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IGNITION SWITCH

The ignition switch has four positions:

LOCK:

You can only insert or remove the key in this position.

ACC (Accessory):

Provides power to the radio and accessory power outlets.

ON:

All electric systems are available. The key returns to this position after starting the

engine.

START:

Turn the key to this position to start the engine.

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

(IF EQUIPPED)

Each time you press the ignition switch without

depressing the brake pedal, the ignition position

will change as follows: ACC, ON, OFF.

ACC (Accessory):

Provides power to the radio

and accessory power outlets. Orange indicator

illuminates.

ON:

All electrical systems will be available.

Orange indicator illuminates.

OFF:

Power off and indicator off.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Without Push-button Ignition

To start the engine:

1. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position or “N” and depress the clutch for

manual transmission vehicles.

2. Using the key, turn the ignition switch to “START”. NOTE: Do not depress the

accelerator pedal. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.

With Push-button Ignition

To start the engine:

1. Sit in the driver’s seat with the access key fob.

2. Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position or “N” for manual transmission vehicles.

3. Depress the brake pedal (and clutch pedal for manual transmission models). Green LED

on the ignition switch illuminates.

4. While depressing the brake pedal (and clutch pedal for manual transmission models),

briefly press and release the ignition switch.

OPERATING THE VEHICLE

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Summary of Contents for WRX 2020

Page 1: ...SUBARU of America Inc One Subaru Drive Camden NJ 08103 9800 MSA5B2005A Issued July 2019 Printed in USA 07 19 Love It s what makes a Subaru a Subaru 2020 Quick Guide WRX WRX STI...

Page 2: ...is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc Brembo is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo S p A GreenEdge is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Inc Harman Kardon is a regi...

Page 3: ...AND EXIT 6 INSTRUMENT PANEL 8 GETTING COMFORTABLE 17 CONTROLS 22 GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS 23 OPERATING THE VEHICLE 30 REFUELING 32 PASSENGER CARGO AREAS 35 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 37 ADDITIONAL SPECIFICAT...

Page 4: ...Y INFORMATION The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner s Manual We strongly encourage you to review the entire Owner s Manual to ensure complete understanding ADDITIONAL RESOURCES...

Page 5: ...en affixed to the driver s door window Please refer to the Roadside Assistance guide in the owner s information kit for the details on this coverage Subaru Roadside Assistance 1 800 261 2155 Roadside...

Page 6: ...hers will flash three times 2 Unlock Disarm Pressing this button once will unlock the driver s door and fuel door if set to do so in the Touchscreen Pressing this button twice within five seconds will...

Page 7: ...ress the Enter button Unlock Using Door Handles Grip the driver s door handle to unlock the driver s door or all doors depending on the setting Grip the front passenger s handle to unlock all doors an...

Page 8: ...1 Instrument Panel Switches p 20 2 I Set Switch p 18 3 Audio Controls p 17 4 Combination Meter p 22 5 Light Controls p 18 INSTRUMENT PANEL 6...

Page 9: ...6 Adaptive Cruise Control p 18 7 Windshield Wipers p 20 8 Multi Function Display MFD 9 Climate control system p 12 10 Shifter MT or Select Lever AT p 24 INSTRUMENT PANEL 7...

Page 10: ...seat is locked into place Power Driver s Seat if equipped 1 Forward Backward and Height Moving the switch forward or backward will adjust the seat in that direction Pulling up or pushing down on the f...

Page 11: ...them forward You will hear a click when the restraint is locked Pulling the head restraint as far forward as it will go will allow it to return to the fully upright position Seatbelt Adjuster Always p...

Page 12: ...his function on or off A green LED indicator on the switch will illuminate when the function is on HomeLink 5 Accessory Mirror if equipped The HomeLink 5 accessory mirror provides three buttons to rep...

Page 13: ...slide the moonroof Tilting the Moonroof 1 Opening Press and release the switch to automatically tilt the moonroof 2 Closing Press and hold the switch to lower the moonroof Opening Closing the Moonroo...

Page 14: ...r on the screen When using Full Auto mode the fan speed airflow distribution air inlet control and air conditioning compressor are controlled automatically In Auto mode the system allows you to choose...

Page 15: ...indshield defroster outlets Feet Defrost Windshield defroster outlets foot outlets and both side outlets of the instrument panel Defrost Windshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of the instr...

Page 16: ...inlet control and air conditioning compressor are controlled automatically In Auto mode the system allows you to choose the fan speed and airflow distribution while it controls the output temperature...

Page 17: ...Air Conditioner Button Press this button to activate or deactivate the air conditioning 8 Defroster Button Press this button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows NOTE The ai...

Page 18: ...ck and hear your music through the multimedia system in your Subaru Press the Source button located on the steering wheel or the Media button on the Touchscreen to select the auxiliary mode For more i...

Page 19: ...RLINK Owner s Manual 1 Volume 2 Toggle Presets Track 3 Mute 4 Source 5 Voice Recognition CRUISE CONTROL if equipped For additional information please refer to the EyeSight Owner s Manual 1 RES Switch...

