Owner's Manual
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... to operate the keys, locks and windows. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to use this manual. WRX-STI WRX-STI models are equipped with the following warranties: SUBARU Limited Warranty Emission Control Systems Warranty Emissions Performance Warranty Warranties for Canada This vehicle does not contain mercury devices or parts...
... to operate the keys, locks and windows. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to use this manual. WRX-STI WRX-STI models are equipped with the following warranties: SUBARU Limited Warranty Emission Control Systems Warranty Emissions Performance Warranty Warranties for Canada This vehicle does not contain mercury devices or parts...
Owner's Manual
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17 WRX-STI 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) DCCD indicator (page 3-21) Temperature gauge (page 3-8) Tachometer (page 3-7) REV indicator (page 3-9) Speedometer (page 3-6) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) 9) REV setting knob (page 3-9) 10) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-9) 11) Low fuel warning light (page 3-8) 1 2 3 4 5 6 km/h A B 11 10 9 8 7 000160 CONTINUED
17 WRX-STI 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) DCCD indicator (page 3-21) Temperature gauge (page 3-8) Tachometer (page 3-7) REV indicator (page 3-9) Speedometer (page 3-6) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) 9) REV setting knob (page 3-9) 10) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-9) 11) Low fuel warning light (page 3-8) 1 2 3 4 5 6 km/h A B 11 10 9 8 7 000160 CONTINUED
Owner's Manual
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20 WRX-STI 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) DCCD indicator (page 3-21) Temperature gauge (page 3-8) Tachometer (page 3-7) REV indicator (page 3-9) Speedometer (page 3-6) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) 9) REV setting knob (page 3-9) 10) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-9) 11) Low fuel warning light (page 3-8) 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B 11 10 9 8 7 000163
20 WRX-STI 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) DCCD indicator (page 3-21) Temperature gauge (page 3-8) Tachometer (page 3-7) REV indicator (page 3-9) Speedometer (page 3-6) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) 9) REV setting knob (page 3-9) 10) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-9) 11) Low fuel warning light (page 3-8) 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B 11 10 9 8 7 000163
Owner's Manual
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...gauge ...Temperature gauge ...Outside temperature indicator ...Setting the alarm-level engine speed ...Deactivating the REV alarm system ... 3-3 Hazard warning flasher ...Meters and gauges (WRX-STI) ... 3-6 3-6 3-3 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-7 3-7 3-8 3-8 3-9 Warning and indicator lights ...3-14 Seatbelt warning light and chime...All-Wheel Drive warning light (AWD AT vehicles if equipped) ...Intercooler water spray warning light (WRX-STI) ...Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) ...Turn signal indicator lights ...High beam indicator light ...Cruise control indicator...
...gauge ...Temperature gauge ...Outside temperature indicator ...Setting the alarm-level engine speed ...Deactivating the REV alarm system ... 3-3 Hazard warning flasher ...Meters and gauges (WRX-STI) ... 3-6 3-6 3-3 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-7 3-7 3-8 3-8 3-9 Warning and indicator lights ...3-14 Seatbelt warning light and chime...All-Wheel Drive warning light (AWD AT vehicles if equipped) ...Intercooler water spray warning light (WRX-STI) ...Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) ...Turn signal indicator lights ...High beam indicator light ...Cruise control indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... light switch ...Front fog light button (if equipped) ...Wiper and washer ...Rear window defogger button ...Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) ...Intercooler water spray switch (WRX-STI) ...Mirrors ... Inside mirror ...Outside mirrors ... 3-32 3-33 Clock ...Light control switch ... Headlights ...High/low beam change (dimmer) ...Headlight flasher ...Daytime running light system ... 3-22 3-22...
... light switch ...Front fog light button (if equipped) ...Wiper and washer ...Rear window defogger button ...Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) ...Intercooler water spray switch (WRX-STI) ...Mirrors ... Inside mirror ...Outside mirrors ... 3-32 3-33 Clock ...Light control switch ... Headlights ...High/low beam change (dimmer) ...Headlight flasher ...Daytime running light system ... 3-22 3-22...
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... clockwise or counterclock- The speedometer shows the vehicle speed. The hazard warning flasher works with the ignition switch in meters and gauges light up. 5. STI mark lights up . 2. Meter needles and gauge needles light up . 6. Cancelling sequential illumination of the combination meter It is not possible to cancel sequential...
... clockwise or counterclock- The speedometer shows the vehicle speed. The hazard warning flasher works with the ignition switch in meters and gauges light up. 5. STI mark lights up . 2. Meter needles and gauge needles light up . 6. Cancelling sequential illumination of the combination meter It is not possible to cancel sequential...
Owner's Manual
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... range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided. Outside temperature indicator 1 REV indicator light and buzzer (WRX-STI) Instruments and controls 3-9 2 The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in chapter 9. Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at low speeds in...
