start stop button SUBARU WRX 2016 Owner's Manual

Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
may not be moved to the “ P ” position after
a period of time. Therefore, move the
select lever to the “ P ” position with the
brake pedal depressed soon after the
ignition switch is turned to the “ LOCK ” /
“ OFF ” position.
! Shift lock release
If the select lever cannot be operated, turn
the ignition switch back to the “ ON ”
position then move the select lever to the
“ P ” position with the select lever button
pressed and brake pedal depressed.
If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, perform
the following steps.
. When the select lever cannot be
shifted from “ P ” to “ N ” :
Refer to “ Shift lock release using the shift
lock release button ” F 7-28.
. When the select lever cannot be
shifted from “ N ” to “ R ” , “ P ” :
Within 60 seconds after placing the igni-
tion switch in the “ ACC ” position, move the
select lever to the “ P ” position with the
select lever button pressed and brake
pedal depressed.
If you must perform the above procedure,
the shift lock system (or the vehicle control
system) may be malfunctioning. Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon
as possible.
If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, refer to
“ Shift lock release using the shift lock
release button ” F 7-28.
! Shift lock release using the shift
lock release button
Perform the following procedure to release
the shift lock.
1. Apply the parking brake and stop the
engine.
2. Wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or a cloth and use it to
remove the shift lock cover. The shift lock
release button is located under the shift
lock cover. 3. While depressing the brake pedal,
insert a screwdriver into the hole, press
the shift lock release button using a
screwdriver, and then move the select
lever.
If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, the shift
lock system may be malfunctioning. Con-
tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection
as soon as possible.
& Driving tips . Always apply the foot or parking brake
when the vehicle is stopped in the “ D ” or
“ R ” position.
. Always apply the parking brake when
parking your vehicle. Do not hold the
vehicle with only the mechanical friction
of the transmission.7-28

Starting and operating/Parking your vehicle
Parking your vehicle WARNING. Never leave unattended children
or pets in the vehicle. They could
accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent op-
eration of the vehicle. Also, on
hot or sunny days, the tempera-
ture in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to
cause severe or possibly fatal
injuries to them.
. Do not park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags, as
they may burn easily if they come
near hot engine or exhaust sys-
tem parts.
. Be sure to stop the engine if you
take a nap in the vehicle. If
engine exhaust gas enters the
passenger compartment, occu-
pants in the vehicle could die
from carbon monoxide (CO) con-
tained in the exhaust gas. & Parking brake (models with-
out electronic parking brake
system) To set the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal firmly and hold it down until
the parking brake lever is fully pulled up.
To release the parking brake, perform the
following procedure.
1. Pull the lever up slightly.
2. Press the release button.
3. Lower the lever while keeping the
button pressed.
When the parking brake is set while the
engine is running, the parking brake
warning light illuminates. After starting
the vehicle, be sure that the warning light
has turned off before the vehicle is driven.
Refer to “ Parking brake indicator (models without electronic parking brake system) ”
F 3-21.
CAUTIONNever drive while the parking brake
is set because this will cause un-
necessary wear on the brake lin-
ings. Before starting to drive, always
make sure that the parking brake
has been fully released.
& Electronic parking brake
(models with electronic
parking brake system)
1) Parking brake switch
2) Indicator light
3) Release the electronic parking brake
4) Apply the electronic parking brake7-44

Starting and operating/Cruise control
(S#) mode is selected, the select lever/
gear position indicator will change
from the current gear position indica-
tion to the “ D ” indication.
& To temporarily cancel the
cruise controlThe cruise control can be temporarily
canceled in the following ways.
. Press the “ CANCEL ” button.
. Depress the brake pedal.
. Depress the clutch pedal (MT models
only).
WARNING
For CVT models, you can cancel the
cruise control by shifting the select
lever into the “ N ” position. However, do not shift the lever into the “ N ”
position while driving except in case
of emergency. If the select lever is
shifted into the “ N ” position, the
engine brake will no longer work.
This could result in an accident.
The cruise control set indicator in the
combination meter disappears when the
cruise control is canceled.
To resume the cruise control after it has
been temporarily canceled and with vehi-
cle speed of approximately 20 mph (30
km/h) or more, press the “ RES/SET ”
switch to the “ RES ” side to return to the
original cruising speed automatically.
The cruise control set indicator in the
combination meter will automatically ap-
pear at this time. & To turn off the cruise control There are two ways to turn off the cruise
control:
. Press the cruise control main button
again.
. Turn the ignition switch to the “ ACC ” or
“ LOCK ” / “ OFF ” position (but only when the
vehicle is completely stopped).
& To change the cruising speed ! To increase the speed (by the “ RES/
SET ” switch)
Press the “ RES/SET ” switch to the “ RES ”
side and hold it until the vehicle reaches
the desired speed. Then, release the
switch. The vehicle speed at that moment
will be memorized and treated as the new
set speed.7-54

