instrument panel SUBARU WRX 2018 Quick Guide

Table of Contents
2-5 Getting Started
6-7 Instrument Panel
8-9 Gauges
10-11 Personalize
12-17 Controls
18-23 While Operating
24-25 Safety/In Case of Emergency
26-28 Additional Information
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Getting
Started
Seating
Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped)
1. Forward/Backward, Angle
and Height
Move the switch toward the
front or rear to move the seat
forward or backward. Pull the
switch up or push down on
the front of the switch to adjust
the angle of the seat cushion.
Pulling the switch straight up
or pushing the switch straight
down will adjust the height of
the entire seat cushion.
2. Seatback Move the switch in the corresponding direction to adjust the angle of
the seatback.
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Folding the Rear Seats
Lower the headrests. Pull up on the release
knob on the seat side that you want to fold
down. To return the seatback to its original
position, raise the seatback until it locks into
place, making sure that it is securely locked.
Getting
Started
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Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel
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Clock
Use the multi-function display controls to set
the time. Vehicles with a navigation system,
please refer to the separate “Operating
Instructions for Navigation System.”
Instrument
Panel
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Vehicle Dynamics/Traction and Stability Control operation
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
CHECK ENGINE/
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger airbag ON
(Located on overhead console)
Front passenger airbag OFF (Located on overhead console)
Engine oil level warning light (WRX only)
Auto Vehicle Hold
operation
Incline start assist (vehicles
without Auto Vehicle Hold)
Keyless Access with Push
Button Start System
(if equipped)
Auto Vehicle Hold ON
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator light
(if equipped)
Headlight indicator light
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control SET
indicator light
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Trip meter A/B
selection and trip
meter reset knob
Gauges
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Power Moonroof (if equipped)
With the moonroof in the fully closed position, press the switch 2 to tilt the rear of
the moonroof up. Press and hold the switch
1 to lower the moonroof. Press the
switch
4 to open the moonroof to the midway position; press it again to fully open
it. Press the switch
3 to close the moonroof. To stop the moonroof in a midway
position while opening or closing, momentarily press either switch
3 or 4.
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2
3
4
Personalize
HomeLink® 5 Accessory Mirror (if equipped)
The HomeLink 5 accessory mirror provides three buttons to replace up to three
hand-held radio frequency remotes used to activate devices such as garage door
openers, gate openers, entry door locks, security systems and home light\
ing.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for programming instructions or visit
www.subaru.com/homelink to view a how-to video.
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Controls
While the light switch is on, rotate the dial downward to dim the instrument panel illumination.
Rotate the dial upward to make the illumination brighter. When the dial is fully rotated upward,
the instrument panel illumination becomes full bright.
Light Controls
Turns on instrument panel
lights, tail lights, parking lights
and license plate lights.
Turns on headlights, instrument
panel illumination, parking lights,
tail lights and license plate lights.
Turns on
fog lights
(if equipped).
Push up for
right turn signal.
Push down for
left turn signal.AUTO (if equipped): The vehicle’s lights
are automatically on or off, depending
on the level of outside light.
Push forward to change from low
beam to high beam. Pull the lever
back to center to return to low beam.
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Windshield Wipers
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one level for intermittent,
two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the lever to the “OFF”
position to stop the wipers. For a single wipe, move the lever up. To spray washer
fluid, pull and hold the lever toward you.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only a reduced brightness
high beam will be automatically turned on when the engine has started, the parking
brake is fully released and the light switch is in the “OFF” or “
” position. The
brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime
running light system. You must always switch on your headlights when it is dark
outside by turning the light switch to the “
” position.
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INT.
LOW
HIGH
OFF
Controls
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Dual Zone Automatic Climate
Control System
(WRX STI only)
1. Automatic On and Off
This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air flow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate.
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
2. Temperature Control Dial Rotate the dial clockwise to
increase the temperature or
rotate the dial counterclockwise
to decrease the temperature and
maintain a comfortable climate
within the driver and passenger
compartment. The temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.
Separate temperature settings
can be adjusted for the driver’s
side and passenger’s side.
Operation in Manual Mode
3. Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment.
Press the button again to allow
outside air into the compartment.
TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD
FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN
THE RECIRCULATED MODE FOR
AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. 4. Fan Speed Control Knob
Rotate the fan speed control
knob to select one of seven
different fan speed positions.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Button Press the “MODE” button to select
the desired air flow mode. The
selected air flow mode – either
ventilation, bi-level, heat or heat-
defrost – is shown on the display.
6. Dual Button Press the “DUAL” button to activate
or deactivate the dual mode. Dual
mode makes it possible to have
separate temperature settings for the
driver’s side and passenger’s side.
7. Air Conditioner Button Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again
to turn off the air conditioning.
8. Defroster Button Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and
front door windows.
9. Rear Window Defogger Button Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut off
after about 15 minutes. If the window
clears before that time, you can
press the button again to turn it off.
Located in the
multi-function
display; top
center of dash
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