2012 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI lock

Black plate (113,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
! Inspection
Perform the following steps at least twice
a year to check the release handle for
correct operation.
1. Open the trunk lid.2. Use a flat-head screwdriver with a thin
blade. Slide the screwdriver blade from
the slit aperture of the lock assembly to
the end until you hear a click.
This places the latch in the locked posi-
tion.3. Move the release handle, from outside
the vehicle, in the direction of the arrow to
check if the latch is released. If the latch is not released, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
In that case, use the key to release the
latch, then close the trunk lid.
Also, if the movement of the release
handle feels restricted or not entirely
smooth during operation, or the handle
and/or handle base is cracked, contact
your SUBARU dealer.
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Black plate (114,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
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Keys and doors
Rear gate (5-door)The rear gate can be locked and unlocked
using any of the following systems.
. Power door locking switch: Refer to
“Power door locking switches ”F 2-6.
. Remote keyless entry system: Refer to
“Remote keyless entry system ”F 2-7.
To open:
First unlock the rear gate lock then push
the rear gate opener button.
To close:
Lower the rear gate slowly and push down
firmly until the latch engages.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you
pull it down holding the recessed grip.
WARNING
. To prevent dangerous exhaust
gas from entering the vehicle,
always keep the rear gate closed
while driving. .
Do not attempt to shut the rear
gate while holding the recessed
grip. Also avoid closing the rear
gate by pulling on the recessed
grip from inside the cargo space.
There is a danger of your hand
being caught and injured.
CAUTION
. Do not jam a plastic bag in or
place cellophane tape on the rear
gate stays or scratch the stays
while loading or unloading cargo.
That could cause leakage of gas
from the stays, which may result
in their inability to hold the rear
gate open.
. Be careful not to hit your head or
face on the rear gate when open-
ing or closing the rear gate and
when loading or unloading car-
go.

Black plate (115,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
NOTEIf the rear gate cannot be unlocked due
to a discharged vehicle battery, a
malfunction in the door locking/unlock-
ing system or other causes, you can
unlock it by manually operating the
rear gate lock release lever. For the
procedure, refer to “Rear gate –if the
rear gate cannot be unlocked ”F 9-16.
Moonroof (if equipped)
WARNING
Never let anyone ’s hands, arms,
head or any objects protrude from
the moonroof. A person could be
seriously injured if the vehicle stops
suddenly or turns sharply or if the
vehicle is involved in an accident.
To avoid serious personal injury
caused by entrapment, always obey
the following instructions without
exception.
. Before closing the moonroof,
make sure that no one ’s hands,
arms, head or other objects will
be accidentally caught in the
moonroof.
. Before leaving the vehicle, al-
ways remove the key from the
ignition switch for safety and
never allow an unattended child
to remain in the vehicle. Failure
to follow this procedure could
result in injury to a child operat-
ing the moonroof. .
Never try to check the anti-en-
trapment function by deliberately
placing part of your body in the
moonroof.
CAUTION
. Do not sit on the edge of the open
moonroof.
. Do not operate the moonroof if
falling snow or extremely cold
conditions have caused it to
freeze shut.
. The anti-entrapment function
does not operate when the moon-
roof is being tilted down. Be sure
to confirm that it is safe to do so
before tilting the moonroof down.
The moonroof has both tilting and sliding
functions.
The moonroof operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON”position.
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Black plate (5,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 2
Ignition switch ..................................................... 3-3
LOCK.................................................................. 3-3
Acc..................................................................... 3-4
ON...................................................................... 3-4
START ................................................................ 3-4
Key reminder chime ............................................ 3-4
Ignition switch light ............................................. 3-4
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-5
Meters and gauges. ............................................. 3-5
Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-5
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition
switch ............................................................... 3-6
Meter/Gauge needle illumination setting (except STI) ................................................................... 3-6
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-7
Odometer/Trip meter ............................................ 3-7
Tachometer ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel gauge .......................................................... 3-9
Temperature gauge ............................................ 3-10
REV indicator light and buzzer (STI). ................ 3-10
Setting the alarm-level engine speed ................... 3-11
Deactivating the REV alarm system ..................... 3-12
Warning and indicator lights............................. 3-12
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 3-13
SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-14
Front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators ......................................................... 3-14
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light ................................................... 3-15
Charge warning light .......................................... 3-16 Oil pressure warning light
.................................. 3-16
Rear differential oil temperature warning light (STI) ................................................................ 3-16
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models) ........................................................... 3-16
ABS warning light .............................................. 3-18
Brake system warning light ................................ 3-19
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 3-20
Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF indicator light (STI) .......................................... 3-20
Door open warning light .................................... 3-20
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light .. ..... 3-20
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light/ Traction Control OFF indicator light (STI)..... ..... 3-21
Security indicator light ....................................... 3-23
SI-DRIVE indicator light (STI) .............................. 3-23
Shift-up indicator light (STI) ............................... 3-23
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-24
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-24
Cruise control indicator light .............................. 3-24
Cruise control set indicator light ........................ 3-24
Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) ..... ..... 3-24
Headlight indicator light ..................................... 3-24
Driver ’s control center differential auto indicator
light (STI) ........................................................ 3-24
Driver ’s control center differential indicator and
warning lights (STI) .......................................... 3-25
REV indicator light (STI) ..................................... 3-25
Clock.................................................................. 3-25
Information display ............................................ 3-26
Outside temperature indicator .. .......................... 3-27
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Black plate (121,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
Ignition switch
WARNING
. Never turn the ignition switch to
“ LOCK” while the vehicle is
being driven or towed because
that will lock the steering wheel,
preventing steering control. And
when the engine is turned off, it
takes a much greater effort than
usual to steer.
. Before leaving the vehicle, al-
ways remove the key from the
ignition switch for safety and
never allow an unattended child
to remain in the vehicle. Failure
to follow this procedure could
result in injury to a child or
others. Children could operate
the power windows, the moon-
roof or other controls or even
make the vehicle move.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it banged
against your knees or hands while
you are driving, it could turn the
ignition switch from the “ON ”posi- tion to the
“Acc ”or “LOCK ”posi-
tion, thereby stopping the engine.
Also, if the key is attached to a
keyholder or to a large bunch of
other keys, centrifugal force may act
on it as the vehicle moves, resulting
in unwanted turning of the ignition
switch.
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK, Acc, ON and START.NOTE. Keep the ignition switch in the
“ LOCK ”position when the engine is
not running.
. Using electrical accessories for a
long time with the ignition switch in the
“ ON ”or “Acc ”position can cause the battery to go dead.
.
If the ignition switch will not move
from the “LOCK ”position to the “Acc ”
position, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the left and right as you turn
the ignition switch.
& LOCKThe key can only be inserted or removed
in this position. The ignition switch will lock
the steering wheel when you remove the
key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the
steering wheel slightly to the right and left
as you turn the key.The key can be turned from “Acc”to
“LOCK ”only when the key is pushed in
while turning it.
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Black plate (122,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
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Instruments and controls
& AccIn this position the electrical accessories
(audio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can
be used.&ONThis is the normal operating position after
the engine is started.&STARTThe engine is started in this position. The
starter cranks the engine to start it. When
the key is released (after the engine has
started), the key automatically returns to
the “ON ”position.
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“START ”position while the engine
is running.
If your registered key fails to start the
engine, pull out the key once (the security
indicator light will blink), and then insert
the key in the ignition switch and turn it to
the “START ”position and again try to start
the engine.
NOTEThe engine may not start in the follow-
ing cases:. The key grip is touching another key
or a metallic key holder.. The key is near another key that contains an immobilizer transponder.
.
The key is near or touching another
transmitter.
& Key reminder chimeThe reminder chime sounds when the
driver ’s door is opened and the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK”or“Acc ”position.
The chime stops under the following
conditions.
. when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”position
. when the key is removed from the
ignition switch
. when the driver ’s door is closed& Ignition switch lightFor easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-
nates when the driver ’s door is opened or
when the driver ’s door is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The light remains illuminated for several
tens of seconds and then gradually turns
off under the following conditions.
. when the driver ’s door is closed
. when the doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter
The light turns off immediately under the

