2018 SUBARU WRX Owners Manual

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NOTE.When operating the push-button
ignition switch, firmly press it.
.If you press the push-button ignition
switch quickly, the power may not turn
on or off.
.If the indicator light on the push-
button ignition switch flashes in green
when pressing the push-button ignition
switch, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
!Battery drainage prevention func-
tion
When the push-button ignition switch is left
in the“ACC”or“ON”position for approxi-
mately 1 hour, the push-button ignition
switch will be automatically switched to
“OFF”to prevent the battery from going
dead. (In CVT models, this function is
activated when the select lever is in the“P”
position.)
!When access key fob does not
operate properly
Refer to“Access key fob–if access key
fob does not operate properly”F9-26.
Hazard warning flasherUse the hazard warning flasher to warn
other drivers when you have to park your
vehicle under emergency conditions. The
hazard warning flasher works regardless
of the position of the ignition switch.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. All the turn signal lights
and the turn signal indicator lights will
flash. To turn off the flasher, push the
button again.NOTEWhen the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Meters and gaugesNOTELiquid-crystal displays are used in
some of the meters and gauges on the
combination meter. You will find their
indications hard to see if you wear
polarized glasses.&Combination meter illumina-
tionWhen you turn the ignition switch to the
“ON”position, the various parts of the
combination meter are illuminated in the
following sequence.
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
needles, gauge needles illuminate.
2. Meter and gauge indications each
show MAX position.
3. Meter and gauge indications each
show MIN position.
4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.
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NOTEThis sequence of operations may not
take place if you quickly turn the
ignition switch to start the engine. This
is not a malfunction.&Canceling the function for
meter/gauge needle move-
ment upon turning on the
ignition switchIt is possible to activate or deactivate the
movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that takes place when you
turn the ignition switch to the“ON”position.
To change the setting, perform the proce-
dures described in“Gauge Initial Move-
ment”F3-43.&SpeedometerThe speedometer shows the vehicle
speed. The digital speedometer can be
also displayed on the combination meter
display (color LCD).
&OdometerThe unit displayed varies depending on
the models.
1) Trip knobThis meter displays the odometer when
the ignition switch is in the“ON”position.
The odometer shows the total distance
that the vehicle has been driven.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the“LOCK”/“OFF”or“ACC”
position, the odometer/trip meter will light
up. If you do not press the trip knob within
10 seconds of illumination of the od-
ometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter
will turn off.
Also, if you open and close the driver’s
door within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/tripmeter will turn off.
&Double trip meter1) Trip knobThis meter displays the two trip meters
when the ignition switch is in the“ON”
position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the“LOCK”/“OFF”or“ACC”
position, the odometer/trip meter will light
up. It is possible to switch between the A
trip meter and B trip meter indications
while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If
you do not press the trip knob within 10
seconds of illumination of the odometer/
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trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will turn
off.
Also, if you open and close the driver’s
door within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip
meter will turn off.
You can switch the display as shown in the
following sequence by pressing the trip
knob.To set the trip meter to zero, select the A
trip or B trip meter by pressing the knob
and keep the knob pressed for more than 2
seconds.
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to
change the function of the indicator
while driving, as an accident could
result.NOTEIf the connection between the combina-
tion meter and battery is broken for any
reason such as vehicle maintenance or
fuse replacement, the data recorded on
the trip meter will be lost.
&TachometerThe tachometer shows the engine speed
in thousands of revolutions per minute.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the
pointer of the tachometer in the red
zone. In this range, fuel injection will
be cut by the engine control module
to protect the engine from overrev-
ving. The engine will resume run-
ning normally after the engine speed
is reduced below the red zone.
&Fuel gauge1) Low fuel warning lightThe fuel gauge shows the approximate
amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
When the ignition switch is in the“LOCK”/
“OFF”or“ACC”position, the fuel gauge
shows“E”even if the fuel tank contains
fuel.
The gauge may move slightly during
braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel
level movement in the tank.
If you press the trip knob while the ignition
switch is in the“LOCK”/“OFF”or“ACC”
position, the fuel gauge’s dial will light up
and the needle will indicate the amount of
fuel remaining in the tank.
If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating
the amount of fuel remaining in the tank,
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you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10
seconds or (b) open and close the driver’s
door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the
“E”position and the dial and needle will
turn off.NOTE.You will see the“
”sign in the fuel
gauge.
This indicates that the fuel filler door
(lid) is located on the right side of the
vehicle.
.When you have refueled, the fuel
gauge indicates the amount in the fuel
tank after starting the engine. Also, it
may take some time until the fuel gauge
indication stabilizes.
.The gauge indicates only an approx-imate amount of fuel remaining in the
tank. Use this indication only as a
guide.
.If you refuel while the ignition switch
is in the“ON”position, the fuel gauge
may not indicate the correct amount of
the fuel in the fuel tank.
.If the refuel amount is less than
approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3
Imp gal), it may take some time until the
fuel gauge indication stabilizes.
&Temperature gauge1) Normal operating rangeThe temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature when the ignition
switch is in the“ON”position.
The coolant temperature will vary inaccordance with the outside temperature
and driving conditions.
We recommend that you drive moderately
until the pointer of the temperature gauge
reaches near the middle of the range.
Engine operation is optimum with the
engine coolant at this temperature range
and high revving operation when the
engine is not warmed up enough should
be avoided.
CAUTION
If the pointer exceeds the normal
operating range, safely stop the
vehicle as soon as possible.
Refer to“Engine overheating”F9-
20.
