sensor SUBARU WRX 2016 User Guide

! Examples of the types of acci-
dents in which the SRS side
airbag and SRS curtain airbag
are not designed to deploy in
most cases
1) The vehicle is involved in frontal collision
with another vehicle (moving or station- ary).
2) The vehicle is struck from behind.
3) The vehicle pitches end over end.
In the event of accidents like those
illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag are not designed to deploy
in most cases.
1) First impact
2) Second impact
A) SRS curtain airbag
B) SRS side airbag
In an accident where the vehicle is struck
from the side more than once, the SRS
side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy
only once on the first impact.
Example: In the case of a double side
impact collision, first with one vehicle and
immediately followed by another from the same direction, once the SRS side airbag
and SRS curtain airbag are activated on
the first impact, they will not be activated
on the second.
& SRS airbag system monitors
A diagnostic system continually monitors
the readiness of the SRS airbag system
(including front seatbelt pretensioners)
while the vehicle is being driven. The
SRS airbag system warning light will show
normal system operation by illuminating
for approximately 6 seconds when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ”
position.
The following components are monitored
by the indicator:
. Front sub sensorSeat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side
. Airbag control module (including im-
pact sensor)
. Frontal airbag module
– Driver ’ s side
– Front passenger ’ s side
. Knee airbag module (driver ’ s side)
. Side airbag sensor
– Center pillar right-hand side
– Center pillar left-hand side
. Front door impact sensor
– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side
. Side airbag module
– Driver ’ s side
– Front passenger ’ s side
. Curtain airbag sensor
– Rear wheel house right-hand side
– Rear wheel house left-hand side
. Curtain airbag module
– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side
. Satellite safing sensor (under the rear
center seat)
. Seatbelt pretensioner
– Driver ’ s side
– Front passenger ’ s side
. Lap belt pretensioner (front passen-
ger ’ s side) . Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen-
ger ’ s side)
. Front passenger ’ s occupant detection
system sensor
. Front passenger ’ s occupant detection
control module
. Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicator
. All related wiring
WARNINGIf the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or SRS airbag
system. Immediately take your vehi-
cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer
to have the system checked. Unless
checked and properly repaired, the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbag will not operate properly in
the event of a collision, which may
increase the risk of injury.
. Flashing or flickering of the warn-
ing light
. No illumination of the warning
light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the “ ON ” position
. Continuous illumination of the
warning light . Illumination of the warning light
while driving
& SRS airbag system servicing WARNING. When discarding an airbag mod-
ule or scrapping the entire vehi-
cle damaged by a collision, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer.
. The SRS airbag has no user-
serviceable parts. Do not use
electrical test equipment on any
circuit related to the SRS airbag
system. For required servicing of
the SRS airbag, consult your
nearest SUBARU dealer. Tamper-
ing with or disconnecting the
system ’ s wiring could result in
accidental inflation of the SRS
airbag or could make the system
inoperative, which may result in
serious injury.
CAUTION
If you need service or repair in areas
indicated in the following list, have
the work performed by an author-1-58

ized SUBARU dealer. The SRS air-
bag control module, impact sensors
and airbag modules are stored in
these areas.
. Under the center of the instru-
ment panel
. On both the right and left sides at
the front of the vehicle
. Steering wheel and column and
nearby areas
. Bottom of the steering column
and nearby areas
. Top of the dashboard on front
passenger ’ ssideandnearby
areas
. Each front seat and nearby area
. Inside each center pillar
. Inside each front door
. In each roof side (from the front
pillar to a point over the rear seat)
. Between the rear seat cushion
and rear wheel house on each
side
. Under the rear center seat
In the event that the SRS airbag is
deployed, replacement of the system
should be performed only by an author-
ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo- nents of the SRS airbag system are
replaced, use only genuine SUBARU
parts.
NOTE In the following cases, contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
. The front part of the vehicle was
involved in an accident in which only
the driver ’ s SRS frontal airbag or both
driver ’ s and front passenger ’ sSRS
frontal airbags did not deploy.
. The pad of the steering wheel, the
cover over the front passenger ’ s SRS
frontal airbag, or either roof side (from
the front pillar to a point over the rear
seat) is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.
. The center pillar, front door, rear
wheel house or rear sub frame, or an
area near these parts, was involved in
an accident in which the SRS side
airbag and SRS curtain airbag did not
deploy.
. The fabric or leather of either the
front seatback and seat cushion is cut,
frayed, or otherwise damaged.
. The rear part of the vehicle was
involved in an accident. & Precautions against vehicle
modification WARNING. To avoid accidental activation of
the system or rendering the sys-
tem inoperative, which may re-
sult in serious injury, no modifi-
cations should be made to any
components or wiring of the SRS
airbag system.
