Subaru Impreza 2016 User manual

2016 Quick Reference Guide

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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Remote keyless entry system
Remote
transmitter key
(if equipped)
Access key
(if equipped)
Lock/ Unlock doors
PANIC
BASIC OPERATION
*Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
driver’s door. Grip the front passenger’s door
handle to unlock all doors and the rear gate
(5-door).
All doors and the rear gate (5-door) will be locked/ unlocked by the following procedures
carrying the access key on your person. (The driver should always carry the access key.)
For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to
your Owner’s Manual.
Keyless access function (if equipped)
Opening trunk (4-door):
Side door (front door handles only):
1All doors and the rear gate (5-door)
will be locked.
2The driver’s door will be unlocked.
(To unlock all doors and the rear gate
(5-door), briey press the button a second
time within 5 seconds.)
3Press and hold to open the trunk lid (4-door)/
Press the button to open the rear gate (5-door).
4The horn will sound and the hazard warning
ashes will ash.
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1
2
3
4
Locking
Unlocking*
Door lock sensor
Grip
Touch
Press
Rear gate (5-door):
Press
Unlock
Lock
Press

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Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON position.
1Select side to adjust.
2To adjust the mirror, move the switch in the
direction of your desired position.
Adjustable components
1Forward and backward adjustment
2Seat cushion height adjustment (Driver’s seat only)
3Seatback reclining adjustment
Front seat
Tilt/ telescopic steering wheel
Remote control mirror switch
1Adjust the seat position and pull the tilt/
telescopic lock lever down.
2Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
3Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in
place.
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely
locked by moving it up and down, and forward and
backward.
1
2
3
2
1
2
3
2
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Start/ Stop engine
To start engine:
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the driver’s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the select lever into the Pposition.
4. Depress the brake pedal until the indicator on
the push-button ignition switch turns green.
5. While depressing the brake pedal, press the
push-button ignition switch.
To stop engine:
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the select lever to the Pposition .
3. Press the push-button ignition switch.
Every time the button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal, the power is switched
in the sequence of OFF➞ACC➞ON➞OFF.
OFF ( Turned of f) ACC (Orange) ON (Orange)
Change of the power supply (Without starting engine)
The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK only when the key is pushed in while turning it (all
models) and the select lever is in the Pposition (CVT models).
Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)
Ignition switch (if equipped)
Operation
indicator

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To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move
the shift lever, and gradually let up on the clutch pedal.
Operate Select lever/ Shift lever
Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)
Manual transmission (if equipped)
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the
steering wheel.
To upshift to the next higher gear position, pull the shift paddle
that has +indicated on it. To downshift to the next lower gear
position, pull the shift paddle that has –indicated on it.
Rear view camera
When the ignition switch is ON and the select lever is set to R, the rear view camera
automatically displays the rear view image behind the vehicle.
M = Manual mode
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the Dposition to the
Mposition to select the manual mode.
Models with
manual mode
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift while pressing the Select
lever button in.
Shift while pressing the Select
lever button in.
Shift without pressing the Select
lever button.
Select lever
button

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DRIVER’S AREA
(if equipped)
1Headlights
2 Headlightasher,High/Lowbeamchange
3Turn signal
(if equipped)
Headlight switch/ Turn signal lever/ Front fog light switch (if equipped)
A
4Front fog lights (if equipped)
To turn on the front fog lights, rotate dial to .
Front fog lights operate only when headlight switch
is in:
- position.
- AUTO position and the headlights are on.
A L
HI
J
D
F K
G
E
4
3
3
1
2
B C

