2018 SUBARU WRX parking brake

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SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid con-
tains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%
surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem-
perature varies according to how much it is
diluted, as indicated in the following table.Washer Fluid Con-
centrationFreezing Temperature
30% 10.48F(128C)
50%48F(208C)
100%498F(458C)In order to prevent freezing of washer fluid,
check the freezing temperatures in the
table above when adjusting the fluid
concentration to the outside temperature.
If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with
a different concentration from the one
used previously, purge the old fluid from
the piping between the reservoir tank and
washer nozzles by operating the washer
for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if
the concentration of the fluid remaining in
the piping is too low for the outside
temperature, it may freeze and block the
nozzles.
CAUTION
.Adjust the washer fluid concen-
tration appropriately for the out-
side temperature. If the concen-tration is inappropriate, sprayed
washer fluid may freeze on the
windshield and obstruct your
view, and the fluid may freeze in
the reservoir tank.
.State or local regulations on
volatile organic compounds may
restrict the use of methanol, a
common windshield washer anti-
freeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol anti-
freeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather
protection without damaging
your vehicle’s paint, wiper blades
or washer system.
!Before driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle, remove any
snow or ice from your shoes because that
could make the pedals slippery and driving
dangerous.
While warming up the vehicle before
driving, check that the accelerator pedal,
brake pedal, and all other controls operate
smoothly.
Clear away ice and snow that has accu-
mulated under the fenders to avoid making
steering difficult. During severe winter
driving, stop when and where it is safe todo so and check under the fenders
periodically.
!Parking in cold weather
WARNING
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle if you park
the vehicle in snow with the engine
running.
CAUTION
.Do not use the parking brake
when parking for long periods in
cold weather since it could freeze
in that position.
.When you park the vehicle in
snow or when it snows, raise the
wiper blades off the glass to
prevent damage.
.Under either of the following
conditions, ice may form on the
brake system, which could cause
poor braking action.
–When the vehicle has been left
parked after use on roads
heavily covered with snow
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–When the vehicle has been left
parked during a snowstorm
Check for snow or ice buildup on
the suspension, disc brakes and
brake hoses underneath the ve-
hicle. If there is caked snow or
ice, remove it, being careful not
to damage the disc brakes and
brake hoses and ABS harness.
When parking for long periods in cold
weather, you should observe the following
tips.
1. For MT models, place the shift lever in
the“1”or“R”position. For CVT models,
place the select lever in the“P”position.
2. Use tire stops under the tires to prevent
the vehicle from moving.
!Refueling in cold weather
To help prevent moisture from forming in
the fuel system and the risk of its freezing,
use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel
tank is recommended during cold weather.
Use only additives that are specifically
designed for this purpose. When an anti-
freeze additive is used, its effect lasts
longer if the tank is refilled whenever the
fuel level reaches half empty.
If your SUBARU is not going to be used for
an extended period, it is best to have thefuel tank filled to capacity.
&Driving on snowy and icy
roadsTo prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, high-
speed driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads.
Always maintain ample distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you
to avoid the need for sudden braking.
To supplement the foot brake, use the
engine brake effectively to control the
vehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear
when necessary.)
Avoid shifting down abruptly. Such beha-
vior can cause the wheels to lock, possibly
leading to loss of vehicle control.
An anti-lock brake system (ABS) en-
hances your vehicle’s braking perfor-
mance on snowy and icy roads. For
information on braking on slippery sur-
faces, refer to“ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System)”F7-35 and“Vehicle Dynamics
Control system”F7-37.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads such as snowy or icy
roads. This may cause loss of vehi-
cle control.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged continuous driving
in snowstorms. Snow will enter the
engine’sintakesystemandmay
hinder the airflow, which could re-
sult in engine shutdown or even
breakdown.
!Wiper operation when snowing
Before driving in cold weather, make sure
the wiper blade rubbers are not frozen to
the windshield.
If the wiper blade rubbers are frozen to the
windshield, use the defroster and the
temperature set for maximum warmth until
the wiper blade rubbers are completely
thawed. Refer to“Climate control”F4-1.
If your vehicle is equipped with a wiper
deicer, use it. It is helpful to thaw the
windshield wiper blade rubbers. Refer to
“Defogger and deicer”F3-84.
When driving in snow, if frozen snow starts
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Rear wing (TYPE RA)On initial delivery, the rear wing is adjusted
to an angle at which both stability at high
speed and enhanced handling can be
attained.The rear wing can be adjusted to two
different angles.
CAUTION
When handling the rear wing, ob-
serve the following precautions.
.Do not push or pull the rear wing
with excessive force. Doing so
may damage the rear wing.
.When waxing the vehicle, be
careful not to leave any residual
wax between the wing and wingend-plates.
&Adjusting the angle of the
rear wing!Before adjusting the angle
.Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a
hard, flat surface.
.Apply the parking brake.
.Shift the shift lever to the“N”position.
.Stop the engine.
