2012 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI warning

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The SRS airbag deploys with
considerable speed and force
and can injure or even kill chil-
dren, especially if they are 12
years of age and under and are
not restrained or improperly re-
strained. Because children are
lighter and weaker than adults,
their risk of being injured from
deployment is greater.
. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD
FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE
FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO
THE CHILD BY PLACING THE
CHILD ’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO
THE SRS AIRBAG.
. Always turn the child safety locks
to the “LOCK” position when
children sit in the rear seat.
Serious injury could result if a
child accidentally opens the door
and falls out. Refer to “Child
safety locks ”F 2-20.
. Always lock the passenger ’s win-
dows using the lock switch when
children are riding in the vehicle.
Failure to follow this procedure
could result in injury to a child
operating the power window. Re-
fer to “Windows ”F 2-20. .
Never leave unattended children,
adults or animals in the vehicle.
They could accidentally injure
themselves or others through
inadvertent operation of the ve-
hicle. Also, on hot or sunny days,
temperature in a closed vehicle
could quickly become high en-
ough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to them.
. Help prevent children, adults or
animals from locking themselves
in the trunk. On hot or sunny
days, the temperature in the
trunk could quickly become high
enough to cause death or serious
heat-related injuries including
brain damage to anyone locked
inside, particularly for small chil-
dren.
. When leaving the vehicle, either
close all windows and lock all
doors. Also make certain that the
trunk is closed.
For instructions and precautions, carefully
read the following sections.
. For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat-
belts ”F 1-11.
. For the child restraint system, refer to
“Child restraint systems ”F 1-21. .
For the SRS airbag system, refer to
“ *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag) ”F 1-34.
& Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)
WARNING
. Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dan-
gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
. Always properly maintain the en-
gine exhaust system to prevent
engine exhaust gas from enter-
ing the vehicle.
. Never run the engine in a closed
space, such as a garage, except
for the brief time needed to drive
the vehicle in or out of it.
. Avoid remaining in a parked
vehicle for a lengthy time while
the engine is running. If that is
unavoidable, then use the venti-
lation fan to force fresh air into
the vehicle.
. Always keep the front ventilator
inlet grille free from snow, leaves
or other obstructions to ensure

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that the ventilation system al-
ways works properly.
. If at any time you suspect that
exhaust fumes are entering the
vehicle, have the problem
checked and corrected as soon
as possible. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive
only with all windows fully open.
. Keep the trunk lid or rear gate
closed while driving to prevent
exhaust gas from entering the
vehicle.
& Drinking and driving
WARNING
Drinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Alcohol in the blood-
stream delays your reaction time
and impairs your perception, judg-
ment and attentiveness. If you drive
after drinking –even if you drink just
a little –it will increase the risk of
being involved in a serious or fatal
accident, injuring or killing yourself,
your passengers and others. In
addition, if you are injured in the
accident, alcohol may increase the
severity of that injury.
Please don ’t drink and drive.
Drunken driving is one of the most
frequent causes of accidents. Since alco-
hol affects all people differently, you may
have consumed too much alcohol to drive
safely even if the level of alcohol in your
blood is below the legal limit. The safest
thing you can do is never drink and drive.
However if you have no choice but to
drive, stop drinking and sober up comple-
tely before getting behind the wheel.
& Drugs and driving
WARNING
There are some drugs (over the
counter and prescription) that can
delay your reaction time and impair
your perception, judgment and at-
tentiveness. If you drive after taking
them, it may increase your, your
passengers ’and other persons ’risk
of being involved in a serious or
fatal accident.
If you are taking any drugs, check with
your doctor or pharmacist or read the
literature that accompanies the medication
to determine if the drug you are taking can
impair your driving ability. Do not drive
after taking any medications that can
make you drowsy or otherwise affect your
ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If
you have a medical condition that requires
you to take drugs, please consult with
your doctor.
Never drive if you are under the influence
of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your
own health and well-being, we urge you
not to take illegal drugs in the first place
and to seek treatment if you are addicted
to those drugs.
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8& Driving when tired or sleepy
WARNING
When you are tired or sleepy, your
reaction time will be delayed and
your perception, judgment and at-
tentiveness will be impaired. If you
drive when tired or sleepy, your,
your passengers ’and other per-
sons ’chances of being involved in
a serious accident may increase.
Please do not continue to drive but
instead find a safe place to rest if you
are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you
should make periodic rest stops to refresh
yourself before continuing on your journey.
When possible, you should share the
driving with others.& Modification of your vehicle
CAUTION
Your vehicle should not be modified
other than with genuine SUBARU
parts and accessories. Other types
of modifications could affect its
performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting
from modification may not be cov-
ered under warranties.
&
Car phone/cell phone and
driving
CAUTION
Do not use a car phone/cell phone
while driving; it may distract your
attention from driving and can lead
to an accident. If you use a car
phone/cell phone, pull off the road
and park in a safe place before
using your phone. In some States/
Provinces, only hands-free phones
may legally be used while driving.&Driving vehicles equipped
with navigation system
WARNING
Do not allow the monitor to distract
your attention from driving. Also, do
not operate the controls of the
navigation system while driving.
The loss of attention to driving
could lead to an accident. If you wish to operate the controls of the
navigation system, first take the
vehicle off the road and stop it in a
safe place.
&
Driving with petsUnrestrained pets can interfere with your
driving and distract your attention from
driving. In a collision or sudden stop,
unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and hurt you or
your passengers. Besides, the pets can
be hurt under these situations. It is also for
their own safety that pets should be
properly restrained in your vehicle. Re-
strain a pet with a special traveling
harness which can be secured to the rear
seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier
which can be secured to the rear seat by
routing a seatbelt through the carrier ’s
handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers
in the front passenger ’s seat. For further
information, consult your veterinarian,
local animal protection society or pet
shop.

