air conditioning SUBARU WRX 2018 Owners Manual

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Ventilator control....................................................4-2
Center and side ventilators.................................... 4-2
Climate control panel.............................................4-3
Type A ................................................................... 4-3
Type B ................................................................... 4-4
Automatic climate controloperation..................... 4-5
Sensors................................................................. 4-5
Manual climate controloperation..........................4-6
Airflow mode selection........................................... 4-6
Temperature control............................................... 4-7
Fan speed control.................................................. 4-8
Air conditioner control........................................... 4-8
Air inlet selection................................................... 4-8
Defrosting................................................................4-9Operating tips for heater andair conditioner...... 4-9
Cleaning ventilation grille.......................................4-9
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ......4-9
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit..................................................................4-9
Checking air conditioning system before summer
season................................................................4-9
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and
low temperature weather conditions...................4-10
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine
is heavily loaded................................................4-10
Refrigerant for your climate control system..........4-10
Air filtration system..............................................4-10
Replacing a cabin air filter.................................... 4-11
Climate control
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DefrostingPerform either of the following operations
to defrost or to dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows.
.Select the“
”mode by pressing the
defroster button (both types A and B)
.Select the“”mode by turning the
airflow mode selection dial (type A)
.Select the“”mode by pressing the
airflow mode selection button (type B)
NOTEWhen the“
”or“
”mode is se-
lected, the air conditioner compressor
operates automatically regardless of
the position of the air conditioner
button to defrost the windshield more
quickly. However the indicator on the
air conditioner button will not illumi-
nate. At the same time, the air inlet
selection is automatically set to the
outside air mode. After defrosting the
windshield by pressing the defroster
button“
”, pressing the button again
returns the system to the setting that
had been selected before the defroster
was activated.
Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner&Cleaning ventilation grille1) Front ventilation inlet grilleAlways keep the front ventilation inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired
by any accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser.
&Efficient cooling after parking
in direct sunlightAfter parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
allow outside air to circulate into the
heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of the
air conditioner for maximum cooling effi-
ciency.&Lubrication oil circulation in
the refrigerant circuitOperate the air conditioner compressor at
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
speeds) a few minutes each month during
the off-season to circulate its oil.&Checking air conditioning
system before summer sea-
sonCheck the air conditioner unit for refriger-
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have the air con-
ditioning system checked by your
SUBARU dealer.
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Climate control/Defrosting
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&Cooling and dehumidifying in
high humidity and low tem-
perature weather conditionsUnder certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a
small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicate
any problem with the air conditioning
system.&Air conditioner compressor
shut-off when engine is
heavily loadedTo improve acceleration and gas mileage,
the air conditioner compressor is designed
to temporarily shut off during air condi-
tioner operation whenever the accelerator
is fully depressed such as during rapid
acceleration or when driving up a steep
incline.
&Refrigerant for your climate
control system1) Air conditioner labelYour air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant HFC134a (as shown on the air
conditioner label). Therefore, the method
of adding, changing or checking the
refrigerant is different from the method
for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU
dealer for service. Repairs needed as a
result of using the wrong refrigerant are not
covered under warranty.
Air filtration systemYour vehicle’s air conditioning system is
equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the cabin air filter element ac-
cording to the replacement schedule found
in the“Warranty and Maintenance Book-
let”. This schedule should be followed to
maintain the filter’s dust collection ability.
Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter
should be replaced more frequently. Have
your filter checked or replaced by your
SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use
only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.
CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter:
.Reduction of the airflow through
the vents.
.Windshield gets easily fogged or
misted.NOTEThe filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.
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!CD player and disc
.This CD player is intended for use with
4.7 in. (12 cm) discs only.
.Extremely high temperatures can keep
the CD player from working. On hot days,
use the air conditioning system to cool the
inside of the vehicle before using the
player.
.Bumpy roads or other vibrations may
make the CD player skip.
.If moisture gets into the CD player, the
discs may not be able to be played.
Remove the discs from the player and
wait until it dries.
WARNING
CD players use an invisible laser
beam which could cause hazardous
radiation exposure if directed out-
side the unit. Be sure to operate the
player correctly.
Audio CDs.Use only discs marked as shown
above. The following products may not
be playable on your player:
–SACD
–dts CD
–Copy-protected CD
–Video CD
Special shaped discsTransparent/translucent discs
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Audio/Audio set
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Hands-free phone systemThe hands-free system enables calls to be
made and received without having to take
your hands off the steering wheel.
