keyless SUBARU WRX 2016 Owner's Guide

Instruments and controls/Push – button ignition switch (models with push – button start system)
& Ignition switch lightFor easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-
nates when the driver ’ s door is opened or
when the driver ’ s door is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The light remains illuminated for several
tens of seconds and then gradually turns
off under the following conditions.
. when the driver ’ s door is closed
. when the doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter
The light turns off immediately under the
following conditions.
. when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ ON ” position
. when all doors are locked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter Push-button ignition switch
(models with push-button
start system) & Safety precautions Refer to “ Safety precautions ” F 2-10.
& Operating range for push-
button start system
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
NOTE . If the access key is not detected
within the operating range of the an-
tennas inside the vehicle, the push-
button ignition switch and the engine
start cannot be operated. . Even when the access key is outside
the vehicle, if it is placed too close to
the glass, it may be possible to switch
the power or to start the engine.
. Do not leave the access key in the
following places. It may become im-
possible to operate the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start.
– On the instrument panel
– On the floor
– Inside the glove box
– Inside the door trim pocket
– On the rear seat
– On the rear shelf
– Inside the trunk
. When operating the push-button
ignition switch or starting the engine,
if the access key battery is discharged,
perform the procedure described in
“ Access key – if access key does not
operate properly ” F 9-16. In such a
case, replace the battery immediately.
Refer to “ Replacing battery of access
key ” F 11-50.3-6

Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
! Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF in-
dicator light
This light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is operated
to select the traction mode or the Vehicle
Dynamic Control OFF mode. For details,
refer to “ Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem ” F 7-38.
NOTE . The light may remain illuminated for
a while after the engine has been
started, especially in cold weather. This
does not indicate the existence of a
problem. The light should turn off as
soon as the engine has warmed up.
. The indicator light illuminates when
the engine has developed a problem
and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light is on.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under the follow-
ing conditions. Have your vehicle checked
at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
. The light does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ”
position.
. The light does not turn off even after
the lapse of several minutes (the engine
has warmed up) after the engine has
started. ! Traction mode indicator light
The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed
briefly to select the traction mode. For
details, refer to “ Traction mode ” F 7-41.
& Warning chimes and warning
indicator of the keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system (if equipped)
Access key warning light
The keyless access with push-button start
system sounds a warning chime and the
access key warning indicator appears on
the combination meter in order to minimize
improper operations and help protect your
vehicle from theft.
When the warning chime sounds and/or
the warning indicator appears, take the appropriate action.
WARNINGNever drive the vehicle if the indi-
cator on the push-button ignition
switch is flashing in green when
starting the engine. This indicates
the status that the steering wheel is
not released and could result in an
accident involving serious injury or
death.
CAUTION. When starting the engine again
after the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in green, if the operation
indicator is still flashing in green,
there could be a steering lock
malfunction. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
. When the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in orange, contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.3-28

& 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/Multi information display
Item Icon “ ” information reminder Refer to page
Automatic headlight beam leveler system malfunction warning
(models with LED headlights) Yellow 3-35
LED low beam headlight system malfunction warning (if equipped) Yellow 3-25
The keyless access with push-button start system malfunction
warning* ——
Low battery warning of the access key* — 3-28
Driver ’ s control center differential system malfunction warning Yellow 3-35
Deactivation of switching SI-DRIVE mode — 7-29, 7-31
Windshield washer fluid warning Yellow 11-38
BSD/RCTA halt or warning (if equipped) Yellow 7-56
*: Models with keyless access with push-button start system3-42