This includes following modifica-
tions.
– Installation of custom steering
wheels
– Attachment of additional trim
materials to the dashboard
– Installation of custom seats
– Replacement of seat fabric or
leather
– Installation of additional fabric
or leather on the front seat
– Attachment of a hands-free
microphone or any other ac-
cessory to a front pillar, a
center pillar, a rear pillar, the
windshield, a side window, an
assist grip, or any other cabin
surface that would be near aSeat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
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Keys ..................................................................... 2-3Key number plate ................................................ 2-3
Immobilizer .......................................................... 2-3Security indicator light ........................................ 2-4
Key replacement ................................................. 2-4
Certification for immobilizer system ..................... 2-4
Door locks ........................................................... 2-5Locking and unlocking from the outside . ............. 2-5
Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ 2-7
Battery drainage prevention function ................... 2-7
Power door locking switches ............................. 2-8Key lock-in prevention function ........................... 2-9
Keyless access with push-button start
system (if equipped) ........................................ 2-9Safety precautions ............................................. 2-10
Locking and unlocking with “ keyless access ”
entry function. .................................................. 2-13
Selecting audible signal operation ...................... 2-16
Warning chimes and warning indicator ............... 2-16
Disabling keyless access function ...................... 2-16
When access key does not operate properly ....... 2-18
Replacing battery of access key ......................... 2-18
Replacing access key ......................................... 2-18
Certification for keyless access with push-button
start system ..................................................... 2-18
PIN Code Access (models with “ keyless
access with push-button start system ” )........ 2-19
Registering a PIN code ....................................... 2-20
Unlocking .......................................................... 2-21
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 2-21
Locking the doors .............................................. 2-22 Unlocking the doors .......................................... 2-22
Opening the trunk lid ......................................... 2-23
Vehicle finder function ....................................... 2-23
Sounding a panic alarm ..................................... 2-23
Selecting audible signal operation (models
without “ keyless access with push-button start
system ” ).......................................................... 2-23
Replacing the battery ......................................... 2-24
Replacing lost transmitters ................................ 2-24
Welcome lighting (if equipped) . .......................... 2-24
Certification for Remote keyless entry
system ............................................................ 2-24
Alarm system ..................................................... 2-25System operation ............................................... 2-26
Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... 2-26
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm
system ............................................................ 2-26
Arming the system ............................................ 2-27
Disarming the system ........................................ 2-29
Valet mode ........................................................ 2-30
Passive arming (models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” ) ....................... 2-30
Tripped sensor identification .............................. 2-31
Shock sensors (dealer option).. .......................... 2-31
Child safety locks .............................................. 2-32
Windows ............................................................. 2-32
Power window operation by driver ..................... 2-33
Power window operation by passengers ............. 2-35
Initialization of power window .. .......................... 2-36
Trunk lid ............................................................. 2-36
To open and close the trunk lid from outside . ..... 2-36Keys and doors 2

& Locking and unlocking with
“ keyless access ” entry func-
tion ! Operating ranges
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
The operating ranges of the door locking/
unlocking functions and the trunk lid
unlocking function are approximately 16
to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the respective
door handles and the trunk ornament. 1) LED indicator
When the access key is within either of the
operating ranges of the front doors, the
LED indicator on the access key flashes.
When the keyless access functions are
disabled, the LED indicator does not flash
unless a button on the access key is
pressed.
! Operating range tips
. Locking by using the keyless access
function can be operated only by the door
lock sensor in the operating range in
which the access key is detected.
. Unlocking by using the keyless access
function can be operated only by the door
handle in the operating range in which the
access key is detected.
. If the access key is placed too close to the vehicle body, the keyless access
function may not operate properly. If they
do not operate properly, repeat the opera-
tion from further away.
. If the access key is placed near the
ground or in an elevated location from the
ground, even if it is in the indicated
operating range, the keyless access func-
tion may not operate properly.
. When the access key is within the
operating range, it is possible for anyone,
even someone who is not carrying the
access key, to operate the keyless access
function. Note that locking and unlocking
can be operated only by the door handle,
door lock sensor or trunk lid opener button
in the operating range in which the access
key is detected.
. It is not possible to lock the doors using
the keyless access function when the
access key is inside the vehicle. However,
depending on the status of the access key
and the environmental conditions, the
access key may be locked inside the
vehicle. Before locking, make sure that
you have the access key.
. When the battery of the access key is
discharged, or when operating it in a
location with strong radio waves or noise
(e.g., near a radio tower, power plant,
broadcast station or an area where wire-
less equipment is used), or while talkingKeys and doors/Keyless access with push – button start system
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push – button start system
on a cell phone, the operating ranges may
be reduced, or the keyless access func-
tion may not operate.
