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This manual describes the following vehicle types. 1) 4-door 2) 5-door and OUTBACK 3) WRX STI
This manual describes the following vehicle types. 1) 4-door 2) 5-door and OUTBACK 3) WRX STI
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... at retail by Subaru of America, Inc. Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of your vehicle, follow the instructions in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". For that reason, it is in this manual. All models except WRX STI How to use ...of fourteen chapters. Please read this manual. Emission Control Systems Warranty . and sold at a glance if that contain mercury. WRX STI CAUTION WRX STI models are equipped with the following warranties: . Please read these warranties carefully. Once removed, please reuse, recycle or dispose...
... at retail by Subaru of America, Inc. Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of your vehicle, follow the instructions in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". For that reason, it is in this manual. All models except WRX STI How to use ...of fourteen chapters. Please read this manual. Emission Control Systems Warranty . and sold at a glance if that contain mercury. WRX STI CAUTION WRX STI models are equipped with the following warranties: . Please read these warranties carefully. Once removed, please reuse, recycle or dispose...
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...All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) Hill start assist warning light (if equipped)/ Hill start assist OFF indicator light (WRX STI) Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped) Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator... light (if equipped)/Traction Control OFF indicator light (WRX STI) 3-25 3-24 Security indicator light Headlight indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control indicator light Cruise control set indicator light Low...
...All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) Hill start assist warning light (if equipped)/ Hill start assist OFF indicator light (WRX STI) Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped) Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator... light (if equipped)/Traction Control OFF indicator light (WRX STI) 3-25 3-24 Security indicator light Headlight indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control indicator light Cruise control set indicator light Low...
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23 Mark Name Driver's control center differential auto indicator light (WRX STI) Driver's control center differential indicator and warning lights (WRX STI) REV indicator light (WRX STI) Auto [+] mode indicator light (WRX STI) Auto [−] mode indicator light (WRX STI) Sport (S) mode indicator light (WRX STI) Intelligent mode indicator light (WRX STI) Sport Sharp (S#) mode indicator light (WRX STI) Page 3-30 3-30 3-31 3-30 3-30 3-29 3-29 3-29 - CONTINUED -
23 Mark Name Driver's control center differential auto indicator light (WRX STI) Driver's control center differential indicator and warning lights (WRX STI) REV indicator light (WRX STI) Auto [+] mode indicator light (WRX STI) Auto [−] mode indicator light (WRX STI) Sport (S) mode indicator light (WRX STI) Intelligent mode indicator light (WRX STI) Sport Sharp (S#) mode indicator light (WRX STI) Page 3-30 3-30 3-31 3-30 3-30 3-29 3-29 3-29 - CONTINUED -
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...light...Low fuel warning light ...Hill start assist warning light (MT vehicles - if equipped)/Hill start assist OFF indicator light (WRX STI)...Door open warning light ...All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles)...Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped)...Vehicle Dynamics ...Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)/Traction Control OFF indicator light (WRX STI)...Security indicator light... 3-16 3-16 3-18 3-19 3-19 3-20 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-22 3-23 3-24 3-25 3-25 ...
...light...Low fuel warning light ...Hill start assist warning light (MT vehicles - if equipped)/Hill start assist OFF indicator light (WRX STI)...Door open warning light ...All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles)...Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light (if equipped)...Vehicle Dynamics ...Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)/Traction Control OFF indicator light (WRX STI)...Security indicator light... 3-16 3-16 3-18 3-19 3-19 3-20 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-22 3-23 3-24 3-25 3-25 ...
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...(if equipped) ...Headlight indicator light (if equipped) ...Driver's control center differential auto indicator light (WRX STI)...Driver's control center differential indicator and warning lights (WRX STI)...REV indicator light (WRX STI) ... 3-28 3-29 3-29 3-29 3-29 3-29 3-29 3-30 3-30 3-30 3-30 ... flasher ...Daytime running light system... 3-34 3-35 3-35 3-35 3-36 Turn signal lever ...Illumination brightness control...Headlight beam leveler (WRX STI) ...Front fog light switch (if equipped) ...Wiper and washer...Windshield wiper and washer switches ...Rear window wiper and washer switch -...
...(if equipped) ...Headlight indicator light (if equipped) ...Driver's control center differential auto indicator light (WRX STI)...Driver's control center differential indicator and warning lights (WRX STI)...REV indicator light (WRX STI) ... 3-28 3-29 3-29 3-29 3-29 3-29 3-29 3-30 3-30 3-30 3-30 ... flasher ...Daytime running light system... 3-34 3-35 3-35 3-35 3-36 Turn signal lever ...Illumination brightness control...Headlight beam leveler (WRX STI) ...Front fog light switch (if equipped) ...Wiper and washer...Windshield wiper and washer switches ...Rear window wiper and washer switch -...
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... the ignition switch is turned from the factory. The display can be switched as follows. If the doors are locked by pressing the trip knob. *1: WRX STI only ", and " " or " " *2: " " or " cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the "LOCK" position. Turn the ignition ... illumination of shipment from the "ON" position to show " " or " on the ignition switch & Meter/Gauge needle illumination setting (except WRX STI) When the setting is activated or deactivated, the meter needles and gauge needles illuminate and turn off after the ignition switch is in the "ON...
