2016 SUBARU IMPREZA lights

Keys and doors/Power door locking switches
ItemSwitch
position Automatically turning
off
Map
lights
*1OFF*1Approximately 20 minutes later
Dome light DOOR Approximately 20
minutes later
Ignition
switch light —Approximately 20
minutes later
Cargo area
light DOORApproximately 20
minutes later
*1: The battery drainage prevention function
affects only the map lights on models with the
moonroof, and only when the map light
switches are in the OFF position. The map
lights on models without the moonroof do not
turn off automatically, so push the light switches
manually to turn them off.
The operational/non-operational setting of
this function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer to change the setting.
NOTE
. The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as “operational”.
. When leaving the vehicle, please
make sure that all doors and the rear
gate (5-door) are completely closed.
. The battery drainage prevention
function does not operate while the key is in the ignition switch.
Power door locking switches
1) Lock
2) Unlock
All doors and the rear gate (for 5-door) can
be locked and unlocked by the power door
locking switches located at the driver
’s
side and the front passenger ’s side doors.
To lock the doors, push the front side of
the switch.
To unlock the doors, push the rear side of
the switch.
When you close the doors after you set
the door locks, the doors remain locked.
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Keys and doors/Alarm system
&System operation
The alarm system will sound the following
alarms when triggered.
. The vehicle’ s horn will sound for 30
seconds.
. The hazard warning flashers will flash
for 30 seconds.
If any of the doors or the rear gate/trunk lid
remains open after the 30-second period,
the horn will continue to sound for a
maximum of 3 minutes. If the door or the
rear gate/trunk lid is closed while the horn
is sounding, the horn will stop sounding
with a delay of up to 30 seconds.
The alarm is triggered by:
. Opening any of the doors, the rear gate
or trunk lid
. Physical impact to the vehicle, such as
forced entry (only models with shock
sensors (dealer option))
NOTE
The alarm system can be set to trigger
the illumination of the following interior
lights.
. Map lights (models with moonroof)
. Dome light (illuminates only when
the dome light switch is in the “DOOR ”
position)
. Cargo area light (illuminates only when the cargo area light switch is in
the
“DOOR ”position)
The notifications regarding the map
lights, dome light and cargo area light
are deactivated as the factory setting. A
SUBARU dealer can activate the sys-
tem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for
details.
& Activating and deactivating
the alarm system
To change the setting of your vehicle’ s
alarm system for activation or deactiva-
tion, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to
“Disarming the system” F2-32.
2. Sit in the driver ’s seat and shut all
doors (and the rear gate if your vehicle is a
5-door).
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position.
4. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side
of the driver ’s power door locking switch,
open the driver ’s door within the following
1 second, and wait 10 seconds without
releasing the switch. The setting will then
be changed as follows.
If the system was previously activated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays
as follows and the horn sounds twice, indicating that the system is now deacti-
vated.
.
“AL oF ”(models with type A combina-
tion meter)
. “ALOF” (models with type B combina-
tion meter)
If the system was previously deacti-
vated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays
as follows and the horn sounds once,
indicating that the system is now acti-
vated.
. “AL on ”(models with type A combina-
tion meter)
. “ALON” (models with type B combina-
tion meter)
NOTE
You may have the above setting
change done by your SUBARU dealer.
& If you have accidentally trig-
gered the alarm system
! To stop the alarm
Do any of the following operations:
. Press any button on the access key/
remote transmitter.
. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system ”).
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Keys and doors/Alarm system
Transmitter
1) Arm button: Press to arm the system
2) Disarm button: Press to disarm thesystem
Security indicator light (type A)
Security indicator light (type B)
6. Briefly press the “”button (for less
than 2 seconds). All doors (and the rear
gate on the 5-door) will lock, an electronic
chirp will sound once, the hazard warning
flashers will flash once, and the security
indicator light will start flashing rapidly.
After rapid flashing for 30 seconds (stand-
by time), the indicator lights will then flash
slowly (twice approximately every 2 sec-
onds), indicating that the system has been
armed for surveillance.
