2020 SUBARU WRX change time

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st. Specific
options may be available only in combination with other options. Specifi\
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previously sold. Colors shown may vary due to reproduction and printing processes.
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Aha
™ is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. Alcantara® is a registered
trademark of Alcantara S.p.A., and Alcantara is produced by the Toray Group. App Store®
is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Apple® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
BBS® is a registered trademark of BBS Kraftahrzeugtechnik, AG. Bluetooth® is a registered
trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Brembo® is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo, S.p.A.
GreenEdge® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. Harman
Kardon® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. HD Radio® is a
registered trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation. HomeLink® is a registered trademark
of Prince Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls. iHeart® Radio
is a registered trademark of iHeartMedia, Inc. iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple,
Inc. iTunes® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Metal-Matrix Diaphragm (MMD®) is a
registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. MirrorLink™ is a trademark of
Car Connectivity Consortium, LLC. Pandora® is a registered trademark of Pandora Media,
Inc. Siri® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Smart Way® is a registered trademark
of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Stitcher™ is a trademark of Stitcher™, Inc.
TORSEN LSD® is a registered trademark of JTEKT TORSEN North America, Inc. SiriusXM®
All Access Radio is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Radio, Inc. SiriusXM Traffic® and
SiriusXM Travel Link® are registered trademarks of SiriusXM Radio, Inc. Added Security,
Crosstrek, Forester and Outback are registered trademarks of Subaru of America, Inc. BRZ,
EyeSight, Impreza, Lineartronic, Legacy, Subaru, SUBARU BOXER, WRX, STI and X-MODE
are registered trademarks of Subaru Corporation. Confidence in Motion and SUBARU
STARLINK
™ are trademarks of Subaru Corporation.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SUBARU STARLINK™ Safety and Security(subscription required)
SOS Emergency:Press the red “SOS” button on the overhead
console in the event of an emergency to speak with a SUBARU
STARLINK™ Customer Care Advisor.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance:Press the blue “i” button on the
overhead console or select the “Roadside Assistance” option in the
“MySubaru” menu on the multimedia system.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru. Coverage is automatic;
there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside Assistance is available anytime during the
3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited Warranty, whichever comes first.* A Subaru Roadside
Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window. Please refer to the Roadside
Assistance guide in the owner's information kit for the details on this coverage.
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Roadside assistance helps with:
• Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru retailer if you cannot safely drive your Subaru
• Jump-start if your battery is dead
• Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas
• Flat tire change to install your spare
• Emergency lockout service
• National Subaru Retailer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest
retailer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
*See your Retailer for details.
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes power to all four wheels, improper
towing may damage your AWD system. The best way to tow your Subaru is with a flatbed
truck by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service.
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Automatic Climate Control (WRX Only)
Set your desired temperature and let the system automatically make the adjustments for
you. At any time, you can manually take control of the climate settings.
Operation in Automatic Mode
1Automatic Control Button:This system automatically controls all of the climate
system except defogging. Press “AUTO” to activate. Press “OFF” to turn off the
system.
2Temperature Control Dial:Turn the dial clockwise to increase the temperature or
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The temperature will appear on the
screen.
When using “Full Auto” mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. In “Auto” mode the system allows
you to choose the fan speed and airflow distribution while it controls the output
temperature. To activate “FULL AUTO” mode:
• Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” will be indicated on the Multi-Function
Display (MFD).
• Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.
If you operate any of the buttons other than “OFF”, rear window defogger, or the
temperature control dial, the “FULL” indicator will turn off. The “AUTO” indicator will
remain. You can then manually control the system as desired. Press the “AUTO” button to
change back to “FULL AUTO” mode.
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Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control (WRX STI only)
You can set separate temperatures for the driver and passenger seats. Set your desired
temperature and let the system automatically make the adjustments for you. At any time,
you can manually take control of the climate settings.
Operation in Automatic Mode
1Automatic Control Button:This system automatically controls all of the climate
systems except defogging. Press “AUTO” to activate. Press “OFF” to turn off the
system.
