2016 SUBARU WRX fuel cap release

Fuel ...................................................................... 7-3Fuel requirements ............................................... 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................... 7-5
State emission testing (U.S. only) ...................... 7-7
Preparing to drive ............................................... 7-8
Starting and stopping the engine (models
without push-button start system) .................. 7-9Starting engine .................................................... 7-9
Stopping the engine ........................................... 7-11
Starting and stopping engine (models with
push-button start system) .............................. 7-12Safety precautions ............................................. 7-12
Operating range for push-button start
system ............................................................. 7-12
Starting engine ................................................... 7-12
Stopping engine ................................................. 7-14
When access key does not operate properly ....... 7-14
Remote engine start system (dealer
option) .............................................................. 7-14Models with “ keyless access with push-button
start system ” ................................................... 7-15
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote
start ................................................................. 7-16
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start
shutdown ......................................................... 7-16
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the
vehicle ............................................................. 7-16
System maintenance .......................................... 7-16
Manual transmission .......................................... 7-17
Shifting speeds .................................................. 7-18
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-18 Driver ’ s Control Center Differential (C.DIFF/
DCCD) (STI) ..................................................... 7-19To change mode of driver ’ s control center
differential ....................................................... 7-20
Auto mode ........................................................ 7-20
Manual mode ..................................................... 7-21
Temporary release ............................................. 7-23
Continuously variable transmission ................. 7-23Select lever ....................................................... 7-24
Selection of manual mode .................................. 7-26
Shift lock function ............................................. 7-27
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-28
SI-DRIVE (STI) .................................................... 7-29Intelligent (I) mode ............................................. 7-29
Sport (S) mode .................................................. 7-30
Sport Sharp (S#) mode. ...................................... 7-30
SI-DRIVE selector .............................................. 7-30
SI-DRIVE (except STI: CVT models) ................. 7-31Intelligent (I) mode ............................................. 7-31
Sport (S) mode .................................................. 7-31
Sport Sharp (S#) mode. ...................................... 7-32
SI-DRIVE switches ............................................. 7-32
Limited slip differential (LSD) (STI) .................. 7-33
Power steering ................................................... 7-33
STI .................................................................... 7-33
Except STI ......................................................... 7-34
Braking ............................................................... 7-35
Braking tips ....................................................... 7-35
Brake system .................................................... 7-35
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............. 7-36Starting and operating
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& Fuel filler lid and cap ! Refueling
Only one person should be involved in
refueling. Do not allow others to approach
the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler
pipe while refueling is in progress.
Be sure to observe any other precautions
that are posted at the service station.
1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid
release lever up. The lever is on the floor
at the left of the driver ’ s seat.
WARNINGBefore opening the fuel filler cap,
first touch the vehicle body or a
metal portion of the fuel pump or
similar object to discharge any
static electricity that may be present
on your body. If your body is carry-
ing an electrostatic charge, there is
a possibility that an electric spark
could ignite the fuel, which could
burn you. To avoid acquiring a new
static electric charge, do not get
back into the vehicle while refueling
is in progress. 1) Open
2) Close
2. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it
slowly counterclockwise.
WARNING
. Gasoline vapor is highly flam-
mable. Before refueling, always
first stop the engine and close all
vehicle doors and windows.
Make sure that there are no
lighted cigarettes, open flames
or electrical sparks in the adja-
cent area. Only handle fuel out-
doors. Quickly wipe up any
spilled fuel.
. When opening the cap, grasp it
firmly and turn it slowly to the Starting and operating/Fuel
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crease in temperature could cause
tread separation, and failure of the
tire(s). Possible resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to an
accident. ! Measuring and adjusting air
pressure to achieve proper in-
flation
Check and, if necessary, adjust the
pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month and
before any long journey. Check the
tire pressures when the tires are
cold. Use a pressure gauge to
adjust the tire pressures to the
specific values. 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 out-
doors 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. & Glossary of tire terminology .
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio,
and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not). .
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of
steel wires, wrapped or reinforced
by ply cords and that is shaped to fit
the rim. .
Bead separation
A breakdown of the bond between
components in the bead. .
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
cords that extend to the beads are
laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the center-
line of the tread.
.
Carcass
The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when in-
flated, bears the load. .
Chunking
The breaking away of pieces of the
tread or sidewall. .
Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been
driven less than 1 mile or has been
standing for three hours or more. .
Cord
The strands forming the plies in the
tire. .
Cord separation
The parting of cords from adjacent
rubber compounds. .
Cracking
Any parting within the tread, side-
wall, or inner liner of the tire
extending to cord material. .
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight
optional engine.Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information
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Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-31
Tools .......................................................................... 9-3
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-29, 1-32
Towing ...................................................................... 9-12
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-15
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-14
Hooks ................................................................... 9-12
Trailer
Towing .................................................................. 8-12
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-9
Trunk lid ................................................................... 2-36
Release handle ..................................................... 2-37
Turn signal
Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-35
Lever .................................................................... 3-97
U
Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-12
Useful information ...................................................... 5-28
STARLINK ............................................................ 5-30
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-30
Vanity mirror ................................................................ 6-4
Vehicle
Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-11
Identification ........................................................ 12-18
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-27
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-40 Operation indicator light ........................................... 3-26
System .................................................................. 7-38
Warning light .......................................................... 3-26
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
Voice command system operation ... ........................... 5-107
Voice command system ........................................ 5-107
W
Warning and indicator lights ......................................... 3-13
Warning chimes
Keyless access with push-button start system .... ........ 3-28
Warning light
ABS...................................................................... 3-20
Access key .................................................... 3-28, 3-29
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-25
AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-18
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-35
Brake system ......................................................... 3-21
Charge .................................................................. 3-17
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-16
Door open ............................................................. 3-25
Driver ’ s Control Center Differential ............................ 3-36
Engine low oil level ................................................. 3-17
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-24
Keyless access with push-button start system .... ........ 3-28
Low fuel ................................................................ 3-24
Low tire pressure .................................................... 3-19
Oil pressure ...........................................................
3-17
Power steering ....................................................... 3-25
Rear differential oil temperature ................................ 3-18
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14 Index
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