2020 SUBARU WRX brake

4High Beams:Push the lever forward to change from low beam to high beam. Pull the
lever back to center to return to low beam. If equipped, this also activates the High
Beam Assist (HBA) system.
5Fog Lights:If equipped, rotate the dial to turn on the fog lights.
Illumination Brightness
While the light switch is on, rotating the dial on
the instrument panel upward will make the
illumination brighter. When the dial is fully
rotated upward (dots aligned), the instrument
panel illumination stays at full brightness.
Rotating the dial downward dims the
instrument panel illumination.
For map equipped vehicles this setting also
affects the day/night view and illumination
level.
Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights automatically turn on when the engine has started, the parking
brake is fully released, the light switch is in the Off, “AUTO” (if equipped) or “
”
position, and the select lever is not in the “P” position. Always turn on the headlights when
it’s dark outside by rotating the dial to the “
” or “AUTO” position.
TURN SIGNALS
Push slightly up for right lane change or fully
up for right turn signal. Push slightly down for
left lane change or fully down for left turn
signal.
CONTROLS
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GAUGES
1Tachometer
2Combination Meter Display (CMD)
3Speedometer
4Fuel gauge5Trip meter and odometer
6Select lever/gear position indicator
7Engine coolant temperature gauge
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Red lights indicate immediate attention is required. Some examples are:
Seatbelt
warningDoor
openBrake system
Yellow lights indicate caution. Some examples are:
Low fuelEngine oil
level warning
lightTire pressure
warning light
Green and blue lights are for information. Some examples are:
Headlight
indicator
lightAuto Vehicle
Hold ONHigh beam
indicator
light
GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS
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IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK:You can only insert or remove the key in this position.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the radio and accessory power outlets.
ON:All electric systems are available. The key returns to this position after starting the
engine.
START:Turn the key to this position to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH(IF EQUIPPED)
Each time you press the ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition position
will change as follows: ACC, ON, OFF.
ACC (Accessory):Provides power to the radio
and accessory power outlets. Orange indicator
illuminates.
ON:All electrical systems will be available.
Orange indicator illuminates.
OFF:Power off and indicator off.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Without Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position or “N” and depress the clutch for
manual transmission vehicles.
2. Using the key, turn the ignition switch to “START”. NOTE: Do not depress the
accelerator pedal. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
With Push-button Ignition
To start the engine:
1. Sit in the driver’s seat with the access key fob.
2. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position or “N” for manual transmission vehicles.
3. Depress the brake pedal (and clutch pedal for manual transmission models). Green LED
on the ignition switch illuminates.
4. While depressing the brake pedal (and clutch pedal for manual transmission models),
briefly press and release the ignition switch.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)(if equipped)
To apply the parking brake, pull up the parking
brake switch. The indicator light on the parking
brake switch will illuminate and “PARK” will
appear in the combination meter.
To release the parking brake manually, depress
the brake pedal and push the parking brake
switch down. To automatically release, gently
press the accelerator pedal with the select
lever in the “D” or “R” position. NOTE: All the
doors must be closed and your seatbelt must
be fastened.
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) —If Equipped (CVT Models Only)
This function automatically holds your Subaru
in place when at a complete stop, such as a
traffic signal, even after you release the brake
pedal. Press the “AVH” switch on the center
console to turn on the function each time you
start the vehicle. The indicator in the
combination meter will illuminate.
While your Subaru is being held by this
function, the operation indicator in the
combination meter will illuminate. The function
is canceled when you depress the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal. Press the switch
again to turn it off. The function works with the
select lever in either the “D” or “R” position.
NOTE: You must have your seatbelt fastened
for this function to work.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition
To stop the engine:
1. Stop your Subaru completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to “OFF”.
NOTE: The windows will remain active for about 45 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK™ Multimedia system will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
With Push-button Ignition Switch(if equipped)
To stop the engine:
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P” position or set the parking brake for manual
transmission models.
3. Press the ignition switch.
NOTE: The windows will remain active for about 45 seconds and the SUBARU
STARLINK™ Multimedia system will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is
opened, whichever occurs first.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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2.0 L ENGINE (WRX)
1Brake Fluid Reservoir
2Main Fuse Box
3Battery
4Windshield Washer Tank
5Engine Oil Filler Cap6Engine Coolant Reservoir
7Radiator Cap
8Engine Oil Dipstick
9Air Cleaner Element
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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2.5 L ENGINE (WRX STI)
1Brake Fluid Reservoir
2Main Fuse Box
3Battery
4Windshield Washer Tank
5Engine Oil Filler Cap6Engine Coolant Reservoir
7Radiator Cap
8Engine Oil Dipstick
9Air Cleaner Element
10Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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2.0 L ENGINE (WRX) . . . . . .......35
2.5 L ENGINE (WRX STI) . ........36
A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
Power Outlets (12V) . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . 18
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES . . . . . . . . 2
AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
C
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . 32
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Automatic Climate Control
(WRX Only) ................12
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control
(WRX STI only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Heated Seats (if equipped) ......15
CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
D
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
6-Speed Manual Transmission . . . . 24
Automatic Transmission Shift Mode . 24
Driver Control Center Differential (DCCD)
(WRX STI only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Paddle Shift Control Switches
(if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
REV Alarm System (WRX STI only) . . 25
SI-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
E
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) — . . . . . . 28
ENGINE OIL.................37
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY . . . . ......37
F
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS.......32
FORWARD ..................2
FUEL.....................30
FUEL CAPACITY ..............31
FUEL FILLER LID . . . . . . . . ......30
G
GAUGES..................22
I
IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . . 2
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Subaru Roadside Assistance......3
SUBARU STARLINK™ Safety and
Security..................3
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES . . . 20
INTERNAL SAFETY TRUNK RELEASE
WITH SELF-ILLUMINATING
HANDLE . . . . . . . . . . .......33
I/SET SWITCH . . . . . . . . . ......18
K
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON
START
Locking Using Door Handles . . . . . . 5
Opening the Trunk . . . . . . . .....5
Unlock Using Door Handles . . . . . . . 5
KEYLESS ENTRY..............4
L
LATCH/ANCHOR . . . . . . . .......33
LIGHT CONTROLS
Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . 18
Illumination Brightness . . .......19
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