This system supports Bluetooth. Bluetooth
is a wireless data system that enables cell
phones to be used without being con-
nected by a cable or placed in a cradle.
The operating procedure of the phone is
explained here.
WARNING
.While driving, do not use a cell
phone or connect the Bluetooth
phone. Doing so may result in
loss of control of your vehicle
and cause an accident or serious
injury.
.Your audio unit is fitted with
Bluetooth antennas. People with
implantable cardiac pacemakers,
cardiac resynchronization ther-
apy-pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter defibrillators should
maintain a reasonable distance
between themselves and the
Bluetooth antennas. The radio
waves may affect the operation
of such devices..Before using Bluetooth devices,
users of any electrical medical
device other than implantable
cardiac pacemakers, cardiac re-
synchronization therapy-pace-
makers or implantable cardiover-
ter defibrillators should consult
the manufacturer of the device
for information about its opera-
tion under the influence of radio
waves. Radio waves could have
unexpected effects on the opera-
tion of such medical devices.
CAUTION
Do not leave your cell phone in the
vehicle. The temperature inside may
rise to a level that could damage the
phone.NOTE.If your cell phone does not support
Bluetooth, this system cannot function.
.In the following conditions, the sys-
tem may not function:
–The cell phone is turned off.
–The current position is outside
the communication area.
–The cell phone is not connected.
–The cell phone has a low battery..When using the hands free function
and other Bluetooth functions at the
same time, the following problems may
occur:
–The Bluetooth connection may
be cut.
–Noise may be heard when playing
back voice with the Bluetooth func-
tion.
.The other party’s voice will be heard
from the front speakers. The audio/
visual system will be muted during
phone calls or when hands-free voice
commands are used.
.Talk alternately with the other party
on the phone. If both parties speak at
the same time, the other party may not
hear what has been said. (This is not a
malfunction.)
.Keep call volume down. Otherwise,
the other party’s voice may be audible
outside the vehicle and voice echo may
increase. When talking on the phone,
speak clearly towards the microphone.
.The other party may not hear you
clearly when:
–Driving on an unpaved road.
(Making excessive traffic noise.)
–Driving at high speeds.
–The moonroof or windows are
open.
–The air conditioning vents are
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pointed towards the microphone.
–The sound of the air conditioning
fan is loud.
–There is a negative effect on
sound quality due to the phone
and/or network being used.
.When another phone is connected,
the following registered data cannot be
read:
–Contact data
–Call history data
–All phone settings
.When selling or disposing of the
vehicle, initialize the data. Refer to
“Unit settings”F5-18.
.Once initialized, the data and set-
tings will be erased. Take extra caution
when initializing the data.
.The voice command system sup-
ports phone commands, so dialing a
phone number using your voice is
possible. Refer to“Voice command
system”F5-79.
.The images shown in this Owner’s
Manual are sample images. The actual
images may vary depending on the
market and specifications of your ve-
hicle.
&Control screenPHONE (Menu) screenPHONE (Dialpad) screenNo. Function
&1
Open the“Incoming Calls”screen.
Refer to“
By incoming calls”F5-72.
&2
Open the“Outgoing Calls”screen.
Refer to“
By outgoing calls”F5-73.
&3
Open the“Contacts”screen. Refer to
“By contacts list”F5-73.
&4
Open the dialpad screen. Refer to“
By
Dialpad”F5-74.
&5
Open the phone volume settings
screen. Refer to“
Phone volume set-
tings”F5-77.
&6
Use to make a phone call. You cannot
press this key until you open the
dialpad screen and enter a phone
number.
&7
Open the“BT Devices Connection”
screen. Refer to“
Setting Bluetooth
details”F5-67.
&8
Enter the phone number that you want
to call.
&9
Switch the screen to the phone (menu)
screen.
NOTEWhen the cell phone is not registered
and the Bluetooth setting is off, a
message is displayed instead of menu
items.
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Action Function
PressStart the voice com-
mand system.
Press and holdCancel voice recogni-
tion.
!MicrophoneType A
Type BIt is unnecessary to speak directly into the
microphone when giving a command.NOTE.Wait for the confirmation beep be-
fore speaking a command.
