warning light SUBARU WRX 2016 Owner's Guide

! 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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4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors
with the inside door lock levers.
5. Close the doors. The system will
automatically arm after 1 minute.
In the passive mode, the system can also
be armed with the remote transmitter or
with the power door locking switches. If
the remote transmitter or power door
locking switch is used to lock the vehicle,
arming will take place immediately regard-
less of whether or not the passive mode
has been selected.
! Disarming the system
To disarm the system, briefly press the
disarm button on the remote transmitter. & Tripped sensor identification The security indicator light flashes when
the alarm system has been triggered.
Also, the number of flashes indicates the
location of unauthorized intrusion or the
severity of impact on the vehicle.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ ON ” position, the indicator light will light
for 1 second and then flash as follows.
. When a door was opened: 5 times
. When the trunk was opened: 4 times
. When a strong impact or multiple
impacts were sensed: twice (only models
with shock sensors (dealer option))
. When a light impact was sensed: once
(only models with shock sensors (dealer
option))
NOTE Any of the above indicator light flash-
ings will recur each time the ignition
switch is turned to the “ ON ” position.
Rearming the alarm system cancels the
flashing. & Shock sensors (dealer op-
tion) The shock sensors trigger the alarm
system when they sense impacts applied
to the vehicle and when any of their
electric wires are cut. The alarm system
causes the horn to sound and the hazard
warning flashers to flash for a short time
when the sensed impact is weak, but it
warns of a strong impact or multiple
impacts by sounding the horn and flashing
the hazard warning flashers, both lasting
approximately 30 seconds.
If you desire, your SUBARU dealer can
connect them and set them for activation
or deactivation.
NOTE . The shock sensors are not always
able to sense impacts caused by break-
ing in, and cannot sense an impact that
does not cause vibration (such as
breaking the glass using a rescue
hammer).
. The shock sensors may sense vi-
bration as indicated in the following
examples and trigger the alarm system.
Select the settings of the alarm system
and shock sensors appropriately de-
pending on where you usually park
your vehicle. Keys and doors/Alarm system
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Keys and doors/Trunk lid
& Initialization of power win-
dowIf the vehicle ’ s battery is disconnected due
to situations such as battery or fuse
replacement, the following functions will
be deactivated.
. One-touch auto up/down function
. Anti-entrapment function
Initialize the power window using the
following procedure to reactivate these
functions.
1. Close the driver ’ s door.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ”
position.
3. Open the driver ’ s side window halfway
by pushing down the power window
switch.
4. Pull up the power window switch and
close the window completely. Continue
pulling up the switch for approximately 1
second after the window is closed com-
pletely.
5. Open the driver ’ s side window com-
pletely by fully pushing down the power
windows switch. Trunk lid WARNING. To prevent dangerous exhaust
gas from entering the vehicle,
always keep the trunk lid closed
while driving.
. Help prevent children, adults or
animals from locking themselves
in the trunk. On hot or sunny
days, the temperature in the
trunk could quickly become high
enough to cause death or serious
heat-related injuries including
brain damage to anyone locked
inside, particularly for small chil-
dren.
. When leaving the vehicle, close
all windows and lock all doors.
Also make certain that the trunk
is closed.
& To open and close the trunk
lid from outside The trunk lid can be opened using the
keyless access function or remote keyless
entry system. For details, refer to the
following section.
. For models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ” , refer to “ Open-
ing trunk ” F 2-15.
. For models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” , refer to
“ Opening the trunk lid ” F 2-23.
To close the trunk lid, lightly press the
trunk lid down until the latch engages.
NOTE Do not leave your valuables in the
trunk when you leave your vehicle.
& To open the trunk lid from
inside
Press the trunk lid opener switch for more
than 1 second.2-36