In case of emergency/Moonroof – if the moonroof does not close
Moonroof (if equipped) – if
the moonroof does not close If the moonroof does not close, we
recommend that you have the system
checked by a SUBARU dealer.
If your vehicle is involved in
an accident CAUTIONIf your vehicle is involved in an
accident, be sure to inspect the
ground under the vehicle before
restarting the engine. If you find that
fuel has leaked on the ground, do
not try to restart the engine. The fuel
system has been damaged and is in
need of repair. Immediately contact
the nearest automotive service facil-
ity. We recommend that you consult
your SUBARU dealer.
Your vehicle has a fuel pump shut off
system. To minimize the risk of fire due to
fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an
airbag inflates upon collision, the system
stops supplying fuel to the engine.
Perform the following procedures to re-
start the engine after the system is
activated.
Models without “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” :
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ”
or “ ACC ” position.
2. Restart the engine. Models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” :
1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “ ACC ” or “ OFF ” position.
2. Restart the engine.
9-18

Maintenance and service/Maintenance precautions
guard against getting oil or fluids
in your eyes. If something does
get in your eyes, thoroughly
wash them out with clean water.
. Do not tamper with the wiring of
the SRS airbag system or seat-
belt pretensioner system, or at-
tempt to take its connectors
apart, as that may activate the
system or it can render it inop-
erative. NEVER use a circuit
tester for this wiring. If your
SRS airbag or seatbelt preten-
sioner needs service, consult
your nearest SUBARU dealer.
NOTE SUBARU does not endorse the use of
non-SUBARU approved flushing sys-
tems and strongly advises against
performing these services on a
SUBARU vehicle. Non-SUBARU ap-
proved flushing systems use chemi-
cals and/or solvents which have not
been tested or approved by SUBARU.
SUBARU warranties do not cover any
part of the vehicle which is damaged by
adding or applying chemicals and/or
solvents other than those approved or
recommended by SUBARU. & Before checking or servicing
in the engine compartment WARNING. Always stop the engine and apply
the parking brake to prevent the
vehicle from moving.
. Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after
the engine has stopped.
. Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components.
This may cause a fire.
. When the ignition switch is in the
“ ON ” position, the cooling fan
may operate suddenly even
when the engine is stopped. If
your body or clothes come into
contact with a rotating fan, that
could result in serious injury. To
avoid risk of injury, perform the
following precautions.
– Models with push-button start
system:
Always turn the push-button
ignition switch to the “ OFF ”
position and confirm that the operation indicator on the
switch is turned off. Then take
the access key out from the
vehicle.
– Models without push-button
start system:
Always remove the key from
the ignition switch.
. Before performing any servicing
on a vehicle equipped with a
remote engine start system (a
dealer option) temporarily place
that system in the service mode
to prevent it from unexpectedly
starting the engine.11-4

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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14-8 Index
N
New vehicle break-in driving .......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer .................................................................... 3-9
Oil filter .................................................................... 11-15
Oil level
Engine ................................................................. 11-13
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-23
Manual transmission .............................................. 11-23
Rear differential gear ............................................. 11-23
Warning light ......................................................... 3-17
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-17
Other settings ............................................................ 5-10
Outside
Mirror defogger ..................................................... 3-112
Mirrors ................................................................. 3-111
Temperature indicator ............................................. 3-52
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-11
P
Parking
Brake ................................................................... 7-44
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-30
Tips...................................................................... 7-48
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-3
Phone operation (Hands-free system for cellular
phones) ................................................................. 5-87
Calling on the Bluetooth phone ................................ 5-91
Quick reference ..................................................... 5-87 Receiving on the Bluetooth phone ............................ 5-98
Some basics .......................................................... 5-88
Talking on the Bluetooth phone ................................ 5-99
PIN Code Access ....................................................... 2-19
Power
Door locking switch .................................................. 2-8
Outlets ................................................................... 6-8
Outside mirrors ........................................... 3-111, 3-112
Seat ....................................................................... 1-5
Steering ................................................................ 7-33
Steering fluid ................................................ 11-24, 12-7
Steering warning light .............................................. 3-25
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-21, 1-59
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
Push-button
Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-6
Starting and stopping engine ............................. 7-9, 7-12
R
Radio operation .......................................................... 5-33
AM/FM radio .......................................................... 5-33
Rear
Combination lights ................................................ 11-48
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-23, 12-6
Limited slip differential ............................................. 7-33
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-48
Rear differential
Oil temperature warning light ................................... 3-18
Rear seat ................................................................... 1-7
Folding down ..........................................................
1-9
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-8

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
14-9