2016 SUBARU WRX Owners Manual

Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs
1. Remove the clips.
2. Turn over the mud guard. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb as pushing the tab.
4. Remove the bulb by turning it counter-
clockwise.
5. Replace the bulb with a new one.
6. After replacing the bulb, reattach the mud guard.
& Rear combination lights
1. Remove the clips from the trunk trim
with a flat-head screwdriver.11-48

2. Open the rear portion of the trunk trim
panel as illustrated.
NOTE Make sure that the “
* ” part of the trunk
trim in the illustration does not contact
the trunk lid stay. If the “
* ” part is bent,
the trunk trim may be torn.
1) Rear side marker light
2) Backup light
3) Rear turn signal light
3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Set the bulb socket into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
6. Secure the rear trunk trim panel with
the clips.
NOTE When replacing a bulb of the rear side
marker light, detach the bulb socket of
the backup light in advance. After
replacing the bulb, first attach the side
marker light, and then attach the back-
up light.
& License plate light
1. Open the trunk and remove the clips
from the trunk lid trim with a flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Turn over the trunk lid trim. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out the socket.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. Install a new bulb.
6. Reinstall the bulb socket and the trunk
lid trim.
& Other bulbs It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary. Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs
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Maintenance and service/Replacing battery
Replacing battery The access key / transmitter battery may
be discharged under the following condi-
tions.
. The operation of the keyless access
function is unstable
. The operating distance of the remote
keyless entry system is unstable
. The transmitter does not operate prop-
erly when used within the standard dis-
tance
Replace the battery with a new one.
CAUTION. Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key/transmitter
when replacing battery.
. Be careful not to touch or da-
mage the printed circuit board in
the access key/transmitter when
replacing the battery.
. Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children could
swallow them.
. There is a danger of an explosion
if the battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of the
battery.
. Do not expose batteries to ex-
cessive heat such as bright sun-
light, fire or the like.
NOTE . Replace only with the same or
equivalent type of battery recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
. Dispose of used batteries according
to local laws.
. Mount the battery in the correct
orientation to prevent fluid leakage.
Be careful not to bend the terminals. It
may result in a malfunction.
. It is recommended that the battery
should be replaced by a SUBARU
dealer.
. Use a new battery.
. After replacing the battery, confirm
that the access key/transmitter func-
tions properly. & Replacing battery of access
key CAUTIONWhen removing or reinstalling the
access key cover, make sure that
the plastic part does not come off or
become misaligned.
Battery: Button battery CR2032
1) Release button
2) Mechanical key
1. Take out the mechanical key.11-50

2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl
tape or a cloth, and insert it in the gap to
remove the cover.
3. Take out the battery using a flat-head
screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth. 4. Insert a new battery with its positive (+)
side facing upward as shown in the figure.
5. Attach the cover to the access key by
fitting the projections and recesses to-
gether. & Replacing transmitter battery
1. Open the key head using a flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Remove the transmitter case from the
key head. Maintenance and service/Replacing battery
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Maintenance and service/Replacing battery
3. Open the transmitter case by releasing
the hooks.
1) Negative ( − ) side facing up
4. Replace the old battery with a new
battery (type CR1620 or equivalent) mak-
ing sure to install the new battery with the negative ( − ) side facing up.
5. Put together the transmitter case by
fitting the hooks on the case.
6. Reinstall the transmitter case in the
key head.
7. Refit the removed half of the key head.
After the battery is replaced, the trans-
mitter must be synchronized with the
remote keyless entry system ’ s control
unit. Press either the “
” or “ ” button
six times to synchronize the unit.11-52

Specifications ..................................................... 12-2Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2
Engine ............................................................... 12-3
Fuel ................................................................... 12-3
Engine oil .......................................................... 12-4
Manual transmission, front differential and rear
differential gear oil ........................................... 12-6
Fluids ................................................................ 12-7
Engine coolant ................................................... 12-7
Electrical system ................................................ 12-8
Tires .................................................................. 12-8 Temporary spare tires ........................................ 12-8
Brake disc ......................................................... 12-9
Fuses and circuits ........................................... 12-10Fuse panel located in the passenger
compartment ................................................. 12-10
Fuse panel located in the engine
compartment ................................................. 12-12
Bulb chart ......................................................... 12-16
Vehicle identification ....................................... 12-18
Specifications
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Specifications/Specifications
Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice.
& Dimensions in (mm)
Item STI Except STI
Overall length 180.9 (4,595)
Overall width 70.7 (1,795)
Overall height
58.1 (1,475)
Wheel base 104.3 (2,650)
Tread
Front 60.2 (1,530)
Rear 60.6 (1,540)
Ground clearance 4.9 (125)12-2

& Engine Model
STI Except STI
Engine model EJ257
(2.5 L, DOHC, turbo) FA20
(2.0 L, DOHC, turbo)
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-stroke petrol engine
Displacement cu-in (cc) 150 (2,457) 122 (1,998)
Bore 6 Stroke in (mm) 3.92 6 3.11 (99.5 6 79.0) 3.39 6 3.39 (86.0 6 86.0)
Compression ratio 8.2 : 1 10.6 : 1
Firing order 1 – 3 – 2 – 4
& Fuel
NOTE The engine is designed to operate using unleaded gasoline.
Model Fuel Fuel tank capacity
STI
93 AKI (98 RON) or higher * 1
15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
Except STI
91 AKI (95 RON) or higher * 2
*1: If unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI (98 RON) is not available, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) may be
used with no detriment to engine durability or driveability.
*2: If unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) is not available, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher
may be used. Specifications/Specifications
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