child lock SUBARU WRX 2018 Owner's Manual

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Child safety locksEach rear door has a child safety lock.
When the child safety lock lever is in the
lock position, the door cannot be opened
from inside. The door can only be opened
from the outside.
WARNING
Always turn the child safety locks to
the“LOCK”position when children
sit in the rear seat. Serious injury
could result if a child accidentally
opens the door and falls out.
Windows
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury
caused by accidental, child’s mis-
chief, or improper operation, the
driver is responsible for obeying
the following instructions without
exception.
.When operating the power win-
dows, be extremely careful to
prevent anyone’s fingers, arms,
neck, head or other objects from
being caught in the window.
.Always lock the passengers’win-
dows using the lock switch when
children are riding in the vehicle.
.Always carry the key when you
leave the vehicle for safety rea-
sons and never allow an unat-
tended child to remain in the
vehicle. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in injury
to a child operating the power
window.
The power windows operate only when the
ignition switch is in the“ON”position.
NOTEIf the vehicle battery is disconnected (e.
g., the battery or fuse is replaced), the
following functions will be deactivated.
.One-touch auto up/down function
.Anti-entrapment function
Initialize the power window to reacti-
vate such functions. For details, refer to
“Initialization of power window”F2-35.
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passengers’switches.&Off delay functionYou can operate the front windows for
approximately 42 seconds even after turn-
ing the ignition switch from the“ON”
position to the“ACC”or“OFF”position. If
a front door is opened within 42 seconds,
the off delay function is canceled.&Initialization of power windowIf 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 driver’s and front passenger’s
power window using the following proce-
dure to reactivate these functions.
1. Close the door.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the“ON”
position.
3. Open the window halfway by pressing
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 window completely by fully
pressing down the power windows switch.
It is necessary to repeat the same initi-
alization procedure for both driver’s and
front passenger’s window switches.
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 en-
ough 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.
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CAUTION
TYPE RA:
.Make sure to press the trunk lid
lightly on its outer surface.
.Do not hold or push the rear wing
when closing the trunk lid.&To open and close the trunk
lid from outsideTo open the trunk lid from outside, use 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”F2-11.
.For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”, refer to
“Opening the trunk lid”F2-20.
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.
.You can disable the“
”button on
the access key fob/transmitter. Contact
your SUBARU dealer to change the
setting.
&To open the trunk lid from
insideTrunk opener switchPress the trunk opener switch for more
than 1 second.NOTEThe trunk lid will not open when the
select lever is in a position other than
the“P”position (CVT models) or thevehicle is moving.
&Internal trunk lid release
handleThe 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
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exposed to ambient light even for a short
time.
WARNING
Never 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 gripping
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 trafficsafety 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.
This places the latch in the locked position.3. Move the release handle, from outside
the vehicle, in the direction of the arrow to
check if the latch is released.
If the latch is not released, contact your
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Ignition switchConventional type ignition switchPush-button ignition switch
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
The design of the push-button ignition
switch may be slightly different depending
on the models.
WARNING
.Before leaving the vehicle, ob-
serve the following instructions
for safety.
–Remove the key from the igni-
tion switch (models with con-
ventional type ignition
switch).
–Carry out the access key fob
(models with push-button
ignition switch).
–Never allow an unattended
child to remain in the vehicle.
Failure to observe these instruc-
tions could result in injury to a
child or others. Children could
operate the power windows, the
moonroof or other controls, or
even make the vehicle move.
.Never turn the ignition switch to
the“LOCK”/“OFF”position while
driving or being towed. Doing so
will lock the steering wheel, pre-
venting steering control. In addi-
tion, when the engine stops, it
takes a much greater effort thanusual to steer.
CAUTION
.To prevent the vehicle battery
from discharging, keep the igni-
tion switch in the“LOCK”/“OFF”
position when the engine is not
running.
.Do not use electrical accessories
for a long time with the ignition
switch in the“ON”or“ACC”
position. Doing so can cause the
battery to go dead.
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operation that follows the 6-second
warning after turning ON the ignition
switch. When the ignition switch is
turned ON next time, however, the
complete sequence of the warning
operation resumes. For further details
about canceling the warning operation,
please contact your SUBARU dealer.
If there is no passenger on the front
passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning
device for the front passenger’s seat will
be deactivated. The front passenger’s
occupant detection system monitors
whether or not there is a passenger on
the front passenger’s seat.
