2016 SUBARU WRX engine

Instruments and controls/Multi function display
Top menu Menu option Description Initial setting Page
Mainte-
nance Engine Oil Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date.
The default va-
lues for the main-
tenance settings
vary depending
on individual
countries. 3-79
Oil Filter Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date. 3-80
Tires Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date. 3-80
Maintenance Schedule Set and adjust the vehicle maintenance notification date. 3-80
On/Off Turn on or off the self-check screen that is
activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ ON ” position. On or Off Off 3-80
Clear All Settings Clear all items to the factory default settings. Yes or No — 3-81
Go Back Return to the top menu. ——
Driving
History Set Register and overwrite the driving record. — 3-82
Go Back Return to the top menu. ——
Car
Setting Keyless Buzzer Vo-
lume Set the audible signal volume. 0 (OFF) to 7 On 3-84
Hazard Warning
Flasher Set the hazard warning flasher. On or Off On 3-84
Defogger Set and customize the operation of the
defogger. 15 minutes or Continuous 15 minutes 3-85
Interior Light Set and customize the interior light off delay
timer. 10, 20, 30 seconds or Off 30 seconds 3-87
Auto Light Sensor (if
equipped) Set and customize the sensitivity of the auto
light sensor. Low, Mid, High or Max Mid 3-88
Keyless Access
Setting Driver ’ s Door
Unlock (if equipped) Set and customize the keyless access func-
tion. Driver ’ s Door Only, All Driver ’ s Door
Only 3-89
Welcome Lighting Set the leaving time and approaching time. 30, 60, 90 seconds or Off 30 seconds 3-90
Go Back Return to top menu. ——3-60

6. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete.
& Maintenance settings The items in the maintenance settings can
be set. To change the items, operate the
“
” or “ ” switch.
! Preparation for maintenance set-
tings
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ”
position.
2. Push and hold the
button to show
the selection screen. 3. After the selection screen is displayed,
operate the “
” or “ ” switch to show the
“ Maintenance ” item. Then, push the
button.
! Engine oil setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “ Preparation for maintenance set-
tings ” F 3-79. 2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to
select the “ Engine Oil ” item. Then push
the
button.
3. Select the setting location (month, day,
year or distance) by operating the “
” or
“
” switch. Then push the button.Instruments and controls/Multi function display
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Instruments and controls/Multi function display
4. Select a number by operating the “ ”
or “
” switch. Then push the button.
If you also want to change the setting for
another location, repeat steps 3 and 4.
5. Select “ Set ” by operating the “ ” or
“
” switch and confirm the setting by pushing the button.
6. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete.
NOTE . The notification will be displayed
with information of both date and
distance or either date or distance in
accordance with the setting
. When “ __ ” is selected for either the
“ Month ” , “ Day ” , “ Year ” or “ Distance ”
item instead of numbers, the set noti-
fication will be deactivated.
. If the notification continues for 15
days or more, the system will display
“ __ ” on the screen.
. When the distance announcement
reaches 0 km, the display will show
“ 0000 ” for the next 311 miles (500 km). After exceeding 311 miles (500 km), “ _
___ ” will be displayed.
! Oil filter setting
The setting procedure is the same as
“ Engine oil setting ” F 3-79, but select the
“ Oil Filter ” item in step 2.
! Tires setting
The setting procedure is the same as
“ Engine oil setting ” F 3-79, but select the
“ Tires ” item in step 2.
! Maintenance schedule setting
The setting procedure is the same as
“ Engine oil setting ” F 3-79, but select the
“ Maintenance Schedule ” item in step 2.
! On/Off setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “ Preparation for maintenance set-
tings ” F 3-79.3-80

Instruments and controls/Light control switch
5. Reconfirmation will be displayed. If
you are sure you want to proceed, select
“ Ye s ” by operating the “
” switch.
6. Confirm the setting again by pushing
the
button. 7. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete. Light control switch CAUTION. Use of any lights for a long period
of time while the engine is not
running can cause the battery to
discharge.
. Before leaving the vehicle, make
sure that the lights are turned off.
If the vehicle is left unattended
for a long time with the lights
illuminated, the battery may be
discharged.
Models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” :
The light control switch operates when the
push-button ignition switch is in the “ ACC ”
or “ ON ” position.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off.
Models without “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” :
The light control switch operates when the
key is inserted in the ignition switch.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are3-94

