Subaru Impreza User's Manual
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1. 3 21 Checking Brake pedal free play ss 11 43 Brake pedal reserve distance 11 43 Clutch function eene 11 44 Clutch pedal free play 11 44 Engine oil level eeseesessssss 11 11 Fluid level 11 32 11 38 11 40 11 41 Gear oil level 11 30 11 35 11 36 Child restraint systems sssesss 1 32 Installation with A ELR seatbelt 1 36 Lower and tether anchorages 1 43 Index Child safety ote 7 Ree ion ei euo 2 23 Chime Cy dree deed e 3 5 Seatbelt enim 1 15 3 20 Cigarette lighter socket AA 6 9 Cleaning Aluminum wheels eee 10 3 Interior ied tree Re 10 6 Ventilator grille eesessessssss 4 17 Climate control system Automatic 5 1 ete 4 11 Mantal ieni ironi iieii 4 4 CLOCKS oett tre ATS 3 29 Clutch fluid 3 1 rte eee 11 41 Clutch pedal inertes 11 44 Coat look eiie teet decuit 6 14 ell 6 6 Cooling system sse 11 18 Corrosion protection ssussse 8 14 10 4 Cruise control eene 7 38 Indicator light sienai 2 2 111 et 3 27 Set indicator light esses 3 27 CUP holder 1 2 1 ttt eerte ipte 6 7 D Daytime running light system2. 3 32 Index Differential gear oil ODER AE 11 35 Dile 11 36 Dimensions eerte recenter tree 12 2 Disarming the system ssusssss 2 19 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators 7 31 Dome light ner emere 6 2 11 81 Door locks einer restet eret 2 6 Door open warning light sssssse 3 26 Drive belts oe coin ient 11 29 Driver s control center differential 7 18 Auto indicator light eeen 3 28 Indicator lights ccein 3 28 Driving Drinking riii ee ERR 9 Drugs uei ete epe i 9 Foreign countries sees 8 6 Mobile phone seee 10 Hefe ute PERPE RE testes 11 Snowy and icy roads sessess 8 13 RRE 7 14 7 17 8 7 Tiredior sleepy isons 21 tore etus 10 E EBD Electronic brake force distribution CYEI DOE I M 7 34 Electrical system 12 3 14 4 Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD SVSIOIN ecu bottes ER ERES ETIN 7 34 Emergency Locking Retractor ELR 1 14 Engine Compartment overview eese 11 8 Coolant 4 eee teer en 11 19 Exhaust gas Carbon monoxide 8 8 3 Hood m 11 5 Oil os tae ders 11 11 Overheating 5 neret 9 16 El due D 7 9 Stopping WE 7 11 Exterior care ocn eee Eed 10 2 F eg E 9 5 Floor Mat 2 ie cete reenttecis 6 13 Fluid level Au
3. 4 4 Manual transmission Re EE 7 15 14 6 6 speeds Map lights getut geed Maximum load limits eseesesee 8 29 Meters and gauges eee 3 7 3 15 Uli e 3 45 Moontoct m 2 33 9 23 N New vehicle break in driving the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km sssssssseeeeeee 8 2 0 Odometer Trip meter ccnn 3 8 3 15 Off road driving sse 8 8 Oil filter ice reete 11 12 Cil level ENGINE cp eie 11 11 Front differential AT vehicles 11 35 Manual transmission 11 30 Rear differential sssseeeeeees 11 36 Oil pressure warning light 3 22 Outside mirrors eessssseeene 3 48 Outside temperature indicator 3 12 3 19 Overheating engine ecce 9 16 P Parking Brake 1 eege EE 7 36 Brake stroke eenrm eee 11 46 Light switch yenet ratene ronnan pianie 3 35 TIPS eiia E ee teer 7 36 Periodic inspections 8 6 Power Door locking switches susssss 2 8 Steering EE 7 29 Steering BUI EE 11 38 WINDOWS EE 2 24 Preparing to drive sssssssssssss 7 9 Printed antenna see 5 2 R Rear Combination lights eeeseees 11 78 Differential gear oil sssesssss 11 36 Differential oil temperature warning light
4. 3 23 Gale iesu eite dile ened 2 31 NIC 1 8 Rear seat Folding down Wagon 1 12 Rear window Defogger button eee 3 41 Wiper and washer switch 3 40 Index Recommended Automatic transmission fluid 11 34 Brake fluid seet 2 eei etie 11 40 Clutch fluid eese 11 42 Oil grade and viscosity 11 16 11 18 11 31 11 35 11 37 Power steering fluid 11 39 Spark PUGS i 225 cece ree tire Denon 11 28 Remote keyless entry system 2 9 Replacement Brake pad and lining 11 45 Wiper blad8s 2 3 8 deep edeeettealed 11 57 Replacing Air cleaner element eeen 11 24 Battery Remote keyless entry system 2 11 Lost transmitters keyless entry system 2 13 Replacing bulbs eeeeeess 11 69 Cargo area light leenen 11 81 Dome light Front fog light Front turn signal light sssse 11 73 Headliglits 2 2 eie ae 11 70 High mount stop light 11 83 License plate light sssssssse 11 81 Map light 2 2 eet ettet ein 11 81 Parking light sss 11 74 Rear combination lights 11 78 14 7 Index Trunk light
