Subaru STI 2008 Manuals

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Subaru STI 2008 Owner's Manual (407 pages)

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents

11
- Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
  3
  - Safety Warnings
    4
  - Vehicle Symbols
    5
  - Child Safety
    7
  - Drinking and Driving
    8
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    8
  - Modification of Your Vehicle
    9
  - Tire Pressures
    10
  - California Proposition 65
    10
  - Driving with Pets
    10
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    10
  - Table of Contents
    11
  - Instrument Panel
    16
  - Combination Meter
    18
  - Warning and Indicator Lights
    24
  - Tire Changing Tools
    26
  - Function Settings
    27
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

28
Keys and Doors

89
- Immobilizer
  
  90
  - Security ID Plate
    91
  - Security Indicator Light
    91
  - Key Replacement
    92
  - Key Number Plate
    90
- Keys
  
  90
- Door Locks
  
  92
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  94
  - Key Lock-In Prevention Function
    94
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  
  95
  - Locking the Doors
    96
  - Unlocking the Doors
    96
  - Opening the Trunk Lid/Unlocking Rear Gate
    97
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    97
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    97
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    97
  - Replacing the Battery
    98
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    98
- Alarm System
  
  102
  - System Operation
    102
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    102
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    103
  - Arming the System
    103
  - Disarming the System
    104
  - Emergency Disarming
    104
  - Valet Mode
    105
  - Passive Arming
    105
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    106
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    106
- Windows
  
  107
  - Power Windows
    107
- Child Safety Locks
  
  107
- Trunk Lid (4-Door)
  
  109
- Rear Gate (5-Door)
  
  112
- Moonroof (if Equipped)
  
  113
  - Moonroof Switches
    114
    
    Sliding Moonroof
    114
    
    Anti-Entrapment Function
    115
  - Sun Shade
    115
Instruments and Controls

116
- Ignition Switch
  118
  - Lock
    118
  - Acc
    119
  - Start
    119
  - Key Reminder Chime
    120
  - Ignition Switch Light
    120
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  120
- Meters and Gauges (Turbo Models)
  120
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    120
  - Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
    121
  - Meter/Gauge Needle Illumination Setting (Except WRX STI)
    121
  - Speedometer
    122
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    122
  - Double Trip Meter
    123
  - Tachometer
    124
  - Fuel Gauge
    124
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    124
  - Temperature Gauge
    125
- REV Indicator Light and Buzzer (WRX STI)
  125
  - Setting the Alarm-Level Engine Speed
    126
  - Deactivating the REV Alarm System
    127
- Meters and Gauges (Non-Turbo Models)
  127
- Fuel Gauge
  130
- Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
  131
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  131
- SRS Airbag System Warning Light
  133
- CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  134
- Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
  134
- Turbo Models)/Coolant Temperature High
  135
- AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (at Vehicles)
  136
- Charge Warning Light
  136
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
  136
- Rear Differential Oil Temperature Warning Light (WRX STI)
  136
- Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (U.S.-Spec. Models)
  137
- ABS Warning Light
  138
- Brake Fluid Level Warning
  139
- Brake System Warning Light
  139
- Door Open Warning Light
  140
- Hill Start Assist Warning Light (MT Vehicles - if Equipped)/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light (WRX STI)
  140
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  140
- All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at Vehicles)
  141
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light (if Equipped)
  141
- Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light
  141
- Instruments and Controls
  143
- Security Indicator Light
  143
- Clock
  146
- Information Display
  147
- Light Control Switch
  149
  - Headlights
    150
  - High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    150
  - Headlight Flasher
    150
  - Daytime Running Light System
    151
- Illumination Brightness Control
  151
- Turn Signal Lever
  151
- Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
  152
- Headlight Beam Leveler (WRX STI)
  152
- Wiper and Washer
  153
- Rear Window Defogger Button
  156
- Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
  158
- Mirrors
  159
  - Inside Mirror
    159
    
    Compass Calibration
    160
    
    Compass Zone Adjustment
    160
  - Outside Mirrors
    160
  - Remote Control Mirror Switch
    161
- Tilt Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
  162
- Horn
  163
- Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
  163
Climate Control

