washer fluid SUBARU WRX 2018 Owners Manual

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Mark Name Page
Access key warning
light (if equipped)3-28Security indicator light 3-33Headlight indicator
light3-35Cruise control indica-
tor3-35Cruise control set in-
dicator3-35Traction mode indica-
tor3-27Low fuel warning light 3-24Low tire pressure
warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)3-19Windshield washer
fluid warning indicator3-18Sport (S) mode indi-
cator (if equipped)3-34Intelligent (I) mode in-
dicator (if equipped)3-34Mark Name Page
Sport Sharp (S#)
mode indicator (if
equipped)3-34Shift-up indicator
(STI)3-34Driver’s control center
differential auto indi-
cator (STI)3-36Auto [+] mode indica-
tor (STI)3-36Auto [] mode indica-
tor (STI)3-36Driver’s control center
differential indicator
and warning (STI)3-36REV indicator light
(STI)3-37Steering Responsive
Headlight warning in-
dicator/Steering Re-
sponsive Headlight
OFF indicator (if
equipped)3-37BSD/RCTA warning
indicator (if equipped)3-37BSD/RCTA OFF indi-
cator (if equipped)3-37Mark Name Page
RAB warning indica-
tor (if equipped)3-37RAB OFF indicator (if
equipped)3-37
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Ignition switch.........................................................3-4
Conventional type ignition switch........................... 3-5
Push-button ignition switch.................................... 3-6
Hazard warning flasher..........................................3-8
Meters and gauges.................................................3-8
Combination meter illumination.............................. 3-8
Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle
movement upon turning on the ignition switch..... 3-9
Speedometer......................................................... 3-9
Odometer............................................................... 3-9
Double trip meter................................................... 3-9
Tachometer...........................................................3-10
Fuel gauge............................................................3-10
Temperature gauge............................................... 3-11
ECO gauge...........................................................3-12
REV indicator light andbuzzer (STI)...................3-12
Warning and indicatorlights................................3-13
Seatbelt warning light and chime..........................3-14
SRS airbag system warning light...........................3-15
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators...........................................................3-16
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator light.....................................................3-16
Charge warning light.............................................3-17
Oil pressure warning light.....................................3-17
Engine low oil level warning indicator
(except STI)........................................................3-17
Windshield washer fluid warning indicator............3-18
AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models)..............3-18
Rear differential oil temperature warning light
(STI)...................................................................3-18Low tire pressure warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)............................................3-19
ABS warning light.................................................3-20
Brake system warning light...................................3-21
Electronic parking brake indicator light (models
with electronic parking brake system)................3-23
Low fuel warning light..........................................3-24
Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF
indicator light (models without electronic
parking brake system).......................................3-24
Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator light (models with
electronic parking brake system).......................3-24
Auto Vehicle Hold operation indicator light
(models with electronic parking brake system) ... 3-24
Door open warning light.......................................3-25
All-Wheel Drive warning light (if equipped) ............3-25
Power steering warning light (except STI) .............3-25
LED headlight warning light (if equipped)..............3-25
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle
Dynamics Control operation indicator light........3-26
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator
light/Traction mode indicator light......................3-27
Warning chimes and warning indicator of the
keyless access with push-button start system
(if equipped)......................................................3-28
Security indicator light..........................................3-33
SI-DRIVE indicator (if equipped)............................3-34
Gear position indicator (MT models)/Shift-up
indicator (STI)....................................................3-34
Select lever/gear position indicator
(CVT models).....................................................
3-34
Turn signal indicator lights...................................3-35
High beam indicator light......................................3-35
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NOTE.After replacing or adding the engine
oil, if the engine oil level is within the
normal range when restarting the en-
gine on a level surface, the warning
indicator will be off.
.The warning indicator may appear
temporarily in the following conditions
because a low oil level may be detected
as a result of significant oil movement
in the engine.
–when the vehicle is considerably
inclined on an uphill or steep slope
–when the vehicle has continu-
ously accelerated and decelerated
–when the vehicle is continuously
turned
–when the vehicle is driven on a
road that alternates continuously
between uphill and downhill&Windshield washer
fluid warning indicatorThis indicator appears when the fluid level
in the windshield washer fluid tank de-
creases to the lower limit (approximately
1.1 US qt, 1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt).
&AT OIL TEMP warning
light (CVT models)If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the transmis-
sion fluid temperature is too hot.
If the light illuminates while driving, im-
mediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and let the engine idle until the warning
light turns off.
!Transmission control system warn-
ing
If the“AT OIL TEMP”warning light flashes
after the engine has started, it may indicate
that the transmission control system is not
working properly. Contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer for service immediately.&Rear differential oil
temperature warning
light (STI)
CAUTION
If the R.DIFF TEMP warning light
illuminates, reduce vehicle speed
and stop the vehicle in a safe loca-
tion as soon as possible. Continuing
to drive with this light illuminated
may damage the rear differential and
other parts of the powertrain.If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the rear
differential oil temperature is too hot.