5. Rear window defogger button page 3 41 Fuel filler lid and cap page 7 4 Child safety locks page 2 23 Tie down Towing hook page 9 18 Trunk lid page 2 27 Rear gate page 2 31 Roof rail page 8 20 CONTINUED 15 Lower anchorages for child re straint system page 1 43 Seatbelt page 1 13 Moonroof page 2 33 Parking brake lever page 7 36 Front seat page 1 2 Rear seat page 1 8 B interior V Passenger compartment area Q SEO 6 5 4 UGF057BB 16 Cup holder page 6 7 Center console page 6 6 Glove box page 6 5 Cigarette lighter page 6 9 Ashtray page 6 12 OO P GAMM A were re Se e UGF058BB CONTINUED 17 E instrument panel 1 1 2 2 EE VA G a 8 w Le c GIO F D DARU N 18 10 11 12 d M 13 14 15 Door locks page 2 6 Outside mirror switch page 3 49 Light control lever page 3 30 Combination meter page 3 15 Wiper control lever page 3 36 Hazard warning flasher switch page 3 7 Audio page 5 1 Gear shift lever MT page 7 15 Selector lever AT page 7 22 Climate control page 4 1 Cruise control page 7 38 Horn page 3 51 SRS airbag page 1 53 Tilt steering page 3 50 Fuse box page 1
6. Turn signal indicator lights 3 27 ED High beam indicator light 3 27 Security indicator light if 2 5 SECURITY equipped 2 17 UC Intercooler water spray warn 3 26 SPRAY ing light if equipped Ge Light indicator light if SE equipped Ge Cruise control indicator light if CRUISE equipped 3 27 SET Cruise control set indicator 3 27 light O REV indicator light if 3 28 equipped R DIFF Rear differential oil tempera 3 23 TEMP ture warning light if equipped Electronic driver s control cen AUTO ter differential auto indicator if 3 28 equipped CONTINUED 23 E Tire changing tools 24 UGFO068BB 1 2 Jack page 9 24 Jack handle page 9 24 Spare tire page 9 24 Index A ABS Anti lock Brake System 7 31 Warning light ecen 3 23 7 32 ACCESSOTIES esseeeeeneene 5 3 11 68 Accessory power outlet 6 8 6 11 Active head restraint essessssssss 1 6 Air cleaner element esses 11 24 Air conditioner operation eseese 4 9 Air filtration system Air flow selection o e All wheel drive warning light for AWD AT vehicles tetris 3 26 Aluminum wheels AA 11 54 Antenna system sess 5 2 Anti lock Brake System ABS 7 31 Arming the system ssssssssssss 2 17 uuu mp 1 9 Ashtray esu iecit de decere 6 12 AT OIL TEMPerature warning ligh
7. Brake system eere 3 24 Charge teen egenen 3 22 CHECK ENGINE ee 3 21 DOOM OPEN RR 3 26 Oil pressure 2 entere tenes 3 22 R Diff TEMPerature see 3 23 Seatbelt eie 1 15 3 20 SRS airbag system ccnn 3 20 Warranties and maintenance 8 29 Washing 4 3 ec nee 10 2 Waxing and polishing eene 10 3 Wear indicators seee 11 51 Wheel Alignimebt peiiini iriseora siis 12 6 Balance nete cerent 11 51 Replacement sss 11 53 lee EE 2 24 Index Windshield Windshield washer fluid 11 56 Wiper and washer switches 3 38 Wiper deicer terere nei rene 3 43 Winter driving sssseeessseeeee 8 11 Wiper and washer eeemm 3 36 14 10 GAS STATION REFERENCE Fuel Y 2 5 liter non turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher Y 2 0 liter turbo models Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher If premium unleaded gasoline is not avail able regular unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used For optimum en gine performance and driveability it is required that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline Y 2 5 liter turbo models Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rati
8. er RENE 11 82 REV indicator light and buzzer 3 13 Rocking the vehicle 8 16 Roof rail and crossbar ssssssssss 8 20 S Seat Fabrig inne ees e Seatbelt eeu E e San Maintenance Pretensioners Safety tiPS ineo Warning light and chime 1 15 3 20 ee 1 13 Security system sese 2 17 Selector lever ssessssssseeeeee 7 23 Position indicator ssssesssssss 3 27 Shift lock release 7 27 Side ventilators ssssssssesess 4 3 SNOW IOS 72 2 5 E eset eerte rre ERES 8 14 Sounding a panic alarm ssssss 2 11 Spark plugs se 11 28 Specifications cnet eerte guine ten 12 2 Speedometer s ssseosseneeeeoee neose eeeee ee ere ereet 3 8 3 15 SRS airbag Supplemental Restraint System airbag eri aen aidea 6 1 53 14 8 SRS airbag system monitors SRS airbag system servicing SRS airbag system warning light SRS frontal airbag c e SRS side airbag Starting the engine sseesssessss State emission testing U S only Stopping the engine eseeeeess Storage compartments ssussss Sunshades 5 nne triepneeeued SUN ET Supplemental Restraint System airbag SR
