Subaru Impreza 2016 - Starting and Operating

Fuel ...................................................................... 7-3
Fuel requirements ............................................... 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap........................................... 7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only)...................... 7-7
Preparing to drive ............................................... 7-8
Starting and stopping the engine (models
without push-button start system).................. 7-9
Starting engine.................................................... 7-9
Stopping the engine ........................................... 7-11
Starting and stopping engine (models with
push-button start system) .............................. 7-12
Safety precautions ............................................. 7-12
Operating range for push-button start
system............................................................. 7-12
Starting engine................................................... 7-12
Stopping engine ................................................. 7-13
When access key does not operate properly ....... 7-14
Remote engine start system (dealer
option).............................................................. 7-14
Models with “keyless access with push-button
start system” ................................................... 7-15
Models without “keyless access with push-button
start system” ................................................... 7-16
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote
start................................................................. 7-19
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start
shutdown......................................................... 7-19
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the
vehicle ............................................................. 7-19
Service mode (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”) ........................ 7-19
Remote transmitter program (models without
“keyless access with push-button start
system”).......................................................... 7-19
System maintenance.......................................... 7-20
Manual transmission ......................................... 7-22
Shifting speeds.................................................. 7-22
Driving tips........................................................ 7-23
Continuously variable transmission................. 7-23
Continuously variable transmission features ...... 7-24
Select lever ....................................................... 7-24
Selection of manual mode (if equipped).............. 7-26
Selection of “L” (if equipped) ............................. 7-28
Shift lock function ............................................. 7-28
Driving tips........................................................ 7-29
Power steering................................................... 7-30
Power steering warning light.............................. 7-30
Power steering system features ......................... 7-30
Braking ............................................................... 7-31
Braking tips....................................................... 7-31
Brake system .................................................... 7-31
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............. 7-32
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......................... 7-32
ABS self-check .................................................. 7-32
ABS warning light.............................................. 7-33
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system ............................................................. 7-33
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions .......... 7-33
Vehicle Dynamics Control system.................... 7-34
Safety precautions ............................................. 7-34
System features................................................. 7-35
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor.......... 7-36
Starting and operating
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