!Necessary tools
.TORX
®wrench (T30)
.Wrench, socket wrench and socket, or
a similar tool (diameter 0.4 in (10 mm))
.Torque wrench
!Adjusting procedure
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the rear wing may be
damaged.
.Make sure to loosen the rear nuts
and bolts before adjusting the
angle.
.When installing the rear bolts,
make sure that both the left and
right bolts are installed to thesame position for the desired
angle.
.Do not loosen the nuts and bolts
on the front side.
1) Front of vehicle1. While holding the bolt on the rear side
with a TORX
®
wrench, use a wrench,
socket wrench and socket, or a similar tool
to remove the nut and washers.
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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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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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.Do not tow a trailer.
.If used for a purpose other than
sealing a flat tire, the flat tire
repair kit may cause a severe
accident or injury due to the fact
that compressed air can act as an
explosive or propellant.
.Safely park your vehicle on the
roadside so that you do not
obstruct the flow of traffic and
so that you are able to seal the flat
tire without being in danger.
.Apply the parking brake, even if
the vehicle is parked on a level
road, to make sure that the vehi-
cle will not move.
.Stop the engine before sealing
the flat tire.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flasher while sealing the flat tire.
.Do not attempt to remove foreign
objects like nails or screws that
have penetrated the tire. Leave
them as they are.
.Never leave the flat tire repair kit
unattended while in use.
.Only one tire can be repaired with
one bottle of sealant.
.The tires can be repaired when
the ambient temperature is228F(308C) or higher.
CAUTION
.Remember that the flat tire repair
kit only provides temporary mo-
bility. Regulations concerning
tire repair after usage of flat tire
repair kit may differ from country
to country. We recommend that
you consult your SUBARU dealer
or tire dealer for advice.
.Store the flat tire repair kit safely
and secure it in the cargo area.
Storing it anywhere in the pas-
senger compartment is not advi-
sable because it could strike an
occupant in the event of a sudden
stop or collision and cause injury.
.Use the flat tire repair kit with
original vehicle tires only.
.Do not keep the air compressor
operating for more than 10 min-
utes, otherwise there is a risk of
overheating.
.The temperature of the air com-
pressor may become high. Be
careful not to burn yourself.
.When raining, take measures to
prevent the air compressor frombeing exposed directly to the
rain. Exposing to rain may cause
a malfunction.
.Do not use air compressors other
than the one in the repair kit.
Using an air compressor other
than the one in the repair kit may
damage the tires.
.Do not disassemble or modify the
air compressor to enable the use
of a power supply or a battery
other than DC12V.
.If a temporary puncture repair is
performed with the repair kit, the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) may not operate nor-
mally.
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compressor into the accessory power
outlet. Apply the parking brake and turn
on the ignition switch to the“ACC”position.Apply the parking brake and turn on the
ignition switch to the“ACC”position. Turn
the air compressor switch on and adjustthe air pressure to the appropriate level
(green zone of the air gauge).
CAUTION
.Do not run the air compressor for
more than 10 minutes as it can
get hot. Be careful not to get
burned.
.If tire pressure doesn’t reach the
green zone for 10 minutes, this kit
will be unable to seal the tire.
Please contact your SUBARU
dealer for help.NOTE.After the compressor starts to oper-
ate, the air pressure will temporarily
rise to 45 psi (300 kPa, 3.0 kgf/cm
2)or
higher. After about 30 seconds when all
of the sealant is inside the tire, the air
pressure will lower, representing the air
pressure in the tire.
.In extremely low temperatures228F
to48F(308Cto208C), the viscosity
of the sealant increases and the sealant
will flow more slowly. In such tempera-
tures, bring the sealant into the vehicle
to warm it up before use.
.When mending the tire, if the air
pressure gauge is hard to read, turn the
compressor switch off once to get anaccurate reading.
5. While filling the tire with air, attach the
speed limit label on the position shown in
the illustration.
WARNING
Do not attach the speed limit label in
a position where the label hides the
warning lamp or on the steering
wheel. It may interfere with the
normal operation of the airbag and
lead to a critical failure.
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Rear tie-down holes:1) Rear tie-down holeThe rear tie-down holes are located near
each of the jack-up reinforcements.
There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole.
To use the rear tie-down holes, remove theplugs. After using the rear tie-down holes,
return the plugs to their original places.
WARNING
Use the rear tie-down holes only for
downward anchoring. If they are
used to anchor the vehicle in any
other direction, cables may slip out
of the holes, possibly causing a
dangerous situation.&Using a flat-bed truckThis is the best way to transport your
vehicle. Use the following procedures to
ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the select lever into the“P”
position for CVT models. Shift the shift
lever into the“1st”position for MT models.2. Apply the parking brake firmly.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier
properly with safety chains. Each safety
chain should be equally tightened and care
must be taken not to pull the chains so
tightly that the suspension bottoms out.
CAUTION
If your vehicle has a front under-
spoiler and rear underspoiler (both
optional), be careful not to scrape
them when placing the vehicle on
the carrier and when removing the
vehicle from the carrier.
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