9. child restraint system seatbelt system and SRS airbag system E Engine exhaust gas Carbon monox ide WARNING Never inhale engine exhaust gas Engine ex haust gas contains carbon monoxide a color less and odorless gas which is dangerous or even lethal if inhaled Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from en tering the vehicle Never run the engine in a closed space such as a garage except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is running If that is unavoidable then use the ventilation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly e If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible If you must drive under these conditions drive only with all windows fully open Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle rzm n Sl E Drinking and driving A WARNING Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Alcohol in the bloodstream delays your reac tion and impairs your perception judgment and attentiveness If you drive after drinking even if you drink just a little it will
10. increase the risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident injuring or killing yourself your passengers and others In addition if you are injured in the accident alcohol may increase the severity of that injury Please don t drink and drive manca cic ccc c Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents Since alcohol affects all people differently you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive However if you have no choice but to drive stop drinking and sober up completely before getting behind the wheel E Drugs and driving A WARNING There are some drugs over the counter and prescription that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception judgment and at tentiveness If you drive after taking them it may increase your your passengers and other persons risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident N If you are taking any drugs check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the literature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug you are taking can impair your driving ability Do not drive after taking any medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle If CONTINUED 9 you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs please consult wi
11. resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident z J E California proposition 65 warning A WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm In addition certain fluids in vehi cles and certain components of product wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm TE 11 Table of contents Seat seatbelt and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating Driving tips In case of emergency Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects LA Index A Engine hood page 11 5 Headlight switch page 3 30 Replacing bulbs page 11 69 Wiper switch page 3 38 Moonroof page 2 33 Illustrated index Doorlocks page 2 6 0 Bi Exterior Tire pressure page 11 48 Flat tires page 9 5 Tire chains page 8 16 Front fog light button page 3 36 11 Tie down hooks page 9 17 12 Towing hooks page 9 17 12 11 10 987 6 UGF054BB 14 UGF067BB
12. 1 65 Hood lock release knob page 11 5 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 UGF059BB 16 Power window page 2 24 E Light control and wiper control levers switches co UGF064BB Parking light switch page 3 35 Windshield wiper page 3 38 Mist page 3 39 Windshield washer page 3 39 Rear window wiper and washer switch page 3 40 6 Wiper control lever page 3 38 7 Illumination brightness control page 3 33 8 Light control lever page 3 30 9 Headlight ON OFF page 3 30 Headlight flasher High Low beam change page 3 30 11 Turn signal for lane change page 3 32 12 Turn signal page 3 32 OO P GAMM A L eo CONTINUED 19 E Combination meter 1 Fuel gauge page 3 17 2 Selector lever position indicator V WRX page 3 27 IT Temperature gauge page 3 18 Tachometer page 3 16 Speedometer page 3 15 Odometer and trip meter page 3 15 7 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 16 8 Low fuel warning light page 3 17 5 CHECK ENGINE np Doon gt TE ass ARG Qu AE awn 9 UGFO66BB 20 YV WRX STi 1 Fuel gauge page 3 10 2 DCCD indicator page 3 28 3 Temperature gauge page 3 11 4 Tachometer page 3 9 Tr d S 9 5 REV indicator page 3 13 6 Speedometer page 3 8 cruise 5 7 Odometer and trip meter page va x100pr nin 6 3 8 4 8 T
