key SUBARU WRX 2016 Owners Manual

& Talking on the Bluetooth
phone While talking on the phone, this screen is
displayed. The operations outlined below
can be performed on this screen.
. When the Incoming Call screen is
displayed and you accept the call, the
screen changes to the Call screen. The
screen stays on the Incoming Call screen
if you reject the call.
. The “ Dialpad ” and “ Bluetooth Setting ”
keys are disabled on the Incoming Call
screen.
The Call screen opens when you perform
the following operations.
. When you accept a call on the Incom-
ing Call screen (by selecting the
“ OFF_Hook ” key), the Call screen opens.
. When you are on the Outgoing Call
screen, the screen changes to the Call
screen when the other party answers the
call. Call screen
Call screen (Your voice Mute ON) Call screen (Private ON)
Call (Dialpad) screen (DTMF)
No. Function
& 1
“ Option ” key: Opens the Options
(volume settings) screen.Audio/Phone operation (Hands – free system for cellular phones)
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Audio/Phone operation (Hands – free system for cellular phones)
No. Function
& 2
“ Mute ” key: Mutes your voice to the
other party. Press the “ Mute ” key
again to deactivate the Mute mode.
This key is disabled in the Private
mode.
& 3
“ Speaker ” key: Changes the mode to
Private mode. The other party ’ s voice
emits from the cell phone. Press the
“ Speaker ” key again to deactivate the
Private mode.
& 4
“ ON_Hook ” key: Ends the call. You
return to the Phone (Menu) screen
when ending outgoing calls and the
previous screen when ending incom-
ing calls. This function is the same as
pressing and holding the “ ON_Hook ”
switch on the steering wheel.
& 5
“ Dialpad ” key: Opens the Call (Dia-
lpad) screen.
& 6
“ Switch Screen ” key: Switches the
screen to the Phone (Menu) screen.
& 7
“ Dialpad ” key: Allows you to make
DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency)
calls. The numbers you enter are sent
as tone signals.
NOTE . When cellular phone call is changed
to hands-free call, the hands-free
screen will be displayed and its func-
tions can be operated on the screen.
. Changing between cellular phone
call and hands-free call can be per- formed by operating the cellular phone
directly.
. Transferring methods and opera-
tions will be different depending on
the type of cellular phone you have.
. For the operation of the cellular
phone, see the manual that comes with
it.
. On the PHONE (Menu) screen, the
screen changes to the Phone (Dialpad)
screen when you select “ Dialpad ” .
. After entering the phone number on the
keypad, the call is made when you select
the “ OFF_Hook ” key.
Phone (Dialpad) screen No. Function
& 1
“ Dialpad ” keys: Allows you to enter
numbers from 0 to 9 and *, #, and +.
To enter “ + ” , press and hold the “ 0 ”
key.
& 2
“ Delete ” key: Deletes one character
from the entered characters.
& 3
“ Switch Screen ” key: Switches the
screen to the Phone (Menu) screen.
& 4
“ OFF_Hook ” key: Opens the Outgoing
Calls screen and dials the entered
phone number. This is the same as
pressing the “ OFF_Hook ” switch on
the steering wheel. This key is cross-
hatched and cannot be selected until
the phone number is entered.
& 5
“ Option ” key: Opens the Options
(volume settings) screen.
& 6
“ Bluetooth Setting ” key: Opens the BT
Devices Connection screen.
NOTE The sound quality of the voice heard
from the other party ’ s speaker may be
negatively impacted.5-100

Setup & Phone settings ! “ Sound Settings (Sound Settings) ”
screen
The call and ringtone volume can be
adjusted. A ringtone can be selected.
1. Display the “ PHONE ” screen. Refer to
“ Quick reference ” F 5-87.
2. Select
Option (Option).
3. Select the desired item to be set.
. Select to adjust the volume of the
telephone function.