164
- Ventilator
  
  165
  - Air Flow Selection
    165
  - Center and Side Ventilators
    166
- Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  166
  - Control Panel
    166
  - Air Flow Control Dial
    167
  - Heater Operation
    168
    
    Defrosting or Defogging the Windshield
    168
    
    Heating and Defrosting
    168
    
    Bi-Level Heating
    169
  - Air Conditioner Operation
    170
  - Defrosting or Defogging
    170
- Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  171
  - Control Panel
    171
  - To Use as Full-Automatic Climate Control System
    171
  - To Use as Semi-Automatic Climate Control System
    171
  - Fan Speed Control Dial
    172
  - Temperature Control Dial
    172
  - Air Flow Control Dial
    172
  - Air Inlet Selection Button
    173
  - Air Conditioner Button
    173
  - Climate Control
    174
    
    Temperature Sensors
    174
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  175
- Air Filtration System
  
  176
  - Replacing an Air Filter
    176
Audio

178
- XM TM Satellite Radio Reception (if Equipped)
  
  179
- Antenna System
  
  179
  - FM Reception
    179
  - Roof Antenna
    179
- Installation of Accessories
  
  181
- Audio Set
  
  182
  - Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
    182
  - Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
    183
- Power and Sound Controls
  
  184
  - Power Switch and Volume Control
    184
  - Sound Control
    184
  - Beep Setting
    185
  - Adjustable Level of each Mode
    186
- FM/AM Radio Operation
  
  187
  - FM/AM Selection
    187
  - Manual Tuning
    187
  - Displaying Radio PS (Program Service Name) and RT (Radio Text)
    189
  - Station Preset
    189
- Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)
  
  190
  - XM TM Satellite Radio
    190
  - Sirius Satellite Radio
    190
  - Satellite Radio Reception
    190
  - Displaying Satellite Radio ID of Tuner
    190
  - Band Selection
    191
  - Channel and Category Selection
    191
  - Channel Scan
    192
  - Channel Preset
    192
  - Display Selection
    193
- CD Player Operation
  
  193
  - How to Insert a CD (Type A)
    194
  - How to Insert a CD(S) (Type B)
    194
  - How to Play Back a CD
    195
  - Repeating
    197
  - Random Playback
    198
  - Scan
    199
  - Display Selection
    199
  - Folder Selection
    200
  - How to Eject a CD from the Player (Type A)
    200
  - How to Eject Cds from the Player (Type B)
    200
  - When the Following Messages Are Displayed
    201
- AUX Unit Operation
  
  202
  - AUX Jack
    202
  - AUX Inputs Selection Button
    202
- Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)
  
  203
  - MODE Button
    203
    
    Mute Button
    204
    
    Volume Control Buttons
    204
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  204
Interior Equipment

207
- Interior Lights
  
  208
  - Cargo Area Light (5-Door Models)
    208
  - Dome Light
    208
  - Map Lights
    209
- Sun Visors
  
  209
  - Vanity Mirror
    210
- Storage Compartment
  
  210
  - Glove Box
    210
  - Center Console
    211
  - Coin Tray (if Equipped)
    211
- Cup Holders
  
  211
  - Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    211
  - Rear Passenger's Cup Holder (if Equipped)
    212
- Bottle Holders
  
  213
- Accessory Power Outlets
  
  213
  - Use with a Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
    215
- Ashtray (if Equipped)
  
  215
  - Center Console
    216
  - Rear Ashtray
    216
- Floor Mat (if Equipped)
  
  217
- Cargo Area Cover (5-Door - if Equipped)
  
  217
  - Using the Cover
    217
  - To Remove the Cover
    218
  - To Install the Cover Housing
    218
- Shopping Bag Hook (5-Door)
  
  217
- Cargo Tie-Down Hooks (5-Door - if Equipped)
  
  219
- Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
  
  219
Starting and Operating

221
- Fuel
  
  223
  - Fuel Requirements
    223
    
    Turbo Models
    223
    
    Unleaded Gasoline
    223
    
    Gasoline for Cleaner Air
    224
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    225
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  227
- Preparing to Drive
  