13. HE SRS AIRBAG Always use the child safety locks whenever a child rides in the rear seat Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out Refer to the Child safety locks section in chapter 2 CONTINUED 7 Always lock the passenger s windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window Refer to the Windows section in chapter 2 Never leave unattended children in the vehi cle They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle Also on hot or sunny days tempera ture in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them Help prevent young children from locking themselves in the trunk When leaving the vehi cle either close all windows and lock all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release Also make certain that the trunk is closed On hot or sunny days the temperature in a trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat related injuries including brain damage particularly for small children zx M rJ Carefully read the sections Child restraint systems SRS airbag Supplemental Restraint System air bag and Seatbelts in chapter 1 of this owner s manual for instructions and precautions concerning the
14. IMPREZA Owner s Manual Foreword Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle This Owner s Man ual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excel lent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation For information not found in this Owner s Manual such as details concerning repairs or adjustments please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer The information specifications and illustrations found in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold This Owner s Manual applies to all models and covers all equipment in cluding factory installed options Some explanations therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need the information found herein FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD TOKYO JAPAN ED SUBARU is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD copyright 2004 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD This manual describes the following vehicle types Sedan
15. S aiite debe det edited Synthetic leather upholstery T Tachometer ice cse 3 9 Temperature gauge ceee 3 11 Temporary spare tire esssssussse Tilt steering wheel A Tire e EE Inspection re Pressures and wear sussssss Replacement eerie Rotation ere eI derr dde inet Dee ee iii eoe ee cedes pret deeg eaten Types edu RIED 11 47 Tires and wheels sse 11 47 Top tether anchorages ssssssusss 1 47 TOWING EE 9 17 All wheels on the ground 9 21 Flat bed truck 4 oe 9 20 Trailer elle EE 8 25 ele 8 34 Dee 8 29 Towing lips 5 cette rene rent 8 37 Uns ges 2 27 Release handle ee 2 28 Trunklighit ect rtr heres 11 82 Turn signal Indicator lights 3 27 ever iiit itii teo coe inicio nete 3 32 U Under floor storage compartment 6 18 V Valet mode 2 20 Vanity MIOT eege enndecdensseeedvdeeesbvegeecceedeeanet 6 4 Vehicle Capacity weight ocene 8 19 Identification 12 11 Index Symbols ipee et e eerie 4 Venltil tor 2 4 2 W Warning and indicator lights 3 20 Warning lights ABS 3 23 All wheel drive sse 3 26 Anti lock Brake system ssse 3 23 AT OIL TEMPerature A 3 22
16. Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT Warranties E Warranties for U S A All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of Ameri ca Inc and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties e SUBARU Limited Warranty Emission Control Systems Warranty e Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information including details of coverage and exclusions is in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet Please read these warranties carefully E Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada Inc and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU deal er in Canada come with the following warranties e SUBARU Limited Warranty Anti Corrosion Warranty Emission Control Warranty All warranty information including details of coverage and exclusions is in the Warranty and Service Book let Please read these warranties carefully Y WRX STi U S model only WRX STi models are equipped with High Inten sity Discharge HID headlights that contain mercury For that reason it is necessary to re move HID headlights before vehicle disposal Once removed please reuse recycle or dis pose of the HID headlights as hazardous waste p M M1 V All models except U S model WRX STi A NOTE This vehicle does not contain mercury devices or parts r n CONTINUED 1 How to use this owner s manual E Us
17. e placard attached to the driver s side B pillar since this tire is a dealer option for the WRX If your vehicle is equipped with 215 45R17 87W tires be sure to adjust them to the air pressure shown on this page
