2016 SUBARU WRX Owners Manual

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SUBARU WRX 2016  Owners Manual Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
may not be moved to the “ P ” position after
a period of time. Therefore, move the
select lever to the “ P ” position with the
brake p

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SUBARU WRX 2016  Owners Manual . Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary
position on an uphill grade by using the
“ D ” position. Use the brake instead.
. The engine may, on rare occasions,
knock when the vehicle rapidly accele

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SUBARU WRX 2016  Owners Manual Starting and operating/SI – DRIVE (STI)
& Sport (S) mode! For all-around performance driving
The Sport (S) mode provides the engine
power desired by those who want to make
the driving experience the

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SUBARU WRX 2016  Owners Manual mode, the SI-DRIVE mode will stay in
the same mode as when the engine
was turned off.
. While the engine is running, if the
CHECK ENGINE warning light/malfunc-
tion indicator light illuminates, the SI

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SUBARU WRX 2016  Owners Manual Starting and operating/SI – DRIVE (except STI: CVT models)
& Sport Sharp (S#) mode! For maximum performance driving
For sports-minded drivers, the Sport
Sharp (S#) mode offers an exhilarating
level

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SUBARU WRX 2016  Owners Manual other than Sport Sharp (S#) mode is
selected.
NOTE . The next time you turn on the
engine, after you turned off the engine
in the Sport Sharp (S#) mode, the SI-
DRIVE mode changes to the Sport (S)
mod

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SUBARU WRX 2016  Owners Manual Starting and operating/Power steering
& Except STI
Power steering warning light
The vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering system. The power steer-
ing system operates only while the engi

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SUBARU WRX 2016  Owners Manual Braking & Braking tips WARNINGNever rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. This can cause
dangerous overheating of the
brakes and needless wear on the
brake pads and linings.
! When the brak