2018 SUBARU WRX warning

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北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
below the climate control dials and in the
center console. Electrical power (12V DC)
from the battery is available at any of the
outlets when the ignition switch is in either
the“ACC”or“ON”position.
You can use an in-vehicle electrical appli-
ance by connecting it to an outlet.
The maximum power rating of an appli-
ance that can be connected is120W.Do
not use an appliance which exceeds the
indicated wattage for each outlet.
When using appliances connected to two
or more outlets simultaneously, the total
power consumed by them must not ex-
ceed 120W.
CAUTION
.Do not attempt to use a cigarette
lighter in the accessory power
outlets.
.Do not place any foreign objects,
especially metal ones such as
coins or aluminum foil, into the
accessory power outlet. That
could cause a short circuit. Al-
ways put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not in
use.
.Use only electrical appliances
which are designed for 12V DC.
The maximum power rating of anappliance that can be connected
is 120W. Do not use an appliance
which exceeds the indicated wat-
tage for each outlet.
When using appliances con-
nected to two or more outlets
simultaneously, the total power
consumed by them must not
exceed 120W. Overloading the
accessory power outlet can
cause a short circuit. Do not use
double adapters or more than
one electrical appliance.
.If the plug on your electric appli-
ance is either too loose or too
tight for the accessory power
outlet, this can result in a poor
contact or cause the plug to get
stuck. Only use plugs that fit
properly.
.Use of an electric appliance in the
accessory power outlet for a long
period of time while the engine is
not running can cause battery
discharge.
.Before driving your vehicle, make
sure that the plug and the cord on
your electrical appliance will not
interfere with your shifting gears
and operating the accelerator
and brake pedals. If they do, donot use the electrical appliance
while driving.
&Use with a cigarette lighter (if
equipped)To use the accessory power outlet as a
cigarette lighter socket, purchase the
cigarette lighter plug, which is an optional
accessory. A cigarette lighter plug is
available from your SUBARU dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates only when
the ignition switch is in the“ON”or“ACC”
position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push in the
knob and wait a few moments. It will
automatically spring up when ready for
use.
WARNING
To avoid being burned, never grasp
the lighter by the end with the
heating element. Doing so could
result in injury and could also da-
mage the heating element.
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WARNING
Observe the following instructions.
.Do not hang coat hangers or
other hard or pointed objects on
the coat hooks. Hang clothing
directly on the coat hooks with-
out using hangers.
.Before hanging clothing on the
coat hooks, make sure there are
no pointed objects in the pock-
ets.
If these instructions are ignored, the
following may occur in sudden
stops or collisions, causing serious
injuries.
.Items may be thrown through the
cabin.
.SRS curtain airbags may be pre-
vented from deploying properly.
CAUTION
Never hang anything on the coat
hook that might obstruct the driver’s
view or that could cause injury in
sudden stops or in a collision. And
do not hang items on the coat hook
that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or more.
Under-floor storage compart-
mentThe storage compartment is located under
the floor of the trunk and can be used to
store small items. Pull the strap to open the
trunk floor lid, and then remove the lid.NOTE.The shape of the storage compart-
ment may be different depending on the
model.
.When storing a flat tire, put the
storage tray in the trunk.
CAUTION
.Always keep the lids closed while
driving to reduce the risk of injury
in the event of a sudden stop or
an accident.
.Do not store spray cans, contain-
ers with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the storage compart-
ment.
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Rear view cameraA rear view camera is attached to the trunk
lid. When the ignition switch is“ON”and
the shift lever (MT models) or select lever
(CVT models) is set to“R”, the rear view
camera automatically displays the rear
view image behind the vehicle on the
monitor of the navigation system or the
audio display.
WARNING
.Since the rear view camera uses a
wide-angle lens, the image on the
monitor is different from the
actual view in terms of distance.
.Since the range and field of view
of the image on the monitor islimited, you should always check
the rear view and the surrounding
area with your eyes and mirrors,
and move backward at a slow
speed. Moving backward only by
checking the rear view image
from the camera could cause an
accident.
.Do not disassemble or modify the
camera, switch or wiring. If
smoke comes out or you smell a
strange odor, stop using the rear
view camera immediately. Con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for an
inspection. Continued use may
result in accident, fire or electric
shock.