! Items of display message (for operation and vehicle condition) Item Icon “ ” information reminder Refer to page
Deactivation of the selection of the SI-DRIVE Sport Sharp (S#)
mode when the engine is cold —— 7-29, 7-31
Pedal operation for starting engine
— 7-12
Select lever into “ P ” operation ——
Access key warning* (The vehicle was driven while the access key
is not inside the vehicle.) — 3-28
Push-button ignition switch without “ OFF ” warning* —— 3-28
Access key lock-in warning* — 3-28
Emergency operation of push-button ignition switch* — 9-16
Release operation for steering lock* — 3-28
Power save function operation* —— 2-15
Key in the ignition switch reminder (if equipped) —— 3-5
Headlights ON warning —— 3-94
*: Models with keyless access with push-button start system Instruments and controls/Multi information display
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Instruments and controls/Multi function display
Top menu Menu option Description Initial setting Page
Mainte-
nance Engine Oil Set and adjust the oil maintenance notification date.
The default va-
lues for the main-
tenance settings
vary depending
on individual
countries. 3-79
Oil Filter Set and adjust the oil filter maintenance notification date. 3-80
Tires Set and adjust the tire maintenance notification date. 3-80
Maintenance Schedule Set and adjust the vehicle maintenance notification date. 3-80
On/Off Turn on or off the self-check screen that is
activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ ON ” position. On or Off Off 3-80
Clear All Settings Clear all items to the factory default settings. Yes or No — 3-81
Go Back Return to the top menu. ——
Driving
History Set Register and overwrite the driving record. — 3-82
Go Back Return to the top menu. ——
Car
Setting Keyless Buzzer Vo-
lume Set the audible signal volume. 0 (OFF) to 7 On 3-84
Hazard Warning
Flasher Set the hazard warning flasher. On or Off On 3-84
Defogger Set and customize the operation of the
defogger. 15 minutes or Continuous 15 minutes 3-85
Interior Light Set and customize the interior light off delay
timer. 10, 20, 30 seconds or Off 30 seconds 3-87
Auto Light Sensor (if
equipped) Set and customize the sensitivity of the auto
light sensor. Low, Mid, High or Max Mid 3-88
Keyless Access
Setting Driver ’ s Door
Unlock (if equipped) Set and customize the keyless access func-
tion. Driver ’ s Door Only, All Driver ’ s Door
Only 3-89
Welcome Lighting Set the leaving time and approaching time. 30, 60, 90 seconds or Off 30 seconds 3-90
Go Back Return to top menu. ——3-60

Instruments and controls/Multi function display
! Keyless buzzer volume setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “ Preparation for car settings ” F 3-83.
2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to
select the “ Keyless Buzzer Volume ” item.
Then push the
button. 3. Select a volume level by operating the
“
” or “ ” switch, and confirm the setting
by pushing the
button.
4. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete.
If the setting is not available, the following
notification will be displayed. In this case,
perform the setting procedure again. ! Hazard warning flasher setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “ Preparation for car settings ” F 3-83.
2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to
select the “ Hazard Warning Flasher ” item.3-84

If the setting is not available, the following
notification will be displayed. In this case,
perform the setting procedure again.
! Keyless access setting (models
with “ keyless access with push-
button start system ” )
! Preparation for keyless access
settings
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “ Preparation for car settings ” F 3-83. 2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to
select the “ Keyless Access Setting ” item.
Then push the
button.
! Driver ’ s door unlock setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “ Preparation for keyless access
settings ” F 3-89. 2. Operate the “ ” or “ ” switch to
select the “ Driver ’ s Door Unlock ” item.
Then push the
button.
3. The current setting will be displayed.
Push the
button to enter the selection
mode.Instruments and controls/Multi function display
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Instruments and controls/Light control switch
5. Reconfirmation will be displayed. If
you are sure you want to proceed, select
“ Ye s ” by operating the “
” switch.
6. Confirm the setting again by pushing
the
button. 7. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete. Light control switch CAUTION. Use of any lights for a long period
of time while the engine is not
running can cause the battery to
discharge.
. Before leaving the vehicle, make
sure that the lights are turned off.
If the vehicle is left unattended
for a long time with the lights
illuminated, the battery may be
discharged.
Models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” :
The light control switch operates when the
push-button ignition switch is in the “ ACC ”
or “ ON ” position.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off.
Models without “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” :
The light control switch operates when the
key is inserted in the ignition switch.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are3-94

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