The Inside
The interior is quiet enough at idle that one time I didn't even realize it was running. That's when I recognized Subaru finally seems to have licked this engine's chronic idle vibration. In this model and others, the turbo four previously exhibited a rough idle that caused the car to bounce gently but irritatingly when waiting at a stoplight.
Even back at the 2007 New York auto show, where we first saw the 2008 WRX, it was clear that its interior had been much improved — enriched and definitely up to date. The sport seats are comfortable and supportive, with modern tight-weave fabric and sky-blue stitching. The dashboard shares its overall design with other newish Subaru models. Though plentiful, the faux-metal trim is inoffensive, maybe even effective. The gauges are bright and supplemented by a centrally positioned display at the base of the windshield that includes stuff like a trip computer and clock. The optional navigation system is right below it — nice and high and with a touch-screen interface. Well done.
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Displaying and selecting preset stations (type D audio)
1. Press the button for 1.5
seconds
or longer during satellite radio reception to
display the radio screen.
2. Operate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial
to select the stations. ...
Anti-entrapment function
CAUTION
● Never attempt to test this function using fingers, hands or other parts of
your body.
● The anti-entrapment function may not operate properly if some object gets trapped
ju ...
Security indicator light
Turbo models
Non-turbo models
The security indicator light deters potential thieves by indicating that the vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system. It begins flashing (approximately once ev ...