In such a case, perform the procedure
described in “ Locking and unlocking ” F 9-
16.
. When an access key is in the operating
range, if the door handle becomes wet
due to exposure to a significant amount of
water when the vehicle is washed or
during heavy rain, the doors may be
locked or unlocked.
. The keyless access function may not
operate properly depending on the status
of the access key and the radio wave
conditions around the vehicle. In such a
case, perform the procedure described in
“ Locking and unlocking ” F 9-16.
! How to use keyless access func-
tions
! Keyless access function tips
. When you lock the doors using the
keyless access function, turn the push-
button ignition switch off. It is not possible
to lock the doors using the keyless access
function when the push-button ignition
switch is on the “ ACC ” or “ ON ” position.
Refer to “ Switching power ” F 3-7.
. If the door handle is gripped or the door
lock sensor is touched with a gloved hand,
the door lock may not be operated. . If the door lock sensor is touched three
times or more repeatedly, the system will
ignore the sensor operation.
. When performing the locking proce-
dure too quickly, locking may not have
been completed. After locking the doors, it
is recommended to pull the REAR door
handles to confirm that the doors have
been locked.
. It is possible to lock the doors even
when one of the doors is open. After
performing the locking procedure, close
the opened door to lock it.
. Within 3 seconds after locking the
doors by using the keyless access func-
tion, it is not possible to unlock doors by
using the keyless access function.
. When locking, be sure to carry the
access key to prevent locking the access
key in the vehicle.
. The setting of the hazard warning
flasher operation and the volume of the
audible signal can be changed by your
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details.
. The setting of the hazard warning
flasher operation can also be changed
by operating the multi function display. For
details, refer to “ Hazard warning flasher
setting ” F 3-84. ! Unlocking
Carry the access key, and grip the door
handle.
. When the driver ’ s door handle is
gripped, only the driver ’ s door will be
unlocked.
. When the front passenger ’ s door han-
dle is gripped, all doors will be unlocked.
Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice
and the hazard warning flashers will flash
twice.2-14

! Opening trunk
1) Trunk lid opener button
Carry the access key, and press the trunk
lid opener button. Only the trunk lid will be
unlocked and opened. Also, an electronic
chirp will sound twice and the hazard
warning flashers will flash twice. ! Locking
1) Door lock sensor (above and below)
Carry the access key, close all doors and
the trunk lid and touch the door lock
sensor on the door handle. All doors will
be locked. Also, an electronic chirp will
sound once and the hazard warning
flashers will flash once.
NOTE After touching the door lock sensor to
lock all of the doors, if you touch the
door lock sensor once more to attempt
the lock operation without first unlock-
ing the doors, nothing will happen,
even if the door lock sensor is touched.
In this case, perform the unlocking
operation once first. You can then
touch the door lock sensor to lock the doors.
! Power saving function
The keyless access function will be
disabled in the following cases to protect
the access key battery and the vehicle
battery.
Case 1: When the keyless access func-
tion and the remote keyless entry system
have not been used for 2 weeks or longer
while all doors are locked
Case 2: When the access key has been
left in the operating range for 10 minutes
or longer while all doors are locked
! Recovery from power saving
mode
When one of the following is operated, the
keyless access function will be recovered.
Case 1:
. Unlock the doors by operating any
procedure other than gripping the front
passenger ’ s door handle
. Lock or unlock the doors
. Open a door and then close it
Case 2:
. Unlock the doors by gripping the door
handle
. Lock the doors by touching the door
lock sensorKeys and doors/Keyless access with push – button start system
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Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system
function display.
& Replacing the batteryRefer to “ Replacing battery ” F 11-50.
& Replacing lost transmittersIf you lose a transmitter or want to
purchase additional transmitters (up to
four can be programmed), your transmit-
ters should be reprogrammed for security
reasons. For details, contact your
SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters
programmed into the remote keyless entry
system.
& Welcome lighting (if
equipped)The welcome lighting turns on the head-
lights, interior lights, etc. for smooth
approaching to or exiting from the vehicle
at night or in a dark place.
NOTE . For the operation of the interior
lights, refer to “ Interior lights ” F 6-2.
. The factory setting (default setting)
of the operation duration of the head-
lights and the exterior lights is 30
seconds for both approaching and
exiting. This setting can be changed
to OFF (no operation), 30 seconds, 60
seconds, or 90 seconds, respectively for approaching and exiting at
SUBARU dealers. For more details,
contact a SUBARU dealer.
! Approaching
When it is dark and the light control switch
is in the “ AUTO ” position, if the doors are
unlocked using the unlock button on the
transmitter, the headlight low beams and
some exterior lights will illuminate. The
interior lights will also illuminate if the
dome light switch is in the “ DOOR ”
position.
