2016 SUBARU IMPREZA ignition

Keys and doors/Alarm system
system will automatically arm and doors
will automatically lock.
&Disarming the system
Perform either of the following procedures.
. Briefly press the disarm button (for less
than 2 seconds) on the access key/remote
transmitter.
. Carry the access key and perform
either of the following procedures (models
with “keyless access with push-button
start system ”).
– Grip the front door handle.
– Press the rear gate opener button
(5-door).
The following door(s) will unlock, an
electronic chirp will sound twice and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
. Driver ’s door: when either of the
following procedures is performed
–Press the disarm button on the
access key/remote transmitter briefly
(for less than 2 seconds).
– Grip the driver ’s door handle (mod-
els with “keyless access with push-
button start system ”).
. Rear gate (5-door): when pressing the
rear gate opener button (models with
“ keyless access with push-button start
system ”)
. All doors: when gripping the front passenger
’s door handle (models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system ”)
The flashing of the security indicator light
will then change slowly (once approxi-
mately every 3 seconds from twice ap-
proximately every 2 seconds), indicating
that the alarm system has been disarmed.
To unlock all other doors and the rear gate
(5-door), briefly press the disarm button a
second time within 5 seconds.
! Emergency disarming
If you cannot disarm the system using the
access key/transmitter (i.e. the transmitter
is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is
too weak), you can disarm the system
without using the access key/remote
transmitter.
The system can be disarmed if you turn
the ignition switch from the “LOCK”/“OFF”
to the “ON”position with a registered key/
access key.
NOTE
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system” , if the ac-
cess key battery is discharged, perform
the procedure described in “Switching
power” F9-18. In such a case, replace
the battery immediately. Refer to “Re-placing battery of access key”
F11-44.
& Valet mode
When you choose the valet mode, the
alarm system does not operate. In valet
mode, the remote transmitter is used only
for locking and unlocking the doors and
rear gate (5-door) and panic activation.
To enter the valet mode, change the
setting of your vehicle’ s alarm system for
deactivation mode. Refer to “Activating
and deactivating the alarm system” F2-
28. The security indicator light will con-
tinue to flash once every 3 seconds
indicating that the system is in the valet
mode.
To exit valet mode, change the setting of
your vehicle’ s alarm system for activation
mode. Refer to “Activating and deactivat-
ing the alarm system ”F 2-28.
& Passive arming (models
without “keyless access with
push-button start system ”)
! Passive arming mode
When passive arming mode has been
programmed by the dealer, arming of the
system is automatically accomplished
without using the remote transmitter. Note
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that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE
MANUALLY LOCKED.
!To enter the passive mode
If you wish to program the passive arming
mode, have it done by your SUBARU
dealer.
! Arming the system
CAUTION
In passive mode, the system will
automatically activate the alarm but
WILL NOT automatically lock the
doors. In order to lock the doors
you must either lock them as in-
dicated in step 4 below or with the
key once they have been closed.
Failure to lock the doors manually
will result in a higher security risk.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
1) ON
2) LOCK
2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON”to
“LOCK” position and remove the key from
the ignition switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.
4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors
with the inside door lock levers.
5. Close the doors. The system will
automatically arm after 1 minute.
In the passive mode, the system can also
be armed with the remote transmitter or
with the power door locking switches. If
the remote transmitter or power door
locking switch is used to lock the vehicle,
arming will take place immediately regard-
less of whether or not the passive mode
has been selected.
! Disarming the system
To disarm the system, briefly press the
“
” button on the transmitter.
Keys and doors/Alarm system
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Keys and doors/Alarm system
&Tripped sensor identification
The security indicator light flashes when
the alarm system has been triggered.
Also, the number of flashes indicates the
location of unauthorized intrusion or the
severity of impact on the vehicle.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”position, the indicator light will light
for 1 second and then flash as follows.
. When a door or the rear gate (5-door)
was opened: 5 times
. When a door or the trunk (4-door) was
opened: 4 times
. When the ignition switch was turned to
the “ON ”position: 3 times
. When a strong impact or multiple
impacts were sensed: twice (only models
with shock sensors (dealer option))
. When a light impact was sensed: once
(only models with shock sensors (dealer
option))
NOTE
Any of the above indicator light flash-
ings will recur each time the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON”position.
Rearming the alarm system cancels the
flashing.
& Shock sensors (dealer op-
tion)
The shock sensors trigger the alarm
system when they sense impacts applied
to the vehicle and when any of their
electric wires are cut. The alarm system
causes the horn to sound and the hazard
warning flashers to flash for a short time
when the sensed impact is weak, but it
warns of a strong impact or multiple
impacts by sounding the horn and flashing
the hazard warning flashers, both lasting
approximately 30 seconds.
