Subaru Impreza WRX 2012 User manual

2017 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
Lock/Unlock doors
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.
All doors and trunk 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:Side door (front door handles only):
1All doors will be locked.
2The driver’s door will be unlocked.
(To unlock all doors, briey press the button
a second time within 5 seconds.)
3Trunk lid will be opened.
4The horn will sound and the hazard warning
ashes will ash.
Remote
transmitter key
(if equipped)
Access key
(if equipped)
Lock
Unlock*
Grip
Touch
1
2
3
4
Door lock sensor Press
PANIC
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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 direction
of desired movement.
Adjust each component
1Forward and backward adjustment
2Seat 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.
1Forward and backward adjustment
2Seat cushion angle adjustment
3Seat height adjustment
4Seatback reclining adjustment
Power seat (driver’s seat - if equipped):
Manual seat (if equipped):
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
1 2
1
2
4
3

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Start/Stop engine
Every time the button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal (CVT models)
or the clutch pedal (MT models), the power is switched in the sequence of
OFF➞ACC➞ON➞OFF.
OFF ( Turned off) ACC (Orange) ON (Orange)
Change of the power supply (Without starting engine)
Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)
To start engine:
STEP1: Carry the access key, and sit in the driver’s
seat.
STEP2: Apply the parking brake.
STEP3: Shift the select lever in the Pposition (CVT
models) or shift lever in neutral (MT models).
STEP4: Depress the brake pedal (CVT models) or
brake pedal and clutch pedal (MT models)
until the indicator on the push-button ignition
switch turns green.
STEP5: While depressing the brake pedal (CVT
models) or brake pedal and clutch pedal
(MT models), press the push-button ignition
switch.
To stop engine:
STEP1: Stop the vehicle completely.
STEP2: Move the select lever to the Pposition (CVT models) or shift lever in neutral (MT
models).
STEP3: Apply the parking brake.
STEP4: Press the push-button ignition switch.

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Operate Select lever/Shift lever
Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)
You must raise the slider and hold it in that position
before you can move the shift lever to the R position.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal,
move the shift lever, and gradually let up on the
clutch pedal.
Shift paddle:
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle
behind the steering wheel.
M = Manual mode:
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move
the select lever from the D position to the M position
to select the manual mode.
Manual transmission (if equipped)
With the brake pedal depressed, shift while
pressing the button in
Shift while pressing the button in
Shift without pressing the button
Select lever button
Downshift Upshift

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MAIN PARTS AND OPERATION
1Headlights
2 Headlightasher,High/Lowbeamchange
3Turn signal
4Fog lights (if equipped):
To turn on, rotate dial to .
Front fog lights operate only when headlight switch
is in...
- position.
- AUTO position and the headlights are on.
Headlights/Turn signal/Fog lights (if equipped)
A
A
H
I
L
E
M
J
K
G F
D
BC
4
3
3
1
2

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1Wiper:
: Mist (for a single wipe)
: Off
: Intermittent
: Low speed
: High speed
2Intermittent interval
3Washer
Windshield wiper and washer
B
To turn on, press the button.
Use in emergency conditions.
 Hazardwarningasher
C
To adjust the illumination brightness of the combination
meter, the climate control panel, etc., turn the dial.
- To brighten, turn the dial upward.
- To darken, turn the dial downward.
Illumination brightness control
D
1Defroster button:
Press this button to defrost windshield.
2Rear window defogger button:
Press the button to turn on rear window defogger,
outside mirror defogger and wiper deicer.
The function will automatically shut off after
approximately 15 min.
Defroster button/Rear window defogger button
E
*The illustration of the print is Type A.
1
2
3
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2

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Power windows
H
Trunk lid opener switch
F
Hood release knob
G
To unlock all doors
To lock all doors
Power door locking switch
I
1Lock switch
2For driver’s window
3For front passenger’s window
4For rear left window
5For rear right window
Press the switch for
more than 1 second.
Pull
1
2
1
2
4
5
3

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Seat heater (if equipped)
J
Type A Type B
1HIGH (HI):
Rapid heating
2LOW (LO):
Normal heating
 Fuelllerlidreleaselever
K
This indicates that the fuel ller door (lid) is
located on the right side of the vehicle.
Audio control buttons
L
These buttons allow the driver to control audio functions
without taking his/her hands off the steering wheel.
1
2
Pull
Right side
1
2

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Tilting Sliding
Moonroof switch (if equipped)
M
1Raise
2Lower
1Open
2Close
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.
Located on the edge of the rear doors.
While the lever is in the lock position, rear door cannot
be opened from the inside.
Child safety locks
2
1
2
1