... the ignition switch is turned from the factory. The display can be switched as follows. If the doors are locked by pressing the trip knob. *1: WRX STI only ", and " " or " " *2: " " or " cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the "LOCK" position. Turn the ignition ... illumination of shipment from the "ON" position to show " " or " on the ignition switch & Meter/Gauge needle illumination setting (except WRX STI) When the setting is activated or deactivated, the meter needles and gauge needles illuminate and turn off after the ignition switch is in the "ON...
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... to change the function of the indicator during driving, as vehicle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data recorded on the trip meter will be lost. *1: WRX STI only ", and " " or " " *2: " " or " cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is broken for more than 2 seconds. For the " " or ...as an accident could result. Double trip meter NOTE If the connection between the combination meter and battery is in the "ON" position. *3: Except WRX STI For the " " or " " indication, refer to zero. The odometer shows the total distance that the 3-8 Instruments and controls ! The ...
... to change the function of the indicator during driving, as vehicle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data recorded on the trip meter will be lost. *1: WRX STI only ", and " " or " " *2: " " or " cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is broken for more than 2 seconds. For the " " or ...as an accident could result. Double trip meter NOTE If the connection between the combination meter and battery is in the "ON" position. *3: Except WRX STI For the " " or " " indication, refer to zero. The odometer shows the total distance that the 3-8 Instruments and controls ! The ...
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... issues a warning using the REV indicator light (and a buzzer if additionally selected) when the engine speed reaches a level previously set . REV indicator light and buzzer (WRX STI) 1) Normal operating range The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is not warmed up enough should be avoided. If you press...
... issues a warning using the REV indicator light (and a buzzer if additionally selected) when the engine speed reaches a level previously set . REV indicator light and buzzer (WRX STI) 1) Normal operating range The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is not warmed up enough should be avoided. If you press...
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... pressure warning light : AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT vehicles) : Rear differential oil temperature warning light (WRX STI) : Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.- Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair. : Low fuel warning light : Hill start assist warning light (MT vehicles - if equipped...)/Hill start assist OFF indicator light (WRX STI) : Door open warning light : All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) :...
... pressure warning light : AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT vehicles) : Rear differential oil temperature warning light (WRX STI) : Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.- Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair. : Low fuel warning light : Hill start assist warning light (MT vehicles - if equipped...)/Hill start assist OFF indicator light (WRX STI) : Door open warning light : All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) :...
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...If the light illuminates while driving, reduce vehicle speed and stop the vehicle in good condition but the light remains illuminated, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. the automatic transmission control system is at the - CONTINUED - & Oil pressure warning light If this time, the driver's...off after the engine starts, it may indicate that the rear differential oil temperature is low, add oil immediately. temperature warning light (WRX STI) & AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT vehicles) The AT oil temperature warning light "AT OIL TEMP" illuminates when the ignition ...
...If the light illuminates while driving, reduce vehicle speed and stop the vehicle in good condition but the light remains illuminated, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. the automatic transmission control system is at the - CONTINUED - & Oil pressure warning light If this time, the driver's...off after the engine starts, it may indicate that the rear differential oil temperature is low, add oil immediately. temperature warning light (WRX STI) & AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT vehicles) The AT oil temperature warning light "AT OIL TEMP" illuminates when the ignition ...
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...tank could cause damage to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. Instead, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized SUBARU dealer. ! light illuminates. WARNING When the Hill start assist OFF indicator light (WRX STI) light When the ignition switch is turned... to the nearest SUBARU dealer for approximately 2 seconds and then turns off after the...
...tank could cause damage to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. Instead, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized SUBARU dealer. ! light illuminates. WARNING When the Hill start assist OFF indicator light (WRX STI) light When the ignition switch is turned... to the nearest SUBARU dealer for approximately 2 seconds and then turns off after the...
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...system is turned to the "ON" position and turns off several seconds after the engine has started. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately. . If the AWD warning light starts to Front Wheel Drive for approximately 1 second when the ignition This light illuminates when... is operating normally. Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)/Traction Control OFF indicator light (WRX STI) This warning light has both the function of indicating malfunctions in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the function of the tires has...
...system is turned to the "ON" position and turns off several seconds after the engine has started. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer immediately. . If the AWD warning light starts to Front Wheel Drive for approximately 1 second when the ignition This light illuminates when... is operating normally. Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)/Traction Control OFF indicator light (WRX STI) This warning light has both the function of indicating malfunctions in the Vehicle Dynamics Control system and the function of the tires has...
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..., the Vehicle Dynamics Control system may remain illuminated for more than 2 seconds (WRX STI). . The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is pressed (except WRX STI). . The warning light illuminates while the vehicle is turned to the "ON"... position. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system provides its ABS control through the electrical circuit of the brake system are inoperative in this warning light changes to illuminate. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU...