Black plate (123,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
following conditions.
. when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”position
. when all doors and the rear gate (5-
door) are locked using the remote keyless
entry transmitter
Hazard warning flasherThe hazard warning flasher is used to
warn other drivers when you have to park
your vehicle under emergency conditions.
The hazard warning flasher works regard-
less of the position of the ignition switch.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. To turn off the flasher,
push the button again.NOTEWhen the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Meters and gaugesNOTELiquid-crystal displays are used in
some of the meters and gauges on
the combination meter. You will find
their indications hard to see if you wear
polarized glasses.& Combination meter illumina-
tionWhen the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”position, the various parts of the
combination meter are illuminated in the
following sequence:
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
needles and gauge needles illuminate.
2. Meter needles and gauge needles
each show MAX position.
3. Meter needles and gauge needles
each show MIN position.
4. Meter and gauge dials, odometer and
trip meter back light illuminate.
5. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.
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Black plate (124,1)
北米Model "A1130BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 7
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Instruments and controls
& Canceling the function for
meter/gauge needle move-
ment upon turning on the
ignition switchIt is possible to activate or deactivate the
movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that takes place when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON ”
position.
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”or
“Acc ”position.
Press the trip knob to show “
”or “
”
on the odometer and trip meter display.
The display can be switched as shown in
the following illustration by pressing the
trip knob.
*1: STI only
*2: “
” or “
”,and “
”or “
”
cannot be displayed when the ignition
switch is in the “ON”position.
*
3: Except STI
To change the current setting, press the
trip knob for at least 2 seconds.: Activated: Deactivated
NOTE. Your vehicle ’s initial movement
setting of the meter/gauge needles
has been set for activation “
”at the
time of shipment from the factory. .
It is not possible to cancel the initial
movement setting of the meter/gauge
needles when the ignition switch is in
the “ON ”position. Cancel the setting
when the ignition switch is in the
“ LOCK ”or “Acc ”position.
& Meter/Gauge needle illumi-
nation setting (except STI)When the setting is activated or deacti-
vated, the meter needles and gauge
needles illuminate and turn off as follows.
Activated:
When the driver ’s door is opened while
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK ”
position, the needles illuminate and turn
off after approximately 20 seconds. The
illumination of the needles gradually turns
off after the ignition switch is turned from
the “ON ”position to the “LOCK”position.
Deactivated:
The needles do not illuminate when the
driver ’s door is opened while the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK”position. The
illumination of the needles turns off im-
mediately after the ignition switch is turned
from the “ON”position to the “LOCK”
position.