2020 SUBARU WRX key

FORWARD
Congratulations on choosing a Subaru vehicle! This Quick Guide is designed to provide
information on the basic operation and key features of your Subaru vehicle. The Quick
Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. We strongly encourage you
to review the entire Owner’s Manual to ensure complete understanding.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. We strongly
encourage you to review the entire Owner’s Manual to ensure complete understanding.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
If you’re having difficulty using any of the functions outlined in this guide, you can get more
information from the following sources:
Your Subaru Owner’s Manual:
Located in the glovebox
Online Subaru Owner’s Resources:
www.subaru.com/owners
Subaru Customer Support:
www.subaru.com/customer-support
1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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KEYLESS ENTRY
1Lock/Arm
• Pressing this button will lock all doors, trunk and activate
the security alarm.
• If any of the doors or the trunk are not fully closed, five rapid
chirps will sound and the hazard warning flashers will flash.
• Pressing this button three times (within five seconds) will
activate the vehicle finder function. If you are within 30 feet
of your Subaru, the horn will sound once, and the hazard
warning flashers will flash three times.
2Unlock/Disarm
• Pressing this button once will unlock the driver’s door and
fuel door if set to do so in the Touchscreen.
• Pressing this button twice (within five seconds) will unlock
all doors and trunk.
• When you press this button, the interior lights will illuminate,
if set to the “DOOR” position on the overhead console
switch.
3Trunk
• Pressing and holding this button will open the trunk only.
4Panic Alarm
• Pressing this button will sound the horn and flash the
hazard warning lights.
• Press any button on the access key fob or transmitter to
deactivate.
Access Key Fob
Transmitter
ENTRY AND EXIT
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KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START
(if equipped)
Your Subaru allows for customizing of the door unlock settings. The default setting is when
you unlock the vehicle, only the driver’s door. If preferred, you can set the vehicle to unlock
all doors. This adjustment can be performed through the Multi-Function Display (MFD). To
do this go to the “Setting” screen, push and hold the “Enter” button, next select “Car
Settings” then “Keyless Access Settings” and choose the selection you want and press
the “Enter” button.
Unlock Using Door Handles
Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
driver’s door (or all doors depending on the
setting). Grip the front passenger’s handle to
unlock all doors and the trunk. Two chirps will
sound and the hazard warning flashers will
flash twice.
Locking Using Door Handles
Close all doors and the trunk and touch the
door lock sensor (two lines) on either front
door handle. All doors and the trunk will lock.
One chirp will sound and the hazard warning
flashers will flash once.
Opening the Trunk
Press the trunk opener button to unlock and
open the trunk. Two chirps will sound and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
ENTRY AND EXIT
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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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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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