Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual

Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 IMPREZA Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 This manual describes the following vehicle types. UGF053AA UGF055AA Sedan Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT...
  • Page 4 Warranties 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: SUBARU Limited Warranty Emission Control Systems Warranty Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance...
  • Page 5 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...
  • Page 6: Safety Warnings

    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 indicates a situation in which seri- ous injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
  • Page 7: Vehicle Symbols

    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 CAUTION Power door lock and unlock Passenger’s windows lock and un- lock Fuel...
  • Page 8 Mark Name Engine hood Trunk lid (Sedan) Seat heater Child restraint top tether anchorages Child restraint lower anchorages Horn Windshield wiper deicer Wiper intermittent Windshield wiper and washer Mark Name Rear window wiper and washer Lights Parking lights, tail lights, license plate light and instrument panel illumination Head lights Illumination brightness...
  • Page 9 Mark Windshield defroster Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger Air recirculation Outside air Engine oil Washer Safety precautions when driving Name Seatbelt and SRS airbag All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury be- comes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
  • Page 10: Child Safety

    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.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12: Drinking And Driving

    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.
  • Page 13 you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs, please consult with 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.
  • Page 14: Driving With Pets

    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.
  • Page 15 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 Index...
  • Page 16 Illustrated index Exterior UGF054BB Engine hood (page 11-5) Headlight switch (page 3-30) Replacing bulbs (page 11-69) Wiper switch (page 3-38) Moonroof (page 2-33) Door locks (page 2-6) Tire pressure (page 11-48) Flat tires (page 9-5) Tire chains (page 8-16) 10) Front fog light button (page 3-36) 11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-17) 12) Towing hooks (page 9-17)
  • Page 17 UGF067BB 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 –...
  • Page 18 Interior Passenger compartment area UGF057BB 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)
  • Page 19 Cup holder (page 6-7) Center console (page 6-6) Glove box (page 6-5) Cigarette lighter (page 6-9) Ashtray (page 6-12) UGF058BB – CONTINUED –...
  • Page 20 Instrument panel UGF059BB Door locks (page 2-6) Outside mirror switch (page 3- 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)
  • Page 21 Light control and wiper control levers/switches 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) Wiper control lever (page 3-38) Illumination brightness control (page 3-33) Light control lever (page 3-30) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-30) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low...
  • Page 22: Combination Meter

    Combination meter UGF066BB Fuel gauge (page 3-17) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-27) Temperature gauge (page 3-18) Tachometer (page 3-16) Speedometer (page 3-15) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-15) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-16) Low fuel warning light (page 3-17)
  • Page 23 WRX-STi UGF051BB Fuel gauge (page 3-10) DCCD indicator (page 3-28) Temperature gauge (page 3-11) Tachometer (page 3-9) REV indicator (page 3-13) Speedometer (page 3-8) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-8) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-9) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-12) 10) Low fuel warning light (page...
  • Page 24 Except turbo models UGF065BB 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)
  • Page 25 Warning and indicator light Mark Name Seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warning light (if equipped) ABS warning light Brake system warning light Door open warning light All-wheel drive warning light (if equipped)
  • Page 26: Tire Changing Tools

    Tire changing tools UGF068BB Jack (page 9-24) Jack handle (page 9-24) Spare tire (page 9-24)
  • Page 27 Index ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ... 7-31 Warning light ... 3-23, 7-32 Accessories ... 5-3, 11-68 Accessory power outlet ... 6-8, 6-11 Active head restraint ... 1-6 Air cleaner element ... 11-24 Air conditioner operation ... 4-9 Air filtration system ... 4-18 Air flow selection ...
  • Page 28 Capacities ... 12-4 Cargo Area cover ... 6-14 Area light ... 6-2, 11-81 Tie-down hooks ... 6-17 Catalytic converter ... 8-4 Center Console ... 6-6 Ventilators ... 4-3 Changing Flat tire ... 9-5 Oil and oil filter ... 11-12 Charge warning light ... 3-22 CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp ...
  • Page 29 Index Differential gear oil Front ... 11-35 Rear ... 11-36 Dimensions ... 12-2 Disarming the system ... 2-19 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ... 7-31 Dome light ... 6-2, 11-81 Door locks ... 2-6 Door open warning light ... 3-26 Drive belts ...
  • Page 30 Seatbelt pretensioners ... 1-28 Seats ... 1-2 Turn signal light ... 11-73 Fuel ... 7-2 Economy hints ... 8-2 Filler lid and cap ... 7-4 Gauge ... 3-10, 3-17 Requirements ... 7-2 Fuses ... 11-65 Fuses and circuits ... 12-7 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...
  • Page 31 Index Number ... 2-3 Reminder chime ... 3-5 Keys ... 2-2 Leather seat materials ... 10-6 Light Cargo area ... 6-2, 11-81 Dome ... 6-2, 11-81 Map ... 6-3, 11-81 Light control switch ... 3-30 Limited slip differential (LSD) ... 7-28 Loading your vehicle ...
  • Page 32 Parking Brake ... 7-36 Brake stroke ... 11-46 Light switch ... 3-35 Tips ... 7-36 Periodic inspections ... 8-6 Power Door locking switches ... 2-8 Steering ... 7-29 Steering fluid ... 11-38 Windows ... 2-24 Preparing to drive ... 7-9 Printed antenna ...
  • Page 33 Index Trunk light ... 11-82 REV indicator light and buzzer ... 3-13 Rocking the vehicle ... 8-16 Roof rail and crossbar ... 8-20 Seat Fabric ... 10-6 Heater ... 1-7 Seatbelt ... 6 Maintenance ... 1-27 Pretensioners ... 1-28 Safety tips ... 1-13 Warning light and chime ...
  • Page 34 Types ... 11-47 Tires and wheels ... 11-47 Top tether anchorages ... 1-47 Towing ... 9-17 All wheels on the ground ... 9-21 Flat-bed truck ... 9-20 Trailer Hitch ... 8-25 Hitches ... 8-34 Towing ... 8-29 Towing tips ... 8-37 Trunk lid ...
  • Page 35 Index Windshield Windshield washer fluid ... 11-56 Wiper and washer switches ... 3-38 Wiper deicer ... 3-43 Winter driving ... 8-11 Wiper and washer ... 3-36 14-10...
  • Page 36 HSF028AA...
  • Page 37: Fuel Octane Rating

    Fuel: 2.5-liter non-turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. 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.

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