2012 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI warning

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of Emergency Additional
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Impreza WRX Gauges
Immediate Attention
Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob
Fuel Gauge
Trip meter and odometer
Tachometer
Temperature Gauge
Caution
Informational
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger seatbelt
warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning Brake system
High beam indicator light
ABS warning
Low fuel
Vehicle Dynamics
Control/Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation
Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF
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Malfunction indicator Speedometer
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger frontal
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Front passenger frontal
airbag OFF
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator light (if
equipped)
Headlight indicator light
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control set
indicator light
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Getting
Started Instrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize Controls While
OperatingSafety / In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information
Impreza WRX STI Gauges
Immediate Attention
Trip meter A/B selection and trip
meter reset knob
Fuel Gauge
Trip meter and odometer
Tachometer
Temperature Gauge
Caution
Informational
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
REV indicator Brake system
Rear differential oil
temp warning
High beam indicator light
ABS warning
Low fuel
Vehicle Dynamics
Control/Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF / Traction Control
OFF
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Malfunction indicator Speedometer
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger frontal
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Front passenger frontal
airbag OFF
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator light
(if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control set
indicator light
Driver’s control center
differential auto indicator
Sport (S) mode
Intelligent (I) mode
Sport Sharp (S#) mode
Shift-up indicator
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22While OperatingVehicle Dynamics Control OFF Switch (Impreza WRX only)Pressing the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system can help in the
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(Impreza WRX STI only)Traction Mode
Press the switch to enter traction mode. This mode restricts the functions of the Traction
Control System and Vehicle Dynamics Control system and thus delays utilizing their functions
as a reaction to vehicle behavior. This mode should be used in driving situations where the
vehicle dynamic performance will improve without decreasing engine torque control. The
indicator light in the gauge cluster will turn green.
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Mode
Press and hold the switch to enter Vehicle Dynamics Control Off mode. This mode should be
used in emergency situations, such as getting out of mud or deep snow. The indicator light in
the gauge cluster will turn yellow.
Fuel Filler Lid ReleaseTo open the fuel filler lid, pull the fuel filler lever up and release.
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REV Alarm System
(Impreza WRX STI only)The REV alarm system automatically issues a warning
using the REV indicator light whenever the tachometer
needle enters the red zone. The REV alarm level can
be set manually to an engine speed of your choosing
between 2,000 and 7,000 rpm using the trip knob.
The trip knob is also used to select a warning alarm
buzzer in addition to the light. The REV alarm set
level can be viewed in the odometer/tripmeter by
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and then pressing the trip knob. Please refer to our Owner’s Manual for more
detailed instructions on setting the engine speed alarm level and select\
ing the
warning buzzer.
6-Speed Manual Transmission
(Impreza WRX STI only)This manual transmission is a fully
synchromeshed 6 - forward and 1 - reverse
speed transmission. Before you can shift into
reverse gear, you must raise the slider ring
and hold it in that position. Only pull the slider
ring up when shifting into Reverse gear.

Explain Operation of Manual Transmission
& Incline Start Assist (if equipped)
Explain Operation of Automatic
Transmission & Review Manual
Mode (if equipped)
Show All Weather Package – Heated Front
Seats, Windshield Wiper De-Icer & Heated
Side Mirrors (if equipped) Show Seatbelt & Head Restraint Functions
Show Tilt Steering Column & Telescopic
Feature (if equipped)
Explain the Subaru Advanced Frontal
Airbag System (SRS), Front Seat Side
Pelvis/Torso Airbags (SRS) & Side-Curtain
Airbags (SRS)





Review Master & Valet Keys
Show Keyless Entry, Alarm System
& Remote Start (if equipped)
Show Hood & Gas Door Releases Show Yellow Caps & Explain Checking
& Filling of Vehicle Fluids
Show Fuel Filler Door & Gas
Cap Operation
Show Location of Both Fuse Boxes





Show Trunk Release & Valet Feature
(4-Door only)
Show Spare Tire, Tools & Jack Location
Explain Temporary Spare Tire
Usage & Limitations Explain AWD Towing
Requirements & Limitations
Show LATCH System & Tethers
Show Child Safety Lock Operation












Operation & Controls
Please use & reference the SUBARU OWNER’S MANUAL
& QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
OPERATION & CONTROLS
REAR & SIDE
INTERIOR

DRIVER CONTROLS & OPERA

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Show Power Windows, Door Locks
& Side-View Mirror Operation
Explain Cruise Control & Power
Moonroof Operation (if equipped)
Show Headlights, Daytime Running
Lights, Parking Lights, Hazard Lights &
Fog Lights (if equipped)
Show Interior Lighting, Map Light
& Clock
Show Front & Rear Wiper
& Washer Controls
Show Climate Control System Including
Front & Rear Defrosters
Show & Explain Operation of VDC
Control Switch Review Instrument Panel Gauges
& Warning Lights
Explain Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Light
Show Audio System, Station Presets,
Tone, Balance & Fade Controls
Activate Satellite Radio System
(if equipped)
Show GPS Navigation System
(if equipped)
Explain Operation of Other Vehicle
Options, Equipment, or Genuine
Subaru Accessories Not Referenced
Above Where Applicable