... range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided. Outside temperature indicator 1 REV indicator light and buzzer (WRX-STI) Instruments and controls 3-9 2 The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in chapter 9. Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at low speeds in...
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... 300660 CONTINUED the vehicle is in the LOCK, ACC or ON position. Meters and gauges (Except WRX-STI) The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.
... 300660 CONTINUED the vehicle is in the LOCK, ACC or ON position. Meters and gauges (Except WRX-STI) The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.
Owner's Manual
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... transmission fluid temperature is too hot. It is advisable to come on . If the warning light behaves as possible. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. If the light does not go traffic. dealer for several minutes. If the tire pressures are not correct and/or the...stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place. Rear differential oil temperature warning light (WRX-STI) NOTE Instruments and controls 3-17 The AT oil temperature warning light comes on , contact your nearest SUBARU If the light comes on while driving, it may indicate that the rear differential oil...
... transmission fluid temperature is too hot. It is advisable to come on . If the warning light behaves as possible. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. If the light does not go traffic. dealer for several minutes. If the tire pressures are not correct and/or the...stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place. Rear differential oil temperature warning light (WRX-STI) NOTE Instruments and controls 3-17 The AT oil temperature warning light comes on , contact your nearest SUBARU If the light comes on while driving, it may indicate that the rear differential oil...
Owner's Manual
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...0.4 US qt, 0.4 liter, 0.4 Imp qt). If both warning lights go out, the EBD system may be more prone to the nearest SUBARU dealer for maintenance or similar purposes (Non-turbo vehicles). However, the rear wheels will still function. Release the parking brake. any of differing ...the tires has an excessively low inflation pressure. It flashes if the vehicle is switched to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. Intercooler water spray warning light (WRX-STI) CONTINUED Even if the EBD system fails, the conventional braking system will be...
...0.4 US qt, 0.4 liter, 0.4 Imp qt). If both warning lights go out, the EBD system may be more prone to the nearest SUBARU dealer for maintenance or similar purposes (Non-turbo vehicles). However, the rear wheels will still function. Release the parking brake. any of differing ...the tires has an excessively low inflation pressure. It flashes if the vehicle is switched to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. Intercooler water spray warning light (WRX-STI) CONTINUED Even if the EBD system fails, the conventional braking system will be...
Owner's Manual
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... possible. Cruise control indicator light This light functions while the ignition switch is pressed. Drivers control center differential auto indicator light (WRX-STI) The cruise control set indicator light comes on , it again to the ON position. It goes off when the driver...148; position and goes out Cruise control set to AUTO mode. Refer to Chapter 7, Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STI). For details, refer to the Replacing bulbs section in the high beam mode. This light comes on when the ignition switch ...
... possible. Cruise control indicator light This light functions while the ignition switch is pressed. Drivers control center differential auto indicator light (WRX-STI) The cruise control set indicator light comes on , it again to the ON position. It goes off when the driver...148; position and goes out Cruise control set to AUTO mode. Refer to Chapter 7, Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STI). For details, refer to the Replacing bulbs section in the high beam mode. This light comes on when the ignition switch ...
Owner's Manual
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...;s control center differential. For details, refer to Chapter 7, Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STI). 700379 This light comes on when the engine REV indicator light (WRXSTI) Drivers control center differential indicator and warning ...lights (WRX-STI) Indicator lights Instruments and controls 3-21 Warning light speed reaches a level set by your SUBARU dealer. When illuminated, one of these indiator lights indicates the initial limited slip ...
...;s control center differential. For details, refer to Chapter 7, Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STI). 700379 This light comes on when the engine REV indicator light (WRXSTI) Drivers control center differential indicator and warning ...lights (WRX-STI) Indicator lights Instruments and controls 3-21 Warning light speed reaches a level set by your SUBARU dealer. When illuminated, one of these indiator lights indicates the initial limited slip ...
Owner's Manual
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...engine has started , under the following conditions: The parking brake is in the OFF or position. Except WRX-STI The low beam headlights will stay on for more than the P position. CONTINUED The side marker lights are not ...turned on by the daytime running light system Instruments and controls 3-23 To change (dimmer) Headlight flasher WRX-STI The low beam headlights, tail lights, parking lights, and license plate lights will automatically come on at reduced brightness when the engine has started...
...engine has started , under the following conditions: The parking brake is in the OFF or position. Except WRX-STI The low beam headlights will stay on for more than the P position. CONTINUED The side marker lights are not ...turned on by the daytime running light system Instruments and controls 3-23 To change (dimmer) Headlight flasher WRX-STI The low beam headlights, tail lights, parking lights, and license plate lights will automatically come on at reduced brightness when the engine has started...
Owner's Manual
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... control Headlight beam leveler (U.S.spec. Therefore a driver of the parking light switch. To brighten, turn the control dial downward. 300131 The WRX-STI version has High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights on the low beam setting. The headlight beam leveler can adjust brightness of the instrument panel illumination ...of the ignition switch position. 300134 By pushing the front end of this switch, following lights will run down the battery. WRX-STI) Parking light switch Instruments and controls 3-25 When the headlight switch is high due to avoid such a condition.
