ABS SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2011 Owners Manual

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& Abbreviation listYou will find several abbreviations in this
manual. The meanings of the abbrevia-
tions are shown in the following list.Abbreviation Meaning
A/C Air conditioner
A/ELR Automatic/Emergency locking
retractor
ABS Anti-lock brake system
AKI Anti knock index
ALR Automatic locking retractor
AT Automatic transmission
ATF Automatic transmission fluid
AWD All-wheel drive
DCCD Driver
’s control center differ-
ential
DRL Daytime running light
EBD Electronic brake force distri-
bution
ELR Emergency locking retractor
FWD Front-wheel drive
GAW Gross axle weight
GAWR Gross axle weight rating
GVW Gross vehicle weight
GVWR Gross vehicle weight rating
HID High intensity discharge Abbreviation
Meaning
INT Intermittent
LATCH Lower anchors and tethers for
children
LED Light emitting diode
LSD Limited slip differential
MIL Malfunction indicator lamp
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl
MT Manual transmission
OBD On-board diagnostics
RON Research octane number
SI-DRIVE SUBARU Intelligent Drive
SRS Supplemental restraint sys-
tem
TIN Tire identification number
TPMS Tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem
VDC Vehicle dynamics control
Vehicle symbolsThere are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
For warning and indicator lights, refer to
“Warning and indicator lights
”F 24.
Mark Name
WARNINGCAUTIONPower door lock (turbo mod-
els)Power door unlock (turbo
models)Power door lock and unlock
(non-turbo models)Power window with automatic
open (all models) and close (if
equipped) functionPassengers’windows lock
and unlockFuel
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24& Warning and indicator lights
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-14Front passenger’s
seatbelt warning light 3-14SRS airbag system
warning light3-15
/
Front passenger
’s
frontal airbag ON indi-
cator 3-16
/
Front passenger
’s
frontal airbag OFF in-
dicator 3-16CHECK ENGINE
warning light/Malfunc-
tion indicator lamp3-16Coolant temperature
low indicator light
(non-turbo models)/
Coolant temperature
high warning light
(non-turbo models)3-17Charge warning light 3-18Oil pressure warning
light
3-18Mark Name Page
AT OIL TEMP warning
light (AT models)
3-18Rear differential oil
temperature warning
light (STI)3-19ABS warning light 3-21Brake system warning
light
3-21Door open warning
light3-23AWD warning light
(AT models)3-23Hill start assist warn-
ing light (if equipped)/
Hill start assist OFF
indicator light (STI)3-22Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation indi-
cator light
3-23Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light/
Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator
light/Traction Control
OFF indicator light
(STI)3-23Turn signal indicator
lights
3-26Mark Name Page
High beam indicator
light
3-26Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)3-27Security indicator light 3-25Headlight indicator
light (if equipped)3-27Cruise control indica-
tor light
3-26Cruise control set in-
dicator light3-27Low fuel warning light 3-22Low tire pressure
warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)3-19SPORT mode indica-
tor light (AT models)
3-25Shift-up indicator light
(STI)
3-26Driver
’s control center
differential auto indi-
cator light (STI) 3-27

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Ignition switch ..................................................... 3-3
LOCK.................................................................. 3-3
Acc..................................................................... 3-4
ON...................................................................... 3-4
START ................................................................ 3-4
Key reminder chime ............................................ 3-5
Ignition switch light ............................................. 3-5
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-5
Meters and gauges. ............................................. 3-6
Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-6
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition
switch ............................................................... 3-6
Meter/Gauge needle illumination setting (turbo models except STI) ............................................ 3-7
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-8
Odometer/Trip meter ............................................ 3-8
Tachometer ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-10
Temperature gauge (turbo models) ..................... 3-11
REV indicator light and buzzer (STI). ................ 3-11
Setting the alarm-level engine speed ................... 3-12
Deactivating the REV alarm system ..................... 3-13
Warning and indicator lights............................. 3-13
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 3-14
SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-15
Front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators ......................................................... 3-16
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp .................................................. 3-16 Coolant temperature low indicator light (non-
turbo models)/Coolant temperature high
warning light (non-turbo models) ...................... 3-17
Charge warning light .......................................... 3-18
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-18
AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models) .............. 3-18
Rear differential oil temperature warning light (STI) ................................................................ 3-19
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models) ........................................................... 3-19
ABS warning light .............................................. 3-21
Brake system warning light ................................ 3-21
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 3-22
Hill start assist warning light (MT models –if
equipped)/Hill start assist OFF indicator light
(STI) ................................................................ 3-22
Door open warning light .................................... 3-23
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT models) ..... ..... 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light ................................................................ 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light/Traction
Control OFF indicator light (STI) ....................... 3-23
Security indicator light ....................................... 3-25
SPORT mode indicator light (AT models) ............ 3-25
SI-DRIVE indicator light (STI) .............................. 3-26
Shift-up indicator light (STI) ............................... 3-26
Select lever/gear position indicator (AT models) ..................................................... 3-26
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-26
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-26
Cruise control indicator light .............................. 3-26
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to OFF, OFF to ON, or the vehicle starts
moving before the setting procedure is
finished.
