Subaru Impreza WRX 2012 User manual

2015 Quick Reference Guide

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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Manual.
Keyless access function (if equipped)
Remote keyless entry system
All doors will be locked.
The driver’s door will be unlocked.
(To unlock all doors, briefly press the
button a second time within 5 seconds.)
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Remote
transmitter key
Access key
Lock / Unlock doors
PANIC
Trunk lid will be opened.
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.
Opening Trunk:
Side door (front door handles only):
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.)
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3
Press
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning will flash.
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Locking
Unlocking*
Door lock sensor
Grip
Touch
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3
1
2
4
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Tilt / telescopic steering wheel
Adjust the seat position and pull the tilt/
telescopic lock lever down.
Remote control mirror switch
Ignition switch must be in ACC or ON.
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Adjustable components
Front seat
1Forward and backward adjustment
2Seat cushion angle
3Seat height adjustment
4Seatback reclining
1Forward and backward adjustment
2Seat height adjustment (Driver’s seat only)
3Seatback reclining
Power seat (Driver’s seat-if equipped)
Manual seat (if equipped)
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2
3
Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
Pull 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.
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2To adjust the mirror, move switch in direction
of desired movement.
Select side to adjust.
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2
3
2
1
2
4
3
1
2
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Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)
Start / Stop Engine
Starting engine
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the driver’s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the select lever in the Pposition. The engine can
also start when the select lever is in the Nposition,
however, for safety reasons, start in the Pposition.
4. Depress the brake pedal until the operation indicator
on the push-button ignition switch turns green. When
starting with the select lever in the Nposition, the
indicator does not turn green.
5. While depressing the brake pedal, press the push-
button ignition switch.
Stopping engine
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the selector 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.

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Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)
Manual transmission (if equipped)
You must raise the slider and hold it in that position before
you can move the shift lever to the Rposition.
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. 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.
Transmission
Select lever button
With the brake pedal depressed, shift
while pressing the button in
Shift while pressing the button in
Shift without pressing the button
Downshift Upshift
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.

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DRIVER’S AREA
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 light (if equipped)
A
1Headlights
2Headlight flasher, High/ low beam change
3Turn signal
4
4Fog lights (if equipped)
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3
1
2
A
H
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L
E
M
J
K
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D
BC

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Windshield wiper and washer
1Wiper
:Mist (for a single wipe)
:Off
:Intermittent
:Low speed
:High speed
2Intermittent interval
3Washer
B
1
2
3
Hazard warning asher
C
To turn on, press the button.
Use in emergency conditions.
Illumination brightness control
To adjust brightness of the instrument panel
illumination, turn dial.
When the control dial is turned fully upward to
position, the illumination brightness becomes the
maximum and the automatic dimming function does
not work at all.
D
Defroster button / Rear window defogger button
E
1Defroster button:
Press this button to defrost windshield.
2Rear window defogger button:
Press the button to turn on rear window defogger,
outside mirror defogger or wiper deicer.
The function will automatically shut off after
approximately 15 min.
The illustration of the print is Type A.
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Seat heater
J
Power door locking switch
I
Power windows
H
1HIGH (HI):
Rapid heating.
2LOW (LO):
Normal heating.
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2
Trunk lid opener switch
F
1
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5
1Closing
2One-touch auto up (Driver’s side only)
3Opening
4One-touch auto down (Driver’s side only)
5Lock switch
Type A (WRX) Type B (WRX STI)
Press the switch for
more than 1 second.
GHood release knob
Pull
To unlock all doors.
To lock all doors.
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2

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KFuel ller lid release lever
Pull
This indicates that the fuel ller door (lid) is located on
the right side of the vehicle.
Right side
Audio control buttons
L
These buttons allow the driver to control audio functions
without taking his/her hands off the steering wheel.
Front seatbelt anchor height
Child safety locks
Located on the
edge of the rear
doors.
While lever
is in the lock
position, rear
door cannot be
opened from
the inside.
1To lower:
Pull the
release knob
and slide
anchor down.
2To rise:
Slide anchor
up.
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Sunroof switch (if equipped)
M
1Raise
2Lower
1Open
2Close
Tilting Sliding
2
1
2
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For details and preparation, please refer to
your Owner's Manual.
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◆Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Manual.
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
A
VEHICLE PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS
Deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control system facilitates the following operations:
- a standing start on a steeply sloping road with a slippery surface
- extrication of the vehicle when its wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow
Deactivation should not be used except when absolutely necessary.
Please refer to the Owner’s Manual as to when Vehicle Dynamics Control should be
deactivated.
F
B
C D
A
E
C
E
F
Traction mode
Vehicle Dynamics
Control mode
Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF mode
Indicator lights on the combination meter.