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2Chapter 4: Climate control
This chapter informs you how to operate
the climate control.
Chapter 5: Audio
This chapter informs you how to operate
your audio system.
Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate
interior equipment.
Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and
operate your SUBARU.
Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your
SUBARU in various conditions and ex-
plains some safety tips on driving.
Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you
have a problem while driving, such as a
flat tire or engine overheating.
Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your
SUBARU looking good.
Chapter 11: Maintenance and service
This chapter informs you when you need
to take your SUBARU to the dealer for
scheduled maintenance and informs you
how to keep your SUBARU running
properly. Chapter 12: Specifications
This chapter informs you about dimen-
sions and capacities of your SUBARU.
Chapter 13: Consumer information and
Reporting safety defects
This chapter informs you about Uniform
tire quality grading standards and Report-
ing safety defects.
Chapter 14: Index
This is an alphabetical listing of all that’
sin
this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
& Safety warningsYou will find a number of WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual.
These safety warnings alert you to poten-
tial hazards that could result in injury to
you or others.
Please read these safety warnings as well
as all other portions of this manual care-
fully in order to gain a better understand-
ing of how to use your SUBARU vehicle
safely.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious injury or death could
result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which injury or damage to your
vehicle, or both, could result if the
caution is ignored.NOTEA NOTE gives information or sugges-
tions how to make better use of your
vehicle.&Safety symbolYou will find a circle with a slash through it
in this manual. This symbol means “Do
not ”,“Do not do this ”,or“Do not let this
happen ”, depending upon the context.

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& Abbreviation listYou will find several abbreviations in this
manual. The meanings of the abbrevia-
tions are shown in the following list.Abbreviation Meaning
A/C Air conditioner
A/ELR Automatic/Emergency locking
retractor
ABS Anti-lock brake system
AKI Anti knock index
ALR Automatic locking retractor
AT Automatic transmission
ATF Automatic transmission fluid
AWD All-wheel drive
DCCD Driver
’s control center differ-
ential
DRL Daytime running light
EBD Electronic brake force distri-
bution
ELR Emergency locking retractor
FWD Front-wheel drive
GAW Gross axle weight
GAWR Gross axle weight rating
GVW Gross vehicle weight
GVWR Gross vehicle weight rating
HID High intensity discharge Abbreviation
Meaning
INT Intermittent
LATCH Lower anchors and tethers for
children
LED Light emitting diode
LSD Limited slip differential
MIL Malfunction indicator light
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl
MT Manual transmission
OBD On-board diagnostics
RON Research octane number
SI-DRIVE SUBARU Intelligent Drive
SRS Supplemental restraint sys-
tem
TIN Tire identification number
TPMS Tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem
VDC Vehicle dynamics control
Vehicle symbolsThere are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
For warning and indicator lights, refer to
“Warning and indicator lights
”F 22.
Mark Name
WARNINGCAUTIONPower door lockPower door unlockPower window with automatic
open and close functionPassengers’windows lock
and unlockFuelFront fog lights
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Mark Name
Hazard warning flasherEngine hoodTrunk lid (4-door)Seat heaterChild restraint top tether an-
choragesChild restraint lower an-
choragesHornWiper intermittentWindshield washerWindshield wiper mist (for
single wipe)Rear window wiper Mark Name
Rear window washerLightsTail lights, license plate light
and instrument panel illumi-
nationHeadlightsTurn signalIllumination brightnessFan speedInstrument panel outletsInstrument panel outlets and
foot outletsFoot outletsWindshield defroster and foot
outletsMark Name
Windshield defrosterRear window defogger/Out-
side mirror defogger/Wind-
shield wiper deicerAir recirculationEngine oilWasherDoor lock (transmitter)Door unlock (transmitter)Trunk lid open (4-door) or rear
gate unlock (5-door) (trans-
mitter)

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Safety precautions when
driving& Seatbelt and SRS airbag
WARNING
. All persons in the vehicle should
fasten their seatbelts BEFORE
the vehicle starts to move. Other-
wise, the possibility of serious
injury becomes greater in the
event of a sudden stop or acci-
dent.
. To obtain maximum protection in
the event of an accident, the
driver and all passengers in the
vehicle should always wear seat-
belts when the vehicle is moving.
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) airbag does not do away
with the need to fasten seatbelts.
In combination with the seat-
belts, it offers the best combined
protection in case of a serious
accident.
Not wearing a seatbelt increases
the chance of severe injury or
death in a crash even when the
vehicle has the SRS airbag. .
The SRS airbags deploy with
considerable speed and force.
Occupants who are out of proper
position when the SRS airbag
deploys could suffer very serious
injuries. Because the SRS airbag
needs enough space for deploy-
ment, the driver should always
sit upright and well back in the
seat as far from the steering
wheel as practical while still
maintaining full vehicle control
and the front passenger should
move the seat as far back as
possible and sit upright and well
back in the seat.
For instructions and precautions, carefully
read the following sections.
. For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat-
belts ”F 1-11.
. For the SRS airbag system, refer to
“ *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag) ”F 1-34.
& Child safety
WARNING
. Never hold a child on your lap or
in your arms while the vehicle is
moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a
collision, because the child will
be caught between the passen-
ger and objects inside the vehi-
cle.
. While riding in the vehicle, in-
fants and small children should
always be placed in the REAR
seat in an infant or child restraint
system which is appropriate for
the child ’s age, height and
weight. If a child is too big for a
child restraint system, the child
should sit in the REAR seat and
be restrained using the seatbelts.
According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seat-
ing positions. Never allow a child
to stand up or kneel on the seat.
. Put children aged 12 and under in
the REAR seat properly re-
strained at all times in a child
restraint device or in a seatbelt.
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