2016 SUBARU WRX Owners Manual

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
deploying SRS curtain airbag.
– Installation of additional elec-
trical/electronic equipment
such as a mobile two-way
radio on or near the SRS
airbag system components
and/or wiring is not advisable.
This could interfere with prop-
er operation of the SRS airbag
system.
CAUTIONDo not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the SRS airbag system.
. Attachment of any equipment
(bush bar, winches, snow plow,
skid plate, etc.) other than genu-
ine SUBARU accessory parts to
the front end.
. Modification of the suspension
system or front end structure.
. Installation of a tire of different
size and construction from the
tires specified on the vehicle
placard attached to the driver ’ s
door pillar or specified for indivi-
dual vehicle models in this Own-
er ’ s Manual. . Attachment of any equipment
(side steps or side sill protectors,
etc.) other than genuine SUBARU
accessory parts to the side body.
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if
you want to install any accessory parts on
your vehicle.
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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) ........................................ 2-9Safety precautions ............................................. 2-10
Locking and unlocking with “ keyless access ”
entry function. .................................................. 2-13
Selecting audible signal operation ...................... 2-16
Warning chimes and warning indicator ............... 2-16
Disabling keyless access function ...................... 2-16
When access key does not operate properly ....... 2-18
Replacing battery of access key ......................... 2-18
Replacing access key ......................................... 2-18
Certification for keyless access with push-button
start system ..................................................... 2-18
PIN Code Access (models with “ keyless
access with push-button start system ” )........ 2-19
Registering a PIN code ....................................... 2-20
Unlocking .......................................................... 2-21
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 2-21
Locking the doors .............................................. 2-22 Unlocking the doors .......................................... 2-22
Opening the trunk lid ......................................... 2-23
Vehicle finder function ....................................... 2-23
Sounding a panic alarm ..................................... 2-23
Selecting audible signal operation (models
without “ keyless access with push-button start
system ” ).......................................................... 2-23
Replacing the battery ......................................... 2-24
Replacing lost transmitters ................................ 2-24
Welcome lighting (if equipped) . .......................... 2-24
Certification for Remote keyless entry
system ............................................................ 2-24
Alarm system ..................................................... 2-25System operation ............................................... 2-26
Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... 2-26
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm
system ............................................................ 2-26
Arming the system ............................................ 2-27
Disarming the system ........................................ 2-29
Valet mode ........................................................ 2-30
Passive arming (models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” ) ....................... 2-30
Tripped sensor identification .............................. 2-31
Shock sensors (dealer option).. .......................... 2-31
Child safety locks .............................................. 2-32
Windows ............................................................. 2-32
Power window operation by driver ..................... 2-33
Power window operation by passengers ............. 2-35
Initialization of power window .. .......................... 2-36
Trunk lid ............................................................. 2-36
To open and close the trunk lid from outside . ..... 2-36Keys and doors 2

Keys and doors
To open the trunk lid from inside ........................ 2-36
Internal trunk lid release handle .......................... 2-37
Moonroof (if equipped) ...................................... 2-38Moonroof switches ............................................ 2-39
Sun shade ......................................................... 2-40

