key SUBARU WRX 2018 Owners Manual

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controlled throttle’s self-diagnosis
function. To overcome it, keep the
ignition switch in the“ON”position
for approximately 10 seconds before
starting the engine.&Models without push-button
start systems!Starting engine
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter motor
continuously for more than 10 sec-
onds. If the engine fails to start after
operating the starter for 5 to 10
seconds, wait for 10 seconds or
more before trying again.NOTEDo not shift the shift lever/select lever
while the starter is cranking.
!MT models
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor
and shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold
the clutch pedal to the floor while starting
the engine.The starter motor will only operate when
the clutch pedal is depressed fully to the
floor.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the“ON”
position and check the operation of the
warning and indicator lights. Refer to
“Warning and indicator lights”F3-13.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the“START”
positionwithoutdepressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key immediately
after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, perform the
procedure described in“If the engine does
not start”F7-11.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator
lights have turned off after the engine has
started.
!CVT models
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Shift the select lever to the“P”or“N”
position (preferably the“P”position).
The starter motor will only operate when
the select lever is at the“P”or“N”position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the“ON”
position and check the operation of the
warning and indicator lights. Refer to
“Warning and indicator lights”F3-13.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the“START”positionwithoutdepressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key immediately
after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, perform the
procedure described in“If the engine does
not start”F7-11.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator
lights have turned off after the engine has
started.
While the engine is warming up, make sure
that the select lever is at the“P”or“
N”
position and that the parking brake is
applied.
CAUTION
If you restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, shift the select
lever into the“N”position. Do not
attempt to place the select lever of a
moving vehicle into the“P”position.
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switch the power status to“OFF”.
Wait 10 seconds, and then push
the push-button ignition switch
to start the engine.
NOTE.When pressing the push-button igni-
tion switch with the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brake pedal (CVT mod-
els) depressed:
–The engine starter operates for a
maximum of 10 seconds and after
starting the engine, the starter stops
automatically.
–You can start the engine regard-
less of the power status.
.If the engine does not start, check
the security indicator light. Then press
the push-button ignition switch without
depressing the clutch pedal (MT mod-
els) or the brake pedal (CVT models) to
switch the power to“OFF”.
–If the light had illuminated, try to
start the engine again.
–If the light had been off, press the
push-button ignition switch while
depressing the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brake pedal (CVT
models) more forcefully.
.The engine may not start depending
on the radio wave conditions aroundthe vehicle. In such a case, refer to
“Starting engine”F9-27.
.If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the steering cannot be unlocked.
Charge the battery.
.Do not shift the shift lever/select
lever while the starter is cranking.
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switchThe design of the push-button ignition
switch may be slightly different depending
on the models.
When you press the push-button ignition
switch with the clutch pedal (MT models)/
brake pedal (CVT models) depressed, the
engine will start. The start procedure of the
engine is as follows.!MT models
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the shift lever in neutral.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Depress the clutch pedal until the
indicator on the push-button ignition switch
turns green.
6. While depressing the clutch pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch.
!CVT models
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the select lever in the“P”position.
The engine can also start when the select
lever is in the“N”position, however, for
safety reasons, start in the“P”position.
4. Depress the brake pedal until the
operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch turns green. When starting
with the select lever in the“N”position, the
indicator does not turn green.
5. While depressing the brake pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch.
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!When access key fob does not
operate properly
Refer to“Access key fob–if access key
fob does not operate properly”F9-26.&Remote engine start system
(dealer option)
WARNING
.Do not remote start a vehicle in an
enclosed environment (e.g.
closed garage). Prolonged opera-
tion of a motor vehicle in an
enclosed environment can cause
a harmful build-up of Carbon
Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is
harmful to your health. Exposure
to high levels of Carbon Monox-
ide can cause headaches, dizzi-
ness or in extreme cases uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
.Before performing any servicing
of the vehicle, temporarily place
the remote engine start system in
service mode to prevent the sys-
tem from unexpectedly starting
the engine.
The remote engine start system allows you
to start the engine from outside the vehicle.
In addition, the remote engine start systemcan activate the heater or air conditioner,
providing you with a comfortable cabin
upon entry.