NOTE The trunk lid will not open when the
select lever is in a position other than
the “ P ” position (CVT models) or the
vehicle is moving.
& Internal trunk lid release
handle The internal trunk lid release handle is a
device designed to open the trunk lid from
inside the trunk. In the event children or
adults become locked inside the trunk, the
handle allows them to open the lid. The
handle is located on the inside of the trunk
lid.
To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk,
pull the yellow handle as indicated by the
arrow on the handle. This operation unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up the
lid.
The handle is made of material that
remains luminescent for approximately
an hour in the dark trunk space after it is
exposed to ambient light even for a short
time.
WARNINGNever allow any child to get in the
trunk and play with the release
handle. If the driver starts the vehi-
cle without knowing that a child is
inside the trunk and the child opens
the lid using the release handle, the
child could fall out and be killed or
seriously injured.
CAUTION
. Do not close the lid while grip-
ping the release handle. The
handle may be damaged.
. Do not use the handle as a hook
to fasten straps or ropes to
secure your cargo in the trunk.
Such use may result in damage
of the handle.
. Load the trunk so that cargo
cannot strike the release handle. If the cargo hits the handle while
the vehicle is being driven, the
handle may be pulled and the
trunk lid may open. That may
cause cargo to fall out of the
trunk, which could create a traffic
safety hazard.
! Inspection
Perform the following steps at least twice
a year to check the release handle for
correct operation.
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Use a flat-head screwdriver with a thin
blade. Slide the flat-head screwdriver
blade from the slit aperture of the lock
assembly fully to the end until you hear a
click. Keys and doors/Trunk lid
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Ignition switch (models without push-
button start system) ......................................... 3-4LOCK .................................................................. 3-4
ACC.................................................................... 3-5
ON...................................................................... 3-5
START ................................................................ 3-5
Key reminder chime ............................................ 3-5
Ignition switch light ............................................. 3-6
Push-button ignition switch (models with
push-button start system) ............................... 3-6Safety precautions .............................................. 3-6
Operating range for push-button start system ...... 3-6
Switching power ................................................. 3-7
When access key does not operate properly ........ 3-8
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-8
Meters and gauges. ............................................. 3-8Combination meter illumination ........................... 3-8
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle
movement upon turning on the ignition
switch ............................................................... 3-9
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-9
Odometer ............................................................ 3-9
Double trip meter ................................................ 3-9
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-10
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 3-10
Temperature gauge ............................................ 3-11
ECO gauge ........................................................ 3-12
REV indicator light and buzzer (STI). ................ 3-12
Warning and indicator lights ............................. 3-13
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 3-14
SRS airbag system warning light ........................ 3-15 Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators ........................................................ 3-16
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator light .................................................. 3-16
Charge warning light .......................................... 3-17
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-17
Engine low oil level warning indicator (except
STI) ................................................................. 3-17
Windshield washer fluid warning indicator .......... 3-18
AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models) ........... 3-18
Rear differential oil temperature warning light
(STI) ................................................................ 3-18
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec.
models) ........................................................... 3-19
ABS warning light .............................................. 3-20
Brake system warning light ................................ 3-21
Electronic parking brake indicator light (models
with electronic parking brake system) .............. 3-23
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 3-24
Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF
indicator light (models without electronic
parking brake system) ..................................... 3-24
Hill Holder indicator light (models with electronic
parking brake system) ..................................... 3-24
Door open warning light .................................... 3-25
All-Wheel Drive warning light (if equipped) ......... 3-25
Power steering warning light (except STI) ........... 3-25
LED headlight warning light (if equipped) ........... 3-25
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle
Dynamics Control operation indicator light .. ..... 3-26
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light/
Traction mode indicator light.. .......................... 3-27Instruments and controls 3

