SUBARU WRX 2016 Owners Manual

Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
Inside warning
chime Outside warning
chime Operation indicator
on push-button igni-
tion switch Status Action
Long beep
(continuous) —— Select lever position warning:
The driver ’ s door was opened while the
push-button ignition switch is in a posi-
tion other than “ OFF ” and the select
lever is in a position other than the “ P ”
position. Shift the select lever to the “ P ” position,
switch the push-button ignition switch to
“ OFF ” and exit the vehicle.
Ding —— The battery of the access key is low. Replace the battery of the access key.
Ding — Flashes in green (15
seconds max.) Steering lock warning:
The engine start procedure was per-
formed, but the steering is still locked. While turning the steering wheel right
and left lightly, depress the brake pedal
and press the push-button ignition
switch.
Ding — Flashes in orange System malfunction warning:
A malfunction was detected in the power
system or steering lock. Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately
and have the vehicle inspected.
NOTE An electronic chirp will sound while the select lever is in the “ R ” position. In this case, the select lever position warning chime
will not sound.3-32

& Security indicator lightThis indicator light shows the status of the
alarm system. It also indicates operation
of the immobilizer system.
! Alarm system
It blinks to show the driver the operational
status of the alarm system. For detailed
information, refer to “ Alarm system ” F 2-
25.
! Immobilizer system
The security indicator light starts blinking
in the following conditions.
For models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” :
. Immediately after the push-button igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ OFF ” position.
. Immediately after the driver ’ s door is
opened or closed when all of the following
conditions are met.
– The push-button ignition switch is in
the “ ON ” or “ ACC ” position.
– The access key is outside the
vehicle.
– The engine is not running.
– In the event that an unauthorized
key is used (for example, the key is
unregistered or the ID code does not
match), the power is not switched to
“ ON ” and the security indicator light continues blinking.
For models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” :
. Approximately 60 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned from the “ ON ”
position to the “ ACC ” or “ LOCK ” position.
. Immediately after the key is pulled out.
If the indicator light does not blink in the
above conditions, it may indicate that
immobilizer system may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately.
In the event that an unauthorized key (for
example, an unauthorized duplicate) is
used, the security indicator light illumi-
nates. For details about the immobilizer
system, refer to “ Immobilizer ” F 2-3.
NOTE . The security indicator light remains
off in the following conditions. It means
that the matching of the ID code is
completed and the immobilizer system
is deactivated, and it does not indicate
a malfunction.
Models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” :
– while the engine is running
– the push-button ignition switch has been turned to the “ ON ” or
“ ACC ” position and the driver ’ s
door has not been opened or closed
Models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” :
– while the engine is running
– for approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned
from the “ ON ” position to the
“ ACC ” or “ LOCK ” position
– when the ignition switch is in the
“ ON ” position.
. Even if a malfunction occurs, such
as the security indicator light flashes
irregularly, it will not affect the func-
tionality of the immobilizer system.Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
& SI-DRIVE indicator (if
equipped)
1) Sport (S) mode
2) Intelligent (I) mode
3) Sport Sharp (S#) mode
This indicator shows the current SI-DRIVE
mode.
For details of SI-DRIVE mode, refer to “ SI-
DRIVE (STI) ” F 7-29 or “ SI-DRIVE (except
STI: CVT models) ” F 7-31. & Shift-up indicator (STI)
While driving, this indicator appears and
informs the driver about the upshift timing
for fuel-efficient driving.
The shift-up indicator can be activated or
deactivated.
Refer to “ Gear Position Indicator Setting
(MT models) ” F 3-47. & Select lever/gear position in-
dicator (CVT models)
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Select lever/gear position indicator
This indicator shows the position of the
select lever.
For models with manual mode, when the
manual mode is selected, the gear posi-
tion indicator (which shows the current
gear selection) and the upshift/downshift
indicator light up. Refer to “ Continuously
variable transmission ” F 7-23.
For models with SI-DRIVE, the upshift/
downshift indicators are switched off while
the Sport Sharp (S#) mode is selected.3-34