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& Tire pressuresCheck and, if necessary, adjust the
pressure of each tire (including the spare)
at least once a month and before any long
journey.
Check the tire pressure when the tires are
cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the
tire pressures to the values shown on the
tire placard. For detailed information, refer
to“Tires and wheels” F11-23.
WARNING
Driving at high speeds with exces-
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to deform severely and to
rapidly become hot. A sharp in-
crease in temperature could cause
tread separation, and destruction of
the tires. The resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to an
accident.
& California proposition 65
warning
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its consti-
tuents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids in vehicles and
certain components of product wear
contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.&California Perchlorate Advi-
soryCertain vehicle components such as air-
bag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and
keyless entry transmitter batteries may
contain perchlorate material. Special
handling may apply for service or vehicle
end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
General information&Noise from under the vehicle
NOTEYou may hear a noise from under the
vehicle approximately 5 hours after the
engine is turned off. However, this does
not indicate a malfunction. This noise
is caused by operation of the fuel
evaporation leakage checking system
and is normal. The noise will stop after
approximately 15 minutes.
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北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
16& Instrument panel
1) Door locks (page 2-4)
2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-44)
3) Illumination brightness control
(page 3-31)
4) Headlight beam leveler (page 3-31)
5) Light control switch (page 3-29)
6) Combination meter (page 3-5)
7) Wiper control lever (page 3-33)
8) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5)
9) Audio (page 5-1)
10) Shift lever (page 7-14/page 7-16)
11) Climate control (page 4-1)
12) Cruise control (page 7-37)
13) Horn (page 3-48)
14) SRS airbag (page 1-34)
15) Tilt/telescopic steering (page 3-47)
16) Hands-free switches (page 5-35)
17) Audio control buttons (page 5-31)
18) Fuse box (page 11-37)
19) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-30)/Vehicle Dynamics Control
mode switch (page 7-29)
20) Hood lock release knob (page 11-5)
21) Power windows (page 2-20)

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北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
22& Warning and indicator lights
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-13Front passenger’s
seatbelt warning light 3-13SRS airbag system
warning light3-14
/
Front passenger
’s
frontal airbag ON indi-
cator 3-14
/
Front passenger
’s
frontal airbag OFF in-
dicator 3-14CHECK ENGINE
warning light/Malfunc-
tion indicator light3-15Charge warning light 3-16Oil pressure warning
light
3-16Rear differential oil
temperature warning
light (STI)3-16ABS warning light 3-18 Mark Name Page
Brake system warning
light
3-19Door open warning
light3-20Hill start assist warn-
ing light/Hill start assist
OFF indicator light
(STI)3-20Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light/
Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation indi-
cator light3-20Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator
light/Traction Control
OFF indicator light
(STI)3-21Turn signal indicator
lights
3-24High beam indicator
light3-24Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)3-24Security indicator light 3-23Headlight indicator
light
3-24Mark Name Page
Cruise control indica-
tor light
3-24Cruise control set in-
dicator light3-24Low fuel warning light 3-20Low tire pressure
warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)3-16Shift-up indicator light
(STI)
3-23Driver
’s control center
differential auto indi-
cator light (STI) 3-24Auto [+] mode indica-
tor light (STI)
3-24Auto [] mode indica-
tor light (STI) 3-25Driver
’s control center
differential indicator
and warning lights
(STI) 3-25REV indicator light
(STI)
3-25Sport (S) mode indi-
cator light (STI)3-23

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24Function settingsA SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact
the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, the settings for some
of these functions can be changed using the navigation monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner ’s Manual supplement for the
navigation system.Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-15
Monitoring start delay time (after closure of
doors) 0 second/30 seconds 30 seconds
2-16
Impact sensor operation (only models with
shock sensors (dealer option)) Operation/Non-operation Non-operation
2-19
Passive arming Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-18
Dome light and map lights illumination
(models with moonroof) ON/OFF
OFF2-15
Dome light illumination
(models without moonroof)
Remote keyless entry system Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation2-7
Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-10
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-7
Remote engine start system
(dealer option) Horn chirp confirmation
ON/OFFON7-12
Defogger and deicer system for
models with the automatic climate
control system Rear window defogger, outside mirror
defogger and windshield wiper deicer
Operation for 15 minutes/
Continuous operationOperation for 15 minutes 3-45
Dome light Operation of dome light/map light OFF
delay timer OFF/Short/Normal/Long Long
6-2, 6-3
Map light for models with a moonroof
Battery drainage prevention function Battery drainage prevention function Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-5

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Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation 3-13
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