2018 SUBARU WRX Owners Manual

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CAUTION
.Do not hold the lighter pushed in,
because it will overheat.
.The electrical power socket is
originally designed to use a gen-
uine SUBARU cigarette lighter
plug. Do not use a non-genuine
cigarette lighter plug in the sock-
et. Doing so may cause a short-
circuit and overheating, resulting
in a fire.
.If the socket is ever used for a
plug-in accessory such as a cell
phone, that may damage the
portion of the socket’s internal
mechanism that causes a cigar-
ette lighter plug to“pop out”after
its lighter element is heated.
Therefore, do not place a cigar-
ette lighter plug in a socket that
has been used, even once, to
power a plug-in accessory. Doing
so may cause the plug to stick
and overheat, creating a potential
fire hazard.
Ashtray (if equipped)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Not doing so could result in a fire.
.Always extinguish matches and
cigarettes before putting them
into the ashtray, and then close
the ashtray securely.
.Do not put flammable material in
the ashtray.
.Do not leave a lighted cigarette in
the ashtray.
.Do not leave a lot of cigarette
butts in the ashtray.NOTEParticles of ash and tobacco will accu-
mulate around the hinges of the ash-
tray’s inner lid. Clean them off using a
toothbrush or a similar narrow-ended
implement.
You can install the portable ashtray in each
cup holder or bottle holder. For the loca-
tions of the cup holders, refer to“Cup
holders”F6-6. For the locations of the
bottle holders, refer to“Bottle holders”F6-
8.
When using the ashtray, open the lid of the
ashtray. Fully close the lid after using the
ashtray to help reduce residual smoke.
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Floor mat (if equipped)
CAUTION
If the floor mat slips forward and
interferes with the movement of the
pedals while driving, it could cause
an accident. Observe the following
precautions to prevent the floor mat
from slipping forward.
.Be sure to use a genuine
SUBARU floor mat or an equiva-
lent designed with grommets in
the correct locations.
.Make sure that the driver’s floor
mat is placed in its proper loca-
tion and is correctly secured on
its retaining pins..Do not use more than one floor
mat.
Retaining pins are located on the driver’s
side floor.
Properly secure the floor mat using the
built-in grommets, by placing the grom-
mets over the pins and pushing them
downward.
Coat hookThe coat hook is attached to each rear
passenger’s hand grip.
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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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.When waxing the vehicle, be careful
not to apply the wax to the camera. If it
comes in contact with the camera,
moisten a clean cloth with a diluted
neutral detergent to remove the wax.
.The camera lens has a hard coating
to help prevent scratches. However,
when washing the vehicle or cleaning
the camera lens, be careful not to
scratch the camera lens. Do not use a
washing brush directly on the camera
lens. The image quality of the rear view
camera may deteriorate.
.Strong light shined on the camera
lens may develop vertical lines around
the light source. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
.Under fluorescent light, the display
may flicker. However, this is not a
malfunction.
.The image of the rear view camera
may be slightly different from the actual
color of the objects.
&How to use the rear view
cameraWhen the shift lever (MT models) or select
lever (CVT models) is set to“R”, the rear
view camera automatically displays the
rear view image from the vehicle. When
the lever is set to other positions, the
image before setting to“R”is displayed.
1. Set the ignition switch to“ON”.
2. Set the shift lever (MT models) or
select lever (CVT models) to“R”.NOTE.The image of the rear view camera
has priority over other screen displays.
Therefore, while the rear view camera is
in operation, the operations of other
screens are disabled. To operate other
screens, set the shift lever or select
lever to a position other than“R”.
.The image of the rear view camera is
horizontally reversed as is the case
with the vehicle rear view mirror or the
side view mirror.
.It may be difficult to see the image of
the rear view camera in the following
cases. This is not a malfunction of the
camera.
–The vehicle is in a dark place (at
night, in a tunnel, etc.).
–The vehicle is in an extremely hotor cold place.
–An object (such as raindrops,
snow, dirt, etc.) that disturbs the
view of the rear view camera sticks
to the lens of the camera.
–Strong light shined directly on
the camera lens (occasionally, there
are vertical lines on the screen).
!Rear view image cancel delay func-
tion
The rear view image cancel delay function
will keep the rear view image displayed
after shifting the shift lever/select lever out
of the“R”position before the screen
returns to the previous screen.
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To turn on the rear view image cancel
delay function:
1. Touch the rear view image screen.1)“Delay”key2. Touch the“Delay”key.
It is possible to turn on/off the function by
touching the“Delay”key.NOTEIf the rear view screen is not touched
for 5 seconds, both the“Delay”and
“Display Adjustment”keys will turn off.
Touch the rear view screen to display
the keys again.
When the rear view image cancel delay
function is on, the rear view image screen
can be automatically returned to the
previous screen if any of the following aremet.
.9 seconds have passed since the shift
lever/select lever has shifted from the“R”
position to another position.
.The vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (8
km/h).
.The select lever is shifted into the“P”
position (CVT models).
&Viewing range on the screen
CAUTION
The range that can be viewed with
the rear view camera is limited.
Always be sure to check with your
eyes when moving backward and
proceed slowly.
Range of viewRange of view
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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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