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... the service life of the HID headlights as hazardous waste. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the Warranty and Service Booklet. WRX-STI WRX-STI models are equipped with the following warranties: SUBARU Limited Warranty Anti-Corrosion Warranty Emission Control Warranty Warranties for Canada This vehicle does not contain mercury...
... the service life of the HID headlights as hazardous waste. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the Warranty and Service Booklet. WRX-STI WRX-STI models are equipped with the following warranties: SUBARU Limited Warranty Anti-Corrosion Warranty Emission Control Warranty Warranties for Canada This vehicle does not contain mercury...
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vehicles WRX 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 1 2 3 4 5 Fuel gauge (page 3-12) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-20) Temperature gauge (page 3-13) Tachometer (page 3-12) Speedometer (page 3-11) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-11) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-11) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-13) Low fuel warning light (page 3-12) A B 9 8 7 6 000159 16 Combination meter U.S.-spec.
vehicles WRX 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 1 2 3 4 5 Fuel gauge (page 3-12) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-20) Temperature gauge (page 3-13) Tachometer (page 3-12) Speedometer (page 3-11) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-11) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-11) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-13) Low fuel warning light (page 3-12) A B 9 8 7 6 000159 16 Combination meter U.S.-spec.
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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
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vehicles WRX 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Fuel gauge (page 3-12) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-20) Temperature gauge (page 3-13) Tachometer (page 3-12) Speedometer (page 3-11) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-11) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-11) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-13) Low fuel warning light (page 3-12) 1 2 3 4 5 A B 9 8 7 6 000162 CONTINUED 19 Canada-spec.
vehicles WRX 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Fuel gauge (page 3-12) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-20) Temperature gauge (page 3-13) Tachometer (page 3-12) Speedometer (page 3-11) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-11) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-11) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-13) Low fuel warning light (page 3-12) 1 2 3 4 5 A B 9 8 7 6 000162 CONTINUED 19 Canada-spec.
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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
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...Fuel 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 ...light ...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...
...Fuel 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 ...light ...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...
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...) ...Parking 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 ... Clock ...Light control switch ... Headlights ...High/low beam change (dimmer) ...Headlight flasher ...Daytime running light system ... 3-22 3-22 3-22 3-23 3-23 3-23 3-24...
...) ...Parking 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 ... Clock ...Light control switch ... Headlights ...High/low beam change (dimmer) ...Headlight flasher ...Daytime running light system ... 3-22 3-22 3-22 3-23 3-23 3-23 3-24...
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... at low speeds in a range from 22 to 122F (30 to 50C). 1) U.S.-spec. Outside temperature indicator 1 REV indicator light and buzzer (WRX-STI) Instruments and controls 3-9 2 The outside temperature indicator shows the outside the specified indicator range. when the engine is restarted immediately following conditions: When there...
... at low speeds in a range from 22 to 122F (30 to 50C). 1) U.S.-spec. Outside temperature indicator 1 REV indicator light and buzzer (WRX-STI) Instruments and controls 3-9 2 The outside temperature indicator shows the outside the specified indicator range. when the engine is restarted immediately following conditions: When there...
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Meters and gauges (Except WRX-STI) The speedometer shows the vehicle speed. Odometer The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven. 1) Trip meter 2) Odometer 2 300614 The ...
Meters and gauges (Except WRX-STI) The speedometer shows the vehicle speed. Odometer The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven. 1) Trip meter 2) Odometer 2 300614 The ...
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... is not working properly. If the warning light behaves as follows, the ABS system may cause serious engine damage. Contact your nearest SUBARU If the light comes on , the ABS function shuts down; When the warning light is too hot. AT OIL TEMPerature warning light... light (U.S.) (Canada) Automatic transmission control system warning If the light flashes after approximately two seconds. Rear differential oil temperature warning light (WRX-STI) NOTE Instruments and controls 3-17 The AT oil temperature warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to come on ...
... is not working properly. If the warning light behaves as follows, the ABS system may cause serious engine damage. Contact your nearest SUBARU If the light comes on , the ABS function shuts down; When the warning light is too hot. AT OIL TEMPerature warning light... light (U.S.) (Canada) Automatic transmission control system warning If the light flashes after approximately two seconds. Rear differential oil temperature warning light (WRX-STI) NOTE Instruments and controls 3-17 The AT oil temperature warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to come on ...
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...mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. This light comes on again and stay illuminated after approximately two seconds. Intercooler water spray warning light (WRX-STI) CONTINUED If both warning lights come on when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is turned to...more prone to locking when the brakes are applied harder than usual and the vehicles motion may therefore become somewhat harder to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. Instruments and controls 3-19 minates if a malfunction occurs in the nearest safe, flat place. 2. If...
...mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle. This light comes on again and stay illuminated after approximately two seconds. Intercooler water spray warning light (WRX-STI) CONTINUED If both warning lights come on when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is turned to...more prone to locking when the brakes are applied harder than usual and the vehicles motion may therefore become somewhat harder to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected. 4. Instruments and controls 3-19 minates if a malfunction occurs in the nearest safe, flat place. 2. If...
