2016 SUBARU WRX fuel consumption

Top menu Menu option Description Initial setting Page
Screen
Setting Top Display Set and customize the top display information
contents. Avg Cons, Inst Cons, Range
or Off Avg Cons 3-71
Cons Customize the fuel consumption information display. Upper part: Driv-
ing range, lower
part: Fuel con-
sumption 3-72
Eco History Set and customize the time of logging fuel
consumption history. 30 min, 60 min or 120 min 30 min 3-73
Triple Meter Set and customize the triple meter. Left: Lifetime fuel
consumption,
center: Average
fuel consumption,
right: Accelerator
opening ratio 3-75
Clock Select the clock format. Type A clock, Type B clock,
Calendar or Off Analog clock 3-76
Bypass Screen Set the bypass screen for each item. On or Off Welcome screen:
On
Eco Summary: Off
Birthday Remin-
der: On
Anniversary Re-
minder: On 3-77
Languages Select the display language. English or French or Spanish
(U.S.-spec. models only) The default lan-
guage settings
vary depending
on individual
countries. 3-78
Go Back Return to the top menu. ——Instruments and controls/Multi function display
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Top menu Menu option Description Initial setting Page
Initialize
Reset to Defaults Reset all settings to the default settings. Yes or No — 3-92
Lifetime Fuel Cons
Reset Clear logged lifetime fuel consumption data. Yes or No — 3-93
Go Back Return to the top menu. ——
Go Back
— Return to the top menu. — —Instruments and controls/Multi function display
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Instruments and controls/Multi function display
2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to
select the “ Top Display ” item. Then push
the
button.
3. Push the button once more. 4. Select an item by operating the “ ” or
“
” switch. Then push the button.
5. Select “ Set ” by operating the “ ”
switch, and confirm the setting by pushing
the
button. 6. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete.
! Fuel consumption screen setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “ Preparation for screen settings ”
F 3-71.3-72

Instruments and controls/Multi function display
2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to
select the “ Eco History ” item. Then push
the
button.
3. Push the button once more. 4. Select the time of the logged fuel
consumption history by operating the
“
” or “ ” switch, and then push the
button.
5. Select “ Go Back ” by operating the “ ”
switch. 6. Select “ Set ” by operating the “ ”
switch and confirm the setting by pushing
the
button.
7. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete.3-74

5. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete. ! Lifetime fuel consumption resetting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “ Preparation for initialization ” F 3-
92.
2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to
select the “ Lifetime Fuel Consumption
Resetting ” item. Then push the
button. 3. The system will prompt a Yes/No
dialogue ( “ No ” is selected first). To reset
the lifetime fuel consumption, select “ Ye s ”
by operating the “
” switch.
4. Confirm the setting by pushing the
button.Instruments and controls/Multi function display
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Driving tips/New vehicle break – in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
New vehicle break-in driving
– the first 1,000 miles (1,600
km) The performance and long life of your
vehicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
. Do not race the engine. And do not
allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm
except in an emergency.
. Do not drive at one constant engine or
vehicle speed for a long time, either fast or
slow.
. Avoid starting suddenly and rapid
acceleration, except in an emergency.
. Avoid hard braking, except in an
emergency.
The same break-in procedures should be
applied to an overhauled engine, newly
mounted engine or when brake pads or
brake linings are replaced with new ones. Fuel economy hints The following suggestions will help to save
fuel.
. Select the proper gear position for the
speed and road conditions.
. Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-
tion. Always accelerate gently until you
reach the desired speed. Then try to
maintain that speed for as long as
possible.
. Do not pump the accelerator and avoid
racing the engine.
. Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
. Keep the engine properly tuned.
. Keep the tires inflated to the correct
pressure shown on the tire placard, which
is located under the door latch on the
driver ’ s side. Low pressure will increase
tire wear and fuel consumption.
. Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
. Keep the front and rear wheels in
proper alignment.
. Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or
cargo.
. The indication of the ECO gauge
shows a reference for saving fuel. For
details, refer to “ ECO gauge ” F 3-12.Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide) WARNING. Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dan-
gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
. Always properly maintain the en-
gine exhaust system to prevent
engine exhaust gas from enter-
ing the vehicle.
. Never run the engine in a closed
space, such as a garage, except
for the brief time needed to drive
the vehicle in or out of it.
. Avoid remaining in a parked
vehicle for a lengthy time while
the engine is running. If that is
unavoidable, then use the venti-
lation fan to force fresh air into
the vehicle.
. Always keep the front ventilator
inlet grille free from snow, leaves
or other obstructions to ensure
that the ventilation system al-
ways works properly.
. If at any time you suspect that8-2

Engine oil CAUTION. If the level gauge is not pulled out
easily, twist the level gauge right
and left, then pull it out. Other-
wise, you may be injured acci-
dentally straining yourself.
. Use only engine oil with the
recommended grade and vis-
cosity.
. Be careful not to spill engine oil
when adding it. If oil touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
engine oil gets on the exhaust
pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
& Engine oil consumption Some engine oil will be consumed while
driving. Under the following conditions, oil
consumption can be increased and thus
require refilling between maintenance
intervals:
. When the engine is new and within the
break-in period
. When the engine oil is of lower quality
. When the incorrect oil viscosity is used . When engine braking is employed
. When the engine is operated at high
engine speeds
. When the engine is operated under
heavy loads
. When the engine idles for long periods
of time
. When the vehicle is operated in stop
and go and/or heavy traffic situations
. When the vehicle is used under severe
thermal conditions
. When the vehicle accelerates and
decelerates frequently
Under these or similar conditions, you
should check your oil at least every 2nd
fuel fill-up and change your engine oil
more frequently. If your oil consumption
rate is greater than 1 quart every 1,200
miles or 1 liter every 2,000 kilometers,
contact your SUBARU dealer who may
perform a test under controlled conditions.
& Checking the oil level 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
stop the engine. If you check the oil level
just after stopping the engine, wait a few
minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan before checking the level. STI
1) Oil level gauge
2) Oil filler capMaintenance and service/Engine oil
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Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels
. Correct tire pressure (tread worn
evenly)
Roadholding is good, and steering is
responsive. Rolling resistance is low, so
fuel consumption is also lower. . Abnormally low tire pressure (tread
worn at shoulders)
Rolling resistance is high, so fuel con-
sumption is also higher. . Abnormally high tire pressure (tread
worn in center)
Ride comfort is poor. Also, the tire
magnifies the effects of road-surface
bumps and dips, possibly resulting in
vehicle damage.
If the tire placard shows tire pressures for
the vehicle when fully loaded, adjust the
tire pressures to the values that match
current loading conditions.
WARNING
Driving at high speeds with exces-
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to deform severely and to
rapidly become hot. A sharp in-
crease in temperature could cause
tread separation, and destruction of11-34