CAUTION
.When washing your vehicle with
a high-pressure washer, do not
allow water to contact the camera
directly. Entry of water into the
camera lens may result in con-
densation, malfunction, fire or
electric shock.
.Since the camera is a precision
device, do not subject it to strong
impacts. Otherwise, malfunction,
fire or electric shock may occur..If mud or snow sticks to or is
frozen on the camera, you must
be very careful when removing it.
Otherwise, damage to the camera
maycauseafireorelectric
shock. Pour water or lukewarm
water over the camera to remove
mud and ice, and wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth.
.Do not put a flame close to the
camera or wiring. Otherwise, da-
mage or fire may occur.
.When replacing the fuse, be sure
to use a fuse with the specified
rating. Use of a fuse with a
different rating may result in a
malfunction.
.Do not use the rear view camera
for a long time while the engine is
not operating. Otherwise, the ve-
hicle battery may become com-
pletely discharged.
NOTE.Do not wipe the camera with alcohol,
benzine or paint thinner. Otherwise,
discoloration may occur. To remove
contamination, wipe the camera with a
cloth moistened with a diluted neutral
detergent and then wipe it with a soft,
dry cloth.
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Image from cameraThe area from the rear end of the bumper
can be viewed. Areas at both ends of the
bumper and areas just under the bumper
cannot be viewed.
Also, the image from the rear view camera
looks shorter than the actual distance.
Range of viewImage from cameraThe area above the camera cannot be
viewed. If there is an object that has a wide
projection on its upper part such as a sign
pole behind the vehicle, the projectioncannot be seen on the screen.
&Help lineThe help line (distance marker and vehicle
width line) is a guide to help you realize the
actual distance from the screen image.Help lines
1) Vehicle width line (oblique vertical line)
2) Approx. 10 feet (3 m) from the bumper
(green horizontal line)
3) Approx. 3 feet (1 m) from the bumper
(yellow horizontal line)
4) Approx. 1.5 feet (0.5 m) from the bumper
(red horizontal line)
5) Vehicle centerline
6) Warning messageWhen the shift lever/select lever is set to
position“R”, the monitor screen displays
the help lines together with the rear view
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image.
CAUTION
.When moving backward, always
check the back with your eyes
without relying on the help lines.
.The actual position may be differ-
ent from the indication of the help
lines.
.Differences may occur due to
number of passengers or loaded
cargo.
.When the vehicle is on a slope or
when the vehicle is inclined
against the road, the indication
is different from the actual posi-
tion.
.Be sure to observe the displayed
warning message.NOTEIf you shift to“R”within several
seconds after turning on the ignition
switch, the warning message may not
be displayed. After turning the ignition
switch“ON”, wait for several seconds,
and then shift to“R”. The warning
message will then be displayed.!Difference between screen image
and actual road
The distance markers show the distance
for a level road when the vehicle is not
loaded. It may be different from the actual
distance depending on the loading condi-
tions or road conditions.
!When there is an upward slope at
the back
1) 3 feet (1 m)The distance on the screen looks farther
than the actual distance.!When there is a downward slope
at the back
1) 3 feet (1 m)The distance on the screen looks nearer
than the actual distance.NOTEWhen cargo is loaded, the rear view
distance on the screen may look farther
than the actual distance as in an
upward slope.
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Front View Monitor (if
equipped)The image from the camera mounted
inside the front grille is displayed in the
multi-function display (color LCD). This
eliminates blind spots and allows the driver
to check the forward direction of both
sides.
WARNING
.Never rely on only the Front View
Monitor when driving the vehicle.
The image on the monitor screen
may be different from the actual
situation. If you drive the vehicle
by viewing only the monitor im-
age, a collision or an unexpectedaccident may occur. When driv-
ing the vehicle, always check the
traffic around the vehicle directly
with your eyes and the mirrors.
.Always operate the vehicle as
you would without the Front View
Monitor.
.Do not use the Front View Monitor
in the following situations.
–You are driving on a dirt road
or a road covered in snow.
–The camera malfunctions (e.g.
the lens or bracket is broken).
.If the outside temperature is low,
the monitor screen may become
dark or the image may become
dim. In particular, the image of a
moving object may be distorted
or disappear from the screen.
You must always check the traffic
around the vehicle directly with
your eyes when driving it.