. On the PHONE screen, the screen
changes to the Options screen when you
select the “ Option ” key. Options (volume settings) screen
No. Function
& 1
Phone Ringer Volume +/- keys: Ad-
justs the ringtone volume. The “ - ” key
lowers the volume, and the “ + ” key
increases the volume. (Default vo-
lume: 4 out of a total of 16 volume
levels)
& 2
Phone Incoming Volume +/- keys:
Adjusts the receive volume. The “ - ”
key lowers the volume, and the “ + ”
key increases the volume. (Default
volume: 4 out of a total of 16 volume
levels)
& 3Phone Outgoing Volume +/- keys:
Adjusts the transmit volume. The “ - ”
key lowers the volume, and the “ + ”
key increases the volume. (Default
volume: 3 out of a total of 5 volume
levels) NOTE . Depending on the type of phone,
certain functions may not be available.
. Contact data is managed indepen-
dently for every registered phone.
When one phone is connected, another
phone ’ s registered data cannot be
read.
! Update contacts from phone
Operation methods differ between PBAP
compatible and PBAP incompatible but
OPP compatible Bluetooth phones.
If your cellular phone is neither PBAP nor
OPP compatible, the contacts cannot be
transferred.
For PBAP compatible Bluetooth
phones
1. Select
Download Contacts (Down-
load Contacts).
. Contacts are transferred automati-
cally.
2. Check that a confirmation screen is
displayed when the operation is complete.
. This operation may be unnecessary
depending on the type of cellular
phone. Audio/Setup
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Interior equipment/Interior lights
Interior lights CAUTIONWhen leaving your vehicle, make
sure the lights are turned off to
avoid battery discharge.
& Dome light
1) ON
2) DOOR
3) OFF
The dome light switch has the following
three positions.
ON: The light remains on continuously.
OFF: The light remains off. DOOR: The dome light illuminates auto-
matically in the following cases.
. Any of the doors is opened.
. The doors are unlocked using the
keyless access function (if equipped).
Refer to “ Locking and unlocking with
“ keyless access ” entry function ” F 2-13.
. The doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry system. Refer to
“ Remote keyless entry system ” F 2-21.
. The ignition switch is turned from the
“ ACC ” position to the “ LOCK ” / “ OFF ” posi-
tion. & Map lights
Type A
Type B
To turn on the map light, push the switch.
To turn it off, push the switch again.6-2

When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
lights are turned off to avoid battery
discharge.
! Automatic illumination (type A map
lights)
The map lights illuminate automatically in
the following cases.
. Any of the doors is opened.
. The doors are unlocked using the
keyless access function (if equipped).
Refer to “ Locking and unlocking with
“ keyless access ” entry function ” F 2-13.
. The doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
. The ignition switch is turned from the
“ ACC ” position to the “ LOCK ” / “ OFF ” posi-
tion. & OFF delay timer The following lights have an automatic
illumination function.
. dome light (when the dome light switch
is in the “ DOOR ” position)
. map light (type A)
After being illuminated automatically,
these lights remain on for several seconds
and then gradually turn off after all doors
are closed.
While the lights are illuminated, if any of
the following operations are performed,
the lights turn off immediately.
. The ignition switch is turned from the
“ LOCK ” / “ OFF ” position to the “ ACC ” or
“ ON ” position.
. All doors are locked using the keyless
access function (if equipped).
. All doors are locked using the remote
keyless entry system.
The setting for the period of time in which
the lights remain on (OFF delay timer) can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for details. Also,
the setting can be changed by operating
the multi function display. For details, refer
to “ Interior light off delay timer setting ” F 3-
87. Sun visors
To block out glare, swing down the visors.
To use the sun visor at a side window,
swing it down and move it sideways. Interior equipment/Sun visors
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Storage compartment CAUTION. Always keep the storage com-
partment closed while driving to
reduce the risk of injury in the
event of a sudden stop or an
accident.
. Do not store spray cans, contain-
ers with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the storage compart-
ment. & Glove box
1) Lock
2) Unlock
To open the glove box, pull the handle. To
close it, push the lid firmly upward. When
the light control switch is in the “
” or
“
” position (or when the headlight
indicator light
illuminates in the
combination meter if the light control
switch is in the “ AUTO ” position), the
glove box light will illuminate if the lid is
opened.
