2016 SUBARU IMPREZA battery

&Abbreviation list
You may find several abbreviations in this
manual. The meanings of the abbrevia-
tions are shown in the following list.
Abbreviation Meaning
A/C Air conditioner
ALR/ELR Automatic locking retractor/
Emergency locking retractor
ABS Anti-lock brake system
AKI Anti knock index
ALR Automatic locking retractor
AWD All-wheel drive
BSD/RCTA Blind Spot Detection/Rear
Cross Traffic Alert
CVT Continuously variable trans-
mission
DRL Daytime running light
EBD Electronic brake force distri-
bution
ELR Emergency locking retractor
GAW Gross axle weight
GAWR Gross axle weight rating
GPS Global positioning system
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
MIL Malfunction indicator light
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl
MT Manual transmission
OBD On-board diagnostics
RON Research octane number
SRF Steering responsive fog lights
system
SRS Supplemental restraint sys-
tem
TIN Tire identification number
TPMS Tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem
Vehicle symbols
There 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
WARNING
CAUTION
Read these instructions care-
fully
Wear eye protection
Battery fluid contains sulfuric
acid
Keep children away
Keep flames away
Prevent explosions
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ItemFunction Possible settingsDefault setting
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operationOperation
Defogger and deicer system for
models with the automatic climate
control system Rear window defogger, outside
mirror defogger and windshield wi-
per deicer Operation for 15 minutes/
Continuous operation
Operation for 15 minutes
Dome light Operation of dome light/map light/
cargo area light OFF delay timer OFF/10 seconds/20 seconds/30
seconds30 seconds
Map light for models with a moon-
roof
Cargo area light (5-door)
Battery drainage prevention func-
tion Battery drainage prevention func-
tion Operation/Non-operation
Operation
Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation
Auto on/off headlights (if equipped) Sensitivity of the operation of the auto on/off headlights Low/Normal/High/Very high Normal
Welcome lighting function (if
equipped) Welcome lighting function (when
approaching) OFF/30 seconds/60 seconds/90
seconds30 seconds
Welcome lighting function (when
exiting) OFF/30 seconds/60 seconds/90
seconds30 seconds
Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper
(5-door) Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper
operation Operation/Non-operation
U.S.-spec. models: Non-operation
Other models: Operation
One-touch lane changer Operation of the one-touch lane
changer Operation/Non-operation
Operation
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seat heater
To tilt:
Tilt the head restraint by hand to the
preferred position. A click will be audible
when the head restraint is locked.
To return:
Tilt the head restraint once as far forward
as it can go. The head restraint will
automatically return to the fully upright
position. Then, adjust the head restraint
again to the preferred angle.Seat heater (if equipped)
The seat heater is equipped in the front
seats.
The seat heater operates when the igni-
tion switch is either in the“ACC”or “ON ”
position.
& Safety precautions
CAUTION
. People with delicate skin may
suffer slight burns even at low
temperatures if they use the seat
heater for a long period of time.
When using the heater, always be
sure to warn the persons con-
cerned.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates against heat,
such as a blanket, cushion, or
similar items. This may cause the
seat heater to overheat.
. When the seat is warmed enough
or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn off the seat heater.
NOTE
Use of the seat heater for a long period
of time while the engine is not running
can cause battery discharge.
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seatbelt pretensioners
&Seatbelt maintenance
To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap
and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye
the belts because this could seriously
affect their strength.
Inspect the seatbelts and attachments
including the webbing and all hardware
periodically for cracks , cuts, gashes,
tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas.
Replace the seatbelts even if only minor
damage is found.
CAUTION
. Keep the belts free of polishes,
oils, chemicals and particularly
battery acid.
. Never attempt to make modifica-
tions or changes that will prevent
the seatbelt from operating prop-
erly.
Front seatbelt pretensioners
The driver ’s and front passenger ’s seat-
belts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The
seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be
activated in the event of an accident
involving a moderate to severe frontal
and side collision and rollover accident.
& Seatbelt with shoulder belt
pretensioner
NOTE
This section is applicable to the follow-
ing components.
. Except Crosstrek models:
– Driver ’s seatbelt
– Front passenger ’s seatbelt
. Crosstrek models:
– Driver ’s seatbeltThe pretensioner sensor also serves as
follows.
. SRS frontal airbag sensor
. Side impact sensor
. Front door impact sensor
. Rollover sensor (Crosstrek models)
If the sensor detects a certain predeter-
mined amount of force during frontal or
side collisions or rollover accidents, the
front seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by
the retractor to take up the slack so that
the belt more effectively restrains the
driver.
When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated,
an operating noise will be heard and a
small amount of smoke will be released.