NOTEThe length of time for which it is
acceptable to allow the engine to
remain idling may be governed by local
laws and regulations. Check the local
rules when using the remote engine
start system.!Models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”
NOTEFor more details, refer to the Owner’s
Manual supplement for the remote
engine start system.Access key fob
1) Lock buttonAn access key fob serves as the remote
engine start transmitter. Operate the lock
button to start or stop the engine as
follows.
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!Before starting the engine
Before using the remote engine start
system to start the engine, confirm the
following conditions.
.The select lever is in the“P”position.
.All doors are closed.
.The engine hood is closed.
.The push-button ignition switch is in the
“OFF”position.
!Starting the engine
1. Press the lock button briefly. The
hazard warning flashers then flash once.
2. Within 2 seconds, press the lock button
briefly again. The hazard warning flashers
then flash once again.
3. After step 2, immediately press and
hold the lock button. The hazard warning
flashers then flash once.
4. Approximately 3 seconds after step 3,
release the lock button. The engine will
then start successfully.
!Stopping the engine
Press and hold the lock button to stop the
engine with remote engine start system.
!Automatic engine shutdown
The remote engine start system will auto-
matically shut down or will not start theengine under the following conditions.
.The total run-time has exceeded 20
minutes.
.Any door is opened.
.The select lever is moved to any
position other than“P”.
.The engine hood is opened.
.The push-button ignition switch is
pressed.
.The brake pedal is depressed.
.The engine speed is 3,000 rpm or more.
The time setting until the engine automa-
tically stops can be changed. To change it,
please contact your SUBARU dealer. Note
that some settings may violate state,
provincial, or local laws and regulations.
Check the laws in your area to determine
which setting is permitted.
!Entering the vehicle while it is run-
ning via remote start
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless access function. If you unlock the
vehicle’s doors manually using the key, the
vehicle’s alarm system will trigger (if the
alarm system is armed prior to activating
the remote engine start system) and the
engine will turn off. Perform either of the
following procedures to disarm the alarm
system. Refer to“Alarm system”F2-24.
.Switch the ignition to the“ACC”or“ON”state by pressing the push-button
ignition switch once or twice, respec-
tively.
.Press any button on the access key
fob/transmitter.
2. Enter the vehicle.
3. The engine will shut down when any
door is opened.
4. Press the push-button ignition switch
while depressing the brake pedal to restart
the engine.
!Entering the vehicle following re-
mote engine start shutdown
An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is
opened by the remote keyless entry
transmitter within a few seconds immedi-
ately following remote engine start shut-
down.
!Pre-heating or pre-cooling the in-
terior of the vehicle
Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem-
perature controls to the desired setting and
operation. After the system starts the
engine, the heater or air conditioning will
activate and heat or cool the interior to
your setting.
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!System maintenance
Perform the procedure described in“Re-
placing battery of access key fob”F11-52.
Manual transmissionThis manual transmission is a completely
synchromesh, 6-forward-speed and 1-re-
verse-speed transmission.
The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever
knob.
To change the shift lever position:
1. Depress the clutch pedal.
2. To shift into all positions other than“R”,
move the shift lever accordingly.
1) Slider3. To shift into the“R”position, hold up the
slider, move the lever to the“R”position,
then release the slider.
4. Gradually release the clutch pedal.
If it is difficult to shift into gear, put the
transmission in neutral, release the clutch
pedal momentarily, and then try again.
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red zone. Also, if the engine revolutions
reach the specified number, the fuel
supply will be cut. In this case, perform
shift up operation.
!To deselect the manual mode
To deselect the manual mode, return the
select lever to the“D”position from the“M”
position.&Shift lock functionThe shift lock function helps prevent the
improper operation of the select lever.
.You cannot move the select lever with
the ignition switch in the“ON”position and
the brake pedal depressed.
.You cannot move the select lever from
the“P”position to any other position
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
Depress the brake pedal first, and then
operate the select lever.
.Only the“P”position allows you to turn
the ignition switch from the“ACC”position
to the“LOCK”/“OFF”position and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
.If you turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK”/“OFF”position while the select
lever is in the“N”position, the select lever
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 turningthe ignition switch to the“LOCK”/“OFF”
position.