& Daytime running light system WARNINGThe brightness of the illumination of
the high beam headlights is reduced
by the daytime running light system.
The light switch must always be
turned to the “
” position when it
is dark outside.
The high beam headlights will automati-
cally illuminate at reduced brightness
when the following conditions are fulfilled.
. The engine is running.
. The parking brake is fully released.
. The light control switch is in the
“ AUTO ” (if equipped), “
” or off position.
. For CVT models, the select lever is in a
position other than the “ P ” position.
NOTE . When the light switch is in the “ ”
position, the instrument panel illumina-
tion, front side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are also illumi-
nated.
. For models with the auto on/off
headlights, while the light control
switch is in the “ AUTO ” position and
the system is activated to the auto-on
mode depending on the ambient light level, the high beam headlights that
have illuminated at reduced brightness
turn off, and the low beam headlights
turn on alternatively. At this time, the
instrument panel illumination, front
side marker lights, tail lights and
license plate lights are also illuminated.
Turn signal lever
To activate the right turn signal, push the
turn signal lever up. To activate the left
turn signal, push the turn signal lever
down. When the turn is finished, the lever
will return automatically. If the lever does
not return after cornering, return the lever
to the neutral position by hand.
To signal a lane change, push the turn
signal lever up or down slightly and hold it
during the lane change. The turn signal
indicator lights will flash in the direction of
the turn or lane change. The lever will
return automatically to the neutral position
when you release it. Instruments and controls/Turn signal lever
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Ventilator control ................................................. 4-2Center and side ventilators .................................. 4-2
Climate control panel .......................................... 4-3Type A ................................................................ 4-3
Type B ................................................................ 4-4
Automatic climate control operation ................. 4-5Sensors .............................................................. 4-5
Manual climate control operation ...................... 4-6Airflow mode selection ........................................ 4-6
Temperature control ............................................ 4-7
Fan speed control ............................................... 4-8
Air conditioner control ........................................ 4-8
Air inlet selection ................................................ 4-8
Defrosting ............................................................ 4-9Type A ................................................................ 4-9
Type B ................................................................ 4-9 Operating tips for heater and air
conditioner ........................................................ 4-9Cleaning ventilation grille ..................................... 4-9
Efficient cooling after parking in direct
sunlight ........................................................... 4-10
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit .............................................................. 4-10
Checking air conditioning system before summer
season ............................................................ 4-10
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and
low temperature weather conditions ................. 4-10
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine
is heavily loaded .............................................. 4-10
Refrigerant for your climate control system ... ..... 4-10
Air filtration system ........................................... 4-11Replacing an air filter ......................................... 4-11Climate control 4

Automatic climate control
operation When this mode is selected, the fan
speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor operation
are automatically controlled. To activate
this mode, perform the following.
NOTE . Operate the automatic climate con-
trol system when the engine is running.
. Even when cooling is not necessary,
setting the temperature much lower
than the current outlet air temperature
turns on the air conditioner compres-
sor automatically and the “ A/C ” indi-
cator on the control panel illuminates. 1. Depress the “ AUTO ” button. The
indicator “ FULL AUTO ” on the display
illuminates.
2. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dial.
NOTE . The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
. If you operate any of the buttons on
the control panel other than the “ OFF ”
button, rear window defogger button
and temperature control dial(s) during
FULL AUTO mode operation, the
“ FULL ” indicator on the control panel
will turn off and the “ AUTO ” indicator
will remain illuminated. You can then
manually control the system as desired
using the button you operated. To
change the system back to the FULL
AUTO mode, press the “ AUTO ” button.
. When the climate control system
turns off, the air inlet is fixed to the
outside air mode.
To turn off the climate control system,
press the “ OFF ” button. & Sensors
1) Interior air temperature sensor
2) Solar sensor
The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are not treatedClimate control/Automatic climate control operation
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Climate control/Manual climate control operation
. Turn the passenger ’ s side temperature
control dial
The “ DUAL ” mode can be canceled by
pressing the “ DUAL ” button.
When the “ DUAL ” mode is selected:
Turn the driver ’ ssidedialtosetthe
driver ’ s side temperature. Turn the front
passenger ’ ssidedialtosetthefront
passenger ’ s side temperature.
When the “ DUAL ” mode is canceled:
Set the desired temperature by turning the
driver ’ s side dial.
When the “ DUAL ” mode is canceled, only
the driver ’ s side temperature is displayed.
& Fan speed controlThe fan operates only when the ignition
switch is in the “ ON ” position. Select the
preferred fan speed by turning the fan
speed control dial.
& Air conditioner controlThe air conditioner operates only when
the engine is running.
Press the air conditioner button while the
fan is in operation to turn on the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, the “ A/C ” indicator light illuminates.
To turn off the air conditioner, press the button again.
NOTE For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner. However, if the ambient
temperature decreases to approxi-
mately 32 8 F(0 8 C), the air conditioner
compressor will stop operating.
& Air inlet selection Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet
selection button.
ON position (recirculation): Interior air is
recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the
air inlet selection button to the ON position
for fast cooling with the air conditioner or
when driving on a dusty road.
OFF position (outside air): Outside air is
drawn into the passenger compartment.
Press the air inlet selection button to the
OFF position when the interior has cooled
to a comfortable temperature and the road
is no longer dusty.
WARNING
Continued operation in the ON posi-
tion may fog up the windows. Switch
to the OFF position as soon as the
outside conditions are no longer dusty.
NOTE When the battery is disconnected or
the battery voltage drops, the air inlet
selection operation indicator light may
blink. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion. However, if the indicator light
blinks every time you start the engine,
a malfunction may occur in the elec-
trical circuit. Have the vehicle in-
spected at the nearest SUBARU dealer.4-8