..., the Vehicle Dynamics Control system may remain illuminated for more than 2 seconds (WRX STI). . The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is pressed (except WRX STI). . The warning light illuminates while the vehicle is turned to the "ON"... position. The Vehicle Dynamics Control system provides its ABS control through the electrical circuit of the brake system are inoperative in this warning light changes to illuminate. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU...
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... pressed briefly. . 3-28 Instruments and controls ! Traction Control OFF indicator light (green - WRX STI) . The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control mode switch is used (e.g., an imitation key), the security indicator light illuminates. If this occurs, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. The light illuminates when the traction control system...
... pressed briefly. . 3-28 Instruments and controls ! Traction Control OFF indicator light (green - WRX STI) . The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control mode switch is used (e.g., an imitation key), the security indicator light illuminates. If this occurs, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. The light illuminates when the traction control system...
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... & Cruise control indicator light The cruise control indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to "SIDRIVE (WRX STI)" F7-29. & Shift-up indicator light (WRX STI) When the ignition switch is selected, the gear position indicator (which shows the current gear selection) and the ... light illuminates for 2 seconds, and then turns off after approximately 3 seconds. Instruments and controls 3-29 & SI-DRIVE indicator light (WRX STI) timing for fuel-efficient driving. & Turn signal indicator lights These lights show the operation of the turn signal bulb may be burned ...
... & Cruise control indicator light The cruise control indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to "SIDRIVE (WRX STI)" F7-29. & Shift-up indicator light (WRX STI) When the ignition switch is selected, the gear position indicator (which shows the current gear selection) and the ... light illuminates for 2 seconds, and then turns off after approximately 3 seconds. Instruments and controls 3-29 & SI-DRIVE indicator light (WRX STI) timing for fuel-efficient driving. & Turn signal indicator lights These lights show the operation of the turn signal bulb may be burned ...
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... equipped) This indicator light illuminates when the headlight switch is "ON". For details, refer to "Driver's Control (DCCD) (WRX STI)" & Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) This indicator light illuminates while the front fog lights are illuminated. to "Driver's...turned to the "ON" position and turns off after approximately 3 seconds. to "Driver's Control (DCCD) (WRX STI)" & Driver's control center differential indicator and warning lights (WRX STI) ! Driver's control center differential auto [+] indicator light When the AUTO AUTO [+] indicator For details, refer ...
... equipped) This indicator light illuminates when the headlight switch is "ON". For details, refer to "Driver's Control (DCCD) (WRX STI)" & Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) This indicator light illuminates while the front fog lights are illuminated. to "Driver's...turned to the "ON" position and turns off after approximately 3 seconds. to "Driver's Control (DCCD) (WRX STI)" & Driver's control center differential indicator and warning lights (WRX STI) ! Driver's control center differential auto [+] indicator light When the AUTO AUTO [+] indicator For details, refer ...
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...set by your SUBARU dealer. For details, refer to the "ON" position, the indicator light illuminates for the center differential is pressed. Pressing the "+" button moves the displayed time forward, while pressing the "−" button moves the displayed time back. Warning light & REV indicator light (WRX STI) When the ...ignition switch is turned to "Driver's Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX STI)" F7-19.
...set by your SUBARU dealer. For details, refer to the "ON" position, the indicator light illuminates for the center differential is pressed. Pressing the "+" button moves the displayed time forward, while pressing the "−" button moves the displayed time back. Warning light & REV indicator light (WRX STI) When the ...ignition switch is turned to "Driver's Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX STI)" F7-19.
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... does not work at all. Instruments and controls 3-37 NOTE When the control dial is in the " " position. Headlight beam leveler (WRX STI) Front fog light switch (if equipped) The WRX STI version has High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights on the turn off when the headlights are switched to the "OFF" position. - CONTINUED - Therefore...
... does not work at all. Instruments and controls 3-37 NOTE When the control dial is in the " " position. Headlight beam leveler (WRX STI) Front fog light switch (if equipped) The WRX STI version has High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights on the turn off when the headlights are switched to the "OFF" position. - CONTINUED - Therefore...
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...to unload the discs. For the audio input jack, a stereo mini pin plug (3.5ø) can be unloaded or this message remains displayed, please contact your SUBARU dealer. When "CHECK DISC" is not loud, and the sound - CONTINUED - Check that the disc is not damaged or scratched, and also check ..., such as portable audio player, you can only play MP3 and WMA data formats. This message may appear when using some CD-RW discs. NOTE WRX STI . Connect the portable audio player and push the "CD/AUX" button. This player can hear its sound via the vehicle's speaker. Audio 5-25 ! ...
...to unload the discs. For the audio input jack, a stereo mini pin plug (3.5ø) can be unloaded or this message remains displayed, please contact your SUBARU dealer. When "CHECK DISC" is not loud, and the sound - CONTINUED - Check that the disc is not damaged or scratched, and also check ..., such as portable audio player, you can only play MP3 and WMA data formats. This message may appear when using some CD-RW discs. NOTE WRX STI . Connect the portable audio player and push the "CD/AUX" button. This player can hear its sound via the vehicle's speaker. Audio 5-25 ! ...