engine SUBARU WRX 2018 Service Manual

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.When the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in orange, contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.NOTE.When doors are not locked because
the access key fob is left inside the
trunk, you cannot open the trunk lid by
pushing the trunk opener button on the
trunk lid. Press the trunk opener switch
for approximately 1 second to open the
trunk lid. Refer to“To open the trunk lid
from inside”F2-36.
.Do not leave the access key fob
inside the trunk. Depending on the
status of the access key fob and
situation, the trunk lockout protect
function may not operate. Make sure
that you carry the access key fob, and
close the trunk lid.
.Even when the access key fob is
within the operating ranges inside the
vehicle, the access key warning for
engine start may be provided depend-
ing on the status of the access key fob
and the environmental conditions..When the access key fob is taken out
of the vehicle through an open window,
the access key takeout warning or
passenger access key takeout warning
will not be provided.
!List of warnings
CAUTION
When any of the following warnings
occurs even if the access key warn-
ing indicator does not appear, take
the appropriate action.
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Inside warning
chimeOutside warning
chimeOperation indicator
on push-button igni-
tion switchStatus Action
DingLong beep
(60 seconds max.)—Power warning:
The door lock sensor was touched while
carrying the access key fob and the
push-button ignition switch is in a posi-
tion other than“OFF”and the select lever
is in the“P”position.Open the door and return the access key
fob inside the vehicle, or switch the push-
button ignition switch to“OFF”.
*If the push-button ignition switch is not
switched to“OFF”, the doors cannot be
locked.
Ding, ding ...
(7 seconds)——Access key warning:
The vehicle was driven while the access
key fob is not inside the vehicle.Carry the access key fob, and drive the
vehicle.
Ding——Access key warning for engine start:
The push-button ignition switch was
pressed while the access key fob is not
inside the vehicle.Carry the access key fob, and press the
push-button ignition switch.
DingBeep, beep, beep
(3 beeps)—Access key takeout warning:
The driver exited the vehicle with the
access key fob and closed the driver’s
door while the push-button ignition
switch is in a position other than“OFF”
and the select lever is in the“P”position.Switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”, and get out of the vehicle.
DingBeep, beep, beep
(3 beeps)—Passenger access key takeout warn-
ing:
A fellow passenger exited the vehicle
with the access key fob and closed a
door other than the driver’s door while
the push-button ignition switch is in a
position other than“OFF”.Return the access key fob to inside the
vehicle, or switch the push-button ignition
switch to“
OFF”.
Long beep
(continuous)Long beep
(continuous)—Access key takeout without“P”posi-
tion warning:
The driver exited the vehicle with the
access key fob and closed the driver’s
door while the push-button ignition
switch is in a position other than“OFF”
and the select lever is in a position other
than the“P”position.Shift the select lever to the“P”position,
switch the push-button ignition switch to
“OFF”and exit the vehicle.
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Inside warning
chimeOutside warning
chimeOperation indicator
on push-button igni-
tion switchStatus Action
Long beep
(continuous)——Select lever position warning:
.Case 1: The driver’s door was
opened while the push-button igni-
tion switch is in a position other than
“OFF”and the select lever is in a
position other than the“P”position.
.Case 2: The engine is turned off by
pressing the push-button ignition
switch and the select lever is in a
position other than the“P”position..Case 1: Shift the select lever to
the“P”position, switch the push-
button ignition switch to“OFF”and
exit the vehicle.
.Case 2: Start the engine, shift
the select lever to the“P”position,
switch the push-button ignition
switch to“OFF”and exit the vehicle.
Ding——The battery of the access key fob is low.Replace the battery of the access key
fob.
Ding—Flashes in green
(15 seconds max.)Steering lock warning:
The engine start procedure was per-
formed, but the steering is still locked.While turning the steering wheel right and
left lightly, depress the brake pedal and
press the push-button ignition switch.
Ding—Flashes in orangeSystem malfunction warning:
A malfunction was detected in the power
system or steering lock.Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately
and have the vehicle inspected.
NOTEAn electronic chirp will sound while the select lever is in the“R”position. In this case, the select lever position warning chime
will not sound.
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&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.
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using the manual mode with the Sport
Sharp (S#) mode selected, the upshift/
downshift indicators will be on.&Turn signal indicator
lightsThese lights show the operation of the turn
signal or lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink
rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be burned
out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Refer to“Replacing bulbs”F11-44.&High beam indicator
lightThis light shows that the headlights are in
the high beam mode.
This indicator light also illuminates when
the headlight flasher is operated.&High Beam Assist indi-
cator light (green) (if
equipped)This light illuminates when the High Beam
Assist function is activated. For details
about the High Beam Assist function, refer
to“High beam assist function (models with
the EyeSight system)”F3-65.