  228
- Starting the Engine
  
  229
  - MT Vehicles
    229
  - AT Vehicles
    229
- Stopping the Engine
  
  230
- Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
  
  231
- Manual Transmission - 6 Speeds (WRX STI)
  
  235
  - Selecting Reverse Gear
    235
  - Shifting Speeds
    235
  - Maximum Allowable Speeds
    236
  - Driving Tips
    236
  - Shifting Speeds
    237
  - Driving Tips
    238
- Driver's Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX STI)
  
  239
  - To Change Mode of Driver's Control Center Differential
    239
  - Auto Mode
    240
  - Mode Setting Method
    240
  - Manual Mode
    241
  - Temporary Release
    242
- Automatic Transmission
  
  243
  - Selector Lever
    243
  - Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
    245
  - Selection of Manual Mode
    246
  - Maximum Speeds
    247
  - Driving Tips
    247
  - SPORT Mode
    248
  - Shift Lock Release
    248
- Si-Drive (Wrx Sti)
  
  249
  - Intelligent (I) Mode
    249
  - Sport (S) Mode
    250
  - Sport Sharp (S#) Mode
    250
  - SI-DRIVE Selector
    251
- Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (WRX STI)
  
  251
- Power Steering
  
  252
- Braking
  
  252
  - Braking Tips
    252
  - Brake System
    252
  - Brake Booster
    252
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    253
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  253
  - ABS System Self-Check
    254
  - ABS Warning Light
    254
- Starting and Operating
  
  254
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
  
  255
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
    255
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)
  
  256
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
  
  262
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  264
  - Parking Brake
    264
  - Parking Tips
    264
- Hill Start Assist System (MT Vehicles - if Equipped)
  
  266
  - To Activate/Deactivate the Hill Start Assist System (WRX STI)
    266
  - Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light
    268
- Cruise Control
  
  268
  - To Set Cruise Control
    269
  - To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
    270
  - To Turn off the Cruise Control
    270
  - To Change the Cruising Speed
    271
  - Cruise Control Indicator Light
    272
  - Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
    272
Driving Tips

274
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  275
- Fuel Economy Hints
  275
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
  275
- Catalytic Converter
  276
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  277
- Periodic Inspections
  277
- Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
  278
- Off Road Driving
  279
  - All AWD Models Except OUTBACK
    279
  - Outback
    279
- Winter Driving
  281
  - Operation During Cold Weather
    281
  - Before Driving Your Vehicle
    281
  - Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    282
  - Corrosion Protection
    283
  - Snow Tires
    283
  - Tire Chains
    284
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    284
- Loading Your Vehicle
  285
- Trailer Towing
  288
In Case of Emergency

289
- If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an
  
  290
  - If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency
    290
- Temporary Spare Tire
  
  290
  - Precautions for AWD Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
    291
- Flat Tires
  
  292
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    292
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    297
- Jump Starting
  
  299
  - How to Jump Start
    299
- Towing
  
  301
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    302
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    305
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    305
- Engine Overheating
  
  301
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    301
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    301
- Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
  
  306
- Moonroof - if Moonroof Cannot be Closed
  
  307
- Maintenance Tools
  
  308
  - Jack Handle
    308
  - Jack and Other Maintenance Tools
    309
Appearance Care

310
- Exterior Care
  
  311
  - Washing
    311
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    312
  - Waxing and Polishing
    312
- Corrosion Protection
  
  313
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    313
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    313
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  314
Maintenance and Service

316
- Maintenance Precautions
  318
  - Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
    319
  - When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
    319
- Maintenance Schedule
  318
- Engine Hood
  320
- Engine Compartment Overview
  321
  - Non-Turbo Models
    321
  - Turbo Models Except WRX STI
    322
  - Wrx Sti
    323
- Fuse Box (Page
  321
- Engine Oil
  324
- Cooling System
  328
  - Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
    328
  - Engine Coolant
    329
    