To lock the glove box, insert the key and
turn it clockwise. To unlock the glove box,
insert the key and turn it counterclockwise. & Center console
To open the lid, pull up the lock release. Interior equipment/Storage compartment
6-5

Fuel ...................................................................... 7-3Fuel requirements ............................................... 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................... 7-5
State emission testing (U.S. only) ...................... 7-7
Preparing to drive ............................................... 7-8
Starting and stopping the engine (models
without push-button start system) .................. 7-9Starting engine .................................................... 7-9
Stopping the engine ........................................... 7-11
Starting and stopping engine (models with
push-button start system) .............................. 7-12Safety precautions ............................................. 7-12
Operating range for push-button start
system ............................................................. 7-12
Starting engine ................................................... 7-12
Stopping engine ................................................. 7-14
When access key does not operate properly ....... 7-14
Remote engine start system (dealer
option) .............................................................. 7-14Models with “ keyless access with push-button
start system ” ................................................... 7-15
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote
start ................................................................. 7-16
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start
shutdown ......................................................... 7-16
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the
vehicle ............................................................. 7-16
System maintenance .......................................... 7-16
Manual transmission .......................................... 7-17
Shifting speeds .................................................. 7-18
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-18 Driver ’ s Control Center Differential (C.DIFF/
DCCD) (STI) ..................................................... 7-19To change mode of driver ’ s control center
differential ....................................................... 7-20
Auto mode ........................................................ 7-20
Manual mode ..................................................... 7-21
Temporary release ............................................. 7-23
Continuously variable transmission ................. 7-23Select lever ....................................................... 7-24
Selection of manual mode .................................. 7-26
Shift lock function ............................................. 7-27
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-28
SI-DRIVE (STI) .................................................... 7-29Intelligent (I) mode ............................................. 7-29
Sport (S) mode .................................................. 7-30
Sport Sharp (S#) mode. ...................................... 7-30
SI-DRIVE selector .............................................. 7-30
SI-DRIVE (except STI: CVT models) ................. 7-31Intelligent (I) mode ............................................. 7-31
Sport (S) mode .................................................. 7-31
Sport Sharp (S#) mode. ...................................... 7-32
SI-DRIVE switches ............................................. 7-32
Limited slip differential (LSD) (STI) .................. 7-33
Power steering ................................................... 7-33
STI .................................................................... 7-33
Except STI ......................................................... 7-34
Braking ............................................................... 7-35
Braking tips ....................................................... 7-35
Brake system .................................................... 7-35
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............. 7-36Starting and operating
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Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the engine (models without push – button start system)
. When starting the engine, be sure
to sit in the driver ’ s seat (except
when using the remote engine
start system).
NOTE . Avoid rapid racing and rapid accel-
eration immediately after the engine
has started.
. For a short time after the engine has
started, the engine speed is kept high.
When the warm-up is completed, the
engine speed lowers automatically.
. On rare occasions, it may be difficult
to start the engine depending on the
fuel and the usage condition (repeated
driving of a distance in which the
engine has not warmed up sufficiently).
In such a case, it is recommended that
you change to a different brand of fuel.
. On rare occasions, transient knock-
ing may be heard from the engine when
the accelerator is operated rapidly
such as a rapid start-up and a rapid
acceleration. This is not a malfunction.
. The engine starts more easily when
the headlights, air conditioner and rear
window defogger are turned off.
. After the engine starts, the engine
speed will be kept high until the engine
has warmed up sufficiently. ! MT models
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac-
cessories.
3. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor
and shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold
the clutch pedal to the floor while starting
the engine.
The starter motor will only operate when
the clutch pedal is depressed fully to the
floor.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ”
position and check the operation of the
warning and indicator lights. Refer to
“ Warning and indicator lights ” F 3-13.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ START ”
position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key immediately
after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, try the
following.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the
“ LOCK ” position and wait for at least
10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the
ignition switch to the “ START ” position
while depressing the accelerator pedal
slightly (approximately a quarter of the
full stroke). Release the accelerator
pedal as soon as the engine starts.
(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition switch back to the “ LOCK ”
position and wait for at least 10
seconds. Then fully depress the accel-
erator pedal and turn the ignition
switch to the “ START ” position. If the
engine starts, quickly release the
accelerator pedal.