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1Windshield wiper
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;
: Mist (for a single wipe)
: Off
: Intermittent
: Low speed
: High speed
2Wiper intermittent time control
3Windshield washer
4Rear window wiper and washer (5-door)
To operate the wiper, rotate knob to;
: Continuous
: Intermittent
: Off
: Washer
Rotate knob to . The washer uid sprays and the
wiper operates.
Wiper and washer switch
B
To turn on the hazard warning asher, push the button.
Use the hazard warning asher when you have to park
under emergency conditions.
 Hazardwarningasherswitch
C
Turn the dial to adjust the illumination brightness of the
instrument panel.
To brighten, turn the control dial upward.
To darken, turn the control dial downward.
When the control dial is turned fully upward, the
illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the
automatic dimming function does not work at all.
Illumination brightness control dial
D
*The design may be slightly different from the
illustration depending on the models.
1
2
3
4
Type A
Type B

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1Defroster button:
Press the button to defrost the windshield.
2, Rear window defogger button:
Press the button to turn on rear window defogger,
outside mirror defogger or windshield wiper deicer
(if equipped). The function will automatically shut off
after approximately 15 minutes.
*The illustration of the print is Type A.
Defroster button/ Rear window defogger button
E
Trunk lid release lever (4-door)
F
Hood lock release knob
G
To open the trunk lid, pull the lever
upward.
Internal trunk lid release handle
To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk,
pull the handle upward.
1
2
Pull
Pull

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1Lock switch
2For driver’s window (with one-touch
auto up and down feature)
3For front passenger’s window
4For rear left window
5For rear right window
Power window switches
H
To unlock all doors and the rear gate (5-door)
To lock all doors and the rear gate (5-door)
Power door locking switch
I
 Fuelllerlidreleaselever
K
Seat heater (if equipped)
J
1HI : Rapid heating
2LO : Normal heating
This indicates that the fuel ller door (lid) is
located on the right side of the vehicle.
1
2
4
5
3
1
2
Pull
Right side
Pull
5-door 4-door

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Located on the edge of each rear door.
When the lever is in the LOCK position, the rear door
cannot be opened from the inside.
Moonroof switches (if equipped)
Child safety locks
Audio control buttons
L
These buttons allow the driver to control audio functions
without taking his/ her hands off the steering wheel.
Tilting Sliding
1Raise
2Lower
1Open
2Close
2
1
2
1

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Pull the upper part of
the anchor and slide
the anchor down.
Front seat shoulder belt anchor height
To lower To raise
Slide the anchor up.

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VEHICLE PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS
Press the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system. It may be useful to
briey deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system to facilitate the following operations.
- a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or otherwise
slippery surface
- extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow
Do not deactivate the system except when absolutely necessary.
Vehicle Dynamics Control mode
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF mode
Indicator lights on the combination meter
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
A
A
E B C D
F G

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1Cruise control main button: To activate and
deactivate
2RES/ SET switch
▲RES/+ side: To increase the speed/ To resume
▼SET/- side: To set speed/ To decrease the speed
3CANCEL button: To temporarily cancel
Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle
speed without holding your foot on the accelerator pedal
and it is operative when the vehicle speed is 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more.
Cruise control buttons (if equipped)
B
Information display (if equipped)
C
1Outside temperature indicator
2Driving information display
3Clock
Control switch: To adjust the time shown by the clock,
press the +button or the -button.
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3
1 2 3
Control
switch

