keyless SUBARU WRX 2018 Owner's Guide

(148,1)
北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
.The engine may not start in the
following cases:
–The key grip is touching another
key or a metallic key holder.–The key is near another key that
contains an immobilizer transpon-der.
–The key is near or touching
another transmitter.
!Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when opening
the driver’s door with the ignition switch in
the“LOCK”or“ACC”position.
The chime stops after the following opera-
tion.
.turning the ignition switch to the“ON”
position
.removing the key from the ignition
switch
.closing the driver’s door
!Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-
nates after the following operation.
.opening the driver’s door
.unlocking the driver’s door using the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
The light remains illuminated for several
tens of seconds and then gradually turns
off after the following operation.
.closing the driver’s door
.unlocking the doors using the remote
keyless entry transmitter
The light turns off immediately after thefollowing operation.
.turning the ignition switch to the“ON”
position
.locking all doors using the remote
keyless entry transmitter
&Push-button ignition switch!Safety precautions
Refer to“Safety precautions”F2-8.
!Operating range1) Antenna
2) Operating range
Instruments and controls/Ignition switch
3-6

(170,1)
北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
!Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF in-
dicator light
This light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is operated
to select the traction mode or the Vehicle
Dynamic Control OFF mode. For details,
refer to“Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem”F7-37.NOTE.The light may remain illuminated for
a while after the engine has been
started, especially in cold weather. This
does not indicate the existence of a
problem. The light should turn off as
soon as the engine has warmed up.
.The indicator light illuminates when
the engine has developed a problem
and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light is on.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under the follow-
ing conditions. Have your vehicle checked
at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
.The light does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position.
.The light does not turn off even after the
lapse of several minutes (the engine has
warmed up) after the engine has started.!Traction mode indicator light
The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed
briefly to select the traction mode. For
details, refer to“Traction mode”F7-39.
&Warning chimes and warning
indicator of the keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system (if equipped)Access key warning lightThe warning chime and the access key
warning light serve the following purposes:
.To minimize improper operation of the
keyless access with push-button start
system.
.To protect your vehicle from theft.When the warning chime sounds and/or
the warning indicator appears, take the
appropriate action.
WARNING
Never drive the vehicle if the indica-
tor on the push-button ignition
switch is flashing in green when
starting the engine. This indicates
the status that the steering wheel is
not released and could result in an
accident involving serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
.When starting the engine again
after the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in green, if the operation
indicator is still flashing in green,
there could be a steering lock
malfunction. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
3-28

(175,1)
北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
&Security indicator lightThis indicator light shows the status of the
alarm system. It also indicates operation of
the immobilizer system.
!Alarm system
It blinks to show the driver the operational
status of the alarm system. For detailed
information, refer to“Alarm system”F2-
24.
!Immobilizer system
The security indicator light starts blinking
in the following conditions.
For models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.Immediately after turning the push-
button ignition switch to the“OFF”position.
.Immediately after opening or closing
the driver’s door when all of the following
conditions are met.
–The push-button ignition switch is in
the“ON”or“ACC”position.
–The access key fob is outside the
vehicle.
–The engine is not running.
–In the event that an unauthorized
key is used (for example, the key is
unregistered or the ID code does not
match), the power is not switched to
“ON”and the security indicator lightcontinues blinking.
For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
.Approximately 60 seconds after turning
the ignition switch from the“ON”position to
the“ACC”or“LOCK”position.
.Immediately after pulling out the key.
If the indicator light does not blink in the
above conditions, it may indicate that
immobilizer system may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately.
In the event that an unauthorized key (for
example, an unauthorized duplicate) is
used, the security indicator light illumi-
nates. For details about the immobilizer
system, refer to“Immobilizer”F2-22.
NOTE.The security indicator light remains
off in the following conditions. It means
that the matching of the ID code is
completed and the immobilizer system
is deactivated, and it does not indicate
a malfunction.
Models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
–while the engine is running
–the push-button ignition switchhas been turned to the“ON”or
“ACC”position and the driver’s
door has not been opened or closed
Models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
–while the engine is running
–for approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned
from the“ON”position to the“ACC”
or“LOCK”position
–when the ignition switch is in the
“ON”position.
.Even if a malfunction occurs, such
as the security indicator light flashes
irregularly, it will not affect the func-
tionality of the immobilizer system.
–CONTINUED–
Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
3-33
3

