2016 SUBARU WRX spare wheel

Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels
go to a SUBARU dealer to have the
system inspected as soon as possible.
While the vehicle is driven, friction be-
tween tires and the road surface causes
the tires to warm up. After illumination of
the low tire pressure warning light, any
increase in the tire pressures caused by
an increase in the outside air temperature
or by an increase in the temperature in the
tires can cause the low tire pressure
warning light to turn off.
System resetting is necessary when the
wheels are changed (for example, a
switch to snow tires) and new TPMS
valves are installed on the newly fitted
wheels. Have this work performed by a
SUBARU dealer following wheel replace-
ment.
It may not be possible to install TPMS
valves on certain wheels that are on the
market. Therefore, if you change the
wheels (for example, a switch to snow
tires), use wheels that have the same part
number as the standard-equipment
wheels. Without four operational TPMS
valve/sensors on the wheels, the TPMS
will not fully function and the warning light
on the combination meter will illuminate
steadily after blinking for approximately
one minute. When a tire is replaced, adjustments are
necessary to ensure continued normal
operation of the tire pressure monitoring
system. As with wheel replacement, there-
fore, you should have the work performed
by a SUBARU dealer.
WARNINGIf the low tire pressure warning light
does not illuminate briefly after the
ignition switch is turned ON or the
light illuminates steadily after blink-
ing for approximately one minute,
you should have your Tire Pressure
Monitoring System checked at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
If this light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly and keep
driving straight ahead while gradu-
ally reducing speed. Then slowly
pull off the road to a safe place.
Otherwise an accident involving
serious vehicle damage and serious
personal injury could occur.
If this light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pres-
sure, a tire may have significant
damage and a fast leak that causes
the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have
a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible.
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/transmitter
being transferred, the low tire pres-
sure warning light will illuminate
steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute. This indicates
the TPMS is unable to monitor all
four road wheels. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible
for tire and sensor replacement and/
or system resetting. If the light
illuminates steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute,
promptly contact a SUBARU dealer
to have the system inspected.
& Tire inspection Check on a daily basis that the tires are
free from serious damage, nails, and
stones. At the same time, check the tires
for abnormal wear.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately if you find any problem.
NOTE . When the wheels and tires strike
curbs or are subjected to harsh treat-
ment as when the vehicle is driven on a
rough surface, they can suffer damage11-32

that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
This type of damage does not become
evident until time has passed. Try not
to drive over curbs, potholes or on
other rough surfaces. If doing so is
unavoidable, keep the vehicle ’ s speed
down to a walking pace or less, and
approach the curbs as squarely as
possible. Also, make sure the tires are
not pressed against the curb when you
park the vehicle.
. If you feel unusual vibration while
driving or find it difficult to steer the
vehicle in a straight line, one of the
tires and/or wheels may be damaged.
Drive slowly to the nearest authorized
SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle
inspected.
& Tire pressures and wear Maintaining the correct tire pressures
helps to maximize the tires ’ service lives
and is essential for good running perfor-
mance. Check and, if necessary, adjust
the pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month (for example,
during a fuel stop) and before any long
journey. Tire placard
Check the tire pressures when the tires
are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust
the tire pressures to the values shown on
the tire placard. The tire placard is located
on the door pillar on the driver ’ s side.
Driving even a short distance warms up
the tires and increases the tire pressures.
Also, the tire pressures are affected by the
outside temperature. It is best to check tire
pressure outdoors before driving the
vehicle.
When a tire becomes warm, the air inside
it expands, causing the tire pressure to
increase. Be careful not to mistakenly
release air from a warm tire to reduce its
pressure. NOTE . The air pressure in a tire increases
by approximately 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3
kgf/cm 2
) when the tire becomes warm.
. The tires are considered cold when
the vehicle has been parked for at least
three hours or has been driven less
than one mile (1.6 km).
WARNINGDo not let air out of warm tires to
adjust pressure. Doing so will result
in low tire pressure.
Incorrect tire pressures detract from con-
trollability and ride comfort, and they
cause the tires to wear abnormally. Maintenance and service/Tires and wheels
– CONTINUED –11-33

Specifications/Specifications
& Electrical system Battery type and capacity (5HR) 55D23L
Alternator STI 12V-110A
Except STI 12V-130A
Spark plugs STI SILFR6A (NGK)
Except STI ILKAR8H6 (NGK)
& Tires Tire size 235/45R17 94W 245/40R18 97W
Wheel size
17 6 8J 18 6 8 1/2J
Pressure Front
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
) 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
)
Rear
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2
) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2
)
Wheel nut tightening torque
89 lbf·ft (120 N·m, 12 kgf·m)* 1
*1: This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbf (40 to 50 kgf) at the end of the wheel nut wrench. If you have tightened the wheel
nuts by yourself, have the tightening torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility as soon as possible. For the wheel nut tightening
procedure, refer to “ Changing a flat tire ” F 9-4.
& Temporary spare tires Temporary spare tire size T145/70D17 205/50R17
Temporary spare tire inflation pressure
(recommended cold tire inflation pressure) 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
) 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
)
Wheel nut tightening torque
89 lbf·ft (120 N·m, 12 kgf·m)* 1
* 2
*1: This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbf (40 to 50 kgf) at the end of the wheel nut wrench. If you have tightened the wheel
nuts by yourself, have the tightening torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility as soon as possible.
*2: For the wheel nut tightening procedure, refer to “ Changing a flat tire ” F 9-4.12-8

14-10 Index
Select lever
Position indicator ................................................... 3-34
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-27
Setup (phone settings) .............................................. 5-101
Phone settings ..................................................... 5-101
Shift-up indicator light ................................................. 3-34
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-31
Shoulder pretensioners ............................................... 1-17
SI-DRIVE
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-34
SI-DRIVE mode ......................................................... 7-29
Snow tires ......................................................... 8-9, 11-31
Snowy and icy roads .................................................... 8-8
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-23
Spark plugs ...................................................... 11-21, 12-8
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ............................................................... 3-9
SRS
Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-50
Frontal airbag ........................................................ 1-38
Side airbag ........................................................... 1-50
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 3, 1-33
SRS airbag system
Monitors. ............................................................... 1-57
Servicing ............................................................... 1-58
Warning light ......................................................... 3-15
Starting & stopping engine .................................... 7-9, 7-12
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering responsive fog lights system ........................... 3-99
OFF indicator ........................................................ 3-37 Steering wheel
Power ................................................................... 7-33
Tilt/telescopic ....................................................... 3-113
Stop light ................................................................. 11-48
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-5
Sun shade ................................................................. 2-40
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-33
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-5
T
Tachometer ................................................................ 3-10
Temperature gauge ..................................................... 3-11
Temperature warning light
AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-18
Rear differential oil .................................................. 3-18
Temporary spare tire ............................................ 9-2, 12-8
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-29, 1-32
Tie-down hooks .......................................................... 9-12
Tips for operating the audio/visual system ..................... 5-21
Operating information .............................................. 5-21
Tire................................................................. 11-31, 12-8
Chains .................................................................. 8-10
Inspection ............................................................ 11-32
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-33
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-36
Rotation ..............................................................
11-36
Size and pressure .................................................. 12-8
Types .................................................................. 11-31
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ....... 7-42, 9-8, 11-31
Warning light .......................................................... 3-19