2020 SUBARU WRX warning

2PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
4ENTRY AND EXIT
6INSTRUMENT PANEL
8GETTING COMFORTABLE
17CONTROLS
22GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS
23OPERATING THE VEHICLE
30REFUELING
32PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
35ENGINE COMPARTMENT
37ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
38INDEX
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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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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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.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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FUEL CAPACITY
15.9 US gallons
The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty,
at approximately 2.6 US gallons.
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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