(196,1)
北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
Top menu Menu option Description Page
Car Setting
Keyless Buzzer Volume Set the audible signal volume. 0 (OFF) to 7 3-61
Hazard Warning Flasher Set the hazard warning flasher. On or Off 3-61
Defogger Set and customize the operation of the defogger. 15 minutes or Continuous 3-61
Interior Light Set and customize the interior light off delay timer. 10, 20, 30 seconds or Off 3-61
Auto Light Sensor
*1
Set and customize the sensitivity of the auto light
sensor.Low, Mid, High or Max 3-61
Keyless Access Setting
Driver’s Door Unlock
*1
Set and customize the keyless access function. Driver’s Door Only, All 3-62
Welcome Lighting Set the leaving time and approaching time. 30, 60, 90 seconds or Off 3-62
Go Back Return to top menu.—
Initialize
Reset to Defaults Reset all settings to the default settings. Yes or No 3-62
Lifetime Fuel Cons Reset Clear logged lifetime fuel consumption data. Yes or No 3-62
Go Back Return to the top menu.—
Go Back
—Return to the top menu.—
*1: If equipped
Instruments and controls/Multi-function display (color LCD)
3-54

(203,1)
北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
!Car setting
You can set the vehicle setting.
!Keyless buzzer volume setting
1. Select“Keyless Buzzer Volume”from
the 2nd menu in the setting screen. Refer
to“Setting screen”F3-52.2. Select a volume level by using the
control switches.
3. Press the ENTER button to confirm the
setting.!Hazard warning flasher setting
1. Select“Hazard Warning Flasher”
from the 2nd menu in the setting screen.
Refer to“Setting screen”F3-52.
2. Select“On”or“Off”by using the
control switches.
3. Select“Set”to exit settings. Select“Go
Back”to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes.!Defogger setting
1. Select“Defogger”from the 2nd menu
in the setting screen. Refer to“Setting
screen”F3-52.
2. Select the preferred setting by using
the control switches.
3. Select“Set”to exit settings. Select“Go
Back”to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes.
!Interior light setting
The setting procedure is the same as
“Defogger setting”F3-61, but select the
“Interior Light”item in step 1.
!Auto light sensor setting
The setting procedure is the same as
“Defogger setting”F3-61, but select the
–CONTINUED–
Instruments and controls/Multi-function display (color LCD)
3-61
3

(204,1)
北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
“Auto Light Sensor”item in step 1.
!Keyless Access setting
1. Select“Keyless Access Setting”from
the 2nd menu in the setting screen. Refer
to“Setting screen”F3-52.
2. Select“Driver’s Door Unlock”.3. Select the preferred setting by using
the control switches.
4. Select“Set”to exit settings. Select“Go
Back”to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes.!Welcome lighting setting
You can change the setting for the period
of time in which the exterior remain on by
the welcome lighting function.
1. Select“Welcome Lighting”from the
2nd menu in the setting screen. Refer to
“Setting screen”F3-52.
2. Select“Leaving time set”to change
the setting when leaving the vehicle.
Select“Approaching time set”to change
the setting when approaching.
3. Select the preferred setting by using
the control switches.
4. Select“Set”to exit settings. Select“Go
Back”to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes.!Initialize
You can initialize the items that have been
set to your preference.
!Reset to factory default settings
1. Select“Reset to Defaults”from the
2nd menu in the setting screen. Refer to
“Setting screen”F3-52.
2. Select“Set”to exit settings. Select“Go
Back”to return to the previous screen
without resetting.
!Lifetime fuel consumption reset-
ting
1. Select“Lifetime Fuel Cons Reset”
from the 2nd menu in the setting screen.
Refer to“Setting screen”F3-52.
Instruments and controls/Multi-function display (color LCD)
3-62

(205,1)
北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
2. Select“Set”to exit settings. Select“Go
Back”to return to the previous screen
without resetting.&How to get the source code
using the open sourceFree/Open Source Software Information
This product contains Free/Open Source
Software (FOSS).
The license information and/or the source
code of such FOSS can be found at the
following URL.
http://www.globaldenso.com/en/open-
source/ivi/subaru/
Light control switch
CAUTION
.Use of any lights for a long period
of time while the engine is not
running can cause the battery to
discharge.
.Before leaving the vehicle, make
sure that the lights are turned off.
If the vehicle is left unattended
for a long time with the lights
illuminated, the battery may be
discharged.
Models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The light control switch operates when the
push-button ignition switch is in the“ACC”
or“ON”position.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off.
Models without“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The light control switch operates when the
key is inserted in the ignition switch.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights areturned off when the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
NOTEThe light control switch can be oper-
ated (except auto on/off headlights),
even under the following conditions.
.when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off (models with“key-
less access with push-button start
system”)
.when the key is not inserted into the
ignition switch (models without“key-
less access with push-button start
system”)
When opening the driver’s door with
the headlights illuminated under such
conditions, the chirp sound will inform
the driver that the lights are illuminated.
–CONTINUED–
Instruments and controls/Light control switch
3-63
3