&How to access the Front View
Monitor1) VIEW switchTo change over to the camera screen,
perform either of the following operations
when the ignition switch is in the“ON”
position.
.Press the VIEW switch
.Shift the select lever from“R”to“D”
(only when the Camera Shift Link is set to
“On”) (for details, refer to“Camera shift link
setting”F3-58.)
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WARNING
Because the range of the image
captured by the camera is limited,
always check the traffic around the
vehicle directly with your eyes when
driving the vehicle.NOTE.The range of the displayed image
may differ depending on the vehicle
status or the road surface status.
.Because the Front View Monitor
system uses a specially designed lens,
the sense of distance in the displayed
image is different from the actual dis-
tance.
.The camera image may be difficult to
view in the following situations. This is
not a malfunction.
–Dark place (at night)
–High or low temperature around
the lens
–Water contacts lens or in high
humidity (rainy weather)
–There is foreign materials (such
as mud) around the camera
–Sunlight or headlight beam di-
rectly shines towards the camera
lens
.Under an artificial light such as afluorescent lamp, sodium-vapor lamp
or mercury lamp, the lighted portion
may look like it is flickering (flicker
phenomenon).
.While the display has cooled down,
the image may leave traces or become
darker than usual, causing a difficulty
in viewing the screen. Always check the
traffic around the vehicle directly with
your eyes while driving the vehicle.
.The following incidents should not
be deemed a malfunction.
–The camera lens may become
foggy when the humidity is high on
a rainy day.
–The light from a vehicle or build-
ing located ahead may be reflected
towards the camera image while
driving at night.
–In a dark place or while driving at
night, the camera image may be
adjusted to make noises less visi-
ble. Therefore, the image may look
like a monochromatic image or the
image colors may differ from the
actual colors. The camera image
may be deteriorated in regard to
sharpness at the center and four
corners of the screen. This is not a
malfunction.
&Guiding line1) Guiding line
2) Warning messageThe guiding line that indicates the width
and the front end of your vehicle is
displayed on the display.&Handling of camera
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, the system may malfunc-
tion.
.Do not apply any strong impact to
the camera such as banging it or
hitting it with an object. The
mounting angle may change.
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Fuel..........................................................................7-3
Fuel 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 theengine..........................7-9
General precautions when starting/stopping
engine................................................................. 7-9
Models without push-button start systems............7-10
Models with push-button start systems ................. 7-11
Remote engine start system (dealer option)...........7-14
Manual transmission............................................7-16
Shifting speeds.....................................................7-17
Driving tips...........................................................7-18
Driver’s Control Center Differential
(C.DIFF/DCCD) (STI)...........................................7-18
To change mode of driver’s control center
differential..........................................................7-19
Auto mode............................................................7-20
Manual mode........................................................7-21
Temporary release................................................7-22
Continuously variable transmission....................7-23
Select lever...........................................................7-24
Selection of manual mode.....................................7-25
Shift lock function.................................................7-27
Driving tips...........................................................7-28
SI-DRIVE (if equipped)..........................................7-28
Intelligent (I) mode................................................7-28
Sport (S) mode.....................................................7-29
Sport Sharp (S#) mode..........................................7-29SI-DRIVE switch....................................................7-30
Limited slip differential (LSD)(STI).....................7-31
Power steering......................................................7-31
STI .......................................................................7-31
Except STI............................................................7-32
Braking..................................................................7-33
Braking tips..........................................................7-33
Brake system.......................................................7-33
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators................7-34
High performance brake system (STI)...................7-34
Red caliper with sports brake pad (if equipped) .... 7-34
ABS (Anti-lock BrakeSystem).............................7-35
ABS self-check.....................................................7-35
ABS warning light.................................................7-35
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system................................................................7-36
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions .............7-36
Vehicle Dynamics Controlsystem......................7-37
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor ............7-39
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch...................7-39
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(U.S.-spec. models)...........................................7-40
Parking your vehicle............................................7-42
Parking brake (models without electronic parking
brake system)....................................................7-42
Electronic parking brake (models with electronic
parking brake system).......................................7-43
Parking tips..........................................................7-45
Auto Vehicle Holdfunction..................................7-46
To turn on/off the Auto Vehicle Hold function........7-47
To operate the Auto Vehicle Hold function ............7-48
Starting and operating
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