    Changing the Coolant
    329
    
    Checking the Coolant Level
    329
- Air Cleaner Element
  332
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    332
- Spark Plugs
  334
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    334
  - Specifications
    335
- Drive Belts
  335
- Manual Transmission Oil
  335
  - Checking the Oil Level
    335
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    336
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  337
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    337
  - Recommended Fluid
    338
- Front Differential Gear Oil (at Vehicles)
  338
  - Checking the Oil Level
    338
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    339
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  339
  - Checking the Gear Oil Level
    339
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    340
- Power Steering Fluid
  341
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    341
- Brake Fluid
  342
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    343
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    343
- Clutch Fluid (MT Vehicles)
  343
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    344
- Brake Booster
  344
- Brake Pedal
  345
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
    345
  - Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
    345
- Clutch Pedal (MT Vehicles)
  345
  - Checking the Clutch Function
    345
  - Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
    346
- Hill Start Assist System (MT Vehicles - if Equipped)
  346
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  346
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    347
  - Parking Brake Lining
    347
- Parking Brake Stroke
  347
- Tires and Wheels
  348
  - Types of Tires
    348
    
    All-Season Tires
    348
    
    Summer Tires
    348
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
    348
  - Tire Inspection
    349
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    350
  - Wheel Balance
    352
  - Wear Indicators
    352
  - Tire Rotation Direction Mark
    352
  - Tire Rotation
    353
  - Tire Replacement
    353
  - Wheel Replacement
    354
- Aluminum Wheels
  354
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  355
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  356
- Battery
  360
- Fuses
  361
- Installation of Accessories
  362
- Main Fuse
  362
- Replacing Bulbs
  363
  - Headlights (WRX STI)
    364
  - Headlight (Except WRX STI)
    365
  - Front Turn Signal Light
    367
  - Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
    367
  - Rear Combination Lights
    367
  - Back-Up Light (5-Door)
    369
  - License Plate Light
    369
  - Map Light
    370
  - Dome Light and Cargo Area Light
    371
  - Trunk Light
    371
  - High Mount Stop Light (4-Door)
    371
  - Other Bulbs
    371
  - Specifications
    372
- Dimensions
  373
- Specifications
  373
- Electrical System
  374
- Engine
  374
- Capacities
  375
- Tires
  376
- Wheel Alignment
  376
- Fuses and Circuits
  377
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment
    377
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    379
- Bulb Chart
  380
- Specifications
  381
  - Vehicle Identification
    381
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

382
- For U.S.A
  
  383
  - Index
    383
- Tire Information
  
  383
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  393
  - Treadwear
    394
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    394
  - Temperature A, B, C
    394
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
  
  395
  - Index
    396
    
    Gas Station Reference
    407

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags

Front Seats

Seat Heater (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Immobilizer

Keys

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Remote Keyless Entry System

Alarm System

Windows

Child Safety Locks

Trunk Lid (4-Door)

Rear Gate (5-Door)

Moonroof (if Equipped)

Instruments and Controls

Climate Control

Ventilator

Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System

Audio

XM TM Satellite Radio Reception (if Equipped)

Antenna System

Installation of Accessories

Audio Set

Power and Sound Controls

FM/AM Radio Operation

Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)

CD Player Operation

AUX Unit Operation

Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)

Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc

Interior Equipment

Interior Lights

Sun Visors

Storage Compartment

Cup Holders

Bottle Holders

Accessory Power Outlets

Ashtray (if Equipped)

Floor Mat (if Equipped)

Cargo Area Cover (5-Door - if Equipped)

Shopping Bag Hook (5-Door)

Cargo Tie-Down Hooks (5-Door - if Equipped)

Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Preparing to Drive

Starting the Engine

Stopping the Engine

Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)

Manual Transmission - 6 Speeds (WRX STI)

Driver's Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX STI)

Automatic Transmission

Si-Drive (Wrx Sti)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (WRX STI)

Power Steering

Braking

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

Starting and Operating

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System

Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)

Parking Your Vehicle

Hill Start Assist System (MT Vehicles - if Equipped)

Cruise Control

Driving Tips

In Case of Emergency