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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.
Traction mode
Vehicle Dynamics
Control mode
Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF mode
Indicator lights on the combination meter
FUNCTION FOR MORE COMFORTABLE DRIVE
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
A
C
A
B
C D
F
E
F E
G

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Cruise control set indicatorCruise control indicator
The cruise control main button
is pressed to activate the
cruise control function.
The vehicle speed has been set to
use the cruise control function.
1Cruise control main button :
To activate and deactivate
2RES/SET switch :
▲ RES/+ side: To increase the speed
▼ SET/- side : To set speed/To decrease the speed
3CANCELbutton : 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.
Intelligent (I) mode : This mode is ideal for normal driving usage.
Sport (S) mode : This mode is ideal for the run of an expressway and an uphill slope.
Sport Sharp (S#) mode : This mode is ideal for tackling twisting roads and for merging or
overtaking other vehicles on the freeway with condence.
This system consists of three modes: Intelligent (I), Sport (S), and Sport Sharp (S#).
By operating the SI-DRIVE switches & selector, the character of the power unit changes.
SI-DRIVE selector (STI models) SI-DRIVE switches (except STI)
Cruise control
B
SI-DRIVE switches (if equipped)
C
1
2
3

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1AUTO-MANU switch : Press the switch from auto mode to manual mode or vice versa.
Auto mode:
2AUTO[+]mode :Push the control switch forward.
3AUTO[-] mode : Pull the control switch rearward.
Manual mode:
When the LOCK indicator light illuminates, the initial LSD torque setting is maximum.
2To increase the initial LSD torque :Push the control switch forward.
3To reduce the initial LSD torque : Pull the control switch rearward.
Auto mode Manual mode
DCCD indicator
The driver's control center differential allows you to freely change the degree of limitation of
the differential action (limited slip differential (LSD) torque) of the vehicle's center differential.
Driver’s Control Center Differential (DCCD) (STI models)
D
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1ECO gauge
2Warning screen/Basic screen
3Cruise control information/DCCD
indicator (STI models)
4Warning indicator
5Select lever/gear position indicator
6SI-DRIVE indicator light
7Odometer/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.
70
km/h
A
34.5
000900
1/100km
km
100km/h
C.DIFF
AUTO
70
km/h
Multi information display
F
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 and held,
the item can be selected and set.
Multi function display
E
1
2
3
3
46
5
7
Control
switch
STI models
1 2 3
4
Control
switch

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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)
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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.
Seatbelt warning
Remind the driver to fasten
seatbelt.
Front passenger’s seatbelt warning
PASSENGER
Remind the front passenger to
fasten seatbelt. Location: next to
multi function display.
Malfunction indicator (Check Engine)
Engine/Emission control system
malfunction.
Charge warning
Charging system malfunction.
Oil pressure warning
Engine oil pressure is too low.
Engine oil level warning (except STI)
The engine oil level decreases to
the lower limit.
Power steering warning (except STI)
The electric power steering
system malfunction.
SRS airbag system warning
SRS airbag system and/
or seatbelt pretensioners
malfunction.
Rear differential oil temperature warning
(STI)
Rear differential oil temperature
is too hot.
AT OIL TEMP warning (CVT models)
Transmission uid temperature
is too hot/Transmission control
system malfunction.
Brake system warning
Parking brake on/Low uid level/EBD System malfunction (Anti-lock brake
system warning light illuminates simultaneously)/Vacuum pump system
malfunction (except STI)
Door open warning
Door or trunk lid is ajar.
Low fuel warning
Fuel level low. Rell fuel
immediately.

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Warning : Hill start assist system malfunction.
Indicator : Hill start assist system OFF.
Hill start assist warning/Hill start assist OFF indicator
All-wheel drive warning
All-Wheel Drive disengaged/tires of different diameter tted.
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.
LED headlight warning
The LED headlights malfunction.
Automatic headlight beam leveler warning
This light illuminates when the automatic headlight beam leveler does not operate
normally.
ABS warning
Anti-lock Brake System malfunction/EBD System malfunction (Brake System
warning light illuminates simultaneously).
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.
BSD/RCTA warning
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Trafc Alert (BSD/RCTA) 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
SI-DRIVE mode indicator
DCCD indicator (STI)
REV indicator (STI) Shift up indicator (STI)
OFF
ON
Front passenger’s frontal
airbag ON/OFF indicator
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator
Front fog light
indicator
Security
indicator
Traction mode
indicator
BSD/RCTA OFF
indicator
Cruise control
indicator
Cruise control
set indicator

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