If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can
connect them and set them for activation
or deactivation.
NOTE
. The shock sensors are not always
able to sense impacts caused by break-
ing in, and cannot sense an impact that
does not cause vibration (such as
breaking the glass using a rescue
hammer).
. The shock sensors may sense vi-
bration as indicated in the following
examples and trigger the alarm system.
Select the settings of the alarm system
and shock sensors appropriately de-
pending on where you usually park
your vehicle. Examples:
–Vibration from a construction site
– Vibration in a multistory car park
– Vibration from trains
. You can have the sensitivity of the
shock sensors adjusted to your pre-
ference by your SUBARU dealer.
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Child safety locks
Each rear door has a child safety lock.
When the child safety lock lever is in the
lock position, the door cannot be opened
from inside. The door can only be opened
from the outside.
WARNING
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.
Windows
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury
caused by entrapment, always con-
form to the following instructions
without exception.
. When operating the power win-
dows, be extremely careful to
prevent anyone ’s fingers, arms,
neck, head or other objects from
being caught in the window.
. Always lock the passengers ’win-
dows using the lock switch when
children are riding in the vehicle.
. Always carry the key when you
leave the vehicle for safety rea-
sons and never allow an unat-
tended child to remain in the
vehicle. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in injury
to a child operating the power
window.
The power windows operate only when
the ignition switch is in the “ON ”position.
& Power window operation by
driver
! Driver ’s side power window
switches
1) Lock switch
2) For driver ’s window (with one-touch auto
up and down feature)
3) For front passenger ’s window
4) For rear left window
5) For rear right window
All door windows can be controlled by the
power window switch cluster at the driver
side door.
Keys and doors/Child safety locks
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Keys and doors/Trunk lid (4–door)
! Operating the windows
To open:
Press the switch down and hold it until the
window reaches the desired position.
To close:
Pull the switch up and hold it until the
window reaches the desired position.
When the lock switch on the power
window switch cluster, located on the
driver ’s side door, is in the lock position,
the passengers’ windows cannot be oper-
ated with the passengers’ switches.
&Initialization of power win-
dow
If the vehicle’ s battery is disconnected due
to situations such as battery or fuse
replacement, the following functions are
deactivated.
. One-touch auto up/down function
. Anti-entrapment function
Initialize the power window using the
following procedure to reactivate these
functions.
1. Close the driver ’s door.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position.
3. Open the driver ’s side window halfway
by pushing down the power window
switch.
4. Pull up the power window switch and
close the window completely. Continue
pulling up the switch for approximately 1
second after the window is closed com-
pletely.
5. Open the driver ’s side window com-
pletely by fully pushing down the power
windows switch.
Trunk lid (4-door)
WARNING
. To prevent dangerous exhaust
gas from entering the vehicle,
always keep the trunk lid closed
while driving.
. 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.
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vehicle. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in injury
to a child operating the moon-
roof.
. 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.
. If the moonroof does not close,
we recommend that you have the
system checked by a SUBARU
dealer.
The moonroof has both tilting and sliding
functions.
The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the
“ON ”position.
& Moonroof switches
! Tilting moonroof
1) Raise
2) Lower
The tilting function is activated only when
the moonroof is fully closed.
To raise:
Press the rear side of the “UP/DOWN”
switch momentarily. The moonroof raises
completely.
To lower:
Press and hold the front side of the “UP/
DOWN” switch until the preferred position
has reached. Release the switch after the moonroof has
been raised or has been lowered com-
pletely. Pressing the switch continuously
may cause damage to the moonroof.
!
Sliding moonroof
1) Open
2) Close
To open:
Press and hold the rear side of the
“OPEN/CLOSE ”switch. The sun shade
will also be opened together with the
moonroof. The moonroof will stop at a
position approximately 1.6 in (4 cm) away
from the fully opened position. Press and
hold the rear side of the switch again to
open the moonroof completely.
To close:
Press and hold the front side of the
Keys and doors/Moonroof
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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/Ignition switch (models without“keyless access with push –button start system ”)
Ignition switch (models with-
out “keyless access with
push-button start system ”)
WARNING
. Never turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK ”position while the
vehicle is being driven or towed
because that will lock the steer-
ing wheel, preventing steering
control. And when the engine is
turned off, it takes a much great-
er 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 key
holder 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.
& LOCK
The 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.
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