key SUBARU WRX 2016 Owners Manual

Maintenance and service/Replacing battery
Replacing battery The access key / transmitter battery may
be discharged under the following condi-
tions.
. The operation of the keyless access
function is unstable
. The operating distance of the remote
keyless entry system is unstable
. The transmitter does not operate prop-
erly when used within the standard dis-
tance
Replace the battery with a new one.
CAUTION. Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key/transmitter
when replacing battery.
. Be careful not to touch or da-
mage the printed circuit board in
the access key/transmitter when
replacing the battery.
. Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children could
swallow them.
. There is a danger of an explosion
if the battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of the
battery.
. Do not expose batteries to ex-
cessive heat such as bright sun-
light, fire or the like.
NOTE . Replace only with the same or
equivalent type of battery recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
. Dispose of used batteries according
to local laws.
. Mount the battery in the correct
orientation to prevent fluid leakage.
Be careful not to bend the terminals. It
may result in a malfunction.
. It is recommended that the battery
should be replaced by a SUBARU
dealer.
. Use a new battery.
. After replacing the battery, confirm
that the access key/transmitter func-
tions properly. & Replacing battery of access
key CAUTIONWhen removing or reinstalling the
access key cover, make sure that
the plastic part does not come off or
become misaligned.
Battery: Button battery CR2032
1) Release button
2) Mechanical key
1. Take out the mechanical key.11-50

2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl
tape or a cloth, and insert it in the gap to
remove the cover.
3. Take out the battery using a flat-head
screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth. 4. Insert a new battery with its positive (+)
side facing upward as shown in the figure.
5. Attach the cover to the access key by
fitting the projections and recesses to-
gether. & Replacing transmitter battery
1. Open the key head using a flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Remove the transmitter case from the
key head. Maintenance and service/Replacing battery
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Maintenance and service/Replacing battery
3. Open the transmitter case by releasing
the hooks.
1) Negative ( − ) side facing up
4. Replace the old battery with a new
battery (type CR1620 or equivalent) mak-
ing sure to install the new battery with the negative ( − ) side facing up.
5. Put together the transmitter case by
fitting the hooks on the case.
6. Reinstall the transmitter case in the
key head.
7. Refit the removed half of the key head.
After the battery is replaced, the trans-
mitter must be synchronized with the
remote keyless entry system ’ s control
unit. Press either the “
” or “ ” button
six times to synchronize the unit.11-52

Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
15 10A
. Trunk light
. Keyless unit
16 7.5A
. Illumination
17 15A
. Seat heaters
18 10A
. Backup light
19 –
. Daytime running lights
20 10A
. Accessory power outlet
(instrument panel)
21 7.5A
. Starter relay
22 10A
. Air conditioner
. Rear window defogger
relay coil
23 Empty
24 10A
. Audio unit
. Navigation system (if
equipped)
25 15A
. SRS airbag system
26 7.5A
. Power window relay
. Radiator main fan relay
27 15A
. Blower fan
28 15A
. Blower fan
29 15A
. Fog light
30 Empty Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
31 7.5A
. Auto air conditioner unit
. Integrated unit
32 7.5A
. Clutch switch
. Steering lock control
unit
33 7.5A
. Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol unit Specifications/Fuses and circuits
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14-2 Index
A
Abbreviation ................................................................... 2
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-36
Warning light ......................................................... 3-20
Access key ................................................................. 2-9
Warning light ................................................. 3-28, 3-29
Accessories ....................................................... 5-3, 11-44
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-8
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-19
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control .......................................... 4-5
Manual climate control .............................................. 4-6
Air flow mode .............................................................. 4-6
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-25
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-25
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-38
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-36
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-27
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-10
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-18
Audio
Antenna system ....................................................... 5-2
Set......................................................................... 5-3
Audio/visual remote controls ........................................ 5-18
Steering switches ................................................... 5-18
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ........................... 3- 104, 3-105
Automatic headlight beam leveler ................................. 3-99
Warning light ......................................................... 3-35 Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking
Retractor (ALR/ELR) ................................................ 1-13
Automatic transmission
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............. 3-18
B
Basic information before use ......................................... 5-5
Connecting and disconnecting a USB memory/portable
device .................................................................. 5-6
Entering letters and numbers/list screen operation ... .... 5-8
Initial screen ........................................................... 5-5
Loading and unloading a disc ................................... 5-5
Screen adjustment ................................................... 5-9
Touch screen gestures ............................................. 5-7
Touch screen operation ............................................ 5-7
Basic operation .......................................................... 5-12
Battery .................................................................... 11-41
Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-7
Jump starting .......................................................... 9-9
Replacement (access key) ..................................... 11-50
Replacement (keyless access with push-button
start system) .............................................. 2-18, 11-50
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .... 2-24, 11-51
Replacement (transmitter) ...................................... 11-51
Bluetooth ®
settings ..................................................... 5-81
Registering/connecting Bluetooth ®
device .................. 5-81
Setting Bluetooth details .......................................... 5-84
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-28
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-7
Brake
Assist .................................................................... 7-35

