2018 SUBARU WRX Quick Guide

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Instrument Panel
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Clock
Use the multi-function display controls to set
the time. Vehicles with a navigation system,
please refer to the separate “Operating
Instructions for Navigation System.”
Instrument
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Immediate Attention

Caution
Informational
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Security indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Power steering warning Brake system
Hot coolant temperature/

Cold coolant temperature
High beam indicator light
AT OIL TEMP
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
All-Wheel Drive
(Automatic Transmission)
Windshield washer
fluid warning
Trip meter and odometer
Temperature gauge Tachometer
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Vehicle Dynamics/Traction and Stability Control operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE/
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger airbag ON
(Located on overhead console)
Front passenger airbag OFF (Located on overhead console)
Engine oil level warning light (WRX only)
Auto Vehicle Hold
operation
Incline start assist (vehicles
without Auto Vehicle Hold)
Keyless Access with Push
Button Start System
(if equipped)
Auto Vehicle Hold ON
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator light
(if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control SET
indicator light
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Trip meter A/B
selection and trip
meter reset knob
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Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Push the lever down firmly to adjust the height and lengthwise positio\
n of the column;
firmly lift the lever back up to lock the column in place. Do not adju\
st while driving.
Power Exterior Mirrors
Turn the knob to the “L” side to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” side to adjust the
right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror. Then return
the knob to the neutral/center position.
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Combination Meter Display Controls
Use the i/SET controls to display and switch selected items in the Combination Meter
Display located between the tachometer and speedometer. Please refer to your Owner’s
Manual for details on these controls.
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Power Moonroof (if equipped)
With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press the switch 2 to tilt the rear of
the moonroof up. Press and hold the switch
1 to lower the moonroof. Press the
switch
4 to open the moonroof to the midway position; press it again to fully open
it. Press the switch
3 to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof in a midway
position while opening or closing, momentarily press either switch
3 or 4.
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2
3
4
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HomeLink® 5 Accessory Mirror (if equipped)
The HomeLink 5 accessory mirror provides three buttons to replace up to three
hand-held radio frequency remotes used to activate devices such as garage door
openers, gate openers, entry door locks, security systems and home light\
ing.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for programming instructions or visit
www.subaru.com/homelink to view a how-to video.
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Controls
While the light switch is on, rotate the dial downward to dim the instrument panel illumination.
Rotate the dial upward to make the illumination brighter. When the dial is fully rotated upward,
the instrument panel illumination becomes full bright.
Light Controls
Turns on instrument panel
lights, tail lights, parking lights
and license plate lights.
Turns on headlights, instrument
panel illumination, parking lights,
tail lights and license plate lights.
Turns on
fog lights
(if equipped).
Push up for
right turn signal.
Push down for
left turn signal.AUTO (if equipped): The vehicle’s lights
are automatically on or off, depending
on the level of outside light.
Push forward to change from low
beam to high beam. Pull the lever
back to center to return to low beam.
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Windshield Wipers
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one level for intermittent,
two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the lever to the “OFF”
position to stop the wipers. For a single wipe, move the lever up. To spray washer
fluid, pull and hold the lever toward you.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only a reduced brightness
high beam will be automatically turned on when the engine has started, the parking
brake is fully released and the light switch is in the “OFF” or “
” position. The
brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime
running light system. You must always switch on your headlights when it is dark
outside by turning the light switch to the “
” position.
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2
3
INT.
LOW
HIGH
OFF
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Controls
Located in the
multi-function
display; top
center of dash
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Automatic Climate
Control System
(WRX Only)
1. Automatic On and Off This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed, air
flow distribution, air inlet control, and air
conditioner compressor operation. Press
“AUTO” to activate. Press “OFF” to turn
off the system.
2. Temperature Control Dial Rotate the dial clockwise to increase
the temperature or rotate the dial
counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature and maintain a comfortable
climate within the driver and passenger
compartment. The temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.
Operation in Manual Mode
3. Recirculated/Outside Air Button Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment. Press
the button again to allow outside air
into the compartment. TO PREVENT
WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT
REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. 4. Fan Speed Control Knob
Rotate the fan speed control knob to
select one of seven different fan
speed positions.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Dial Turn the “MODE” dial to select the
desired air flow mode. The selected air
flow mode – either ventilation, bi-level,
heat or heat-defrost – is shown on
the display.
6. Air Conditioner Button Press the “A/C” button to activate the air
conditioning. Press it again to turn off the
air conditioning.
7. Defroster Button Press the button to defrost or dehumidify
the windshield and front door windows.
8. Rear Window Defogger Button Press the button to turn on the defogger.
It will automatically shut off after about 15
minutes. If the window clears before that
time, you can press the button again to
turn it off.
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