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1Fuel gauge
2Warning screen/ Basic screen
3Cruise control information display
4Warning indicator
5Select lever/ gear position indicator
6Odometer/ double trip meter
Control switch: By operating ▲or ▼of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the /SET
switch is pulled toward you, the item
can be selected and set.
km/h
km
Multi information display (if equipped)
E
Multi function display (if equipped)
D
1Outside temperature indicator
2Top display
3Clock
4Driving information display
Control switch: By operating ▲or ▼of the control
switch, the screens and selection
items can be switched. When the
ENTER button is pushed, the item
can be selected and set.
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2
3
4
6
5
Control
switch
Control
switch
1 2 3
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If the steering responsive fog lights OFF switch is
pressed, the steering responsive fog lights OFF
indicator is displayed on the Multi information display
of the combination meter, and the steering responsive
fog lights system is deactivated.
The steering responsive fog lights system automatically turns the front fog light on and
off based on the steering angle and vehicle speed when entering a curve or driving on
curved roads.
The system is intended to help prevent accidents by enabling better visibility of curves
ahead and early recognition of any disabled vehicles or other obstacles.
Steering responsive fog lights system
Steering responsive fog lights OFF switch (if equipped)
F
If the BSD/ RCTA OFF switch is pressed, the BSD/
RCTA warning indicator and BSD/ RCTA OFF indicator
are displayed on the multi information display of the
combination meter, and the BSD/ RCTA is deactivated.
The BSD/ RCTA consists of rear radar with Blind Spot
Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Trafc
Alert.
The system noties the driver when vehicles in
the blind area are approaching from behind in the
neighboring lanes.
BSD/ RCTA
BSD/ RCTA OFF switch (if equipped)
G
Press
Press

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Some warning/ indicator lights illuminate for a few seconds in order to check themselves
when the ignition switch is turned ON.
MAIN WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning lights
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for countermeasures when each warning light comes on.
If necessary, consult your authorized SUBARU dealer.
Oil pressure warning
The engine oil pressure is too
low.
Engine low oil level warning
The engine oil level decreases to
the lower limit.
All-wheel Drive warning (CVT models)
Tires of different diameter tted/
air pressure excessively low.
SRS airbag system warning
SRS airbag system and/
or seatbelt pretensioners
malfunction.
Power steering warning
The electric power steering
system malfunction.
AT OIL TEMP warning (CVT models)
Transmission uid temperature
is too hot./Transmission control
system malfunction.
Seatbelt warning
Remind the driver to fasten
seatbelt.
Charge warning
Charging system malfunction.
Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
PASSENGER
Remind the front passenger to
fasten seatbelt.
Location: next to Information
display/Multi function display.
CHECK ENGINE warning/ Malfunction
indicator
Engine/Emission control system
malfunction.
Door open warning
Any door or the rear gate
(5-door) is not fully closed.
Low fuel warning
Fuel tank is nearly empty.
Rell fuel immediately.
Brake system warning
Parking brake on/Low brake uid level/ EBD System malfunction.
(Anti-lock Brake System warning light illuminates simultaneously)

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Windshieldwasheruidwarning
The uid level in the windshield washer uid tank decreases to the lower limit.
Access key warning
The access key is not inside the vehicle. For other situations, refer to your
Owner’s Manual.
Automatic headlight beam leveler warning
Automatic headlight beam leveler malfunction.
ABS warning
Anti-lock Brake System malfunction/EBD System malfunction (Brake System
warning light illuminates simultaneously).
BSD/ RCTA warning
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Trafc Alert (BSD/ RCTA) malfunction.
Hill start assist warning/ Hill start assist OFF indicator
Warning : Hill start assist system malfunction.
Indicator : Hill start assist system OFF.
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning/ Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
Warning : Vehicle Dynamics Control system malfunction.
Indicator : Flashes during activation of the skid suppression function and the
traction control function.
Steering responsive fog lights warning/
Steering responsive fog lights OFF indicator
Warning : The steering responsive fog lights system malfunction.
Indicator : The steering responsive fog lights system is deactivated.
Coolant temperature low indicator/ Coolant temperature high warning
llumination in BLUE : Insufcient warming up of the engine.
Illumination/blinking in RED : Engine overheating/ almost overheating.
Blinking in RED and BLUE alternately : Electrical system malfunction.

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Indicator lights
The following indicators show the current status of your car. Refer to your Owner’s Manual
for more information.
Turn signal
indicator
Headlight
indicator
High beam
indicator
Front fog light
indicator
Security
indicator
BSD/RCTA OFF
indicator
Front passenger’s frontal
airbag ON/OFF indicators
Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator
Cruise control indicator Cruise control set indicator

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