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Subaru WRX-STI Owner's Manual (578 pages)
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Subaru
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| Size: 56 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
12
Abbreviation List
4
Safety Warnings
4
Vehicle Symbols
5
Child Safety
6
Drinking and Driving
8
Driving with Pets
9
Tire Pressures
9
General Information
10
Instrument Panel
18
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags
29
Front Seats
30
Manual Seat
32
Power Seat (Driver's Seat - if Equipped)
33
Head Restraint Adjustment
35
Seat Heater (if Equipped)
37
Rear Seats
38
Head Restraint Adjustment
39
Folding down the Rear Seatback
40
Seatbelts
42
Seatbelt Safety Tips
42
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
44
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) (if Equipped)
44
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
44
Fastening the Seatbelt
45
Seatbelt Maintenance
47
Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
48
System Monitors
49
System Servicing
49
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
50
Child Restraint Systems
50
Applications for Australia Models
50
Safety Precautions
50
Where to Place a Child Restraint System
51
Choosing a Child Restraint System
53
Installing Child Restraint Systems with Seatbelt
56
Installing a Booster Seat
62
Installation of Child Restraint Systems Using ISOFIX Anchor Bars
63
Top Tether Anchorages
65
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
66
SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
66
SRS Airbags and Shoulder Restraints for Driver, Front Passenger, and Window-Side Rear Passengers
66
Components
69
SRS Frontal Airbag
72
SRS Side Airbag and SRS Curtain Airbag
84
SRS Airbag System Monitor
93
SRS Airbag System Servicing
94
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
95
Keys and Doors
97
Keys
98
Key Number Plate
98
Technical Information for Europe Models
98
Immobilizer
99
Immobilizer Indicator Light
99
Key Replacement
99
Technical Information for Europe Models
100
Door Locks
100
Locking and Unlocking from the Outside with Key
100
Locking from the Outside Without Key
101
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
101
Battery Drainage Prevention Function
102
Power Door Locking Switch
102
Key Lock-In Prevention Function (Except Models with Double Locking System)
103
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)
103
Safety Precautions
104
Locking and Unlocking with "Keyless Access" Entry Function
107
Warning Chimes and Warning Indicator
110
Disabling Keyless Access Function
111
When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
112
Replacing Battery of Access Key
112
Technical Information for Europe Models
112
PIN Code Access (Models with “Keyless
113
PIN Code Access (Models with "Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System")
113
Registering a PIN Code
113
Unlocking
114
Remote Keyless Entry System
114
Locking and Unlocking Doors
115
Opening Trunk Lid
116
Headlight off Delay Setting (if Equipped)
117
Technical Information
117
Double Locking System (if Equipped)
118
To Set Double Locking System
118
To Cancel Double Locking System
119
In an Emergency
119
If a Battery Goes Dead
119
To Reset Double Locking System
119
Windows
120
Power Window Operation by Driver
121
Power Window Operation by Passengers
123
Initialization of Power Window
123
Child Safety Locks
120
Trunk Lid
123
To Open and Close the Trunk Lid from Outside
124
To Open the Trunk Lid from Inside
124
Internal Trunk Lid Release Handle
124
Sunroof (if Equipped)
126
Sunroof Switches
127
Sun Shade
128
Instruments and Controls
129
Ignition Switch (Models Without Push- Button Start System)
132
Lock
132
Acc
133
Start
133
Key Reminder Chime (if Equipped)
133
Ignition Switch Light
134
Push-Button Ignition Switch (Models with Push-Button Start System)
134
Safety Precautions
134
Operating Range for Push-Button Start System
134
Switching Power Status
135
Hazard Warning Flasher
136
Meters and Gauges
137
Combination Meter Illumination
137
Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
137
Speedometer
137
Odometer
138
Double Trip Meter
138
Tachometer
139
Fuel Gauge
139
Temperature Gauge
140
ECO Gauge
140
REV Indicator Light and Buzzer (STI)
141
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
142
Warning and Indicator Lights
142
Initial Illumination for System Check
142
Rear Seatbelt Indicator Light and Chime (if Equipped)
144
Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators (if Equipped)
145
SRS Airbag System Warning Light
145
Charge Warning Light
146
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light)
146
AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (CVT Models)
147
Engine Low Oil Level Warning Indicator (Except STI)
147
Oil Pressure Warning Light
147
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (if Equipped)
148
Rear Differential Oil Temperature Warning Light (STI)
148
ABS Warning Light
150
Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light/Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light
150
Vehicle Dynamics Control off Indicator Light/Traction Mode Indicator Light
152
Brake System Warning Light (Red)
153
Door Open Warning Light
154
Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light
154
Low Fuel Warning Light
154
Vacuum Pump System Warning Light (Yellow) (Except STI)
154
Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Indicator
154
All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (if Equipped)
155
Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler Warning Light (Models with LED Headlights)
155
Power Steering Warning Light (Except STI)
155
LED Headlight Warning Light (if Equipped)
156
Warning Chimes and Warning Indicator of the Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System (if Equipped)
156
Immobilizer Indicator Light
160
SI-DRIVE Indicator (if Equipped)
160
High Beam Indicator Light
161
Select Lever/Gear Position Indicator (if Equipped)
161
Shift-Up Indicator (STI Without Gear Shift Indicator Models)
161
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
161
Cruise Control Indicator
162
Cruise Control Set Indicator
162
Driver's Control Center Differential Auto Indicator (STI)
162
Front Fog Light Indicator Light (if Equipped)
162
Headlight Indicator Light
162
High Beam Assist Indicator Light (Green) (if Equipped)
162
High Beam Assist Warning Indicator (Yellow) (if Equipped)
162
Rear Fog Light Indicator Light (if Equipped)
162
Multi Information Display
164
Basic Operation
165
Welcome Screen
165
Good-Bye Screen
166
Warning Screen
166
Basic Screens
171
Menu Screens
172
REV Indicator Light (STI)
164
SUBARU Rear Vehicle Detection off Indicator (if Equipped)
164
SUBARU Rear Vehicle Detection Warning Indicator (if Equipped)
164
Warning (STI)
164
Multi Function Display
175
Basic Operation
176
Welcome Screen
176
Date Screen
176
Ending Screen
177
Self-Check Screen
177
Interruption Screen
178
Selection Screen
185
Date and Time Settings
189
Image Quality and Volume Settings
197
Screen Settings
199
Maintenance Settings
208
Driving History Registration
212
Car Settings
213
Initialize
217
Light Control Switch
220
Headlights
221
High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
223
High Beam Assist Function (if Equipped)
223
Headlight Flasher
226
Daytime Running Light System (if Equipped)
227
Turn Signal Lever
227
One-Touch Lane Changer
227
Headlight Beam Leveler (if Equipped)
228
Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler (Models with LED Headlights)
228
Manual Headlight Beam Leveler (Models Without LED Headlights)
229
Illumination Brightness Control
228
Fog Light Switch
231
Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
231
Rear Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
232
Wiper and Washer
233
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
235
Headlight Washer (if Equipped)
239
Mirrors
239
Inside Mirror
239
Auto-Dimming Mirror (if Equipped)
240
Outside Mirrors
240
Defogger and Deicer
242
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
243
Horn
244
Climate Control
245
Ventilator Control
246
Center and Side Ventilators
246
Climate Control Panel
247
Type a
247
Type B
248
Automatic Climate Control Operation
249
Sensors
250
Manual Climate Control Operation
250
Airflow Mode Selection
250
Temperature Control
251
Fan Speed Control
252
Air Conditioner Control
252
Air Inlet Selection
252
Defrosting
253
Type a
253
Type B
253
Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
254
Cleaning Ventilation Grille
254
Efficient Cooling after Parking in Direct Sunlight
254
Lubrication Oil Circulation in the Refrigerant Circuit
254
Checking Air Conditioning System before Summer Season
254
Cooling and Dehumidifying in High Humidity and Low Temperature Weather Conditions
254
Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When Engine Is Heavily Loaded
254
Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System
255
Air Filtration System
255
Replacing an Air Filter
256
Audio
258
Audio Set
259
Base Display Audio Set (for Europe)
260
Base Display Audio Set (Except for Europe)
262
Tips for Operating the Audio/Visual System
263
Basic Information before Use
270
Basic Operation
273
Unit Settings
274
SUBARU STARLINK (for Europe)
282
AM/FM Radio
283
USB Memory
288
Ipod
289
Bluetooth Audio
291
Aux
294
Antenna
259
Roof Antenna
259
Steering Switches for Audio
296
Bluetooth Settings
299
Regulatory Information
299
Registering/Connecting Bluetooth Device
299
Setting Bluetooth Details
302
Hands-Free Phone System
304
Control Screen
305
Registering/Connecting a Bluetooth Phone
306
Using the Phone Switch/Microphone
306
How to Change the Hands-Free Phone System
307
Making a Call
307
Receiving a Call
310
Talking on the Phone
311
Phone Settings
312
What to Do if
315
Troubleshooting
315
Voice Command System
319
Using the Voice Command System
319
Voice Command System Operation
320
Command List
322
Appendix
324
Certification
324
Certification for Europe Models for Declaration of Conformity
325
Certification for MAROC Models
325
Certification for Paraguay Models
325
Certification for UAE Models
325
Models
325
Interior Equipment
326
Interior Light
327
Dome Light
327
Map Lights
327
OFF Delay Timer
328
Sun Visors
328
Vanity Mirror with Light
329
Storage Compartment
329
Glove Box
329
Center Console
330
Cup Holders
330
Front Passenger's Cup Holder
330
Rear Passenger's Cup Holder
331
Accessory Power Outlets
332
Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
333
Bottle Holders
332
USB Power Supply
334
Ashtray (if Equipped)
335
Coat Hook
336
Floor Mat (if Equipped)
336
Under-Floor Storage Compartment
337
Rear View Camera (if Equipped)
338
How to Use the Rear View Camera
339
Viewing Range on the Screen
339
Help Line
340
Side View Monitor (if Equipped)
342
