SUBARU WRX 2018 Owners Manual

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Installation of accessoriesAlways consult your SUBARU dealer
before installing fog lights or any other
electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such
accessories may cause the electronic
system to malfunction if they are incor-
rectly installed or if they are not suited for
the vehicle.
Replacing bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is
a risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
.Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage.
Using a bulb of different wattage
could result in a fire. For the
specified wattage of each bulb,
refer to“Bulb chart”F12-14.
.Do not touch the glass portion of
the light bulb with bare hands.
When holding the glass portion is
unavoidable, hold it using with a
clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and grease on the bulb.
Ifthereisanyfingerprintsor
grease on the bulb surface, wipe
them away with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol. Also, if
the bulb is scratched or dropped,
it may blow out or crack.
&Headlights (models with LED
headlights)The LED headlight warning light illumi-
nates if the LED headlights malfunction.
Have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible.&High beam headlight (models
without LED headlights)
NOTE.If headlight aiming is required, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.
.It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.
Perform the following steps to replace the
bulbs.
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Left-hand side1.Left-hand side:Use a screwdriver to
remove the secured clip of the washer
tank. To make it easy to access the bulb,
turn the neck of the washer fluid filler pipe
as illustrated.
Right-hand sideRight-hand side:Use a screwdriver to
undo the clips on the air intake duct, then
remove the air intake duct.2. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb as pushing the tab.
Left-hand sideRight-hand side3.Left-hand side:Remove the bulb from
the headlight assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
Right-hand side:Remove the bulb from
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the headlight assembly by turning it clock-
wise.
4. Replace the bulb with a new one. At
this time, use care not to touch the bulb
surface.
5. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it to the reverse direction
until it clicks.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7.Left-hand side:Set the washer fluid
filler pipe to the original place and secure it
by a clip.
Right-hand side:Install the air intake duct
with clips.&Low beam headlight*, front
side marker light, parking
light* and front turn signal
light**: models without LED headlightsNOTE.If headlight aiming is required, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.
.It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.
1. Start the engine and turn the steering
wheel fully in the opposite direction of the
bulb to be replaced.2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the clips from the mud guard.4. Pull off the mud guard.!Low beam headlight
1. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb as pushing the tab.
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2. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Replace the bulb with a new one. At
this time, use care not to touch the bulb
surface.
4. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
5. Reconnect the electrical connector.
6. Reattach the mud guard.!Front side marker light, parking light
and front turn signal light
1) Front side marker light
2) Parking light
3) Front turn signal light1. Turn the socket counterclockwise and
pull it out.
2. Pull out the bulb from the socket and
replace the bulb with a new one.
3. After replacing the bulb, reattach the
mud guard.
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&Front turn signal light (mod-
els with LED headlights)Left-hand side1.Left-hand side:Use a screwdriver to
remove the secured clip of the washer
tank. To make it easy to access the bulb,turn the neck of the washer fluid filler pipe
as illustrated.
Right-hand sideRight-hand side:Use a screwdriver to
undo the clips on the air intake duct, then
remove the air intake duct.
2. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Replace the bulb with a new one. At
this time, use care not to touch the bulb
surface.
4. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
5.Left-hand side:Set the washer fluid
filler pipe to the original place and secure it
with a clip.
Right-hand side:Install the air intake duct
with clips.&Front fog light (models with
the LED front fog light)Have the front fog light assembly checked
by your SUBARU dealer.
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&Front fog light (models with-
out the LED front fog light) (if
equipped)
NOTEIt may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.1. Remove the clips.
2. Turn over the mud guard.3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb as pushing the tab.
4. Remove the bulb by turning it counter-
clockwise.
5. Replace the bulb with a new one.
6. Reattach the mud guard.&Rear combination lights
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1. Remove the clips from the trunk trim
with a flat-head screwdriver.2. Open the rear portion of the trunk trim
panel as illustrated.NOTEMake sure that the“
*”part of the trunk
trim in the illustration does not contact
the trunk lid stay. If the“
*”part is bent,
the trunk trim may be torn.
1) Rear side marker light
2) Backup light
3) Rear turn signal light3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Set the bulb socket into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
6. Secure the rear trunk trim panel with
the clips.NOTEWhen replacing a bulb of the rear side
marker light, detach the bulb socket of
the backup light in advance. Afterreplacing the bulb, first attach the side
marker light, and then attach the back-
up light.
&License plate light1. Open the trunk and remove the clips
from the trunk lid trim with a flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Turn over the trunk lid trim.
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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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&Replacing battery of access
key fob
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the
access key fob cover, make sure that
the plastic part does not come off or
become misaligned.
Battery: Button battery CR20321) Release button
2) Emergency key1. Take out the emergency key.
2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl
tape or a cloth, and insert it in the gap to
remove the cover.3. Take out the battery using a flat-head
screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth.
4. Insert a new battery with its positive (+)
side facing upward as shown in the figure.5. Attach the cover to the access key fob
by fitting the projections and recesses
together.
6. Reinstall the emergency key.
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&Replacing transmitter battery1. Open the key head using a flat-head
screwdriver.2. Remove the transmitter case from the
key head.
3. Open the transmitter case by releasing
the hooks.1) Negative () side facing up4. Replace the old battery with a new
battery (typeCR1620or equivalent) mak-
ing sure to install the new battery with thenegative () side facing up.
5. Put together the transmitter case by
fitting the hooks on the case.
6. Reinstall the transmitter case in the
key head.
7. Refit the removed half of the key head.
After the battery is replaced, the trans-
mitter must be synchronized with the
remote keyless entry system’s control
unit. Press either the“
”or“
”button
six times to synchronize the unit.
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