-
faces, refer to “ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) ”F 7-26 and “Vehicle Dynamics
Control system ”F 7-28.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads such as snowy or icy
roads. This may cause loss of
Driving tips
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北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 3
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Index
Coolant ............................................................ 11-12, 12-8
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-11
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-37
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-24
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-24
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-5
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-5
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-7
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-30
Defogger ................................................................... 3-45
Deicer ...................................................................... 3-45
Differential gear oil Front .................................................................... 12-6
Rear ............................................................ 11-16, 12-6
Dimensions ............................................................... 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ........................................ 2-17
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-25
Dome light ........................................................ 6-2, 11-47
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-4
Open warning light ................................................. 3-20
Drive belts. ............................................................... 11-15
Driver ’s Control Center Differential ............................... 7-18
Auto indicator light ................................................. 3-24
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-25
Driving AWD vehicles .......................................................... 8-4
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 8 Drinking.
.................................................................... 7
Drugs ........................................................................\
7
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets ........................................................................\
.. 8
Snowy and icy roads ............................................... 8-7
Tips ................................................. 7-16, 7-17, 8-2, 8-4
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 8
Winter .................................................................... 8-6
E
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-19, 7-26
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-12
Engine Compartment overview ............................................ 11-6
Coolant ....................................................... 11-12, 12-8
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-5
Oil ................................................................ 11-8, 12-5
Overheating ........................................................... 9-12
Starting .................................................................. 7-9
Stopping ................................................................ 7-10
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-5
Floor mat ................................................................... 6-10
Fluid level Brake .................................................................. 11-18
Clutch ................................................................. 11-19
Power steering ..................................................... 11-17