How to Bring up the Side View Monitor
343
How to Cancel the Side View Monitor
343
Range of Image on Screen
344
Guiding Lines
345
Handling of Camera
345
Starting and Operating
347
Fuel
349
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
349
Fuel Requirements
349
Preparing to Drive
352
Starting and Stopping Engine
352
General Precautions When Starting/Stopping Engine
352
Starting Engine
353
Stopping Engine
354
Starting and Stopping Engine (Models with Push-Button Start System)
355
Safety Precautions
355
Operating Range for Push-Button Start System
355
Starting Engine
355
Stopping Engine
357
When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
357
Manual Transmission
358
Shifting Speeds
359
Driving Tips
360
Driver's Control Center Differential (C.DIFF/ DCCD) (STI)
361
Starting and Operating
362
Auto Mode
362
To Change Mode of Driver's Control Center Differential
362
Manual Mode
363
Temporary Release
365
Continuously Variable Transmission
365
Select Lever
366
Selection of Manual Mode
368
Shift Lock Function
369
Driving Tips
371
SI-DRIVE (if Equipped)
371
Intelligent (I) Mode
371
Sport (S) Mode
372
Sport Sharp (S#) Mode
372
SI-DRIVE Selector (STI)
373
SI-DRIVE Switches (Except STI)
373
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (if Equipped)
374
Power Steering
374
Sti
374
Except STI
375
Braking
376
Braking Tips
376
Brake System
376
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
377
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
378
ABS System Self-Check
378
ABS Warning Light
378
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
379
Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
379
Vehicle Dynamics Control System
380
Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
382
Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch
382
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
384
TPMS Mode Setting
385
Parking Your Vehicle
386
Parking Brake
387
Parking Tips
387
Hill Start Assist System
388
To Activate/Deactivate the Hill Start Assist System
389
Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light
391
Cruise Control
391
To Set Cruise Control
391
To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
392
To Turn off the Cruise Control
393
To Change the Cruising Speed
393
Cruise Control Indicator
394
Cruise Control Set Indicator
394
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD) (if Equipped)
394
System Features
395
System Operation
397
SRVD Approach Indicator Light/Warning Buzzer
398
SRVD Warning Indicator
400
SRVD off Switch
401
Handling of Radar Sensors
402
Driving Tips
403
Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
404
Fuel Economy Hints
404
New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,600 Km (1,000 Miles)
404
Catalytic Converter
405
Driving in Foreign Countries
406
Periodic Inspections
406
Driving Tips for AWD Models
407
Driving Precaution
408
Winter Driving
408
Operation During Cold Weather
408
Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
410
Corrosion Protection
411
Snow Tires
411
Tire Chains
412
Rocking the Vehicle
412
Loading Your Vehicle
412
Trailer Towing
413
In Case of Emergency
414
Temporary Spare Tire (if Equipped)
415
If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an
415
Maintenance Tools
416
Flat Tires
418
Changing Flat Tire
418
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
421
Jump Starting
422
Battery Precautions
422
Precautions When Jump Starting
423
How to Jump Start
423
Engine Overheating
425
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
425
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
425
Towing
426
Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
426
Using a Flat-Bed Truck
429
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
429
Access Key - if Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
430
Locking and Unlocking
430
Switching Power Status
430
Starting Engine
431
Sunroof (if Equipped) - if the Sunroof Does Not Close
431
If Your Vehicle Is Involved in an Accident
432
Appearance Care
433
Exterior Care
434
Washing
434
Waxing and Polishing
435
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
436
Corrosion Protection
436
Most Common Causes of Corrosion
436
To Help Prevent Corrosion
436
Cleaning the Interior
437
Leather Seat Materials
437
Seat Fabric
437
Climate Control Panel, Audio Panel, Instrument Panel, Console Panel, Switches, Combination Meter, and Other Plastic Surfaces
438
Monitor
438
Synthetic Leather Upholstery
438
Maintenance and Service
439
Maintenance Schedule
441
Maintenance Precautions
445
Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
445
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
446
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
446
When Replacing Parts
447
Maintenance Tips
447
Removing and Reinstalling Clips
447
Engine Hood
450
Engine Compartment Overview
452
Sti
452
Fuse Box (Page
452
Except STI
453
Engine Oil
454
Engine Oil Consumption
454
Checking the Oil Level
454
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
456
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
456
Synthetic Oil
456
Cooling System
457
Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
457
Engine Coolant
458
Air Cleaner Element
460
Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
460
Spark Plugs
462
Drive Belts
463
Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
464
Manual Transmission Oil
464
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
