2018 SUBARU WRX Owners Manual

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1) Front of vehicle2. Remove the bolt and washers.1) Front of vehicle
A) Standard position
B) High downforce position3. Adjust the angle of the rear wing. Werecommend that you adjust the angle to
the standard position for attaining both
stability at high speed and enhanced
handling.
1) Front of vehicle4. Install the bolt and washers. While
holding the bolt with a TORX
®wrench,
use a wrench, socket wrench or a similar
tool to install the washers and nut and to
tighten the nut.
Tightening torque:
2.2 lbf·ft (3.0 N·m, 0.31 kgf·m)
!After adjusting the angle
WARNING
Make sure that the bolts and nuts are
tightened securely. If they are nottightened securely, the rear wing
may come off while driving, possibly
leading to an accident.
&CFRP (Carbon Fiber Rein-
forced Plastic) partsDue to the properties of the carbon fiber
used in CFRP parts, the shade and density
of the carbon fiber weave may vary.
Driving tips/Rear wing (TYPE RA)
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If you park your vehicle in case of an
emergency............................................................9-2
Temporary spare tire(if equipped)........................9-2
Maintenance tools...................................................9-3
Models with flat tire repair kit................................. 9-4
Models without flat tire repair kit............................ 9-4
Flat tires...................................................................9-5
Changing a flat tire................................................ 9-5
Sealing flat tire (models with flat tire repair kit)...... 9-8
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(U.S.-spec. models).............................................9-17
Jump starting........................................................9-18
How to jump start.................................................9-18
Engine overheating...............................................9-20
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment......................................................9-20
If no steam is coming from the engine
compartment......................................................9-20
Towing...................................................................9-21
Towing and tie-down hooks/holes.........................9-21
Using a flat-bed truck...........................................9-24
Towing with all wheels on the ground...................9-25
Electronic parking brake–if the electronic
parking brake cannot be released (models
with electronic parking brakesystem)............9-25
Access key fob–if access key fob does not
operate properly................................................9-26
Locking and unlocking.........................................9-26
Switching power status........................................9-26
Starting engine.....................................................9-27
Moonroof (if equipped)–if the moonroof
does not close...................................................9-28
If your vehicle is involvedin an accident...........9-28
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If you park your vehicle in
case of an emergencyUse the hazard warning flasher in day or
night to warn other drivers when you have
to park your vehicle under emergency
conditions.
Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to
safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.
You can activate the hazard warning
flasher regardless of the ignition switch
position.
Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the
hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it off
by pushing the switch again.
NOTEWhen the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Temporary spare tire (if
equipped)
WARNING
When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/transmitter
being transferred, the low tire pres-
sure warning light will illuminate
steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute. This indicates
the tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) is unable to monitor all four
road wheels. Contact your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible for tire
and sensor replacement and/or sys-
tem resetting.
CAUTION
.Never use any temporary spare
tire other than the original. Using
other sizes may result in severe
mechanical damage to the drive
train of your vehicle.
.Always conform to the following
instructions when using the tem-
porary spare tire. Otherwise, a
seriously dangerous situation
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may occur.
The temporary spare tire is smaller and
lighter than a conventional tire and is
designed for emergency use only. Re-
move the temporary spare tire and re-
install the conventional tire as soon as
possible because the spare tire is de-
signed only for temporary use.
Check the inflation pressure of the tem-
porary spare tire periodically to keep the
tire ready for use. For the correct tire
pressure, refer to“Temporary spare tires”
F12-9.
When using the temporary spare tire, note
the following.
.Drive with caution when temporary
spare tire is fitted. Avoid hard acceleration
and braking, or fast cornering, as control of
the vehicle may be lost.
.Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
.Do not put a tire chain on the temporary
spare tire. Because of the smaller tire size,
a tire chain will not fit properly.
.Do not use two or more temporary
spare tires at the same time.
.Do not drive over obstacles. This tire
has a smaller diameter, so road clearance
is reduced.