If any of the doors, (rear gate or trunk lid)
is not fully closed, an electronic chirp
sounds five times, the hazard warning
flashers flash five times to alert you that
the doors (or the rear gate) are not
properly closed. When you close the door,
the system will automatically arm and doors will automatically lock.
!
To arm the system using power
door locking switches
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system ”)/turn the
push-button ignition switch to the “OFF”
position (models with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”).
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood is
locked.
5. Close the doors (and the rear gate on
the 5-door) but leave only the driver ’s door
or the front passenger ’s door open.
6. Press the front side (“LOCK” side) of
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the power door locking switch to set the
door locks.
7. Close the door. An electronic chirp will
sound once, the hazard warning flashers
will flash once and the security indicator
light will start flashing rapidly. After rapid
flashing for 30 seconds (standby time), the
indicator lights will then flash slowly (twice
approximately every 2 seconds), indicat-
ing that the system has been armed for
surveillance.
!To arm the system using the key-
less access function (if equipped)
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
equipped)
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “OFF ”position.
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood is
locked.
5. Close all doors and the rear gate/trunk
lid.
1) Door lock sensor
Security indicator light (type A)
Security indicator light (type B)
6. Carry the access key and touch the
door lock sensor. All doors (for 5-door,
including the rear gate) will lock, an
electronic chirp will sound once, the
hazard warning flashers will flash once,
and the security indicator light will start
flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30
seconds (standby time), the security in-
dicator light will then flash slowly (twice
approximately every 2 seconds), indicat-
ing that the system has been armed for
surveillance.
If any of the doors or the rear gate is not
fully closed, an electronic chirp sounds
five times, the hazard warning flashers
flash five times to alert you that the doors
(or the rear gate/trunk lid) are not properly
closed. When you close the door, the
Keys and doors/Alarm system
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Ignition switch (models without“keyless
access with push-button start system ”)......... 3-4
LOCK .................................................................. 3-4
ACC.................................................................... 3-5
ON...................................................................... 3-5
START ................................................................ 3-5
Key reminder chime ............................................ 3-5
Ignition switch light (if equipped) ......................... 3-6
Push-button ignition switch (models with
push-button start system) ............................... 3-6
Safety precautions.............................................. 3-6
Operating range for push-button start system ...... 3-6
Switching power ................................................. 3-7
When access key does not operate properly ........ 3-8
Hazard warning flasher....................................... 3-8
Meters and gauges. ............................................. 3-9
Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-9
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition
switch ............................................................... 3-9
Speedometer ...................................................... 3-10
Odometer ........................................................... 3-10
Double trip meter ............................................... 3-11
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-11
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-12
ECO gauge (if equipped) .................................... 3-12
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-13Initial illumination for system check .................... 3-13
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 3-14
SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-15Front passenger
’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators ........................................................ 3-16
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light .................................................. 3-16
Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light ......................... 3-17
Charge warning light .......................................... 3-18
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-18
Engine low oil level warning light ....................... 3-18
Windshield washer fluid warning light ................ 3-19
AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models) ........... 3-19
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models) ........................................................... 3-19
ABS warning light .............................................. 3-21
Brake system warning light (red) ........................ 3-21
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 3-22
Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-22
Door open warning light .................................... 3-23
All-Wheel Drive warning light (CVT models) ... ..... 3-23
Power steering warning light .............................. 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light .. ..... 3-24
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light ..... 3-25
Warning chimes and warning indicator of the keyless access with push-button start system (if
equipped) ........................................................ 3-25
Security indicator light ....................................... 3-30
Select lever/gear position indicator (CVT models) ........................................................... 3-30
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-31
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-31
Instruments and controls
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Instruments and controls
Cruise control indicator light (if equipped).......... 3-31
Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped) ......................................................... 3-31
Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light (models with HID headlights) ............................ 3-31
Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) .......... 3-31
Headlight indicator light (if equipped) ................. 3-32