& Turn signal indicator
lightsThese lights show the operation of the turn
signal or lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink
rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned
out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Refer to “ Replacing bulbs ” F 11-44.
& High beam indicator
lightThis light shows that the headlights are in
the high beam mode.
This indicator light also illuminates when
the headlight flasher is operated.
& Cruise control indica-
torThis indicator appears when the cruise
control main button is pressed to activate
the cruise control function. For details,
refer to “ To set cruise control ” F 7-53.
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light illumi-
nates, the cruise control indicator
flashes at the same time. At this
time, avoid driving at high speed and have your vehicle inspected at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
& Cruise control set in-
dicator This indicator appears when vehicle
speed has been set to use the cruise
control function. Refer to “ To set cruise
control ” F 7-53.
& Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light (models with LED
headlights) This light illuminates when the automatic
headlight beam leveler does not operate
normally.
If this light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off approximately 3 seconds after
turning the ignition switch to the “ ON ”
position, have your vehicle inspected at
your SUBARU dealer.
& Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates while the
front fog lights are illuminated. & Headlight indicator
light This indicator light illuminates under the
following conditions.
. when the light switch is turned to the
“
” or “ ” position
. when the light control switch is in the
“ AUTO ” position and the headlights illumi-
nate automatically
& Driver ’ s control center differ-
ential auto indicator (STI)
This indicator functions while the ignition
switch is “ ON ” . When it appears, it
indicates that the driver ’ s control center
differential is set to the auto mode. It
disappears when the driver ’ s control
center differential is set to the manualInstruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
mode. For details, refer to “ Driver ’ s Con-
trol Center Differential (C.DIFF/DCCD)
(STI) ” F 7-19.
! Driver ’ s control center dif-
ferential auto [+] indicator
(STI)
When the AUTO [+] mode is set, the
AUTO [+] indicator appears.
For details, refer to “ Driver ’ sControl
Center Differential (C.DIFF/DCCD) (STI) ”
F 7-19.
! Driver ’ s control center dif-
ferential auto [ − ] indicator
(STI)
When the AUTO [ − ] mode is set, the
AUTO [ − ] indicator appears.
For details, refer to “ Driver ’ sControl
Center Differential (C.DIFF/DCCD) (STI) ”
F 7-19. & Driver ’ s control center differ-
ential indicator and warning
(STI) ! Indicator
When you select the manual mode of the
driver ’ s control center differential, the
initial limited slip differential (LSD) torque
that is currently selected for the center
differential is indicated by the illumination
of these indicator. ! Warning indicator
All the indicators will flash in the event that
the driver ’ s control center differential has a
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected
by your SUBARU dealer. For details, refer
to “ Driver ’ s Control Center Differential (C.
DIFF/DCCD) (STI) ” F 7-19.
If a malfunction occurs in the vehicle (for
example, when the rear differential oil
temperature warning light illuminates), all
of the indicators may disappear and the
setting value for the initial limited slip
differential (LSD) torque of the driver ’ s
control center differential (C.DIFF/DCCD)
may be cancelled. However, it does not
indicate a malfunction of the C.DIFF/
DCCD itself.3-36