&High Beam Assist
warning indicator
(yellow) (if equipped)This warning indicator appears when the
High Beam Assist function malfunctions.
When this warning indicator appears, have
your vehicle inspected by your SUBARU
dealer.&Cruise control indicatorThis indicator appears when the cruise
control main button is pressed to activate
the cruise control function. For details,
refer to“To set cruise control”F7-54.
If this light blinks, do not use the cruise
control. In addition, if it blinks frequently,
contact your SUBARU dealer for an
inspection.
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light illumi-
nates, the cruise control indicator
flashes at the same time. At this
time, avoid driving at high speed and
have your vehicle inspected at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
&Cruise control set indi-
catorThis indicator appears when vehicle speed
has been set to use the cruise control
function. Refer to“To set cruise control”
F7-54.&Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light (models with LED
headlights)This light illuminates when the automatic
headlight beam leveler does not operate
normally.
If this light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off approximately 3 seconds after
turning the ignition switch to the“ON”
position, have your vehicle inspected at
your SUBARU dealer.&Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)This indicator light illuminates while the
front fog lights are illuminated.&Headlight indicator
lightThis indicator light illuminates under the
following conditions.
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!Warning indicatorAll the indicators will flash when the
driver’s control center differential has a
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected
by your SUBARU dealer. For details, refer
to“Driver’s Control Center Differential (C.
DIFF/DCCD) (STI)”F7-18.
If a malfunction occurs in the vehicle (for
example, when the rear differential oil
becomes hot), all of the indicators may
disappear. In this case, the setting value
for the initial limited slip differential (LSD)
torque of the driver’s control center differ-
ential (C.DIFF/DCCD) will be cancelled.
However, it does not indicate a malfunction
of the C.DIFF/DCCD itself.
&REV indicator light (STI)This indicator light illuminates when the
engine speed reaches the level that was
previously set. This indicator light also
flashes when the tachometer needle en-
ters the red zone. For details, refer to“REV
indicator light and buzzer (STI)”F3-12.&Steering Responsive
Headlight warning indi-
cator/Steering Respon-
sive Headlight OFF indi-
cator (if equipped)This indicator appears when the Steering
Responsive Headlight is deactivated.
Also, the indicator flashes when a mal-
function occurs in the Steering Respon-
sive Headlight. Refer to“Steering Respon-
sive Headlight (SRH)”F3-69.&BSD/RCTA warning in-
dicator (if equipped)This warning indicator appears when the
BSD/RCTA is malfunctioning. In this case
the BSD/RCTA warning indicator will be
shown on the combination meter display
(color LCD). When this indicator appears,
have your vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
&BSD/RCTA OFF indica-
tor (if equipped)The indicator appears when the BSD/
RCTA is deactivated. In this case the
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator will be shown
on the combination meter display (color
LCD). For details, refer to“BSD/RCTA”
F7-57.&RAB warning
indicator (if equipped)This indicator illuminates if the Reverse
Automatic Braking System malfunctions.
Refer to“Reverse Automatic Braking
System”F7-66.&RAB OFF indicator light
(if equipped)This indicator illuminates when the Re-
verse Automatic Braking System is turned
OFF, or when the Reverse Automatic
Braking System is suspended temporarily.
Refer to“Reverse Automatic Braking
System”F7-66.
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screen.&Warning indication1) Warning indicationWhen the corresponding situation occurs,
the following warning indications will be
displayed.
Mark Name Page
Engine low oil level
warning indicator3-17BSD/RCTA warning in-
dicator (if equipped)3-37BSD/RCTA OFF indi-
cator (if equipped)3-37Steering Responsive
Headlight OFF indicator
(if equipped)3-37High beam assist warn-
ing indicator (yellow)3-35Windshield washer fluid
warning indicator3-18,
3-74,
11-38Access key warning in-
dicator (if equipped)3-28RAB warning indicator
(if equipped)3-37RAB OFF indicator (if
equipped)3-37
&Menu screensPull and hold the“
/SET”switch to enter
the menu screens when all of the following
conditions are satisfied.
.The vehicle has been completely
stopped.
.The select lever is in the“P”position
(CVT models).
.The shift lever is in the neutral position
(MT models).
.The menu screen entering screen is
selected.
Pull the“
”or“
”switch to select the
menu. Pull the“/SET”switch to enter the
selected menu.
NOTEIf you enter the“Go Back”menu, the
system will return to the previous
screen.