2Temperature Control Dial:Turn the dial clockwise to increase the temperature or
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The temperature will appear on the
screen. You can adjust separate temperature settings for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.
When using “Full Auto” mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. In “Auto” mode the system allows
you to choose the fan speed and airflow distribution while it controls the output
temperature. To activate “FULL AUTO” mode:
• Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the climate
control display.
• Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.
If you operate any of the buttons other than “OFF”, rear window defogger, DUAL or the
temperature control dial, the “FULL” indicator light will turn off. The “AUTO” light will
remain illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired. Press the
“AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO” mode.
Operation in Manual Mode
3Recirculated/Outside Air Button:Press this to prevent outside air from entering
your Subaru. Press the button again to allow outside air into your Subaru. NOTE: To
prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an extended
period of time.
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL(if equipped)
For additional information, please refer to the
EyeSight®Owner’s Manual.
1RES/+ Switch
2SET/— Switch
3Lane Departure
4Distance Control
5Cruise Control On/Off Switch
I/SET SWITCH
Use the controls to display and change
selected items in the Combination Meter
Display (CMD). Pull and hold this switch to
access the settings menu. Pull the arrows to
move up or down the menu.
LIGHT CONTROLS
1AUTO:If equipped, rotate the end of the
lever to automatically turn your headlights
on or off, depending on the level of
outside light.
2Daytime Running Lights:Rotate the end
of the lever to turn on the instrument
panel lights, parking lights, side marker
lights, tail lights, and license plate lights.
3Headlights:Rotate the end of the lever to
turn on the headlights, instrument panel lights, parking lights, side marker lights, tail
lights, and license plate lights.
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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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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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© 2019 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior written permission of
publisher. Specifications in this Guide are based on the latest product information available
at the time of publication. Some images shown are for illustration purposes only. Some
equipment shown in photography within this Guide is optional at extra co\
st. Specific
options may be available only in combination with other options. Specifi\
c combinations
of equipment or features may vary from time to time, and by geographic area. Subaru
of America, Inc. reserves the right to change or discontinue at any time, without notice: \
Prices, colors, materials, equipment, accessories, specifications, mod\
els and packages,
without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on \
vehicles
previously sold. Colors shown may vary due to reproduction and printing processes.
Subaru of America, Inc. is not responsible for typographical errors.
Aha
™ is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. Alcantara® is a registered
trademark of Alcantara S.p.A., and Alcantara is produced by the Toray Group. App Store®
is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Apple® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
BBS® is a registered trademark of BBS Kraftahrzeugtechnik, AG. Bluetooth® is a registered
trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Brembo® is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo, S.p.A.
GreenEdge® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. Harman
Kardon® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. HD Radio® is a
registered trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation. HomeLink® is a registered trademark
of Prince Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls. iHeart® Radio
is a registered trademark of iHeartMedia, Inc. iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple,
Inc. iTunes® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Metal-Matrix Diaphragm (MMD®) is a
registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. MirrorLink™ is a trademark of
Car Connectivity Consortium, LLC. Pandora® is a registered trademark of Pandora Media,
Inc. Siri® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Smart Way® is a registered trademark
of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Stitcher™ is a trademark of Stitcher™, Inc.
TORSEN LSD® is a registered trademark of JTEKT TORSEN North America, Inc. SiriusXM®
All Access Radio is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Radio, Inc. SiriusXM Traffic® and
SiriusXM Travel Link® are registered trademarks of SiriusXM Radio, Inc. Added Security,
Crosstrek, Forester and Outback are registered trademarks of Subaru of America, Inc. BRZ,
EyeSight, Impreza, Lineartronic, Legacy, Subaru, SUBARU BOXER, WRX, STI and X-MODE
are registered trademarks of Subaru Corporation. Confidence in Motion and SUBARU
STARLINK
™ are trademarks of Subaru Corporation.