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...Turn signal indicator lights The cruise control indicator light comes on , it again to Chapter 7, Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STI). It goes off when the drivers control center differentials manual mode switch is ON. 3-20 Instruments and controls Selector lever ... is turned to the Replacing bulbs section in the high beam mode. Drivers control center differential auto indicator light (WRX-STI) The cruise control set indicator light Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Refer to the ON position and goes...
...Turn signal indicator lights The cruise control indicator light comes on , it again to Chapter 7, Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STI). It goes off when the drivers control center differentials manual mode switch is ON. 3-20 Instruments and controls Selector lever ... is turned to the Replacing bulbs section in the high beam mode. Drivers control center differential auto indicator light (WRX-STI) The cruise control set indicator light Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Refer to the ON position and goes...
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...) Indicator lights Instruments and controls 3-21 Warning light speed reaches a level set by your SUBARU dealer. Headlight indicator light (WRX-STI) This light comes on when the headlight switch is placed in the event of failure of the drivers 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) Have the vehicle inspected by driver and when the tachometer needle...
...) Indicator lights Instruments and controls 3-21 Warning light speed reaches a level set by your SUBARU dealer. Headlight indicator light (WRX-STI) This light comes on when the headlight switch is placed in the event of failure of the drivers 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) Have the vehicle inspected by driver and when the tachometer needle...
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... 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 . Except WRX-STI The low beam headlights will stay on . The automatic transmission selector lever is in the...
... 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 . Except WRX-STI The low beam headlights will stay on . The automatic transmission selector lever is in the...
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...avoid such a condition. The headlight beam leveler can adjust brightness of the parking light switch. Illumination brightness control Headlight beam leveler (U.S.spec. WRX-STI) Parking light switch Instruments and controls 3-25 When the headlight switch is in the or ...can be used to adjust beam height to the vehicle carrying heavy load. To brighten, turn the control dial downward. 300131 The WRX-STI version has High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights on for better visibility. The HID headlights generate more light than conventional halogen ...
...avoid such a condition. The headlight beam leveler can adjust brightness of the parking light switch. Illumination brightness control Headlight beam leveler (U.S.spec. WRX-STI) Parking light switch Instruments and controls 3-25 When the headlight switch is in the or ...can be used to adjust beam height to the vehicle carrying heavy load. To brighten, turn the control dial downward. 300131 The WRX-STI version has High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights on for better visibility. The HID headlights generate more light than conventional halogen ...
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... the tank with water. The tank is located on when the water level in the tank has dropped to the Intercooler water spray (WRX-STI) section in case the water freezes. B00462 Do not press the switch when the warning light is illuminated. For the tank refilling method...weather (when you do not use the intercooler water spray), keep the tank half-empty or below in chapter 11. Intercooler water spray switch (WRX-STI) NOTE Instruments and controls 3-31 Pressing this switch causes water to help maintain adequate intercooler performance when the outside temperature is high.
... the tank with water. The tank is located on when the water level in the tank has dropped to the Intercooler water spray (WRX-STI) section in case the water freezes. B00462 Do not press the switch when the warning light is illuminated. For the tank refilling method...weather (when you do not use the intercooler water spray), keep the tank half-empty or below in chapter 11. Intercooler water spray switch (WRX-STI) NOTE Instruments and controls 3-31 Pressing this switch causes water to help maintain adequate intercooler performance when the outside temperature is high.
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... indicators ...ABS system self-check ...ABS warning 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) ......To turn off the cruise control ...To change the cruising speed ... 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...
... indicators ...ABS system self-check ...ABS warning 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) ......To turn off the cruise control ...To change the cruising speed ... 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...
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... AKI or higher. If you try a different brand of 91 AKI or higher may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or smell. Fuel requirements WRX-STI The 2.5-liter turbo engine is required that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gasoline specifications. Use of a fuel which is required...available, premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of your vehicles catalytic converter and may be concerned if your vehicle will result. SUBARU recommends that you drive up label, it is low in any other gasoline (lower than California, your vehicle some- If super-premium ...
... AKI or higher. If you try a different brand of 91 AKI or higher may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or smell. Fuel requirements WRX-STI The 2.5-liter turbo engine is required that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gasoline specifications. Use of a fuel which is required...available, premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of your vehicles catalytic converter and may be concerned if your vehicle will result. SUBARU recommends that you drive up label, it is low in any other gasoline (lower than California, your vehicle some- If super-premium ...
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..., and then try shifting into reverse when the vehicle is moving. It may cause damage to the transmission to try again. 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 difficult to shift into reverse ONLY when...
..., and then try shifting into reverse when the vehicle is moving. It may cause damage to the transmission to try again. 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 difficult to shift into reverse ONLY when...
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... the neutral position. Non-turbo models 2nd 3rd 1st 31 (50) 52 (84) mph (km/h) 75 (120) CONTINUED 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 neutral position. Non-turbo models 2nd 3rd 1st 31 (50) 52 (84) mph (km/h) 75 (120) CONTINUED 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...