Booster ........................................................ 7-35, 11-27
Disc ..................................................................... 12-9
Fluid ............................................................ 11-25, 12-7
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-30
Parking ........................................................ 7-44, 11-30
Pedal .................................................................. 11-27
System ................................................................. 7-35
Brake pedal
Free play ............................................................. 11-27
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-28
Brake system ............................................................ 7-35
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
Braking ..................................................................... 7-35
Tips...................................................................... 7-35
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-30
BSD/RCTA ................................................................ 7-56
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning buzzer .... 7-59
BSD/RCTA OFF switch ........................................... 7-61
BSD/RCTA warning indicator ................................... 7-60
Bulb
Chart .................................................................. 12-16
Replacing ............................................................. 11-44
C
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center
Console .................................................................. 6-5
Changing
Coolant ................................................................ 11-19
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-4
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-15 Charge warning light ................................................... 3-17
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator
light ....................................................................... 3-16
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-27
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-28
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-28
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-28
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-18
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-25
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-26
Fluid level (power steering fluid) ............................. 11-24
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-38
Oil level (engine oil) .............................................. 11-13
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-21
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-28
Installation with ALR/ELR seatbelt ............................ 1-24
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-29
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-32
Child safety ................................................................... 4
Locks .................................................................... 2-32
Chime
Key........................................................................ 3-5
Light ..................................................................... 3-94
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
Cigarette lighter ........................................................... 6-9
Cleaning
Aluminum
wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ....................................................... 4-9
Climate control system ................................................. 4-3 Index
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Bulb wattage ....................................................... 12-16
Control switch ........................................................ 3-94
Flasher ................................................................. 3-96
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-35
HID headlights .......................................................... 11-44
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-35
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-96
Hill Holder ................................................................. 7-46
Indicator light ................................................. 3-24, 7-48
Switch .................................................................. 7-47
Hill start assist .................................................. 7-49, 11-29
OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-24
To activate/deactivate ............................................. 7-51
Warning light ......................................................... 3-24
HomeLink ®
.............................................................. 3-105
Hook
Coat ..................................................................... 6-11
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-12
Horn ........................................................................ 3-114
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-17
I
Ignition switch .............................................................. 3-4
Light ....................................................................... 3-6
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-98
Immobilizer. ................................................................. 2-3
Indicator light (security indicator light) ....................... 3-33
Indicator light
BSD/RCTA OFF. .................................................... 3-37
BSD/RCTA warning ................................................ 3-37
Cruise control ........................................................ 3-35 Cruise control set ................................................... 3-35
Front fog light ......................................................... 3-35
Headlight ............................................................... 3-35
High beam ............................................................. 3-35
Hill Holder ............................................................. 3-24
Hill start assist OFF ................................................ 3-24
Immobilizer ............................................................ 3-33
REV. ..................................................................... 3-37
Security ................................................................. 3-33
Select lever/Gear position ........................................ 3-34
Shift-up ................................................................. 3-34
SI-DRIVE .............................................................. 3-34
Steering responsive fog lights OFF ... ........................ 3-37
Traction control OFF ............................................... 3-27
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-35
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................. 3-27
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .......................... 3-26
Inside mirror ............................................................ 3-103
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle .................................... 2-37
J
Jack-up point .............................................................. 9-4
Jump starting .............................................................. 9-9
K
Key............................................................................ 2-3
Number .................................................................. 2-3
Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement. .......................................................... 2-4
Keyless access entry function ...................................... 2-13