. Setting the speed is impossible
when the vehicle is moving.
. The set engine speed may differ
from the engine speed shown by the
tachometer. Use the engine speed
shown by the tachometer as a rough
guide.
. If the setting operation is performed
with the engine switch turned off, the
REV indicator light turns off and the
setting operation is aborted when you
have stopped the setting operation for
approximately 10 seconds.
. If the setting operation is performed
with the engine switch turned off, the
REV indicator light turns off and the
setting operation is aborted when you
open and close the driver ’s door.& Deactivating the REV alarm
systemTo deactivate the REV indicator light and
buzzer functions of the REV alarm system,
set the thousands place of the alarm-level
engine speed to “–”.
Warning and indicator lightsSeveral of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate momentarily and then turn off
when the ignition switch is initially turned
to the “ON”position. This permits check-
ing the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the “ON”position. For
the system check, the following lights
illuminate and turn off after several sec-
onds or after the engine has started:: Seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the driver fastens the
seatbelt.): Front passenger ’s seatbelt warning
light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the front seat passenger
fastens the seatbelt.): SRS airbag system warning light
ON /
: Front passenger ’s frontal airbag
ON indicator light
/
: Front passenger ’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator light
: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal- function indicator lamp
: Coolant temperature high warning light(non-turbo models): Charge warning light: Oil pressure warning light: AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT models): Rear differential oil temperature warn-ing light (STI): Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.- spec. models)/
: ABS warning light
/
: Brake system warning light
: Low fuel warning light: Hill start assist warning light (MT models –if equipped)/Hill start assist
OFF indicator light (STI): Door open warning light: AWD warning light (AT models): Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator light/Traction Control OFF
indicator light (STI)
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ABS warning light
CAUTION
. If any of the following conditions
occur, we recommend that you
have the ABS system repaired at
the first available opportunity by
your SUBARU dealer.
– The warning light does not
illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON ”
position.
– The warning light illuminates
when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON ”position,
but it does not turn off even
when the vehicle speed ex-
ceeds approximately 8 mph
(12 km/h).
– The warning light illuminates
during driving.
. When the warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is
off), the ABS function shuts
down. However, the conventional
brake system continues to oper-
ate normally.
With a vehicle equipped with an EBD
system, the ABS warning light illuminates together with the brake system warning
light if the EBD system malfunctions. For
further details of the EBD system mal-
function warning, refer to
“Electronic
Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system
warning ”F 3-22.
NOTEIf the warning light behavior is as
described in the following conditions,
the ABS system may be considered
normal.
. The warning light illuminates right
after the engine is started but turns off
immediately, remaining off.
. The warning light remains illumi-
nated after the engine has been started,
but it turns off when the vehicle speed
reaches approximately 8 mph (12
km/h).
. The warning light illuminates during
driving, but it turns off immediately and
remains off.
When driving with an insufficient battery
voltage such as when the engine is jump
started, the ABS warning light may illumi-
nate. This is due to the low battery voltage
and does not indicate a malfunction.
When the battery becomes fully charged,
the light will turn off.
&
Brake system
warning light
WARNING
. Driving with the brake system
warning light on is dangerous.
This indicates your brake system
may not be working properly. If
the light remains illuminated,
have the brakes inspected by a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
. If at all in doubt about whether
the brakes are operating prop-
erly, do not drive the vehicle.
Have your vehicle towed to the
nearest SUBARU dealer for re-
pair.
This light has the following functions.
! Parking brake warning
The light illuminates with the parking
brake applied while the ignition switch is
in the “ON”position. It turns off when the
parking brake is fully released.