& REV indicator light
(STI)This indicator light illuminates when the
engine speed reaches the level that was
previously set. This indicator light also
flashes when the tachometer needle en-
ters the red zone. For details, refer to
“ REV indicator light and buzzer (STI) ” F 3-
12.
& Steering responsive
fog lights warning indi-
cator/Steering respon-
sive fog lights OFF in-
dicator (if equipped)
NOTE For details about the steering respon-
sive fog lights system, refer to “ Steer-
ing responsive fog lights system (mod-
els with EyeSight system) ” F 3-99.
! Steering responsive fog lights
warning indicator
This indicator starts blinking when the
steering responsive fog lights system
malfunctions. When this indicator appears
while the system is activated, contact your
SUBARU dealer for an inspection. ! Steering responsive fog lights OFF
indicator
This indicator appears when the steering
responsive fog lights system is deacti-
vated. This indicator disappears when the
system is activated.
& BSD/RCTA warning in-
dicator (if equipped) This warning indicator appears when the
BSD/RCTA is malfunctioning. In this case
the BSD/RCTA warning indicator will be
shown on the multi information display of
the combination meter. When this indica-
tor appears, have your vehicle inspected
by your SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible.
& BSD/RCTA OFF indica-
tor (if equipped) The indicator appears when the BSD/
RCTA OFF switch is pressed to deactivate
the BSD/RCTA. In this case the BSD/
RCTA OFF indicator will be shown on the
multi information display of the combina-
tion meter. For details, refer to “ BSD/
RCTA ” F 7-56. Multi information display WARNINGAlways pay adequate attention to
safe driving when operating the
multi information display while the
vehicle is in motion. When operation
of the multi information display
interferes with your ability to con-
centrate on driving, stop the vehicle
before performing operations on the
screen. Also, do not concentrate on
the display while driving. Doing so
may cause you to look away from
the road and could result in an
accident.
Various information will be shown on the
multi information display. Also, a warning
message will appear on the display if a
malfunction, etc. is detected. In addition,
several settings for the displayed content
can be performed.Instruments and controls/Multi information display
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Instruments and controls/Multi information display
Multi information display
1) ECO gauge (refer to “ ECO gauge ” F 3-
12.)
2) Warning screen (refer to “ Warning
screen ” F 3-39.)/Basic screen (refer to
“ Basic screens ” F 3-44.)
3) Cruise control information display/
C.DIFF/DCCD indicator 4) Warning indicator
5) Select lever/gear position indicator (refer
to “ Select lever/gear position indicator
(CVT models) ” F 3-34.)
6) SI-DRIVE indicator light (refer to “ SI-
DRIVE indicator ” F 3-34.)
7) Odometer (refer to “ Odometer ” F 3-9.)/
double trip meter (refer to “ Double trip
meter ” F 3-9.)
& Basic operation By operating “ ” or “ ” of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the “
/SET ”
switch is pulled toward you, the item can
be selected and set.
If there are some useful messages, such
as vehicle information, warning informa-
tion, etc., they will interrupt the current
screen, and appear on the display accom-
panied by a beep. If such a screen is
displayed, take proper action according to
the message shown on the screen. & Welcome screen
When the door is unlocked, and the
driver ’ s door is opened and then closed,
the welcome screen will appear for ap-
proximately 20 seconds.
NOTE . Once the welcome screen appears,
it takes a certain period of time to
display it again.
. The welcome screen will disappear
when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ ON ” position while the welcome
screen is displayed.
. If any of the doors is opened while
the welcome screen is displayed, the
door ajar warning will appear.
. The welcome screen can be set to
on or off. For details, refer to “ Welcome3-38

Good-bye Screen ” F 3-47.
& Good-bye screen
If the ignition switch is turned to the
“ LOCK ” / “ OFF ” position, the “ Good-bye ”
screen will appear for approximately 3
seconds. & Warning screen
Example of warning
If a warning or a malfunction is detected, a
message will appear. Take the appropriate
actions based on the messages indicated. Control switch
1) Up (select)
2) /SET (enter)
3) Down (select)
The warning screen will return to the
original screen after a few seconds. While
the “
” information reminder is on the
display, it may be possible to display the
warning screen again. To recall the mes-
sage marked with “
” on the display, pull
the “ /SET ” switch on the steering wheel
toward you.Instruments and controls/Multi information display
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Instruments and controls/Multi information display
! Items of display message (for warning message) Item Icon “ ” information reminder Refer to page
Seatbelt warning for driver ’ s seat and front passenger ’ s seat Red 3-14
SRS airbag system malfunction warning Red 1-57, 3-16
Engine warning Yellow 3-16
Coolant temperature high warning Red 3-11, 9-11
Engine oil level warning (except STI) Yellow 3-17
Transmission fluid temperature high warning (CVT models) Yellow or red* 3-18
Transmission control system malfunction warning (CVT models) Yellow 3-18
Low tire pressure warning (U.S.-spec. models) Yellow 3-19
TPMS system malfunction warning (U.S.-spec. models) Yellow 3-19
*: The displayed color varies depending on individual countries.3-40

Item Icon “ ” information reminder Refer to page
ABS malfunction warning Yellow 3-20
Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunction warning Yellow 3-26
Brake system warning Red 3-21
Electronic parking brake system malfunction warning Red 3-22
Brake fluid level warning Red 3-21
Low fuel warning Yellow 3-24
Windshield washer fluid level warning Yellow 3-18
Hill start assist system malfunction warning Yellow 3-24
Door/trunk lid open warning — 3-25
AWD system malfunction warning (if equipped) Yellow 3-25
Electric power steering system malfunction warning (except STI) Red 3-25Instruments and controls/Multi information display
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