18. if you have a prob lem while driving such as a flat tire or engine over heating Chapter 10 Appearance care This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good Chapter 11 Maintenance and service This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly Chapter 12 Specifications This chapter informs you about dimension and capac ities of your SUBARU Chapter 13 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Reporting safety defects Chapter 14 Index This is an alphabetical listing of all that s in this manu al You can use it to quickly find something you want to read E Safety warnings You will find a number of WARNINGs CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a bet ter understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely A WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which seri ous injury or death could result if the warning is ignored LL A CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehicle or both could result if the caution is ignored NOTE A NOTE gives informat
19. ing your Owner s manual Before you operate your vehicle carefully read this manual To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle follow the instructions in this manual Failure to observe these instructions may result in se rious injury and damage to your vehicle This manual is composed of fourteen chapters Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the information you want Chapter 1 Seat seatbelt and SRS airbags This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seat belt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags Chapter 2 Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to operate the keys locks and windows Chapter 3 Instruments and controls This chapter informs you about the operation of instru ment panel indicators and how to use the instruments and other switches Chapter 4 Climate Control This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control Chapter 5 Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system Chapter 6 Interior equipment This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment Chapter 7 Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU Chapter 8 Driving tips This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and explains some safety tips on driving Chapter 9 In case of emergency This chapter informs you what to do
20. ion or suggestions how to make better use of your vehicle E Safety symbol HSF019AA You will find a circle with a slash through it in this man CONTINUED 3 ual This symbol means Do not Do not do this or Do not let this happen depending upon the context Vehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle Mark Name CAUTION Power door lock and unlock Passenger s windows lock and un lock Fuel Front fog lights aes D gt Parking lights Hazard warning flasher i gt Cigarette lighter Mark Name Name Engine hood Trunk lid Sedan Rear window wiper and washer Ap Seat heater Lights Parking lights tail lights license plate GES light and instrument panel illumination nu Child restraint top tether anchorages D Head lights Child restraint lower anchorages SP Illumination brightness bey Horn S Fan speed A Instrument panel outlets QW Windshield wiper deicer ul Instrument panel outlets and foot out S Wiper intermittent es y 4 ad Foot outlets S Windshield wiper and washer A e ZS Windshield defroster and foot outlets CONTINUED 5 Mark Name Safety precautions when driving Windshield defroster E Seatbelt and SRS airbag Rear window defogger Outside mirror A WARNING defogge
21. n switch ssee 3 3 Illuminated entry eene 2 11 Illumination brightness control 3 33 ul ET 2 3 Indicator light High beam eter tret 3 27 Selector lever position sssss 3 27 ORT Ee CIE 3 27 Inside mirror venici inai 3 45 Intercooler water spray cscs 11 55 SWiltCh E a ote dee test Irt Eege 3 44 Warning light enn 3 26 Interior light inier inen 6 2 Internal trunk lid release handle 2 28 J Jack and jack handle ssussssse 9 24 Jump starting sess 9 13 K Key Interlock release eene 3 6 Index Number elu 2 3 Reminder Chime sesssssssss 3 5 KGyS eegne geed edd Posse eet EE 2 2 L Leather seat materials ssssssss 10 6 Light Cargo area iiic iiini 6 2 11 81 Dome A E EEE EEA E 6 2 11 81 Map ui eee nea t eene bene 6 3 11 81 Light control switch sseeeee 3 30 Limited slip differential LSD 7 28 Loading your vehicle cecene 8 17 LSD Limited slip differential 7 28 M Main fUSe uitae eite 11 68 Maintenance Precautions 11 3 Schedule tme 11 3 eelste Seege tape 1 27 Tools tenete de enu 9 24 Malfunction indicator lamp Check Engine light c 3 21 Manual climate control system