! Brake fluid level warning
This light illuminates when the brake fluid
level has dropped to near the “MIN”level
of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition
switch in the “ON”position and with the
parking brake fully released.
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Instruments and controls
If the brake system warning light should
illuminate while driving (with the parking
brake fully released and with the ignition
switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an
indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn
brake pads. If this occurs, immediately
stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place
and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid
level is below the “MIN ”mark in the
reservoir, do not drive the vehicle. Have
the vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU
dealer for repair.
! Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) system warning
The brake system warning light also
illuminates if a malfunction occurs in the
EBD system. In that event, it illuminates
together with the ABS warning light.
The EBD system may be malfunctioning if
the brake system warning light and ABS
warning light illuminate simultaneously
during driving.
Even if the EBD system fails, the conven-
tional braking system will still function.
However, the rear wheels will be more
prone to locking when the brakes are
applied harder than usual and the vehi-
cle ’s motion may therefore become some-
what harder to control.
If the brake system warning light and ABS
warning light illuminate simultaneously, take the following steps.
1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe,
flat place.
2. Shut down the engine, apply the
parking brake and then restart it.
3. Release the parking brake. If both
warning lights turn off, the EBD system
may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the
system inspected.
4. If both warning lights illuminate again
and remain illuminated after the engine
has been restarted, shut down the engine
again, apply the parking brake, and check
the brake fluid level.
5. If the brake fluid level is not below the
“MIN
”mark, the EBD system may be
malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the
nearest SUBARU dealer and have the
system inspected.
6. If the brake fluid level is below the
“MIN ”mark, DO NOT drive the vehicle.
Instead, have the vehicle towed to the
nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
&
Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light illuminates
when the tank is nearly empty approxi-
mately 2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, or 2.2 Imp
gal). It only operates when the ignition
switch is in the “ON”position. When this light illuminates, fill the fuel tank immedi-
ately.
NOTEThis light does not turn off unless the
tank is replenished up to an internal
fuel quantity of approximately 3.7 US
gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal).
CAUTION
Promptly put fuel in the tank when-
ever the low fuel warning light
illuminates. Engine misfires as a
result of an empty tank could cause
damage to the engine.&
Hill start assist warning
light (MT models
–if
equipped)/Hill start as-
sist OFF indicator light
(STI)
! Hill start assist warning light
While the engine is rotating, if there are
any malfunctions in the Hill start assist
system, the light will illuminate.
WARNING
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Instruments and controls
! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light (yellow)
CAUTION
The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem provides its ABS control
through the electrical circuit of the
ABS system. Accordingly, if the ABS
is inoperative, the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system becomes unable to
provide ABS control. As a result, the
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
also becomes inoperative, causing
the warning light to illuminate.
Though both the Vehicle Dynamics
Control and ABS systems are inop-
erative in this case, the ordinary
functions of the brake system are
still available. You will be safe while
driving with this condition, but drive
carefully and have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.NOTE.If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system itself mal-
functions, the warning light only illumi-
nates. At this time, the ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System) remains fully opera-
tional. .
The warning light illuminates when
the electronic control system of the
ABS/Vehicle Dynamics Control system
malfunctions.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably inoperative under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
. The warning light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”position.
. The warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is running.
NOTEIf the warning light behavior is as
described below, the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system may be considered
normal.
. The warning light illuminates right
after the engine is started but turns off
immediately, remaining off.
. The warning light illuminates after
engine startup and turns off while the
vehicle is subsequently being driven.
. The warning light illuminates during
driving, but it turns off immediately and
remains off. !
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF in-
dicator light (yellow)
. This light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed
(except STI).
. This light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control mode switch is pressed
for more than 2 seconds (STI).
. The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system is deactivated.
NOTE. The light may remain illuminated for
a while after the engine has been
started, especially in cold weather. This
does not indicate the existence of a
problem. The light should turn off as
soon as the engine has warmed up.
. The indicator light illuminates when
the engine has developed a problem
and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator lamp is on.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under the follow-
ing condition. Have your vehicle checked
at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
. The light does not turn off even after
the lapse of several minutes (the engine
has warmed up) after the engine has
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Audio
nates the need for a center speaker
(built in SRS Circle Surround II phan-
tom center and SRS FOCUS effects).