Steering responsive fog lights warning indicator/ Steering responsive fog lights OFF indicator
(models with EyeSight system) ......................... 3-32
BSD/RCTA warning indicator (if equipped) .......... 3-32
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator (if equipped) ................ 3-32
Information display (if equipped)...................... 3-32Outside temperature indicator............................ 3-33
Driving information display ................................. 3-33
Clock ................................................................. 3-37
Multi information display (models with type
B combination meter) ..................................... 3-38
Basic operation.................................................. 3-39
Welcome screen and Good-bye screen ............... 3-39
Warning screen .................................................. 3-40
Basic screens .................................................... 3-40
Menu screens .................................................... 3-40
Multi function display ........................................ 3-42Models without multi function display ................. 3-42
Safety precautions ............................................. 3-43
Features ............................................................ 3-43
Locations ........................................................... 3-43
Basic operation .................................................. 3-44
Welcome screen ................................................. 3-44
Date screen ........................................................ 3-44 Ending screen
................................................... 3-45
Self-check screen .............................................. 3-45
Interruption screen ............................................ 3-46
Basic screens .................................................... 3-47
Selection screen ................................................ 3-54
Date and time settings ....................................... 3-57
Image quality and volume settings ..................... 3-64
Screen settings. ................................................. 3-66
Maintenance settings ......................................... 3-74
Driving history registration ................................. 3-77
Car settings ....................................................... 3-78
Initialize ............................................................. 3-86
Light control switch ........................................... 3-89Precautions and tips .......................................... 3-89
Headlights ......................................................... 3-89
High/low beam change (dimmer) ... ..................... 3-91
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-91
Daytime running light system ............................. 3-92
Turn signal lever................................................ 3-92One-touch lane changer ..................................... 3-93
Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-93
Headlight beam leveler (if equipped) ............... 3-94
Automatic headlight beam leveler (models with
HID headlights) ................................................ 3-94
Fog light switch (if equipped) ........................... 3-94Steering responsive fog lights system (models
with EyeSight system) ..................................... 3-95
Wiper and washer.............................................. 3-96Windshield wiper and washer switches .............. 3-97
Rear window wiper and washer switch –
5-door ............................................................. 3-99

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.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Meters and gauges
NOTE
Some of the meters and gauges on the
combination meter use liquid-crystal
displays. You will find their indications
hard to see if you wear polarized
glasses.
&Combination meter illumina-
tion
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”position, various parts of the combi-
nation meter will illuminate in the following
sequence.
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
needles, gauge needles and liquid crystal
display illuminate.
2. Meter and gauge indications each
show MAX position.
3. Meter and gauge indications each
show MIN position.
4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.
& Canceling the function for
meter/gauge needle move-
ment upon turning on the
ignition switch
It 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.
! Type A combination meter
To change the setting, perform the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“ OFF ”or “ACC ”position.
1) Trip knob
2. Press the trip knob to show “”or
“” on the trip meter display.
Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges
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efficiency.
NOTE
.The ECO gauge shows only an
approximate indication of fuel effi-
ciency.
. After resetting the trip meter, the
average rate of fuel consumption is not
shown until driving 0.6 mile (1 km).
Before that time, the ECO gauge does
not operate.
Warning and indicator lights
& Initial illumination for system
check
Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate when the ignition switch is
initially turned to the “ON ”position. This
permits checking the operation of the
bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the “ON”position. For
the system check, the following lights
illuminate and then turn off after several
seconds or after the engine has started.
: Seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the driver fastens the
seatbelt.)
: Front passenger ’s seatbelt warning
light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the front seat passenger
fastens the seatbelt.)
: SRS airbag system warning light
ON /
: Front passenger ’s frontal airbag
ON indicator light
/: Front passenger ’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator light
: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal- function indicator light
: Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warn-
ing light
: Charge warning light
: Oil pressure warning light
: Engine low oil level warning light
: Windshield washer fluid warning light
: AT OIL TEMP warning light(CVT models)
: Low tire pressure warning light(U.S.- spec. models)
/: ABS warning light
/: Brake system warning light
: Low fuel warning light
: Hill start assist warning light/Hill startassist OFF indicator light
: Door open warning light
: AWD warning light (CVT models)
: Power steering warning light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light
Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
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