SUBARU WRX 2018 Owners Manual

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&Sun visor extension plate
(models with the EyeSight
system)With the sun visor positioned over the side
window, you can use the sun visor exten-
sion plate to prevent glare through the gap
between the sun visor and center pillar. To
use the extension plate, pull it toward the
rear of the vehicle. When you have
finished using it, stow it by pushing it
toward the front of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not pull out the extension plate
with the sun visor positioned over
the windshield. The extension plate
would obstruct your view of the rear
view mirror.
&Vanity mirror with light
CAUTION
Keep the vanity mirror cover closed
while the vehicle is being driven to
avoid being temporarily blinded by
the glare of bright light.To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.
The light beside the vanity mirror illumi-
nates when the mirror cover is opened.NOTEDo not use the vanity mirror light for a
long period of time while the engine is
not running. Doing so can cause bat-
tery discharge.
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Storage compartment
CAUTION
.Always keep the storage com-
partment closed while driving to
reduce the risk of injury in the
event of a sudden stop or an
accident.
.Do not store spray cans, contain-
ers with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the storage compart-
ment.
&Glove box1) Rotate the key clockwise to lock.
2) Rotate the key counterclockwise to un-
lock.To open the glove box, pull the handle.
To close it, push the lid firmly upward.NOTE.For models with the“keyless access
with push-button start system”, use the
emergency key to lock or unlock the
glove box.
.The emergency key is directional. If
the key cannot be inserted, change the
direction that the grooved side is facing
and insert it again.
&Center consoleTo open the lid, pull up the lock release.
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Cup holders
CAUTION
Take care to avoid spills. Beverages,
if hot, might burn you and/or your
passengers. Spilled beverages may
also damage upholstery, carpets or
audio equipment.&Front passenger’s cup holder
CAUTION
Do not pick up a cup from the cup
holder or put a cup in the holder
while driving. Doing so can distract
you and lead to an accident.!Except STI
Type AType BA dual cup holder is built into the center
console.!STI
The dual cup holder is built into the center
console near the parking brake lever.To access the cup holder, pull the lid
toward the rear.
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You can pull out the divider in the cup
holder and insert it in a different position
(further toward the front or rear) to enable
cups of different sizes to be held.
NOTEWith the divider taken out, you can use
the cup holder as a storage box.&Rear passenger’s cup holder!Type A
CAUTION
When not in use, always keep the
cup holder stored while driving to
reduce the risk of injury in the event
of a sudden stop or an accident.A dual cup holder is located at the back of
the center console. To use the cup holder,
open the lid by pulling its upper edge.!Type B
A dual cup holder is built into the armrest.
CAUTION
When a cup containing a beverage is
in the cup holder, do not fold down
the rear seats. Otherwise, the bev-
erage could spill while driving, and if
the beverage is hot, it could burn
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Bottle holders
CAUTION
.Do not pick up a bottle from the
bottle holder or put a bottle in the
holder while driving. Doing so
can distract you and lead to an
accident.
.When placing a beverage in a
bottle holder, make sure it is
capped. Otherwise, the beverage
could spill when opening/closing
the door or while driving and, if
the beverage is hot, it could burn
you and/or your passengers.You can use the bottle holder equipped oneach door trim to hold a beverage bottle
and other items.
Accessory power outletsPower outlet below the climate control
dialsPower outlet in the center consoleAccessory power outlets are provided
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below the climate control dials and in the
center console. Electrical power (12V DC)
from the battery is available at any of the
outlets when the ignition switch is in either
the“ACC”or“ON”position.
You can use an in-vehicle electrical appli-
ance by connecting it to an outlet.
The maximum power rating of an appli-
ance that can be connected is120W.Do
not use an appliance which exceeds the
indicated wattage for each outlet.
When using appliances connected to two
or more outlets simultaneously, the total
power consumed by them must not ex-
ceed 120W.
CAUTION
.Do not attempt to use a cigarette
lighter in the accessory power
outlets.
.Do not place any foreign objects,
especially metal ones such as
coins or aluminum foil, into the
accessory power outlet. That
could cause a short circuit. Al-
ways put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not in
use.
.Use only electrical appliances
which are designed for 12V DC.
The maximum power rating of anappliance that can be connected
is 120W. Do not use an appliance
which exceeds the indicated wat-
tage for each outlet.
When using appliances con-
nected to two or more outlets
simultaneously, the total power
consumed by them must not
exceed 120W. Overloading the
accessory power outlet can
cause a short circuit. Do not use
double adapters or more than
one electrical appliance.
.If the plug on your electric appli-
ance is either too loose or too
tight for the accessory power
outlet, this can result in a poor
contact or cause the plug to get
stuck. Only use plugs that fit
properly.
.Use of an electric appliance in the
accessory power outlet for a long
period of time while the engine is
not running can cause battery
discharge.
.Before driving your vehicle, make
sure that the plug and the cord on
your electrical appliance will not
interfere with your shifting gears
and operating the accelerator
and brake pedals. If they do, donot use the electrical appliance
while driving.
&Use with a cigarette lighter (if
equipped)To use the accessory power outlet as a
cigarette lighter socket, purchase the
cigarette lighter plug, which is an optional
accessory. A cigarette lighter plug is
available from your SUBARU dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates only when
the ignition switch is in the“ON”or“ACC”
position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push in the
knob and wait a few moments. It will
automatically spring up when ready for
use.
WARNING
To avoid being burned, never grasp
the lighter by the end with the
heating element. Doing so could
result in injury and could also da-
mage the heating element.