CS Auto, TruBass, FOCUS, Circle Sur-
round-II, SRS and “
”symbol are
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
CS Auto technology is incorporated
under license from SRS Labs, inc.

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& Safety precautions
WARNING
. For safety reasons, avoid operat-
ing the cell phone while driving.
. Do not make a phone call while
driving. When you have an in-
coming call, stop the vehicle in a
safe location before taking the
incoming phone call. When you
have to absolutely take a phone
call, tell the caller “I’ ll call you
back ”. And then call the caller
back after stopping the vehicle in
a safe location.
CAUTION
. Do not leave the cell phone in the
vehicle. The temperature in the
vehicle may become extremely
high and cause a malfunction of
the cell phone.
. When using the cell phone, be
careful not to get it close to the
in-vehicle equipment. Getting it
too close to the in-vehicle equip-
ment may result in deterioration
in tone quality or a poor connect-
ing condition. .
In the frequency band used by
this equipment, along with indus-
trial, scientific and medical
equipment such as a microwave
oven, radio stations (a license is
required) to be used by the
production line in the factory to
identify movable bodies, specific
small power radio stations (a
license is not required) and ama-
teur radio stations (a license is
required) are being operated.
(These three types of radio sta-
tions are hereinafter referred to
as “other radio stations. ”) Before
using this equipment, be sure to
check to see if “other radio
stations ”are being operated in
the vicinity. If there is detrimental
radio interference from this
equipment to “other radio sta-
tions, ”move the equipment to
another location as soon as
possible to avoid radio interfer-
ence. The frequency band used
by this equipment is in the 2.4
GHz zone. The FH-SS modulation
is employed as a modulation
method. The expected inflicting
interference distance is less than
33 ft (10 m). This equipment uses
a full band and can avoid a band used by a movable body identifi-
cation device.
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Using the Hands-free system
NOTEYou can select the menus by operating
the “TUNE/TRACK/CH ”dial or using
the voice command system. Refer to
“ Menu list of the Hands-free system ”
F 5-55 or “Voice command system ”
F 5-58.
! Turning on/off the Hands-free mode1) OFF hook switch
2) ON hook switch
3) Talk switchTo turn on the Hands-free mode, press the
Audio
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Fuel ...................................................................... 7-3
Fuel requirements ............................................... 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................... 7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only) ...................... 7-7
Preparing to drive ............................................... 7-8
Starting the engine .............................................. 7-9
MT models.......................................................... 7-9
AT models ........................................................... 7-9
Stopping the engine ........................................... 7-10
Remote engine start system (dealer option) .............................................................. 7-11
Starting your vehicle .......................................... 7-11
Remote start safety features ............................... 7-11
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start ................................................................. 7-12
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start shutdown ......................................................... 7-12
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle ............................................................. 7-12
Service mode ..................................................... 7-12
Remote engine start transmitter programming and programmable feature option ..................... 7-12
System maintenance .......................................... 7-13
Manual transmission –6 speeds (STI) ............. 7-15
Selecting reverse gear ........................................ 7-15
Shifting speeds .................................................. 7-16
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-16
Manual transmission –5 speeds (except
STI) ................................................................... 7-17
Shifting speeds .................................................. 7-17
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-18
Driver’s Control Center Differential (DCCD)
(STI) ................................................................. 7-18
To change mode of driver ’s control center
differential ....................................................... 7-19
Auto mode ........................................................ 7-19
Manual mode ..................................................... 7-20
Temporary release ............................................. 7-22
Automatic transmission .................................... 7-22
Select lever....................................................... 7-23
Shift lock function ............................................. 7-24
Selection of manual mode .................................. 7-26
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-27
SPORT mode ..................................................... 7-28
SI-DRIVE (STI) .................................................... 7-28
Intelligent (I) mode ............................................. 7-28
Sport (S) mode .................................................. 7-29
Sport Sharp (S#) mode. ...................................... 7-29
SI-DRIVE selector .............................................. 7-30
Limited slip differential (LSD) (STI) .................. 7-30
Power steering ................................................... 7-31
Braking ............................................................... 7-31
Braking tips ....................................................... 7-31
Brake system .................................................... 7-31
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............. 7-32
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......................... 7-32
ABS system self-check...................................... 7-33
ABS warning light .............................................. 7-33
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system ............................................................. 7-33
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions ..... ..... 7-33
Starting and operating
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