!Shift lock release
If you cannot move the select lever, turn
theignitionswitchbacktothe“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 you cannot shift the select
lever from“P”to“N”:
Refer to“
Shift lock release using the shift
lock release button”F7-27.
.When you cannot shift the select
lever from“N”to“R”,“P”:
Within 60 seconds after placing the ignition
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”F7-27.
!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.
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If you park your vehicle in case of an
emergency............................................................9-2
Temporary spare tire(if equipped)........................9-2
Maintenance tools...................................................9-3
Models with flat tire repair kit................................. 9-4
Models without flat tire repair kit............................ 9-4
Flat tires...................................................................9-5
Changing a flat tire................................................ 9-5
Sealing flat tire (models with flat tire repair kit)...... 9-8
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(U.S.-spec. models).............................................9-17
Jump starting........................................................9-18
How to jump start.................................................9-18
Engine overheating...............................................9-20
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment......................................................9-20
If no steam is coming from the engine
compartment......................................................9-20
Towing...................................................................9-21
Towing and tie-down hooks/holes.........................9-21
Using a flat-bed truck...........................................9-24
Towing with all wheels on the ground...................9-25
Electronic parking brake–if the electronic
parking brake cannot be released (models
with electronic parking brakesystem)............9-25
Access key fob–if access key fob does not
operate properly................................................9-26
Locking and unlocking.........................................9-26
Switching power status........................................9-26
Starting engine.....................................................9-27
Moonroof (if equipped)–if the moonroof
does not close...................................................9-28
If your vehicle is involvedin an accident...........9-28
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Access key fob–if access key
fob does not operate properly
CAUTION
Keep metallic objects, magnetic
sources and signal transmitters
away from the area between the
access key fob and the push-button
ignition switch. They may interfere
with the communication between
the access key fob and the push-
button ignition switch.
The following functions may be inoperable
because of strong radio signals in the
surrounding area or a low battery condition
of the access key fob.
.Locking/unlocking doors
.Switching power status
.Starting the engine
In such cases, perform the following
procedure. When the battery of the access
key fob is discharged, replace it with a new
one. Refer to“Replacing battery of access
key fob”F11-52.
&Locking and unlocking1) Release button
2) Emergency keyWhile pressing the release button of the
access key fob, take out the emergency
key.
Lock or unlock the driver’s door with the
emergency key.NOTEAfter locking or unlocking, be sure to
reinsert the emergency key into the
access key fob.
&Switching power status1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the shift lever into neutral (MT
models) or the select lever into the“P”
position (CVT models).
3. Depress the clutch pedal (MT models)
or brake pedal (CVT models).4. Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the push-
button ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is com-
pleted, a chime (ding) will sound. At the
same time, the status of the push-button
ignition switch changes to either of the
following.
.When the keyless access with push-
button start system is deactivated:
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“ACC”
.Under other conditions:“ON”
5. When the keyless access with push-
button start system is deactivated, press
the push-button ignition switch with the
clutch pedal (MT models) or brake pedal
(CVT models) released. The status of the
push-button ignition switch then changes
to“ON”.
NOTEIf the power does not switch even
though the above procedure was fol-
lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU
dealer.
&Starting engine1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the shift lever into neutral (MT
models) or the select lever into the“P”
position (CVT models).
3. Depress the brake pedal (all models).
4. Depress the clutch pedal (MT models).5. Holdtheaccesskeyfobwiththe
buttons facing you, and touch the push-
button ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is com-
pleted, a chime (ding) will sound. At the
same time, the push-button ignition switch
turns to the“ACC”or“ON”position.
6. Within 5 seconds after the push-button
ignition switch turns to the“ACC”or“ON”
position, while depressing the brake pedal(all models) and the clutch pedal (MT
models), press the push-button ignition
switch.
NOTEIf the engine does not start even though
the above procedure was followed
precisely, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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Moonroof (if equipped)–if the
moonroof does not closeIf 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
CAUTION
If 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 your vehicle is subject
to impact from an accident or another
factor, the system stops supplying fuel.
However, depending on the impact condi-
tions at the time of collision, the fuel pump
shut-off system may not operate.
Perform the following procedures to restart
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.
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