Keys NOTE For models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” , refer to
“ Keyless access with push-button start
system ” F 2-9.
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Sub key
4) Key number plate
Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it bangs against your knees while you are
driving, it could turn the ignition
switch from the “ ON ” position to the
“ ACC ” or “ LOCK ” position, thereby
stopping the engine.
& Key number plate The key number is stamped on the key
number plate attached to the key set.
Write down the key number and keep it in
another safe place, not in the vehicle. This
number is needed to make a replacement
key if you lose your key or lock it inside the
vehicle. Refer to “ Key replacement ” F 2-4.Immobilizer The immobilizer system is designed to
prevent an unauthorized person from
starting the engine. Only keys registered
with your vehicle ’ s immobilizer system can
be used to operate your vehicle. This
system, however, is not a 100% anti-theft
guaranty.
For models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” :
If you press the push-button ignition
switch when carrying an unregistered
access key, the switch will not turn to the
“ ON ” position and the engine will not start.
For models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” :
Even if an unregistered key fits into the
ignition switch and can be turned to the
“ START ” position, the engine will auto-
matically stop after several seconds.
If the engine does not start, perform either
of the following procedures.
. Perform the procedure described in
“ Starting engine ” F 9-17 (models with
“ keyless access with push-button start
system ” ).
. Pull out the key once before trying
again (models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” ). Refer toKeys and doors/Keys
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Keys and doors/Immobilizer
“ Ignition switch (models without push-
button start system) ” F 3-4.
CAUTION. Do not place the key under direct
sunlight or anywhere it may
become hot.
. Do not get the key wet. If the key
gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth
immediately.
. Donotmodifyorremovethe
system. If modified or removed,
the proper operation of the sys-
tem cannot be guaranteed.
NOTE . To protect your vehicle from theft,
please pay close attention to the fol-
lowing security precautions:
– Never leave your vehicle unat-
tended with its keys inside.
– Before leaving your vehicle,
close all windows and the moon-
roof, and lock the doors.
– Do not leave spare keys or any
record of your key number in the
vehicle.
. The vehicle has a maintenance-free
type immobilizer system. & Security indicator light Refer to “ Security indicator light ” F 3-33.
& Key replacement Your key number plate will be required if
you ever need a replacement key made.
Any new key must be registered for use
with your vehicle ’ s immobilizer system
before it can be used. The maximum
number of keys that can be registered
for use with one vehicle is as follows.
. Four (models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” )
. Seven (models with “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” )
One key that has already been registered
is required in order to register a new key.
If you lose a key, the lost key ’ s ID code still
remains in the memory of the vehicle ’ s
immobilizer system. For security reasons,
the lost key ’ s ID code should be erased
from the memory. To erase the lost key ’ s
ID code, all keys that will be used are
required.
For details about new key registration and
erasing the lost key ’ s ID code, contact
your SUBARU dealer. & Certification for immobilizer
system For models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” :
Refer to “ Certification for keyless access
with push-button start system ” F 2-18.
For models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” :
! U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: MOZRI-38BFH
CAUTIONFCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user ’ s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.2-4

! Canada-spec. models
NOTE This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard
(s). Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
NOTE Le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d ’ Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L ’ exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes: (1) l ’ appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l ’ utilisateur de l ’ appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible
d ’ en compromettre le fonctionnement. ! Mexico-spec. models
Door 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).
. Turn the push-button ignition switch
to the “ ACC ” position.
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
the “ ON ” position.
For details about the alarm system,
refer to “ Alarm system ” F 2-25.Keys and doors/Door locks
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Keys and doors/Door locks
To lock the driver ’ s door from the outside
with the key, turn the key toward the front.
To unlock the door, turn the key toward the
rear. Pull the outside door handle to open
an unlocked door.
To lock the door from outside without the
key, the following methods are available. NOTE The mechanical key is directional. If the
key cannot be inserted, change the
direction that the grooved side is
facing and insert it again. Locking using lock lever
1) Rotate the lock lever forward.
2) Close the door.2-6

Locking using power door locking switch
1) Press the front side (lock side) of the
power door locking switch.
2) Close the door.
In this case, all closed doors are locked at
the same time.
Always make sure that all doors and the
trunk lid 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
trunk lid are closed before starting to drive. WARNINGKeep 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 by preventing a door
from being accidentally opened, and
intruders from unexpectedly open-
ing doors and entering your vehicle.
& Battery drainage prevention
function If a door is not completely closed, the
interior lights will remain illuminated as a
result. However, several lights will be
automatically turned off by the battery
drainage prevention function to prevent
the battery from discharging. The following
interior lights will be affected by this
function. Keys and doors/Door locks
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