(206,1)
北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
&HeadlightsTo turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
“
”position
Headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are on.
“”position
Parking lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, tail lights and license
plate lights are on.“
”position: auto on/off headlights (if
equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the“ON”
position, headlights, parking lights, front
side marker lights, rear side marker lights,
tail lights and license plate lights are
automatically on or off depending on the
level of the ambient light.
“”position
The headlights are all off.
NOTEThe sensitivity of the auto on/off head-
lights can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer
for details. Also, you can change the
settings using the multi-function dis-
play (color LCD). For details, refer to
“Auto light sensor setting”F3-61.
!Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights
(models with auto on/off headlights)
While the light control switch is in the
“AUTO”position, the headlights will auto-
matically turn on when the windshield
wipers operate several times. The head-
lights will automatically turn off when the
wipers stop.
The ON/OFF setting of this function can be
changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult
your SUBARU dealer for details.!Welcome lighting function (if
equipped)
The welcome lighting function turns on
some exterior lights for smooth approach-
ing to or exiting from the vehicle at night or
in dark places.
The function is activated while all of the
following conditions are met.
.The light control switch is in the“AUTO”
position
.It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/
off headlights
When approaching:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, some exterior lights will auto-
matically illuminate when unlocking the
doors by using the remote keyless entry
system.
The exterior lights will remain illuminated
for 30 seconds
*1and then turn off. How-
ever, if any of the following operations are
performed, the exterior lights will turn off.
.Locking the doors using the keyless
access function (if equipped) or the remote
keyless entry system
.Turning the light control switch to a
position other than“AUTO”.
.Turning the ignition switch to the“ON”
position.
Instruments and controls/Light control switch
3-64

(207,1)
北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
When exiting:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, some exterior lights will remain
illuminated even when either of the follow-
ing operations is performed.
.Turning the push-button ignition switch
to the“OFF”status (models with“keyless
access with push-button start system”)
.Pulling out the key from the ignition
switch (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”)
The exterior lights will turn off under any of
the following conditions.
.3 minutes have passed since the
exterior lights were illuminated by the
welcome lighting function.
.30 seconds have passed since the door
was opened and closed.
*1
.The light control switch is turned to a
position other than“AUTO”.
.The locking procedures using the key-
less access function (if equipped) or the
remote keyless entry system is performed
twice. When performing the unlocking
procedure after performing the locking
procedure, perform the locking procedure
twice again.*1: The setting for the period of time in which the
exterior lights remain on by the welcome lighting
function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.
!Sensor for the auto on/off head-
lights (if equipped)The sensor is on the instrument panel as
shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
If any object is placed on or near the
sensor, the sensor may not detect
the level of the ambient light cor-
rectly and the auto on/off headlights
may not operate properly.
&High/low beam change
(dimmer)To change from low beam to high beam,
push the turn signal lever forward. When
the headlights are on high beam, the high
beam indicator light“
”on the combina-
tion meter is also on.
To switch back to low beam, pull the lever
back to the center position.
!High beam assist function (models
with the EyeSight system)
NOTE.The high beam assist function uti-
lizes the stereo camera installed at the
position of the front map lights.
.For details on how to handle the
stereo camera, refer to the Owner’s
Manual supplement for the EyeSight
–CONTINUED–
Instruments and controls/Light control switch
3-65
3

(340,1)
北米Model "A1700BE-B" EDITED: 2017/ 10/ 11
Interior lights
CAUTION
When leaving your vehicle, make
sure the lights are turned off to
avoid battery discharge.&Dome light1) ON
2) DOOR
3) OFFThe dome light switch has the following
three positions.
ON:The light remains on continuously.
OFF:The light remains off.DOOR:The dome light illuminates auto-
matically after any of the following opera-
tions.
.Opening any of the doors.
.Unlocking the doors using the keyless
access function (if equipped). Refer to
“Unlocking”F2-11.
.Unlocking the doors using the remote
keyless entry system. Refer to“Remote
keyless entry system”F2-18.
.Turning the ignition switch from the
“ACC”position to the“LOCK”/“OFF”posi-
tion.
&Map lightsType AType BTo turn on the map light, push the switch.
To turn it off, push the switch again.
Interior equipment/Interior lights
6-2