At this time, the driver’s control center
differential will automatically cancel the
current torque-distribution ratio setting and
adopt its minimum ratio.
If the light illuminates while driving, reduce
vehicle speed and stop the vehicle in the
nearest safe location. Park the vehicle for
several minutes. After the light turns off,
you can start driving.
If the light does not turn off, contact the
nearest SUBARU dealer for service.
NOTE.If the tire pressures are not correct
and/or the tires are not all the same size
and brand, the rear differential will be
heavily loaded when the vehicle is
driven, resulting in an abnormally high
oil temperature.
.The rear differential oil will deterio-
rate if its temperature increases en-
ough for the rear differential oil tem-
perature warning light to illuminate. It is
advisable to have the rear differential
oil replaced as soon as possible.
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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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Instruments and controls/Combination meter display (color LCD)
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Fog light switch (if equipped)1) Headlight switch
2) Fog light switchThe front fog lights will turn on when the
fog light switch is placed in the“
”position
while the headlights are on (e.g., the
headlight switch is in the“
”position.)
To turn off the front fog lights, turn the
switch back down to the“”position.
Front fog light indicator lightThe indicator light on the combination
meter will illuminate when the front fog
lights are illuminated.
Wiper and washer
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the
windshield washer until the wind-
shield is sufficiently warmed by the
defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can
freeze on the windshield, blocking
your view.
CAUTION
.Do not operate the washer con-
tinuously for more than 10 sec-
onds, or when the washer fluid
tank is empty. This may cause
overheating of the washer motor.
Check the washer fluid level fre-
quently, such as at fuel stops.
.Do not operate the wipers when
the windshield is dry. This may
scratch the glass, damage the
blade rubbers and might cause
the wiper motor to fail. Before
operating the wiper on a dry
windshield, always use the wind-
shield washer.
.In freezing weather, be sure that
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the blade rubbers are not frozen
to the windshield before switch-
ing on the wipers. Attempting to
operate the wiper with the blade
rubbers frozen to the window
glass could cause not only the
blade rubbers to be damaged but
also might cause the wiper motor
to fail. If the blade rubbers are
frozen to the window glass, be
sure to operate the defroster or
the windshield wiper deicer (if
equipped) before turning on the
wiper.
.If the wipers stop during opera-
tion because of ice or some other
obstruction on the window, this
might cause the wiper motor to
fail even if the wiper switch is
turned off. If this occurs,
promptly stop the vehicle in a
safe place, turn the ignition
switch to the“LOCK”/“OFF”po-
sition and clean the window glass
to allow proper wiper operation.
.Use clean water if windshield
washer fluid is unavailable. In
areas where water freezes in
winter, use SUBARU Windshield
Washer Fluid or the equivalent.
Refer to“Windshield washer
fluid”F11-38.Also, when driving the vehicle
when there are freezing tempera-
tures, use non-freezing type wi-
per blades.
.Do not clean the wiper blades
with gasoline or a solvent, such
as paint thinner or benzine. This
will cause deterioration of the
wiper blades.
NOTE.The windshield wiper motor is pro-
tected against overloads by a circuit
breaker. If the motor operates continu-
ously under an unusually heavy load,
the circuit breaker may trip to stop the
motor temporarily. If this happens, park
your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the
wiper switch, and wait for approxi-
mately 10 minutes. The circuit breaker
will reset itself, and the wipers will
again operate normally.
.Clean your blade rubbers and win-
dow glass periodically with a washer
solution to prevent streaking, and to
remove accumulations of road salt or
road film. Operate the windshield
washer for at least 1 second so that
washer solution will be sprinkled all
over the windshield.
.Grease, wax, insects or other mate-rial on the windshield or the blade
rubbers results in jerky wiper operation
and streaking on the glass. If you
cannot remove those streaks after
operating the washer or if the wiper
operation is jerky, clean the outer sur-
face of the windshield and the blade
rubbers using a sponge or soft cloth
with a neutral detergent or mild-abra-
sive cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the
window glass and blade rubbers with
clean water. The glass is clean if no
beads form on the glass when you rinse
with water.
.If you cannot eliminate the streaking
even after following this procedure,
replace the wiper blades (or blade
rubbers) with new ones. For replace-
ment instructions, refer to“Replace-
ment of wiper blades”F11-39.
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&Windshield wiper and washer
switchesThe wiper operates only when the ignition
switch is in the“ON”position.
!Windshield wipers
: Mist (for a single wipe):Off: Intermittent: Low speed:High speed
To turn the wipers on, push the wiper
control lever down.
To turn the wipers off, return the lever to
the“
”position.For a single wipe of the wipers, push the
lever up. The wipers operate until you
release the lever.