These occurrences are normal and not
harmful. This smoke does not indicate a
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Keys..................................................................... 2-3Key number plate ................................................ 2-3
Immobilizer.......................................................... 2-3Security indicator light ........................................ 2-4
Key replacement ................................................. 2-4
Certification for immobilizer system ..................... 2-4
Door locks........................................................... 2-5Locking and unlocking from the outside .. ............ 2-5
Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ 2-7
Battery drainage prevention function ................... 2-7
Power door locking switches............................. 2-8Key lock-in prevention function ........................... 2-9
Keyless access with push-button start
system (if equipped) ........................................ 2-9
Safety precautions............................................. 2-10
Locking and unlocking with “keyless access”
entry function. .................................................. 2-13
Selecting audible signal operation ...................... 2-18
Warning chimes and warning indicator ............... 2-18
Disabling keyless access function ...................... 2-18
When access key does not operate properly ....... 2-20
Replacing battery of access key ......................... 2-20
Replacing access key ......................................... 2-20
Certification for keyless access with push-button start system ..................................................... 2-20
PIN Code Access (models with “keyless
access with push-button start system ”)........ 2-21
Registering a PIN code ....................................... 2-22
Unlocking .......................................................... 2-23
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 2-23Locking the doors.............................................. 2-25 Unlocking the doors
.......................................... 2-25
Opening the trunk lid (4-door) .. .......................... 2-25
Unlocking the rear gate (5-door) ......................... 2-25
Vehicle finder function ....................................... 2-25
Sounding a panic alarm ..................................... 2-25
Selecting audible signal operation (models without “keyless access with push-button start
system ”).......................................................... 2-26
Replacing the battery ......................................... 2-26
Replacing lost transmitters ................................ 2-26
Certification for remote keyless entry system ..... 2-26
Alarm system..................................................... 2-27System operation ............................................... 2-28
Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... 2-28
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system ............................................................ 2-28
Arming the system ............................................ 2-29
Disarming the system ........................................ 2-32
Valet mode ........................................................ 2-32
Passive arming (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system ”) ....................... 2-32
Tripped sensor identification .............................. 2-34
Shock sensors (dealer option).. .......................... 2-34
Child safety locks.............................................. 2-35
Windows ............................................................. 2-35
Power window operation by driver ..................... 2-35
Power window operation by passengers ............. 2-37
Initialization of power window .. .......................... 2-38
Trunk lid (4-door)............................................... 2-38To open and close the trunk lid from outside . ..... 2-39
To open the trunk lid from inside. ....................... 2-39
Keys and doors
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–Canada-spec. models–Mexico-spec. modelsDoor locks
& Locking and unlocking from
the outside
NOTE
If you unlock the driver ’s door with a
key (including a mechanical key) and
open the door while the alarm system
is armed, the alarm system is triggered
and the vehicle ’s horn sounds. In this
case, perform any of the following
operations:
Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”:
. Press any button on the access key
(except when the access key battery is
discharged).
. Press the push-button ignition
switch to “ACC”.
. Carry the access key and perform
either of the following procedures.
–Grip the front door handle
– Press the rear gate opener button
Models without “keyless access with
push-button start system ”:
. Press any button on the remote
transmitter (except when the transmit-
ter battery is discharged).
. Insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn the ignition switch to
Keys and doors/Door locks
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Locking using power door locking switch
1) Press the front side (lock side) of thepower door locking switch.
2) Close the door.
In this case, all closed doors and the rear
gate (for 5-door) are locked at the same
time.
Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate (for 5-door) are locked before
leaving your vehicle.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle when locking the
doors from the outside without the key.
& Locking and unlocking from
the inside
1) Unlock
2) Lock
To lock the door from the inside, rotate the
lock lever forward. To unlock the door from
the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward.
The red mark on the lock lever appears
when the door is unlocked.
Pull the inside door handle to open an
unlocked door.
Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate (for 5-door) are closed before
starting to drive.
WARNING
Keep all doors locked when you
drive, especially when small chil-
dren are in your vehicle.
Along with the proper use of seat-
belts and child restraints, locking
the doors reduces the chance of
being thrown out of the vehicle in an
accident.
It also helps prevent passengers
from falling out if a door is acciden-
tally opened, and intruders from
unexpectedly opening doors and
entering your vehicle.
&Battery drainage prevention
function
If a door or the rear gate (5-door) is not
completely closed, the interior lights will
remain illuminated as a result. However,
several lights are automatically turned off
by the battery drainage prevention func-
tion to prevent the battery from dischar-
ging. The following interior lights are
affected by this function.
Keys and doors/Door locks
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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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