Page 20: ...settings menu Pull the arrows to move up or down the menu LIGHT CONTROLS 1 AUTO If equipped rotate the end of the lever to automatically turn your headlights on or off depending on the level of outsid...

Page 21: ...full brightness Rotating the dial downward dims the instrument panel illumination For map equipped vehicles this setting also affects the day night view and illumination level Daytime Running Lights T...

Page 22: ...ve the lever up one position When the lever is in the intermittent position rotate the dial to adjust the operating interval of the wipers Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid The washer wi...

Page 23: ...tem or keyless access function or the ignition is turned from ON or ACC to LOCK OFF 4 Lane Departure Warning OFF switch Press and hold this switch for two seconds to turn off the Lane Departure Warnin...

Page 24: ...OR LIGHTS Red lights indicate immediate attention is required Some examples are Seatbelt warning Door open Brake system Yellow lights indicate caution Some examples are Low fuel Engine oil level warni...

Page 25: ...ailable Orange indicator illuminates OFF Power off and indicator off STARTING THE ENGINE Without Push button Ignition To start the engine 1 Make sure the select lever is in the P position or N and dep...

Page 26: ...lever is in the D Drive position the transmission is in normal shift mode The select lever position indicator in the Combination Meter Display CMD shows D and the transmission automatically shifts in...

Page 27: ...lay CMD The REV alarm level can be set manually to an engine speed of your choosing between 2 000 and 6 700 rpm The Combination Meter Display CMD is also used to select a warning alarm buzzer in addit...

Page 28: ...y with confidence WRX STI To select Sport S mode turn the selector toward S For Sport Sharp S mode turn toward S Press down on the selector button for Intelligent mode WRX The control switches for the...

Page 29: ...sh the C DIFF switch forward To change to AUTO push the C DIFF switch rearward AUTO This mode emphasizes traction control and strengthens the limitation of differential action that is suitable for dri...

Page 30: ...ped CVT Models Only This function automatically holds your Subaru in place when at a complete stop such as a traffic signal even after you release the brake pedal Press the AVH switch on the center co...

Page 31: ...out three minutes or until a door is opened whichever occurs first With Push button Ignition Switch if equipped To stop the engine 1 Stop the vehicle completely 2 Move the select lever to the P positi...

Page 32: ...er may be temporarily used However depending on your driving habits and conditions you may notice a decrease in engine performance fuel economy and slight engine vibration or knocking Consult the Owne...

Page 33: ...FUEL CAPACITY 15 9 US gallons The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty at approximately 2 6 US gallons REFUELING 31...

Page 34: ...original position raise the seatback until it locks into place making sure that it is securely locked you should not be able to see the red on the release knob CHILD SAFETY LOCKS The child safety lock...

Page 35: ...aint system Use the appropriate seatbelts or anchorages provided in your Subaru Children age 12 and under must properly occupy the rear seat at all times INTERNAL SAFETY TRUNK RELEASE WITH SELF ILLUMI...

Page 36: ...SPARE TIRE AND JACK A jack and other maintenance tools are stored in the tool bucket in the center of the spare tire located under the trunk floor PASSENGER CARGO AREAS 34...

Page 37: ...WRX 1 Brake Fluid Reservoir 2 Main Fuse Box 3 Battery 4 Windshield Washer Tank 5 Engine Oil Filler Cap 6 Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 Radiator Cap 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Air Cleaner Element ENGINE COM...

Page 38: ...uid Reservoir 2 Main Fuse Box 3 Battery 4 Windshield Washer Tank 5 Engine Oil Filler Cap 6 Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 Radiator Cap 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Air Cleaner Element 10 Power Steering Fluid R...

Page 39: ...with one of the following specifications API classification SN with the words RESOURCE CONSERVING ILSAC GF 5 which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark Starburst mark ENGINE OIL CAPACIT...

Page 40: ...equipped 25 REV Alarm System WRX STI only 25 SI Drive 25 E ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE EPB Auto Vehicle Hold AVH 28 ENGINE OIL 37 ENGINE OIL CAPACITY 37 F FOLDING THE REAR SEATS 32 FORWARD 2 FUEL 30 FUEL...

Page 41: ...ead Restraint Adjustment 8 Manual Seats 8 Power Driver s Seat 8 Seatbelt Adjuster 9 SPARE TIRE AND JACK 34 STARTING THE ENGINE Without Push button Ignition 23 With Push button Ignition 23 T TILT AND T...

Page 42: ...NOTES 40...

Page 43: ...is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc Brembo is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo S p A GreenEdge is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Inc Harman Kardon is a regi...

Page 44: ...SUBARU of America Inc One Subaru Drive Camden NJ 08103 9800 MSA5B2005A Issued July 2019 Printed in USA 07 19 Love It s what makes a Subaru a Subaru 2020 Quick Guide WRX WRX STI...

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