22. nces only hands free phones may legally be used while driving E Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving In a collision or sudden stop unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers Besides the pets can be hurt under these situations It is also for their own safety that pets should be properly restrained in your vehicle Restrain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be se cured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet car rier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seatbelt through the carrier s handle Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the front passenger s seat For further information consult your veterinarian local an imal protection society or pet shop H Tire pressures Check and if necessary adjust the pressure of each tire including the spare at least once a month and be fore any long journey Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the val ues shown on the tire placard Refer to the Tires and wheels section in chapter 11 for detailed information WARNING Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severe ly and to rapidly become hot A sharp increase in temperature could cause tread separation and destruction of the tires The
23. nd pre cautions concerning the seatbelt system and SRS air bag system Bi Child safety A WARNING Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a colli sion because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle While riding in the vehicle infants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which is appropriate for the child s age height and weight If a child is too big for a child restraint system the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained using the seatbelts Accord ing to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating po sitions than in the front seating positions Nev er allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained Because children are lighter and weaker than adults their risk being injured from deployment is greater e NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO T
24. ng of 93 AKI or higher If premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI is not available premium unleaded gaso line with octane rating of 91 AKI or higher may be tempo rarily used For optimum engine performance and driveabil Cold tire pressure RS RS sport package WRX ity itis required that you use premium grade unleaded gas oline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher E Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index AKI Refer to Fuel section in this manual Fuel capacity 15 9 US gal 60 liters 13 2 Imp gal Engine oil Use only API classification SL with the words ENERGY CONSERVING and the New API certification mark star burst mark displayed on the container Engine oil capacity 4 2 US qt 4 0 liters 3 5 Imp qt WRX STi WRX option tire Tire size P205 55R16 89V 215 45R17 87W 225 45R17 90W Wheel size 16 x 61 5 JJ 17 x 7 JJ 17 x8 JJ Pressure Front 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm 36 psi 250 kPa 2 5 kgf cm Rear 29 psi 200 kPa 2 0 kgf cm 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm 30 psi 210 kPa 2 1 kgf cm Temporary Size T135 70 D16 T135 70 D17 spare tire Pressure 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm 1 The recommended cold tire pressure for the 215 45R17 87W tire is not indicated on the vehicl
25. r e All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move Air recirculation Otherwise the possibility of serious injury be comes greater in the event of a sudden stop or Outside air et P5p amp s accident TEM Toobtain maximum protection in the event of Engine oil an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the Washer vehicle is moving The SRS Supplemental Re straint System airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts In combination with the seatbelts it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the vehicle has the SRS airbag e The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy ment the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full ve hicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat D E pie ee eer Carefully read the sections Seatbelts and SRS air bag Supplemental Restraint System airbag in chap ter 1 of this owner s manual for instructions a