(3) If this fails to start the engine, turn
the ignition switch again to the “ LOCK ”
position. After waiting for 10 seconds
or longer, turn the ignition switch to the
“ START ” position without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
(4) If the engine still refuses to start,
contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator
lights have turned off after the engine has
started. The fuel injection system auto-
matically lowers the idle speed as the
engine warms up.
! CVT models
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac-
cessories.
3. Shift the select lever to the “ P ” or
“ N ”
position
(preferably the “ P ” position).
The starter motor will only operate when
the select lever is at the “ P ” or “ N ” position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ”7-10

position and check the operation of the
warning and indicator lights. Refer to
“ Warning and indicator lights ” F 3-13.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ START ”
position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key immediately
after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, try the
following.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the
“ LOCK ” position and wait for at least
10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the
ignition switch to the “ START ” position
while depressing the accelerator pedal
slightly (approximately a quarter of the
full stroke). Release the accelerator
pedal as soon as the engine starts.
(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn
the ignition switch back to the “ LOCK ”
position and wait for at least 10
seconds. Then fully depress the accel-
erator pedal and turn the ignition
switch to the “ START ” position. If the
engine starts, quickly release the
accelerator pedal.
(3) If this fails to start the engine, turn
the ignition switch again to the “ LOCK ”
position. After waiting for 10 seconds
or longer, turn the ignition switch to the
“ START ” position without depressing
the accelerator pedal. (4) If the engine still refuses to start,
contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator
lights have turned off after the engine has
started. The fuel injection system auto-
matically lowers the idle speed as the
engine warms up.
While the engine is warming up, make
sure that the select lever is at the “ P ” or
“ N ” position and that the parking brake is
applied.
CAUTIONIf you restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, shift the select
lever into the “ N ” position. Do not
attempt to place the select lever of a
moving vehicle into the “ P ” posi-
tion.
& Stopping the engine The ignition switch should be turned off
only when the vehicle is stopped and the
engine is idling.
WARNING
Do not stop the engine when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause
loss of power to the power steering and the brake booster, making steer-
ing and braking more difficult. It
could also result in accidental acti-
vation of the “ LOCK ” position on the
ignition switch, causing the steering
wheel to lock.Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the engine (models without push – button start system)
7-11

Charge the battery.
. After the engine starts, the engine
speed will be kept high until the engine
has warmed up sufficiently.
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
When the push-button ignition switch is
pressed while depressing the clutch pedal
(MT models)/brake pedal (CVT models),
the engine will start. The start procedure
of the engine is as follows.
! MT models
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the
driver ’ s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the shift lever in neutral.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Depress the clutch pedal until the indicator on the push-button ignition
switch turns green.
6. While depressing the clutch pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch.
NOTE In case the engine does not start by the
normal engine start procedure, move
the shift lever to the neutral position,
and switch the power to “ ACC ” . De-
press the clutch pedal, and press the
push-button ignition switch for at least
15 seconds. The engine may start. Only
use this engine start procedure in case
of emergency.
! CVT models
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the
driver ’ s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the select lever in the “ P ” posi-
tion. The engine can also start when the
select lever is in the “ N ” position, however,
for safety reasons, start in the “ P ” position.
4. Depress the brake pedal until the
operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch turns green. When starting
with the select lever in the “ N ” position, the
indicator does not turn green.
5. While depressing the brake pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch. NOTE . While pressing the select lever but-
ton in, the indicator on the push-button
ignition switch will not turn green even
when the select lever is in the “ P ”
position.
. In case the engine does not start by
the normal engine start procedure,
move the select lever to the “ P ” posi-
tion, and switch the power to “ ACC ” .
Depress the brake pedal, and press the
push-button ignition switch for at least
15 seconds. The engine may start. Only
use this engine start procedure in case
of emergency.
. When the engine is not started, the
brake pedal may feel stiff. In such a
case, depress the brake pedal more
forcefully than usual. Check that the
operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch turns green, and press
the push-button ignition switch to start
the engine.Starting and operating/Starting and stopping engine (models with push – button start system)
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