!Wiper intermittent time control
When the wiper switch is in the“
”
position, turn the dial to adjust the operat-
ing interval of the wiper. You can adjust the
operating interval in several steps.!Windshield washer
To wash the windshield, pull the wiper
control lever toward you. The washer fluid
sprays until you release the lever. The
wipers operate while you pull the lever.
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NOTEThe windshield washer fluid warning
indicator appears when the washer
fluid level in the tank has dropped to
the lower limit. If the warning indicator
appears, refill the tank with fluid. For
the refilling procedure, refer to“Wind-
shield washer fluid”F11-38.
MirrorsAlways check that the inside and outside
mirrors are properly adjusted before you
start driving.&Inside mirror1) Normal position
2) Anti-glare positionPush the tab on the mirror for normal use.
To reduce glare from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you, pull the tab to the anti-
glare position.
&Auto-dimming mirror/com-
pass (if equipped)1) Display
2) SwitchDuring nighttime driving, the auto-dimming
feature senses distracting glare from
vehicle headlights behind you and auto-
matically dims to eliminate the glare and
preserve your vision.
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CAUTION
Trapping small animals in the cool-
ing fan and belts of the engine may
result in a malfunction. Check that
no small animal enters the engine
compartment and under the vehicle
before starting the engine.NOTEEngine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,
washer fluid and other fluid levels
should be checked daily, weekly or at
fuel stops.
Starting and stopping the en-
gine&General precautions when
starting/stopping engine
WARNING
.Never start the engine from out-
side the vehicle. It may result in
an accident.
.Do not start the engine near dry
foliage, paper, or other flammable
substances. The exhaust pipe
and exhaust emissions can cre-
ate a fire hazard at high tempera-
tures.
.Do not leave the engine running
in locations with poor ventilation,
such as a garage and indoors.
The exhaust gas may enter the
vehicle or indoors, and it may
result in carbon monoxide poi-
soning.
CAUTION
.Do not stop the engine while
driving. Otherwise, the catalyst
may overheat and burn.
.When starting the engine, be sureto sit in the driver’s seat (except
when using the remote engine
start system).
NOTE.Avoid rapid acceleration immedi-
ately after the engine has started. In
addition, always avoid rapid racing.
.Until the engine is warmed up suffi-
ciently, the engine speed is maintained
high. The engine speed will gradually
drop as the engine warms up.
.On rare occasions, it may be difficult
to start the engine depending on the
fuel used and the driving condition
(repeated short trips when the engine
is not warmed up sufficiently). In such
cases, it is recommended to switch to a
different brand of fuel.
.On rare occasions, transient knock-
ing may be heard from the engine when
the accelerator is operated rapidly such
as a rapid start-up and a rapid accel-
eration. This is not a malfunction.
.The engine starts more easily when
the headlights, air conditioner and rear
window defogger are turned off.
.It may be difficult to start the engine
when the battery has been discon-
nected and reconnected (for mainte-
nance or other purposes). This diffi-
culty is caused by the electronically
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conditions than a two wheel drive vehicle.
There is little difference in handling, how-
ever, during extremely sharp turns or
sudden braking. Therefore, when driving
down a slope or turning corners, be sure to
reduce your speed and maintain an ample
distance from other vehicles.
.Always check the cold tire pressure
before starting to drive. The recommended
tire pressure is provided on the tire
placard, which is located under the door
latch on the driver’s side.
.Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle
under hard-driving conditions such as
steep hills or dusty roads will necessitate
more frequent replacement of the follow-
ing items than that specified in the“War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
–Engine oil
–Brake fluid
–Rear differential gear oil
–Manual transmission oil (MT mod-
els)
–Continuously variable transmission
fluid (CVT models)
–Front differential gear oil (CVT
models)
.There are some precautions that you
must observe when towing your vehicle.
For detailed information, refer to“Towing”
F9-21.
Driving precautionWater entering the engine air intake or the
exhaust pipe or water splashing onto
electrical parts may damage your vehicle
and may cause it to stall. Never attempt to
drive through rushing water; regardless of
its depth, it can wash away the ground
from under your tires, resulting in possible
loss of traction and even vehicle rollover.
Winter driving&Operation during cold weath-
erCarry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares,
a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold tem-
peratures reduce battery capacity. The
battery must be in good condition to
provide enough power for cold winter
starts.
It normally takes longer to start the engine
in very cold weather conditions. Use an
engine oil of a proper grade and viscosity
for cold weather. Using heavy summer oil
will make it harder to start the engine.
Keep the door locks from freezing by
squirting them with deicer or glycerin.
Forcing a frozen door open may damage
or separate the rubber weather strips
around the door. If the door is frozen, use
hot water to melt the ice, and afterwards
thoroughly wipe the water away.
Use a windshield washer fluid that con-
tains an antifreeze solution. Do not use
engine antifreeze or other substitutes
because they may damage the paint of
the vehicle.
Driving tips/Driving precaution
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