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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4

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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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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
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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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
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