Observe the following precautions. Failure
to do so may prevent the device from
functioning correctly or cause the device to
fail.
.Do not install any accessory such as a
table or TV onto the seatback.
.Do not store a heavy load in the
seatback pocket.
.Do not allow the rear seat occupant to
place his/her hands or legs on the front
passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to
pull the seatback.
.Do not use front seats with their back-
ward-forward position and seatback not
being locked into place securely. If any of
them are not locked securely, adjust themagain. For adjusting procedure, refer to
“Front seats”F1-2.
If the seatbelt warning device for the front
passenger’s seat does not function cor-
rectly (e.g., it is activated even when the
front passenger’s seat is empty or it is
deactivated even when the front passen-
ger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take
the following actions.
.Ensure that no article is placed on the
seat other than a child restraint system and
its child occupant, although we strongly
recommend that all children sit in the rear
seat properly restrained.
.Ensure that there is no article left in the
seatback pocket.
.Ensure that the backward-forward po-
sition and seatback of front passenger’s
seat are locked into place securely by
moving the seat back and forth.
If still the seatbelt warning device for front
passenger’s seat does not function cor-
rectly after taking relevant corrective ac-
tions described above, immediately con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
tion.
&SRS airbag system
warning lightFor details about the SRS airbag system
warning light, refer to“SRS airbag system
monitors”F1-62.
WARNING
If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or SRS airbag
system.
.Flashing or flickering of the warn-
ing light
.No illumination of the warning
light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the“ON”position
.Continuous illumination of the
warning light
.Illumination of the warning light
while driving
Immediately take your vehicle to
your nearest SUBARU dealer to
have the system checked. Unless
checked and properly repaired, the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbag will not operate properly in
the event of a collision, which may
increase the risk of injury.
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steering wheel. When the vehicle is
headed up the hill, turn the front wheels
away from the curb.When facing downhill, turn the front
wheels into the curb.
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 people.
.Do not park the vehicle overflammable 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 passen-
ger compartment, occupants in
the vehicle could die from carbon
monoxide (CO) contained in the
exhaust gas.
CAUTION
If your vehicle has a front under-
spoiler and rear underspoiler (both
optional), pay attention to blocks
and other obstructions on the
ground when parking. The under-
spoilers could be damaged by con-
tact with them.
Auto Vehicle Hold functionThe Auto Vehicle Hold function will auto-
matically keep the vehicle stopped even
after releasing the brake pedal when the
vehicle is at a complete stop, such as at
traffic signals. The function will be can-
celed by either of the following operations.
.Depressing the accelerator pedal
.Depressing the brake pedal again
WARNING
.Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold
function on a steep hill or slip-
pery road. The vehicle may move
even when using the Auto Vehicle
Hold function, causing serious
injury or accidents.
.Do not use the Auto Vehicle Hold
function to park the vehicle. The
vehicle may move unexpectedly,
causing serious injury or acci-
dents. Make sure to shift the
select lever to the“P”position
and apply the electronic parking
brake in the following cases.
–When you are going to park
your vehicle
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3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out the socket.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. Install a new bulb.
6. Reinstall the bulb socket and the trunk
lid trim.&Other bulbsIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.
Replacing batteryThe access key fob/transmitter battery
may be discharged under the following
conditions.
.The operation of the keyless access
function is unstable
.The operating distance of the remote
keyless entry system is unstable
.The transmitter does not operate prop-
erly when used within the standard dis-
tance
Replace the battery with a new one.&Safety precautions
CAUTION
.Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key fob/transmit-
ter when replacing battery.
.Before replacing the battery, re-
move any static electricity.
.Be careful not to touch or damage
the printed circuit board in the
access key fob/transmitter when
replacing the battery.
.Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children couldswallow them.
.There is a danger of an explosion
if the battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type of the
battery.
.Do not expose batteries to exces-
sive heat such as bright sunlight,
fire or the like.
NOTE.Replace only with the same or
equivalent type of battery recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
.Dispose of used batteries according
to local laws.
.Mount the battery in the correct
orientation to prevent fluid leakage.
Be careful not to bend the terminals. It
may result in a malfunction.
.It is recommended that the battery
should be replaced by a SUBARU deal-
er.
.Use a new battery.
.After replacing the battery, confirm
that the access key fob/transmitter
functions properly.
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