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CAUTION
.Do not hold the lighter pushed in,
because it will overheat.
.The electrical power socket is
originally designed to use a gen-
uine SUBARU cigarette lighter
plug. Do not use a non-genuine
cigarette lighter plug in the sock-
et. Doing so may cause a short-
circuit and overheating, resulting
in a fire.
.If the socket is ever used for a
plug-in accessory such as a cell
phone, that may damage the
portion of the socket’s internal
mechanism that causes a cigar-
ette lighter plug to“pop out”after
its lighter element is heated.
Therefore, do not place a cigar-
ette lighter plug in a socket that
has been used, even once, to
power a plug-in accessory. Doing
so may cause the plug to stick
and overheat, creating a potential
fire hazard.
Ashtray (if equipped)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Not doing so could result in a fire.
.Always extinguish matches and
cigarettes before putting them
into the ashtray, and then close
the ashtray securely.
.Do not put flammable material in
the ashtray.
.Do not leave a lighted cigarette in
the ashtray.
.Do not leave a lot of cigarette
butts in the ashtray.NOTEParticles of ash and tobacco will accu-
mulate around the hinges of the ash-
tray’s inner lid. Clean them off using a
toothbrush or a similar narrow-ended
implement.
You can install the portable ashtray in each
cup holder or bottle holder. For the loca-
tions of the cup holders, refer to“Cup
holders”F6-6. For the locations of the
bottle holders, refer to“Bottle holders”F6-
8.
When using the ashtray, open the lid of the
ashtray. Fully close the lid after using the
ashtray to help reduce residual smoke.
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Floor mat (if equipped)
CAUTION
If the floor mat slips forward and
interferes with the movement of the
pedals while driving, it could cause
an accident. Observe the following
precautions to prevent the floor mat
from slipping forward.
.Be sure to use a genuine
SUBARU floor mat or an equiva-
lent designed with grommets in
the correct locations.
.Make sure that the driver’s floor
mat is placed in its proper loca-
tion and is correctly secured on
its retaining pins..Do not use more than one floor
mat.
Retaining pins are located on the driver’s
side floor.
Properly secure the floor mat using the
built-in grommets, by placing the grom-
mets over the pins and pushing them
downward.
Coat hookThe coat hook is attached to each rear
passenger’s hand grip.
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WARNING
Observe the following instructions.
.Do not hang coat hangers or
other hard or pointed objects on
the coat hooks. Hang clothing
directly on the coat hooks with-
out using hangers.
.Before hanging clothing on the
coat hooks, make sure there are
no pointed objects in the pock-
ets.
If these instructions are ignored, the
following may occur in sudden
stops or collisions, causing serious
injuries.
.Items may be thrown through the
cabin.
.SRS curtain airbags may be pre-
vented from deploying properly.
CAUTION
Never hang anything on the coat
hook that might obstruct the driver’s
view or that could cause injury in
sudden stops or in a collision. And
do not hang items on the coat hook
that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or more.
Under-floor storage compart-
mentThe storage compartment is located under
the floor of the trunk and can be used to
store small items. Pull the strap to open the
trunk floor lid, and then remove the lid.NOTE.The shape of the storage compart-
ment may be different depending on the
model.
.When storing a flat tire, put the
storage tray in the trunk.
CAUTION
.Always keep the lids closed while
driving to reduce the risk of injury
in the event of a sudden stop or
an accident.
.Do not store spray cans, contain-
ers with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the storage compart-
ment.
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Rear view cameraA rear view camera is attached to the trunk
lid. When the ignition switch is“ON”and
the shift lever (MT models) or select lever
(CVT models) is set to“R”, the rear view
camera automatically displays the rear
view image behind the vehicle on the
monitor of the navigation system or the
audio display.
WARNING
.Since the rear view camera uses a
wide-angle lens, the image on the
monitor is different from the
actual view in terms of distance.
.Since the range and field of view
of the image on the monitor islimited, you should always check
the rear view and the surrounding
area with your eyes and mirrors,
and move backward at a slow
speed. Moving backward only by
checking the rear view image
from the camera could cause an
accident.
.Do not disassemble or modify the
camera, switch or wiring. If
smoke comes out or you smell a
strange odor, stop using the rear
view camera immediately. Con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for an
inspection. Continued use may
result in accident, fire or electric
shock.
CAUTION
.When washing your vehicle with
a high-pressure washer, do not
allow water to contact the camera
directly. Entry of water into the
camera lens may result in con-
densation, malfunction, fire or
electric shock.
.Since the camera is a precision
device, do not subject it to strong
impacts. Otherwise, malfunction,
fire or electric shock may occur..If mud or snow sticks to or is
frozen on the camera, you must
be very careful when removing it.
Otherwise, damage to the camera
maycauseafireorelectric
shock. Pour water or lukewarm
water over the camera to remove
mud and ice, and wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth.
.Do not put a flame close to the
camera or wiring. Otherwise, da-
mage or fire may occur.
.When replacing the fuse, be sure
to use a fuse with the specified
rating. Use of a fuse with a
different rating may result in a
malfunction.
.Do not use the rear view camera
for a long time while the engine is
not operating. Otherwise, the ve-
hicle battery may become com-
pletely discharged.
NOTE.Do not wipe the camera with alcohol,
benzine or paint thinner. Otherwise,
discoloration may occur. To remove
contamination, wipe the camera with a
cloth moistened with a diluted neutral
detergent and then wipe it with a soft,
dry cloth.
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