2020 SUBARU WRX ignition

OVERHEAD PANEL
1SOS Emergency Assistance:Press the
“SOS” button to connect with a SUBARU
STARLINK™ Customer Care Advisor
(Subscription required). Press and hold
the button for about two seconds to
cancel the call. Please refer to the
SUBARU STARLINK™ Safety and
Security Owner’s Manual or the SUBARU
STARLINK™ Quick Guide.
2Enhanced Roadside Assistance:Press
the “i” button to connect with a SUBARU
STARLINK™ Roadside Assistance
Provider (Subscription required). Press
and hold the button for about two
seconds to cancel the call. See your
STARLINK Quick Guide for more
information.
3Automatic Illumination:When the switch
is in the “DOOR” position, the map lights
illuminate when any door is opened, the
doors are unlocked using the remote
keyless entry system or keyless access
function, or the ignition is turned from
“ON” or “ACC” to “LOCK”/“OFF”.
4Lane Departure Warning OFF switch:Press and hold this switch for two seconds to
turn off the Lane Departure Warning and the Lane Sway Warning function. Press and
hold the switch again for two seconds to turn the systems back on. Please refer to
the EyeSight
®Owner’s Manual or Quick Guide.
5Pre-Collision Braking System OFF switch:Press and hold this switch for two
seconds to turn off the Pre-Collision Braking System and Pre-Collision Throttle
Management. Press and hold the switch again for two seconds to turn the systems
back on. Please refer to the EyeSight
®Owner’s Manual or Quick Guide.
6Map Lights:For WRX: press a map light to turn it on or off.
7Map Light Button:For STI: press the button to turn the light on or off.
NOTE: these lights can remain on even when the ignition is off, key removed from
vehicle and doors are locked.
WRX
WRX STI
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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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) . . . . . .......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
INDEX
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N
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN .........37
O
OVERHEAD PANEL . . . . ........21
P
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . . . . . 10
POWER MOONROOF
Opening/Closing the Moonroof . . . . 11
Tilting the Moonroof ..........11
POWER WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH . . 23
R
REAR VIEW MIRROR
Auto-dimming Mirror ..........10
HomeLink
®5 Accessory Mirror . . . 10
S
SEATING
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . 8
Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power Driver’s Seat . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Seatbelt Adjuster . . . . .........9
SPARE TIRE AND JACK . .........34
STARTING THE ENGINE
Without Push-button Ignition.....23
With Push-button Ignition.......23
T
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN.................9
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS)..................37
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
SUBARU . . . . . . . . . . . . ......3
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE
Without Push-button Ignition . . . . . 29
With Push-button Ignition Switch . . 29
TURN SIGNALS . . . . ..........19
W
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS . . 22
WINDSHIELD WIPERS..........20
INDEX
39