464
Power Steering Fluid (STI)
465
Checking the Fluid Level
465
Recommended Fluid
466
Front Differential Gear Oil (CVT Models) and Rear Differential Gear Oil
465
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
465
Brake Fluid
466
Checking the Fluid Level
466
Recommended Brake Fluid
467
Clutch Fluid (MT Models)
467
Brake Booster
468
Clutch Pedal (MT Models)
469
Checking the Clutch Function
469
Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
470
Brake Pedal
469
Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
469
Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
469
Hill Start Assist System
470
Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
470
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
471
Parking Brake Stroke
471
Tires and Wheels
472
Types of Tires
472
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
472
Tire Inspection
473
Tire Pressures and Wear
474
Wheel Balance
476
Wear Indicators
476
Tire Rotation Direction Mark
477
Tire Replacement
477
Wheel Replacement
478
Aluminum Wheels
479
Windshield Washer Fluid
479
Adding the Windshield Washer Fluid
479
Replacement of Wiper Blades
480
Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly
481
Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber
481
Battery
482
Battery Precautions
482
Fuses
484
Installation of Accessories
485
Replacing Bulbs
485
Headlights (Models with LED Headlights)
486
High Beam Headlight
486
Low Beam Headlight
487
Front Fog Light and Daytime Running Light
489
License Plate Light
491
Rear Combination Lights
491
Rear Fog Light (if Equipped)
492
Dome Light
493
Map Light
493
Other Bulbs
494
Trunk Light
494
Vanity Mirror Light
494
Replacing Battery
495
Replacing Battery of Access Key
495
Replacing Transmitter Battery
496
Specifications
499
Engine
501
Fuel
501
Specifications
501
Engine Oil
502
Manual Transmission, Front Differential and Rear Differential Gear Oil
504
Engine Coolant
505
Fluids
505
Electrical System
506
Tires
506
Temporary Spare Tires
506
Wheel Alignment
507
Brake Disc
507
Fuses and Circuits
508
Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment
508
Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
510
Bulb Chart
514
Vehicle Identification
516
Supplement
517
ID Label (Russia Models)
520
Information for Middle East Models
520
Year of Manufacture and a Country of Origin
520
Speed Limit, Maximum Torque and Maximum Power at Rpm
520
Tires
521
Fuel Economy Tips
521
Declaration of Conformity in Accordance with the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
522
Transmitter for TPMS
522
Transmitter for the Keyless Entry System
523
Receiver for the Keyless Entry System
527
Immobilizer
529
LF Oscillator
534
Bluetooth ® Module
537
Compressor
538
Access Key
539
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
541
Declaration of Conformity in Accordance with the Safety of Machinery 2006/42/EC
543
Jack
543
Technical Information for Germany Models
544
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
544
Technical Information for Singapore Models
544
Transmitter for the Keyless Entry System
544
Immobilizer
544
Access Key
545
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
545
Technical Information for Dominican Republic Models
546
LF Oscillator
546
Immobilizer
546
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
547
Technical Information for Panama Models
547
LF Oscillator
547
Immobilizer
548
Access Key
548
Technical Information for el Salvador Models
547
Technical Information for Israel Models
549
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
549
Technical Information for Serbia Models
550
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
550
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
550
Access Key
550
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
551
Technical Information for Vietnam Models
551
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
551
Technical Information for Philippines Models
552
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
552
Technical Information for Brazil Models
552
Immobilizer
553
LF Oscillator
554
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
555
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
558
Access Key
558
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
558
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
558
Technical Information for Jamaica Models
552
Immobilizer
552
Access Key
552
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System
552
Technical Information for Jordan Models
558
Access Key
559
Technical Information for Paraguay
559
Models
560
Access Key
560
Technical Information for Republic of South
560
Africa Models
560
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
561
Kazakhstan Models
561
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
562
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
562
Technical Information for Thailand Models
562
Technical Information for Oman Models
562
Technical Information for UAE Models
563
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
563
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
563
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
564
Technical Information for Indonesia Models
564
Technical Information for Lebanon Models
564
Technical Information for Ukraine Models
565
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)
565
Index
566
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