transmission SUBARU WRX 2016 Owner's Guide
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*4: You may use this type of manual transmission oil. However, using this type of oil will detract from driveability and fuel efficiency.
& Fluids Fluid
Fluid type* 1
Fluid capacity* 2
Remarks* 3
Continuously variable transmission
fluid (CVT models) Consult your SUBARU dealer. 13.1 US qt (12.4 liters, 10.9 Imp qt) “ Continuously variable trans-
mission fluid ” F 11-23
Brake fluid FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid –“ Brake fluid ” F 11-25
Clutch fluid (MT models) FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid – “ Clutch fluid (MT models) ” F 11 -
26
Power steering fluid (STI) · SUBARU ATF
· “ Dexron III ” Type Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid
· IDEMITSU ATF HP 0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt) “ Power steering fluid (STI) ”
F 11-24
*1: Use one of the indicated types of fluid.
*2: The indicated fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors.
*3: For more details about maintenance and service, refer to the indicated section.
& Engine coolant Vehicle model Coolant capacity Coolant type
STI 8.2 US qt (7.7 liters, 6.8 Imp qt)
SUBARU Super Coolant
Except STI MT models 8.7 US qt (8.2 liters, 7.2 Imp qt)
CVT models 8.9 US qt (8.4 liters, 7.4 Imp qt)
The indicated coolant quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other
factors. For more details about maintenance and service, refer to “ Cooling system ” F 11-17. Specifications/Specifications
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Specifications/Fuses and circuits
Fuses and circuits & Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 20A
(Not available)
2 7.5A
. Combination meter
3 15A
. Door locking
4 10A
. Front wiper deicer relay
5 Empty
6 7.5A
. Remote control rear
view mirrors
. Seat heater relay
7 10A
. Combination meter
. Integrated unit
8 7.5A
. Stop light
9 7.5A
. Front wiper deicer
10 7.5A
. Power supply (battery)
11 7.5A
. Turn signal unit
12 15A
. Transmission control
unit
. Engine control unit
. Integrated unit
13 20A
. Accessory power outlet
(center console)
14 10A
. Parking light
. Tail light
. Rear combination light12-10
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Specifications/Fuses and circuits
& Fuse panel located in the engine compartment! STI
A) Main fuse Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 30A
. ABS unit
. Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol unit
2 25A
. Main fan (cooling fan)
3 25A
. Sub fan (cooling fan)
4
Empty
5
25A
. Audio
6
30A
. Headlight (low beam)
7
15A
. Headlight (high beam)
8 20A
. Back-up
9 15A
. Horn
10 25A
. Rear window defogger
. Mirror heater
11 15A
. Fuel pump
12 10A
. Transmission control
unit
13 7.5A
. Engine control unit
14 15A
. Turn and hazard warn-
ing flasher
15 15A
. Tail and illumination re-
lay
16 7.5A
. Alternator12-12
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Specifications/Fuses and circuits
! Except STI
A) Main fuse Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 30A
. ABS unit
. Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol unit
2 25A
. Main fan (cooling fan)
3 25A
. Sub fan (cooling fan)
4
Empty
5
25A
. Audio
6
30A
. Headlight (low beam)
7
15A
. Headlight (high beam)
8 20A
. Back-up
9 15A
. Horn
10 25A
. Rear window defogger
. Mirror heater
11 15A
. Fuel pump
12 20A
. Transmission control
unit
13 7.5A
. Engine control unit
14 15A
. Turn and hazard warn-
ing flasher
15 15A
. Tail and illumination re-
lay
16 7.5A
. Alternator12-14
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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
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14-4 Index
Automatic ................................................................ 4-5
Manual ................................................................... 4-6
Clock ........................................................ 3-48, 3-62, 3-76
Clutch
Fluid ............................................................ 11-26, 12-7
Pedal .................................................................. 11-28
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-11
Command list ........................................................... 5-110
Compass ....................................................... 3- 104, 3-105
Console ...................................................................... 6-5
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ..................... 7-23
Fluid .................................................................... 11-23
Coolant ............................................................ 11-18, 12-7
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-17
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-52
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-35
Set indicator light ........................................... 3-35, 7-53
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-6
Front passenger ’ s .................................................... 6-6
Rear passenger ’ s..................................................... 6-7
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-97
Defogger .................................................................. 3-112
Defrosting ................................................................... 4-9
Deicer ..................................................................... 3-112
Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-23, 12-6
Rear ............................................................ 11-23, 12-6
Dimensions ............................................................... 12-2 Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-29
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-36
Dome light .................................................................. 6-2
Door
Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-25
Double trip meter ......................................................... 3-9
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-22
Driver ’ s Control Center Differential ................................ 7-19
Auto indicator light .................................................. 3-35
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-36
Driving
All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-25
AWD vehicles ......................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. .................................................................... 5
Drugs ........................................................................ 6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets .......................................................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ............................................... 8-8
Tips ................................................. 7-18, 7-28, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ...........................................................
6
Winter .................................................................... 8-6
E
ECO gauge ............................................................... 3-12
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-8
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-22, 7-37
Electronic parking brake .............................................. 7-44
Automatic release function by accelerator pedal ......... 7-46
Hill Holder ............................................................. 7-46
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Warning ........................................................ 3-22, 7-48
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-13
Engine
Compartment overview .......................................... 11-11
Coolant ........................................................ 11-18, 12-7
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-9
Low oil level warning light ....................................... 3-17
Oil............................................................... 11-13, 12-4
Overheating .......................................................... 9-11
Starting & stopping ........................................... 7-9, 7-12
Event data recorder ......................................................... 8
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-4
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-10
Fluid level
Brake .................................................................. 11-25
Clutch .................................................................. 11-26
Continuously variable transmission .......................... 11-23
Power steering ..................................................... 11-24
Fog light ................................................................... 3-99
Bulb .......................................................... 11-47, 12-16
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-35
Switch .................................................................. 3-99
Front
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-23, 12-6
Fog light ...................................................... 3-99, 11-47
Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-35
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-17 Front fog light ............................................................. 3-99
Switch ................................................................... 3-99
Front seats ................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................ 1-4
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-5
Power seat ............................................................. 1-5
Reclining ................................................................ 1-4
Seat height adjustment (driver ’ s seat) ........................ 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-3
Consumption indicator ..................................... 3-52, 3-54
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-5
Gauge ................................................................... 3-10
Requirements ................................................. 7-3, 12-3
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-42
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-10
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .. ............................. 8-12
Glove box ................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-12
H
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-8, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment
Front seat ............................................................... 1-5
Rear
seat ............................................................... 1-8
Headlight
Beam leveler. ......................................................... 3-99
Bulb replacement ................................................. 11-44
Bulb replacing ...................................................... 11-44 Index
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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
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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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