1) Tread wear indicator bar
2) Indicator location mark.When the wear indicator appears on
the tread, replace the tire.
.The temporary spare tire must be used
only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire
gets punctured, replace the wheel with a
rear wheel and install the temporary spare
tire in place of the removed rear wheel.
.Always set the driver’s control center
differential to the manual mode and adjust
the initial LSD torque to the minimum.
Maintenance toolsYour vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools.
.Jack
.Jack handle
.Screwdriver
.Towing hook (eye bolt)
.Wheel nut wrench
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&Models with flat tire repair kit1) Flat tire repair kit
2) Screwdriver
3) Towing hook (eye bolt)
4) Wheel nut wrench
5) Jack
6) Jack handle
7) Under-floor storage compartment (Refer
to“Under-floor storage compartment”
F6-12.)
&Models without flat tire repair
kit1) Jack handle
1) Under-floor storage compartment (if
equipped) (Refer to“Under-floor storage
compartment”F6-12.)
2) Tool bucket
3) Spare tire
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1) Wheel nut wrench
2) Screwdriver
3) Jack
4) Towing hook (eye bolt)A jack handle is stored under the floor of
the trunk. A jack and a towing hook are
stored in the tool bucket that is located in
the recess of the spare tire wheel. A
screwdriver and a wheel nut wrench are
stored in the vinyl bag. You can also store
these tools in the tool bucket.NOTEFor how to use the jack, refer to“Flat
tires”F9-5.
Flat tiresIf you have a flat tire while driving, never
brake suddenly; keep driving straight
ahead while gradually reducing speed.
Then slowly pull off the road to a safe
place.&Changing a flat tire!Models with flat tire repair kit
It may be difficult to change a flat tire.
However, it may be possible to seal the
tire. For details, refer to“Sealing flat tire
(models with flat tire repair kit)”F9-8.
!Models without flat tire repair kit
WARNING
.Do not jack up the vehicle on an
incline or a loose road surface.
The jack can come out of the
jacking point or sink into the
ground and this can result in a
severe accident.
.Use only the jack provided with
your vehicle. The jack supplied
with the vehicle is designed only
for changing a tire. Never get
under the vehicle while support-
ing the vehicle with this jack..Before using the jack, be sure
that there are no occupants or
cargo in the vehicle.
.Always turn off the engine before
raising the flat tire off the ground
using the jack. Never swing or
push the vehicle supported with
the jack. The jack can come out of
the jacking point due to a jolt and
this can result in a severe acci-
dent.
1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-
ever possible, then stop the engine.
2. Set the parking brake securely and
shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models)
or the select lever to the“P”(Park) position
(CVT models).
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and
have everyone get out of the vehicle.
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4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear
of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.
5. Take out the jack, jack handle and
wheel nut wrench.
The tools and the spare tire are stored
under the floor of the trunk. Refer to
“Maintenance tools”F9-3.NOTEMake sure that the jack is well lubri-
cated before using it.
6. Take out the tool bucket and turn the
attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take
the spare tire out.NOTEIf the spare tire provided in your vehicle
is a temporary spare tire, carefully read
“Temporary spare tire”F9-2 and
strictly follow the instructions.
7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel
nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.Jack-up points8. Place the jack under the side sill at the
front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat
tire.
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Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack
head engages firmly into the jack-up point.9. Insert the jack handle into the jack-
screw, and turn the handle until the tire
clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle
higher than necessary.10. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat
tire.
11. Before putting the spare tire on, per-
form the following steps.
.Clean the mounting surface of the
wheel and hub with a cloth..Clean the threaded parts with a cloth
and check the conditions there.
CAUTION
If the threaded part was damaged,
you should immediately contact
your SUBARU dealer.
12. Put on the spare tire. Replace the
wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.
WARNING
Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts when the spare tire is
installed. This could cause the nuts
to become loose and lead to an
accident.
13. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
to lower the vehicle.
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