.Voice commands may not be recog-
nized if:
–Spoken too quickly.
–Spoken at a low or high volume.
–The moonroof or windows are
open.
–Passengers are talking while
voice commands are spoken.
–The air conditioning speed is set
high.
–The air conditioning vents are
turned towards the microphone..In the following conditions, the sys-
tem may not recognize the command
properly and using voice commands
may not be possible:
–The command is incorrect or
unclear. Note that certain words,
accents or speech patterns may be
difficult for the system to recognize.
–There is excessive background
noise, such as wind noise.
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!Before starting the engine
Before using the remote engine start
system to start the engine, confirm the
following conditions.
.The select lever is in the“P”position.
.All doors are closed.
.The engine hood is closed.
.The push-button ignition switch is in the
“OFF”position.
!Starting the engine
1. Press the lock button briefly. The
hazard warning flashers then flash once.
2. Within 2 seconds, press the lock button
briefly again. The hazard warning flashers
then flash once again.
3. After step 2, immediately press and
hold the lock button. The hazard warning
flashers then flash once.
4. Approximately 3 seconds after step 3,
release the lock button. The engine will
then start successfully.
!Stopping the engine
Press and hold the lock button to stop the
engine with remote engine start system.
!Automatic engine shutdown
The remote engine start system will auto-
matically shut down or will not start theengine under the following conditions.
.The total run-time has exceeded 20
minutes.
.Any door is opened.
.The select lever is moved to any
position other than“P”.
.The engine hood is opened.
.The push-button ignition switch is
pressed.
.The brake pedal is depressed.
.The engine speed is 3,000 rpm or more.
The time setting until the engine automa-
tically stops can be changed. To change it,
please contact your SUBARU dealer. Note
that some settings may violate state,
provincial, or local laws and regulations.
Check the laws in your area to determine
which setting is permitted.
!Entering the vehicle while it is run-
ning via remote start
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless access function. If you unlock the
vehicle’s doors manually using the key, the
vehicle’s alarm system will trigger (if the
alarm system is armed prior to activating
the remote engine start system) and the
engine will turn off. Perform either of the
following procedures to disarm the alarm
system. Refer to“Alarm system”F2-24.
.Switch the ignition to the“ACC”or“ON”state by pressing the push-button
ignition switch once or twice, respec-
tively.
.Press any button on the access key
fob/transmitter.
2. Enter the vehicle.
3. The engine will shut down when any
door is opened.
4. Press the push-button ignition switch
while depressing the brake pedal to restart
the engine.
!Entering the vehicle following re-
mote engine start shutdown
An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is
opened by the remote keyless entry
transmitter within a few seconds immedi-
ately following remote engine start shut-
down.
!Pre-heating or pre-cooling the in-
terior of the vehicle
Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem-
perature controls to the desired setting and
operation. After the system starts the
engine, the heater or air conditioning will
activate and heat or cool the interior to
your setting.
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Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the engine
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crease in temperature could cause
tread separation, and failure of the
tire(s). Possible resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to an
accident.!Measuring and adjusting air
pressure to achieve proper in-
flationCheck and, if necessary, adjust the
pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month and
before any long journey. Check the
tire pressures when the tires are
cold. Use a pressure gauge to
adjust the tire pressures to the
specific values. Driving even a short
distance warms up the tires and
increases the tire pressures. Also,
the tire pressures are affected by
the outside temperature. It is best to
check tire pressure outdoors before
driving the vehicle. When a tire
becomes warm, the air inside it
expands, causing the tire pressure
to increase. Be careful not to mis-
takenly release air from a warm tire
to reduce its pressure.
&Glossary of tire terminology.
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio,
and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not)..
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of
steel wires, wrapped or reinforced
by ply cords and that is shaped to fit
the rim..
Bead separation
A breakdown of the bond between
components in the bead..
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
cords that extend to the beads are
laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the center-
line of the tread..
Carcass
The tire structure, except tread andsidewall rubber which, when in-
flated, bears the load.
.
Chunking
The breaking away of pieces of the
tread or sidewall..
Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been
driven less than 1 mile or has been
standing for three hours or more..
Cord
The strands forming the plies in the
tire..
Cord separation
The parting of cords from adjacent
rubber compounds..
Cracking
Any parting within the tread, side-
wall, or inner liner of the tire
extending to cord material..
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight
optional engine.
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information
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