The headlight low beams and the exterior
lights will illuminate for 30 seconds.
NOTE If the doors are locked using the lock
button on the transmitter or the lock
sensor on the door handle, the head-
lights and exterior lights will turn off.
! Exiting
When the light control switch is in the
“ AUTO ” position and the headlight indica-
tor light is on, if the ignition switch is turned
off or the key is removed from the ignition
switch, the headlight low beams and some
exterior lights will continue illuminating.
The headlights and exterior lights will turn
off under either of the following conditions. . 30 seconds have elapsed since the
driver ’ s door was opened and closed.
. The lock button on the transmitter or
the lock sensor on the door handle is
operated two times successively.
NOTE . If the light control switch is set to a
position other than “ AUTO ” position,
the headlights and the exterior lights
will turn off.
. When exiting from the vehicle, the
headlights and exterior lights will turn
off if the driver ’ s door is not opened
and closed within 3 minutes from turn-
ing on of the welcome lighting.
& Certification for Remote key-
less entry system ! U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: CWTWB1U811
FCC ID: CWTWD1U781
CAUTION
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user ’ s authority to operate the
equipment.2-24

Keys and doors/Alarm system
& System operationThe alarm system will give the following
alarms when triggered.
. The vehicle ’ s horn will sound for 30
seconds.
. The hazard warning flashers will flash
for 30 seconds.
If any of the doors or the trunk lid remains
open after the 30-second period, the horn
will continue to sound for a maximum of 3
minutes. If the door or the trunk lid is
closed while the horn is sounding, the
horn will stop sounding with a delay of up
to 30 seconds.
The alarm is triggered by:
. Opening any of the doors or the trunk
lid
. Physical impact to the vehicle, such as
forced entry (only models with shock
sensors (dealer option))
NOTE The alarm system can be set to trigger
the illumination of the following interior
lights.
. Map lights (for models with moon-
roof)
. Dome light (illuminates only when
the dome light switch is in the “ DOOR ”
position) The notifications regarding the map
lights (for models with moonroof) and
dome light are deactivated as the
factory setting. A SUBARU dealer can
activate the system. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for details.
& Activating and deactivating
the alarm system To change the setting of your vehicle ’ s
alarm system for activation or deactiva-
tion, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to
“ Disarming the system ” F 2-29.
2. Sit in the driver ’ s seat and shut all
doors and the trunk lid.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ”
position.
4. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side
of the driver ’ s power door locking switch,
open the driver ’ s door within the following
1 second, and wait 10 seconds without
releasing the switch. The setting will then
be changed as follows.
If the system was previously activated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays
“ AL OF ” and the horn sounds twice,
indicating that the system is now deacti-
vated. If the system was previously deacti-
vated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays
“ AL ON ” and the horn sounds once,
indicating that the system is now acti-
vated.
NOTE You may have the above setting
change done by your SUBARU dealer.
& If you have accidentally trig-
gered the alarm system ! To stop the alarm
Perform any of the following operations.
. Press any button on the access key/
remote transmitter.
. Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ”
position (models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” ).
. Turn the push-button ignition to the
“ ACC ” position (models with “ keyless
access with push-button start system ” ).
NOTE Only registered keys will stop the
alarm. If the key is not registered, the
alarm will not stop.2-26

! To arm the system using the key-
less access function (if equipped)
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
equipped)
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “ OFF ” position.
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood is
locked.
5. Close all doors and the trunk lid.
1) Door lock sensor Security indicator light
6. Carry the access key and touch the
door lock sensor. All doors will lock, an
electronic chirp will sound once, the
hazard warning flashers will flash once,
and the security indicator light will start
flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30
seconds (standby time), the security in-
dicator light will then flash slowly (twice
approximately every 2 seconds), indicat-
ing that the system has been armed for
surveillance.
& Disarming the system Perform either of the following procedures.
. Briefly press the disarm button (for less
than 2 seconds) on the access key/remote
transmitter. . Carry the access key and grip the front
door handle (models with “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” ).
The flashing of the security indicator light
will then change slowly (once approxi-
mately every 3 seconds from twice ap-
proximately every 2 seconds), indicating
that the alarm system has been disarmed.
! Emergency disarming
If you cannot disarm the system using the
access key/transmitter (i.e. the transmitter
is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is
too weak), you can disarm the system
without using the access key/remote
transmitter.
The system can be disarmed if you turn
the ignition switch from the “ LOCK ” / “ OFF ”
to the “ ON ” position with a registered key/
access key.
NOTE For models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” , if the ac-
cess key battery is discharged, perform
the procedure described in “ Switching
power ” F 9-16. In such a case, replace
the battery immediately. Refer to “ Re-
placing battery of access key ” F 11-50.Keys and doors/Alarm system
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