Keyless access with push-button start system .. ............... 2-9
Disabling keyless access functions ........................... 2-16
Locking and unlocking doors ................................... 2-13
Opening trunk lid ................................................... 2-15
Warning chimes and warning light .................... 2-16, 3-28
When access key does not operate
properly ....................................... 2-18, 3-8, 7-14, 9-16
L
Lap belt pretensioner .................................................. 1-18
Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-49
Light
Control switch ........................................................ 3-94
Daytime running. .................................................... 3-97
Dome ..................................................................... 6-2
Front fog ...................................................... 3-99, 11-47
Front position ................................................ 3-95, 3-99
Front side marker ................................................. 12-16
Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-6
License plate ........................................................ 11-49
Map ....................................................................... 6-2
Rear combination .................................................. 11-48
Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-48
Stop light ............................................................. 11-48
Tail light ............................................................... 11-48
Turn signal ................................................... 3-97, 11-48
Limited slip differential (LSD) ....................................... 7-33
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-10
Low fuel warning light ................................................. 3-24
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 3-19 Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-29
LSD (Limited slip differential) ........................................ 7-33
M
Maintenance
Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule ............................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 1-16
Tips ...................................................................... 11-6
Tools ...................................................................... 9-3
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) .... 3-16
Manual
Climate control .................................................. 4-5, 4-6
Mode (continuously variable transmission) ................. 7-26
Seat ....................................................................... 1-4
Transmission ......................................................... 7-17
Transmission oil ........................................... 11-23, 12-6
Map light .................................................................... 6-2
Media operation ......................................................... 5-50
AUX. ..................................................................... 5-73
Bluetooth audio ...................................................... 5-60
CD ....................................................................... 5-50
iPod ...................................................................... 5-56
USB memory ......................................................... 5-53
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-8
Mirror defogger ........................................................ 3-112
Mirrors .................................................................... 3-103
Moonroof ...........................................................
2-38, 9-18
Multi function display ................................................... 3-48 Index
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Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-12
Rear window
Defogger .............................................................. 3-112
Recommended
Brake fluid. ............................................................ 12-7
Clutch fluid ................................................... 11-26, 12-7
Engine oil .............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil ......................................... 12-6
Manual transmission oil .......................................... 12-6
Power steering fluid ................................................ 12-7
Rear differential gear oil .......................................... 12-6
Spark plugs ........................................................... 12-8
Refueling .................................................................... 7-5
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-14
Remote keyless entry system ...................................... 2-21
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-29
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-39
Replacing
Access key battery ................................................ 11-50
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-19
Battery (keyless access with push-button start
system) ...................................................... 2-18, 11-50
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ............. 2-24, 11-51
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-24
Remote keyless entry transmitter battery .................. 11-51
Replacing bulbs .............................................. 11-44, 12-16
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-47
Headlight ............................................................. 11-44
License plate light ................................................. 11-49
Rear combination light ........................................... 11-48 Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-48
Rear turn signal light ............................................. 11-48
Stop light ............................................................. 11-48
Tail light. .............................................................. 11-48
REV indicator light and buzzer ..................................... 3-12
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-10
S
Safety
Precautions when driving ............................................. 3
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat
Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-6
Height adjustment .................................................... 1-4
Power .................................................................... 1-5
Rear ...................................................................... 1-7
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3, 1-11
Fastening .............................................................. 1-13
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-16
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-17
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-11
Warning light and chime .......................................... 3-14
Security
Alarm
system ......................................................... 2-25
Immobilizer ............................................................. 2-3
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-33
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-31 Index
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Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-31
Tools .......................................................................... 9-3
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-29, 1-32
Towing ...................................................................... 9-12
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-15
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-14
Hooks ................................................................... 9-12
Trailer
Towing .................................................................. 8-12
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-9
Trunk lid ................................................................... 2-36
Release handle ..................................................... 2-37
Turn signal
Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-35
Lever .................................................................... 3-97
U
Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-12
Useful information ...................................................... 5-28
STARLINK ............................................................ 5-30
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-30
Vanity mirror ................................................................ 6-4
Vehicle
Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-11
Identification ........................................................ 12-18
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-27
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-40 Operation indicator light ........................................... 3-26
System .................................................................. 7-38
Warning light .......................................................... 3-26
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
Voice command system operation ... ........................... 5-107
Voice command system ........................................ 5-107
W
Warning and indicator lights ......................................... 3-13
Warning chimes
Keyless access with push-button start system .... ........ 3-28
Warning light
ABS...................................................................... 3-20
Access key .................................................... 3-28, 3-29
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-25
AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-18
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-35
Brake system ......................................................... 3-21
Charge .................................................................. 3-17
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-16
Door open ............................................................. 3-25
Driver ’ s Control Center Differential ............................ 3-36
Engine low oil level ................................................. 3-17
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-24
Keyless access with push-button start system .... ........ 3-28
Low fuel ................................................................ 3-24
Low tire pressure .................................................... 3-19
Oil pressure ...........................................................
3-17
Power steering ....................................................... 3-25
Rear differential oil temperature ................................ 3-18
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14 Index
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