Instruments and controls
Warning chimes and warning indicator of the
keyless access with push-button start system (if
equipped) ......................................................... 3-28
Security indicator light ....................................... 3-33
SI-DRIVE indicator (if equipped) .......................... 3-34
Shift-up indicator (STI) ........................................ 3-34
Select lever/gear position indicator (CVT
models). ........................................................... 3-34
Turn signal indicator lights ................................. 3-35
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-35
Cruise control indicator ...................................... 3-35
Cruise control set indicator ................................ 3-35
Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light
(models with LED headlights) ........................... 3-35
Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) .......... 3-35
Headlight indicator light ..................................... 3-35
Driver ’ s control center differential auto indicator
(STI) ................................................................. 3-35
Driver ’ s control center differential indicator and
warning (STI) .................................................... 3-36
REV indicator light (STI) ..................................... 3-37
Steering responsive fog lights warning indicator/
Steering responsive fog lights OFF indicator (if
equipped) ......................................................... 3-37
BSD/RCTA warning indicator (if equipped) .......... 3-37
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator (if equipped) ................ 3-37
Multi information display ................................... 3-37
Basic operation .................................................. 3-38
Welcome screen ................................................. 3-38
Good-bye screen ................................................ 3-39
Warning screen .................................................. 3-39
Basic screens .................................................... 3-44 Menu screens .................................................... 3-45
Multi function display ........................................ 3-48Basic operation ................................................. 3-49
Welcome screen ................................................ 3-49
Date screen ....................................................... 3-50
Ending screen ................................................... 3-50
Self-check screen .............................................. 3-50
Interruption screen ............................................ 3-52
Basic screens .................................................... 3-52
Selection screen ................................................ 3-58
Date and time settings ....................................... 3-62
Image quality and volume settings ..................... 3-69
Screen settings. ................................................. 3-71
Maintenance settings ......................................... 3-79
Driving history registration ................................. 3-82
Car settings ....................................................... 3-83
Initialize ............................................................. 3-92
Light control switch ........................................... 3-94Headlights ......................................................... 3-95
High/low beam change (dimmer) ... ..................... 3-96
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-96
Daytime running light system ............................. 3-97
Turn signal lever ................................................ 3-97
One-touch lane changer ..................................... 3-98
Illumination brightness control ......................... 3-98
Headlight beam leveler (if equipped) ............... 3-99
Automatic headlight beam leveler (models with
LED headlights) ............................................... 3-99
Fog light switch (if equipped) ........................... 3-99
Steering responsive fog lights system (models
with EyeSight system) ..................................... 3-99

Instruments and controls/Ignition switch (models without push – button start system)
Ignition switch (models with-
out push-button start sys-
tem) WARNING. Never turn the ignition switch to
“ LOCK ” while the vehicle is
being driven or towed because
that will lock the steering wheel,
preventing steering control. And
when the engine is turned off, it
takes a much greater effort than
usual to steer.
. Before leaving the vehicle, al-
ways remove the key from the
ignition switch for safety and
never allow an unattended child
to remain in the vehicle. Failure
to follow this procedure could
result in injury to a child or
others. Children could operate
the power windows, the moon-
roof or other controls or even
make the vehicle move.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it banged against your knees or hands while
you are driving, it could turn the
ignition switch from the “ ON ” posi-
tion to the “ ACC ” or “ LOCK ” posi-
tion, thereby stopping the engine.
Also, if the key is attached to a
keyholder or to a large bunch of
other keys, centrifugal force may act
on it as the vehicle moves, resulting
in unwanted turning of the ignition
switch.
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK, ACC, ON and START.
NOTE . Keep the ignition switch in the
“ LOCK ” position when the engine is
not running. . Using electrical accessories for a
long time with the ignition switch in the
“ ON ” or “ ACC ” position can cause the
battery to go dead.
. If the ignition switch will not move
from the “ LOCK ” position to the “ ACC ”
position, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the left and right as you turn
the ignition switch.
& LOCK The key can only be inserted or removed
in this position. The ignition switch will lock
the steering wheel when you remove the
key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the
steering wheel slightly to the right and left
as you turn the key.3-4

Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher
pressed, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
! Battery drainage prevention func-
tion
When the push-button ignition switch is
left in the “ ACC ” or “ ON ” position for
approximately 1 hour, the push-button
ignition switch will be automatically
switched to “ OFF ” to prevent the battery
from going dead. (In CVT models, this
function is activated when the select lever
is in the “ P ” position.)
& When access key does not
operate properlyRefer to “ Access key – if access key does
not operate properly ” F 9-16. Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher is used to
warn other drivers when you have to park
your vehicle under emergency conditions.
The hazard warning flasher works regard-
less of the position of the ignition switch.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. To turn off the flasher,
push the button again.
NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work. Meters and gauges NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in
some of the meters and gauges on
the combination meter. You will find
their indications hard to see if you wear
polarized glasses.
& Combination meter illumina-
tion When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ ON ” position, the various parts of the
combination meter are illuminated in the
following sequence.
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
needles, gauge needles illuminate.
2. Meter and gauge indications each
show MAX position.
3. Meter and gauge indications each
show MIN position.
4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.3-8

Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges
trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will turn
off.
Also, if you open and close the driver ’ s
door within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip
meter will turn off.
The display can be switched as shown in
the following sequence by pressing the
trip knob.
To set the trip meter to zero, select the A
trip or B trip meter by pressing the knob
and keep the knob pressed for more than
2 seconds.
CAUTIONTo ensure safety, do not attempt to
change the function of the indicator
during driving, as an accident could
result.
NOTE If the connection between the combina-
tion meter and battery is broken for any
reason such as vehicle maintenance or
fuse replacement, the data recorded on
the trip meter will be lost. & Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed
in thousands of revolutions per minute.
CAUTIONDo not operate the engine with the
pointer of the tachometer in the red
zone. In this range, fuel injection will
be cut by the engine control module
to protect the engine from overrev-
ving. The engine will resume run-
ning normally after the engine speed
is reduced below the red zone.
NOTE To protect the engine/transmission
while the select lever is in the “ P ” or
“ N ” position (CVT models) or the shift
lever is in the neutral position (MT
models), the engine is controlled so
that the engine speed may not become
too high even if the accelerator pedal is
depressed hard. & Fuel gauge
1) Low fuel warning light
The fuel gauge shows the approximate
amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
When the ignition switch is in the “ LOCK ” /
“ OFF ” or “ ACC ” position, the fuel gauge
shows “ E ” even if the fuel tank contains
fuel.
The gauge may move slightly during
braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel
level movement in the tank.
If you press the trip knob while the ignition
switch is in the “ LOCK ” / “ OFF ” or “ ACC ”
position, the fuel gauge ’ s dial will light up
and the needle will indicate the amount of
fuel remaining in the tank.
If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating
the amount of fuel remaining in the tank,3-10

ever the engine speed enters the red
zone of the tachometer.
To change the REV indicator settings,
perform the procedures described in “ REV
settings (STI) ” F 3-47.
Warning and indicator lights Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate when the ignition switch is
initially turned to the “ ON ” position. This
permits checking the operation of the
bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the “ ON ” position. For
the system check, the following lights
illuminate and then turn off after several
seconds or after the engine has started.
: Seatbelt warning light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the driver fastens the
seatbelt.)
: Front passenger ’ s seatbelt warning
light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the front seat passenger
fastens the seatbelt.)
: SRS airbag system warning light
ON /
: Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag
ON indicator light
/ : Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag
OFF indicator light
: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-
function indicator light : Charge warning light
: Oil pressure warning light
: REV indicator light (STI)
: AT OIL TEMP warning light
(CVT models)
: Rear differential oil temperature warn-
ing light (STI)
: Low tire pressure warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)
/ : ABS warning light
/ : Brake system warning light
: Electronic parking brake indicator
light
: Low fuel warning light
: Hill start assist warning light/Hill start
assist OFF indicator light (models
without electronic parking brake sys-
tem)
: Hill holder indicator light (models with
electronic parking brake system)
: Door open warning light
: AWD warning light (if equipped)
: Power steering warning light (except
STI)Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
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