2016 SUBARU WRX oil filter

1) Engine oil: Checks the interval of engine
oil replacement.
2) Oil filter: Checks the interval of oil filter
replacement.
3) Tires: Checks the interval of tire rotation.
4) Inspection and maintenance: Checks the
interval of inspection and maintenance.
When the checks are performed, the color
of the icon corresponding to the checked
item will turn green.
If there is no warning message, the self-
check will complete without notification. Example of notification
If there is a warning message or a
maintenance notification, the color of the
icon corresponding to the item will turn
yellow and the warning message or the
maintenance notification will be displayed.
Take the appropriate actions based on the
messages indicated.
NOTE . The self-check screen can be set to
on or off. The default setting is off. For
details, refer to “ On/Off setting ” F 3-80.
. After performing the maintenance,
change the setting of the correspond-
ing maintenance item. For details, refer
to “ Maintenance settings ” F 3-79.
. The maintenance notification screen
will be displayed under either of the following conditions.
– The period of time remaining
until the registered notification date
is 15 days or less.
– The total driving distance remain-
ing until the registered notification
distance is approximately 311 miles
(500 km) or less.
. The maintenance notification screen
will be displayed until either of the
following conditions is satisfied.
– The period of time passed after
the registered notification date is 15
days or more.
– The total distance driven after the
registered notification distance is
approximately 311 miles (500 km) or
more.Instruments and controls/Multi function display
– CONTINUED –3-51

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

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

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

Maintenance schedule ....................................... 11-3
Maintenance precautions ................................... 11-3Before checking or servicing in the engine
compartment .................................................... 11-4
When checking or servicing in the engine
compartment .................................................... 11-5
When checking or servicing in the engine
compartment while the engine is running .......... 11-5
Maintenance tips ................................................ 11-6Removing and reinstalling clips .......................... 11-6
Engine hood ....................................................... 11-9
Engine compartment overview ........................ 11-11STI................................................................... 11-11
Except STI ....................................................... 11-12
Engine oil .......................................................... 11-13Engine oil consumption .................................... 11-13
Checking the oil level ....................................... 11-13
Changing the oil and oil filter ............................ 11-15
Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-16
Synthetic oil ..................................................... 11-16
Cooling system ................................................ 11-17Cooling fan, hose and connections ................... 11-17
Engine coolant ................................................. 11-18
Air cleaner element .......................................... 11-19
Replacing the air cleaner element ..................... 11-19
Spark plugs ...................................................... 11-21
Recommended spark plugs .............................. 11-21
Drive belts ........................................................ 11-22
Manual transmission oil .................................. 11-23
Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-23 Continuously variable transmission fluid ...... 11-23
Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and
rear differential gear oil ................................ 11-23Recommended grade and viscosity .................. 11-23
Power steering fluid (STI) ............................... 11-24Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-24
Recommended fluid ......................................... 11-24
Brake fluid ........................................................ 11-25Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-25
Recommended brake fluid ............................... 11-25
Clutch fluid (MT models) ................................. 11-26Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-26
Recommended clutch fluid ............................... 11-26
Brake booster .................................................. 11-27
Brake pedal ...................................................... 11-27Checking the brake pedal free play .................. 11-27
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance ....... 1 1-28
Clutch pedal (MT models) ............................... 11-28Checking the clutch function ............................ 11-28
Checking the clutch pedal free play .................. 11-28
Hill start assist system .................................... 11-29
Replacement of brake pad and lining ............ 11-29Breaking-in of new brake pads (models with
electronic parking brake system) .................... 11-29
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings
(models without electronic parking brake
system) ......................................................... 11-30
Parking brake stroke (models without
electronic parking brake system) ................ 11-30Maintenance and service
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& When checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
CAUTION. Do not contact the drive belt
cover while checking the compo-
nents in the engine compart-
ment. Doing so may cause your
hand to slip off the cover and
result in an unexpected injury.
. Do not touch the oil filter until the
engine has cooled down comple-
tely. Doing so may result in a
burn or other injury. Note that the
oil filter becomes very hot when
the engine is running and re-
mains hot for some time after
the engine has stopped.
. Do not apply force on the fender
insulator by placing your hands on it, etc. Deformation of the
insulator and its mount may
occur.
& When checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
while the engine is running WARNINGA running engine can be dangerous.
Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from the cooling
fan, drive belt and any other moving
engine parts. Removing rings,
watches and ties is advisable.Maintenance and service/Maintenance precautions
11-5

Maintenance and service/Engine compartment overview
& Except STI 1) Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir
(MT models) (page 11-25)
2) Fuse box (page 11-42)
3) Battery (page 11-41)
4) Windshield washer tank (page 11-38)
5) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-13)
6) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-18)
7) Radiator cap (page 11-18)
8) Engine oil filter (page 11-15)
9) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-13)
10) Air cleaner case (page 11-19)
11-12

Maintenance and service/Engine oil
Except STI
1) Oil level gauge
2) Oil filler cap
3) Oil filter
CAUTION
If the level gauge is not pulled out
easily, twist the level gauge right
and left, then pull it out. Otherwise,
you may be injured accidentally
straining yourself.
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean,
and insert it again.
3. Be sure the level gauge is correctly
inserted until it stops. STI
1) Notch
2) Full level
3) Low level
4) Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9
Imp qt) from low level to full level Except STI
1) Full level
2) Low level
3) Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9
Imp qt) from low level to full level
4. Pull out the oil level gauge again.
5. STI:
Check the oil level on the gauge. If the oil
level is below the low level mark, add oil
so that the full level is reached.
Except STI:
Check the oil levels on both sides of the
level gauge. The engine oil level must be
judged by the lowest of the two levels. If
the oil level is below the low level mark,
add oil so that the full level is reached.11-14