2020 SUBARU WRX tow

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.
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control
lever down one position for intermittent, two
positions for low speed, or three positions for
high speed. To turn the wipers off, return the
lever to the “OFF” position. For a single wipe,
move the lever up one position.
When the lever is in the intermittent position,
rotate the dial to adjust the operating interval
of the wipers.
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid. The washer will spray until you release the
lever, then wipe twice.
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES(LOWER LEFT)
1BSD/RCTA OFF switch (if equipped)
2Illumination Brightness Control
3Trunk lid release switch
4Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (if
equipped)
CONTROLS
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Paddle Shift Control Switches (if equipped)
•You can shift gears using the paddle shift
control switches. To upshift to the next higher
gear, pull the “+” paddle on the right toward
you. To downshift to the next lower gear, pull
the“–” paddle on the left toward you.
•You can temporarily shift gears even when the
select lever is in the “D” position by pulling
either the “+” or “–” paddle toward you. Once
vehicle speed stabilizes, the transmission will
switch back to normal mode.
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 Combination Meter Display (CMD).
The REV alarm level can be set manually to an
engine speed of your choosing between
2,000 and 6,700 rpm. The Combination Meter
Display (CMD) 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.
SI-Drive
Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive)
SI-Drive has 3 modes; Intelligent (I), Sport (S) and Sport Sharp (S#). Each mode is
designed for different types of driving:
•Intelligent:The Intelligent (I) mode provides well balanced performance with greater fuel
efficiency and smooth driveability without stress. Power delivery is moderate during
acceleration for maximum fuel efficiency.
•Sport:The Sport (S) mode provides the engine power desired by those who want to
make the driving experience their own personal adventure.
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•Sport Sharp:For sports-minded drivers, the Sport Sharp (S#) mode offers an
exhilarating level of engine performance and control. The throttle becomes more
responsive regardless of the engine speed. Delivering maximum driving enjoyment, this
mode is ideal for driving on twisting roads and for merging or overtaking other vehicles
on the freeway with confidence.
WRX STI
To select Sport (S) mode, turn the selector
toward “S”. For Sport Sharp (S#) mode turn
toward “S#”. Press down on the selector
button for Intelligent mode.
WRX
The control switches for the WRX are on the
steering wheel on the right side.
To select Sport (S) mode when in a different
mode press the “S/I” button. To select Sport
Sharp (S#) mode when in a different mode
select the “S#/I” button. To select Intelligent (I)
mode when in Sport (S) mode press the “S/I”
button, when in Sport Sharp (S#) mode press
the “S#/I” button.
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FUEL FILLER LID
The fuel filler lid release is located on the floor
to the left of the driver’s seat. To open the fuel
filler lid, pull the fuel filler lever up and release.
The fuel filler lid is located toward the rear of
the passenger side.
While refueling, place the fuel filler cap on the
cap holder inside the lid.
To close the lid, press it until you hear it latch.
FUEL
• For WRX, use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If
91 AKI fuel is not readily available, regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used. However, depending on your driving habits
and conditions, you may notice a decrease in engine performance, fuel economy and
slight engine vibration or knocking. Consult the Owner’s Manual for more detailed
information.
• For WRX STI, use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher.
If 93 AKI fuel is not readily available in your area, premium unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 91 AKI may be used with no detriment to engine durability or
driveability. However, you may notice a slight decrease in maximum engine performance
while using 91 AKI fuel. Consult the Owner’s Manual for more detailed information.
• Do not use fuels with more than 10% ethanol. See the Owner’s Manual for more
information.
REFUELING
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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
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