... control Headlight beam leveler (U.S.spec. Therefore a driver of the parking light switch. To brighten, turn the control dial downward. 300131 The WRX-STI version has High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights on the low beam setting. The headlight beam leveler can adjust brightness of the instrument panel illumination ...of the ignition switch position. 300134 By pushing the front end of this switch, following lights will run down the battery. WRX-STI) Parking light switch Instruments and controls 3-25 When the headlight switch is high due to avoid such a condition.
Owner's Manual
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...water level in the tank has dropped to the lower limit. For the tank refilling method, refer to the Intercooler water spray (WRX-STI) section in case the water freezes. In cold weather (when you do not use the intercooler water spray), keep the tank half-...water, the water pump motor could break the tank if it froze. It can be sprayed into the intercooler. Intercooler water spray switch (WRX-STI) NOTE Instruments and controls 3-31 Pressing this switch causes water to be used to help maintain adequate intercooler performance when the outside temperature is high...
...water level in the tank has dropped to the lower limit. For the tank refilling method, refer to the Intercooler water spray (WRX-STI) section in case the water freezes. In cold weather (when you do not use the intercooler water spray), keep the tank half-...water, the water pump motor could break the tank if it froze. It can be sprayed into the intercooler. Intercooler water spray switch (WRX-STI) NOTE Instruments and controls 3-31 Pressing this switch causes water to be used to help maintain adequate intercooler performance when the outside temperature is high...
Owner's Manual
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...light ...Steps to drive ...Starting the engine ...Stopping the engine ...Manual transmission 6 speeds (WRX-STI) ...Fuel requirements ...Fuel filler lid and cap ... 7-2 7-5 7-6 7-7 7-8 7-9 7-2 7-4 Braking ...ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ... Manual ...transmission 5 speeds (except WRX-STI) ...Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STI) ...Automatic transmission ...Limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) ...Power steering ... 7-11 7-12 7-16 7-9 7-9 7-10 7-11 7-12 ...
...light ...Steps to drive ...Starting the engine ...Stopping the engine ...Manual transmission 6 speeds (WRX-STI) ...Fuel requirements ...Fuel filler lid and cap ... 7-2 7-5 7-6 7-7 7-8 7-9 7-2 7-4 Braking ...ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ... Manual ...transmission 5 speeds (except WRX-STI) ...Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STI) ...Automatic transmission ...Limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) ...Power steering ... 7-11 7-12 7-16 7-9 7-9 7-10 7-11 7-12 ...
Owner's Manual
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...gasoline of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the If other state than California, your vehicle knocks heavily or persistently. SUBARU recommends that you live in quality or use premium unleaded gasoline of the fuel filler pipe is commonly referred to accept only an... used , knocking, reduced output and poor accelerator response will result. Unleaded gasoline The neck of 91 AKI or higher for WRX-STI. Fuel requirements WRX-STI The 2.5-liter turbo engine is designed to Californias low emission vehicle (LEV) standards as the Anti Knock Index (AKI)....
...gasoline of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the If other state than California, your vehicle knocks heavily or persistently. SUBARU recommends that you live in quality or use premium unleaded gasoline of the fuel filler pipe is commonly referred to accept only an... used , knocking, reduced output and poor accelerator response will result. Unleaded gasoline The neck of 91 AKI or higher for WRX-STI. Fuel requirements WRX-STI The 2.5-liter turbo engine is designed to Californias low emission vehicle (LEV) standards as the Anti Knock Index (AKI)....
Owner's Manual
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... in the neutral position. The shift pattern is moving. Shift into reverse when the vehicle is shown on the clutch. Manual transmission 6 speeds (WRX-STI) Starting and operating 7-9 Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is consequently increased. Engine braking has no effect in...
... in the neutral position. The shift pattern is moving. Shift into reverse when the vehicle is shown on the clutch. Manual transmission 6 speeds (WRX-STI) Starting and operating 7-9 Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the clutch pedal is consequently increased. Engine braking has no effect in...
Owner's Manual
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... 4th to 5th 1st to the neutral position then shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. Manual transmission 5 speeds (except WRX-STI) Starting and operating 7-11 Shift up mph (km/h) 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the...
... 4th to 5th 1st to the neutral position then shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped. Manual transmission 5 speeds (except WRX-STI) Starting and operating 7-11 Shift up mph (km/h) 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (65) Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the...
Owner's Manual
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... a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which is not an indication of an accident increased. Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STI) Always use the clutch to engine over use) the brakes while descending a hill, they may , on the transmission components. Failure to observe this in turn...
... a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which is not an indication of an accident increased. Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STI) Always use the clutch to engine over use) the brakes while descending a hill, they may , on the transmission components. Failure to observe this in turn...