26. rip meter A B selection and trip xr CHEEK CS Big 60 100 1120140 469 100 wn tag 12 2 2007 meter reset knob page 3 9 9 Outside temperature indicator S ES page 3 12 2 20 10 Low fuel warning light page OUT TEMP Bggag y 00000 5 lC RDIFF REV JI E ABS ame Qu d n SONS 10 9 8 7 UGF051BB CONTINUED 21 WV Except turbo models z nn TEMP Rea CO ATOL w 6 UGF065BB 22 Fuel gauge page 3 17 Selector lever position indicator page 3 27 Temperature gauge page 3 18 Speedometer page 3 15 Tachometer page 3 16 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 16 Odometer and trip meter page 3 15 Outside temperature indicator page 3 19 Low fuel warning light page 3 17 Y Warning and indicator light Mark Name Page E Seatbelt warning light 3 20 SRS airbag system warnin AIRBAG fight S 9 320 CHECK CHECK ENGINE warning light 3 21 ENGINE Malfunction indicator lamp EI Charge warning light 3 22 D Oil pressure warning light 3 22 AT OIL AT OIL temperature warning 3 22 TEMP light if equipped ABS or 3 ABS warning light 3 23 BRAKE or O Brake system warning light 3 24 eg Door open warning light 3 26 All wheel drive warning light if 3 26 AWD equipped Mark Name Page
27. t 3 22 AUGIO Set ete eve tke ver qua ne nadie ue 5 3 Auto dimming mirror compass 3 46 Automatic climate control system 4 11 Automatic transmission 7 22 Capaciti8s 2 entier iere re tre poi pias 12 4 Fluid ist en ee ea e 11 32 Selector lever en nre 7 23 Shift lock release sese 7 27 14 2 Temperature warning light Automatic Emergency Locking Retractor AJELR i etienne tiere edo deH Battery io phe dms Jump st rting intente etna Replacement Remote keyless entry SyStem EE Brake Booster eee ees Fluid Pad and lining iisisti Pedal pisrengan ipse net Brake pedal Fee plays iioi I DS Reserve distance sees Brake system iis ioiii isiin Warning light Braking irte Breaking in of new brake pads and linings esc Medea Rp Lr Rr Ren ener s Bulb E VE Replacing 82 3 e cree eph C Capacities 2 aee tee 12 4 Cargo Area Cover EEEE EEATT 6 14 Arealigbit itecto toes 6 2 11 81 Tie down hooks sse 6 17 Catalytic converter ssseeeee 8 4 Center Gornsole 2 ree eint 6 6 Ventilators catene te inni 4 3 Changing Flattire 2 3 teet etie 9 5 Oil and oil filter sess 11 12 Charge warning light eseese 3 22 CHECK ENGINE warning light Malfunction indicator lamp
28. th your doctor Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind altering drugs For your own health and well be ing we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs E Driving when tired or sleepy A WARNING When you are tired or sleepy your reaction will be delayed and your perception judgment and attentiveness will be impaired If you drive when tired or sleepy your your passengers and other persons chances of being involved in a serious accident may increase SSS i Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy On long trips you should make periodic rest stops to refresh your self before continuing on your journey When possible you should share the driving with others 10 B Modification of your vehicle A CAUTION Your vehicle should not be modified Modifica tion could affect its performance safety or du rability and may even violate governmental regulations In addition damage or perfor mance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranties Bi Mobile phones and driving A CAUTION Do not use a hand held phone while driving it may distract your attention from driving and can lead to an accident If you use a hand held phone pull off the road and park in the safe place before using your phone In some States Provi
29. tomatic transmission 11 32 Brake Clutch Power steering sees 11 38 Fog light button ssem 3 36 Folding down the rear seat 1 12 Front Differential gear oil ssssssss 11 35 FOG N T y eL 11 78 Seatbelt pretensioners ccce 1 28 DEAS hibet 1 2 Turn signal light eese 11 73 Eel iecore tege an tee ge el ees 7 2 Economy hints hn crc cip ca 8 2 Filler lid and cap eeceeeeceeeeeseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 4 Gauge EE 3 10 3 17 Requirements cccccccccceeceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 2 Eugee 12 steep e P RE 11 65 FUSES and circuits 12 7 G GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 8 19 Co Node 6 5 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 8 19 H Hazard warning flasher sseesessss 3 7 Head restraint adjustment Front 1 5 Headlight beam leveler AAA 3 34 Headlight flasher AA 3 31 Headlight indicator light s 3 28 Headlights eee 3 30 11 70 Headrest adjustment Wagon 1 11 Heater operation ssssssssssssse 4 6 High beam indicator light 3 27 High mount stop light esessssss 11 83 Index FIOM EE 3 51 Hose and connections eeen 11 19 I Ignitio
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