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&ECO gaugeThe unit displayed varies depending on
the models.The ECO gauge shows the difference
between the average rate of fuel con-
sumption since the trip meter was last
reset and the current rate of fuel consump-
tion.
The ECO gauge indicates the current fuel
efficiency as shown in the following chart.Displayed
unitNeedle position
“+”side“-”side
MPG Better Poorer
l/100km Poorer Better
km/l BetterPoorer
NOTE.The ECO gauge shows only an
approximate indication.
.After resetting the trip meter, the
average rate of fuel consumption is not
shown until driving 0.6 mile (1 km). Until
that time, the ECO gauge does not
operate.
REV indicator light and buz-
zer (STI)1) REV indicator lightThe REV alarm system has the following
functions.
.When the engine speed reaches the
level that was previously set, the REV
indicator light illuminates to inform you. At
this time, a buzzer also sounds if the
buzzer setting is activated.
.Whenever the engine speed enters the
red zone of the tachometer, the REV
indicator light flashes.
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NOTEEven if the REV alarm system is not set,
the REV indicator light will flash when-
ever the engine speed enters the red
zone of the tachometer.
To change the REV indicator settings,
perform the procedures described in
“REV settings (STI)”F3-43.
Warning and indicator lightsSeveral of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate when you initially turn the igni-
tion switch to the“ON”position. This
permits checking the operation of the
bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the“ON”position. For
the system check, the following lights
illuminate and then turn off after several
seconds or after the engine has started.: Seatbelt warning light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the driver fastens the seat-
belt.): Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the front seat passenger
fastens the seatbelt.): SRS airbag system warning light
ON /
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag
ON indicator light
/
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator light
: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-
function indicator light
: Charge warning light: Oil pressure warning light: REV indicator light (STI): AT OIL TEMP warning light
(CVT models): Rear differential oil temperature warn-
ing light (STI): Low tire pressure warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)/
: ABS warning light
/
: Brake system warning light: Electronic parking brake indicator
light (models with the electronic
parking brake system)
: Low fuel warning light: Hill start assist warning light/Hill start
assist OFF indicator light (models
without electronic parking brake sys-
tem): Door open warning light: AWD warning light (if equipped): Power steering warning light (except
STI)
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: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
indicator light: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator
light: LED headlight warning light (if
equipped): Headlight indicator light: Automatic headlight beam leveler
warning light (if equipped): Traction mode indicator light
If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a
burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the
corresponding system.
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer
for repair.
&Seatbelt warning light
and chimeYour vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt
warning device at the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat, as required by current
safety standards.
With the ignition switch turned to the“ON”
position, this device reminds the driver and
front passenger to fasten their seatbelts by
illuminating the warning lights in the loca-
tions indicated in the following illustration
and sounding a chime.
Driver’s warning lightFront passenger’s warning light
!Operation
If the driver and/or front passenger have/
has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when
the ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will
illuminate for 6 seconds, to warn that the
seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the driver’s
seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also
sound simultaneously.NOTE.If the driver’s and/or front passen-
ger’s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened
6 seconds later, the seatbelt warning
device operates as follows according
to the vehicle speed.
–At speeds lower than approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h)
The warning light(s) for unfastened
seatbelt(s) will alternate between
steady illumination and flashing at
15-second intervals. The chime will
not sound.
–At speeds higher than approxi-
mately 9 mph (15 km/h)
The warning light(s) for unfastened
seatbelt(s) will alternate between
flashing and steady illumination at
15-second intervals and the chime
will sound while the warning light(s)
is/are flashing.
.It is possible to cancel the warning
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operation that follows the 6-second
warning after turning ON the ignition
switch. When the ignition switch is
turned ON next time, however, the
complete sequence of the warning
operation resumes. For further details
about canceling the warning operation,
please contact your SUBARU dealer.
If there is no passenger on the front
passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning
device for the front passenger’s seat will
be deactivated. The front passenger’s
occupant detection system monitors
whether or not there is a passenger on
the front passenger’s seat.
Observe the following precautions. Failure
to do so may prevent the device from
functioning correctly or cause the device to
fail.
.Do not install any accessory such as a
table or TV onto the seatback.
.Do not store a heavy load in the
seatback pocket.
.Do not allow the rear seat occupant to
place his/her hands or legs on the front
passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to
pull the seatback.
.Do not use front seats with their back-
ward-forward position and seatback not
being locked into place securely. If any of
them are not locked securely, adjust themagain. For adjusting procedure, refer to
“Front seats”F1-2.
If the seatbelt warning device for the front
passenger’s seat does not function cor-
rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the
front passenger’s seat is empty or it is
deactivated even when the front passen-
ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take
the following actions.
.Ensure that no article is placed on the
seat other than a child restraint system and
its child occupant, although we strongly
recommend that all children sit in the rear
seat properly restrained.
.Ensure that there is no article left in the
seatback pocket.
.Ensure that the backward-forward po-
sition and seatback of front passenger’s
seat are locked into place securely by
moving the seat back and forth.
If still the seatbelt warning device for front
passenger’s seat does not function cor-
rectly after taking relevant corrective ac-
tions described above, immediately con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
tion.
&SRS airbag system
warning lightFor details about the SRS airbag system
warning light, refer to“SRS airbag system
monitors”F1-62.
WARNING
If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or SRS airbag
system.
.Flashing or flickering of the warn-
ing light
.No illumination of the warning
light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the“ON”position
.Continuous illumination of the
warning light
.Illumination of the warning light
while driving
Immediately take your vehicle to
your nearest SUBARU dealer to
have the system checked. Unless
checked and properly repaired, the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbag will not operate properly in
the event of a collision, which may
increase the risk of injury.
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