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The menu list is as follows.Top menu Menu option Possible settings Initial settings
Screen Settings Welcome Good-bye Screen On or Off On
Gauge Initial Movement On or Off On
Gear Position Indicator Setting (MT models) On or Off On
Languages Select the display language. The default language settings
vary depending on individual
countries. (For U.S. models:
English)
SRH (if equipped)―On or Off On
REV settings (STI) REV Indicator Light On or Off Off
REV Alarm Level Engine Speed 2000 rpm - RED ZONE 2000 rpm
REV Buzzer On or Off Off
EyeSight (models with the
EyeSight system)Warning Volume Max/Mid/Min Mid
Lead Vehicle Acquisition Sound On or Off On
Lead Vehicle Moving Monitor Function On or Off On
EyeSight Assist Monitor EyeSight Assist Monitor
Red indicatorOn or Off On
EyeSight Assist Monitor
Yellow indicatorOn or Off On
EyeSight Assist Monitor
Green indicatorOn or Off On
BSD/RCTA (if equipped)Warning Volume Max/Mid/Min/OFF Mid
RAB (models with the EyeSight
system)Warning Volume Max/Mid/Min Mid
Sonar Audible Alarm On or Off On
Default Settings―Ye s o r N o―
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!Screen Settings
After entering the“Screen Settings”menu,
select one of the following menus.
!Welcome Good-bye Screen
The welcome screen/good-bye screens
can be activated or deactivated. Select
“On”to activate the screens. Select“Off”to
deactivate the screens.
!Gauge Initial Movement
The movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that occurs when the
ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position can be activated or deactivated.
Select“On”to activate. Select“Off”to
deactivate.
!Gear Position Indicator Setting
(MT models)
Display of the shift position indicator can
be activated or deactivated. Select“On”to
activate display of the shift position in-
dicator or“Off”to deactivate it.
!Languages
Operate the“
”or“
”switch on the
steering wheel to display the preferred
language. Then pull the“/SET”switch to
select the displayed language.!SRH (if equipped)
Select“On”to activate the Steering Re-
sponsive Headlight (SRH). Select“Off”to
deactivate the SRH.
!REV settings (STI)
NOTEIf the setting of the REV Indicator Light
is“Off”, the setting menus of the REV
Alarm Level Engine Speed and the REV
Buzzer are not displayed.
After entering the“REV settings”menu,
select any of the following menus.
!REV Indicator Light
Display of the REV indicator light can be
activated or deactivated. Select“On”to
activate display of the REV indicator light
or“Off”to deactivate it.
!REV Alarm Level Engine Speed
The alarm-level engine speed can be set
(in 100 rpm steps) within the range from
2,000 rpm to the red zone.
!REV Buzzer
The REV buzzer can be activated or
deactivated. Select“On”to activate the
REV buzzer or“Off”to deactivate it.!EyeSight (models with the EyeSight
system)
NOTERefer to the Owner’s Manual supple-
ment for the EyeSight system.
!BSD/RCTA (if equipped)
After entering the“BSD/RCTA”menu,
select the“Warning Volume”menu. You
can set the volume of the warning buzzer
for RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert). You
can select“Max”,“Mid”,“Min”or“Off”.
!RAB (models with the EyeSight
system)
After entering the“RAB”menu, select one
of the following menus.NOTEFor details about the Reverse Auto-
matic Braking system, refer to“Re-
verse Automatic Braking System”F7-
66.
!Warning Volume
The volume of the warning sound that is
activated when the Reverse Automatic
Braking system is in operation can be set
in 3 stages (“Max”,“Mid”and“Min”).
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market and vehicle specifications.Multi-function display
1) Clock
2) Climate control (displayed only when the
ignition switch is in the“ON”position)
3) Outside temperature
4) Information screen
NOTEThe outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature around the
sensor. Therefore, the temperature in-
dication may differ from the actual
outside air temperature.&Welcome screenWhen the driver’s door is closed, the
welcome screen will appear for a short
time.NOTE.The welcome screen will disappear
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”position while the welcome
screen is displayed.
.You can set the welcome screen to
on or off. For details, refer to“Bypass
screen setting”F3-58.
.For a certain period of time after the
welcome screen has once appeared, it
may not appear again even when the
driver’s door is closed again. This does
not indicate a malfunction.
&Self-check screenWhen the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”position, the vehicle self-check will
be performed. The screens corresponding
to the following items will appear one after
another for several seconds each.1) Inspection and maintenance: Checks the
interval of inspection and maintenance.
2) Engine oil: Checks the interval of engine
oil replacement.
3) Oil filter: Checks the interval of oil filter
replacement.
4) Tires: Checks the interval of tire rotation.When the checks are performed, the color
of the icon corresponding to the checked
item will turn as follows:
.If the checked item has no notifications,
it turns green.
.If the checked item has any mainte-
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