2019 SUBARU WRX Quick Guide

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Dual Zone Automatic
Climate Control System
(WRX STI 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.
Separate temperature settings can
be adjusted for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.
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 the desired fan speed.
5 Air Flow Mode Selection Button
Press the “MODE” button 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 Dual Button
Press the “DUAL” button to
activate or deactivate the dual
mode. Dual mode makes it
possible to have separate
temperature settings for the driver’s
side and passenger’s side.
7 Air Conditioner Button
Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again
to turn off the air conditioning.
8 Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and
front door windows.
9 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. If equipped, the outside
mirror defogger and windshield
wiper deicer will also activate.
Controls
Located in the multi-function
display; top center of dash
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USB Port
The USB port is located in the center console.
You can connect a USB-equipped portable music
player to the USB port and hear the music stored
on it through the vehicle speakers. Press the
“SOURCE” button located on the audio system
repeatedly until the USB mode is selected.
Auxiliary Input Jack
The 3.5mm auxiliary input jack is located in the center console. You can\
connect a portable
music player to the auxiliary jack and hear the music stored on it throu\
gh the vehicle speakers.
Press the “SOURCE” button located on the audio system to select th\
e auxiliary mode.
Controls
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Voice recognition switch;
please refer to your Starlink Owner’s Manual. Press the button
to turn audio
ON/OFF or to
select the
cursor entry.
Press the button
to return to the
previous screen.
Press the button to select the
desired audio mode – FM, AM,
SXM, CD, AUX, MEDIA. With any of the radio modes
selected, push the switch left or
right to toggle through your presets.
In CD mode, push the switch left or
right to skip forward or back a track.
Push the top (+) of
the switch to increase
volume or the bottom
(–) of the switch to
decrease volume. Press the
button to show
the list screen.
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Controls
Cruise Control
Increase Speed
Push up the “RES/SET” switch to the
“RES” side; hold until your vehicle
reaches the desired speed and release.
To increase speed using the accelerator
pedal, press the pedal until you reach
the desired speed. Push down the
“RES/SET” switch to the “SET” side
to set the speed. Decrease Speed
Push down the “RES/SET” switch to
the “SET” side; hold until your vehicle
slows to the desired speed and release.
To decrease the speed using the brake
pedal, press the pedal to release
cruise control temporarily. When the
speed decreases to the desired speed,
push down the “RES/SET” switch to
the “SET” side to set the speed.
To activate the cruise control, press
the “
” button. The indicator light
on the instrument panel will turn
on. To deactivate cruise control,
press the “
” button again.
Press the accelerator pedal
until your vehicle reaches
the desired speed. Push
the switch to the “SET”
side and release. Ease
off the accelerator pedal.
Your vehicle will maintain
the desired speed.
To cancel the cruise
control, push the brake
pedal or press the
“CANCEL” button.
If you have a manual
transmission, you can
push in the clutch pedal.
To resume your
speed after canceling,
push the switch to
the “RES” side.
SI-DRIVE (WRX only;
if equipped):
Press S#/I for Sport
Sharp mode, S/I
for Sport mode, or
either button for
Intelligent mode.
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Paddle Shift Control Switches (if equipped)
• Temporary use: Even when the selector is in the
“D” (Drive) position, you can temporarily shift the
gear by pulling the “+” or “–” paddle shift control
switch. The transmission will automatically
switch back to Normal Mode.
• When the selector lever is in Manual Mode,
shift to the next higher gear by pulling the “+” paddle shift cont\
rol switch on the steering
wheel. Pull the “–” paddle shift control switch to shift into the next lower gear.
Manual Shifting Operation
Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an u\
pshift is possible
and whether a downshift is possible.
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Instrument Panel Switches (lower left)
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for details on these switches.
1 Traction Mode/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF Switch
2 Trunk lid opener switch
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Automatic Transmission Shift Modes (if equipped)
The automatic transmission gives you vehicle control with two different driving
modes: Normal Mode and Manual Mode.
Normal Mode
When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the tran\
smission is in
Normal shift mode. The shift position indicator on the instrument panel \
shows
“D”, and the transmission automatically shifts into a suitable for\
ward gear.
Manual Mode
In Manual Mode, you select the desired gear position to obtain necessary
acceleration and engine braking. Moving the selector lever left into the\
manual
gate
1 from the “D” (Drive) position causes the transmission to change in\
to
Manual Mode. To shift, use the paddle shift control switches. The shift position
indicator shows the selected gear position.
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Auto Vehicle Hold Function
(if equipped)
The Auto Vehicle Hold function will
automatically keep the vehicle stopped
even after releasing the brake pedal
when the vehicle is stopped, such as at
traffic signals. To activate, press the Auto
Vehicle Hold switch. The Auto Vehicle
Hold ON indicator light on the instrument
panel will illuminate. To deactivate, press
the switch again. While the Auto Vehicle
Hold function is operating, the Auto
Vehicle Hold operation indicator light
on the instrument panel will illuminate.
Electronic Parking Brake
(if equipped)
To apply, depress the brake pedal and
pull up the parking brake switch. The
brake system warning light on the
instrument panel and the indicator light on
the parking brake switch will illuminate.
To release, make sure all doors are closed
and your seatbelt is fastened, then gently
push the accelerator pedal. Or, while
the ignition switch is in the ON position
and the brake pedal is depressed,
push down the parking brake switch.
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6-Speed Manual Transmission
This manual transmission is a fully
synchromeshed 6-forward and 1-reverse
speed transmission. Before you can shift into
reverse gear, you must raise the slider ring
and hold it in that position. Only pull the slider
ring up when shifting into reverse gear.
REV Alarm System (WRX STI only)
The REV alarm system automatically issues a
warning using the REV indicator light whenever
the tachometer needle enters the red zone. This
feature can be turned on or off using the multi-
information display. The REV alarm level can be
set manually to an engine speed of your choosing
between 2,000 and 6,700 rpm using the multi-
information display. The multi-information display
is also used to select a warning alarm buzzer in
addition to the light. Please refer to your Owner’s
Manual for more detailed instructions on setting
the engine speed alarm level and selecting the
warning buzzer.
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Front Hood and Hood Scoop
Due to the lightweight material, a
slight vibration is normal at higher
speeds and will not affect the
durability of the hood. To avoid
deforming the front hood when
closing, do not press down on the
hood with your hands. You can
release your hold on the front hood
approximately 12 inches above
the closing position and its weight
should cause it to close securely.
Limited Slip Rear Differential (WRX STI only)
The Limited Slip Rear Differential provides optimum distribution of power according to the
difference in revolution between the right and left rear wheels that may be caused by certain
driving conditions, thereby improving driving stability on snow-covered, muddy or other
slippery roads or during high-speed driving. Due to the nature of this mechanical Limited
Slip Rear Differential, the differential gears may emit a vibration and/or noise when making
turns. When servicing, use only specified gear oil.
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