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Subaru 2008 Impreza 4-door Owner's Manual (408 pages)

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Table of Contents

11
- Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
  3
  - Safety Warnings
    4
  - Vehicle Symbols
    5
  - Child Safety
    7
  - Drinking and Driving
    8
  - Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
    8
  - Driving with Pets
    9
  - Modification of Your Vehicle
    9
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    10
  - Tire Pressures
    10
  - Table of Contents
    11
  - Instrument Panel
    16
  - Combination Meter
    18
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  24
  - Tire Changing Tools
    26
  - Function Settings
    27
Table of Contents

29
Keys and Doors

91
- Keys
  
  92
- Immobilizer
  
  92
  - Security ID Plate
    93
  - Security Indicator Light
    93
  - Key Replacement
    94
  - Key Number Plate
    92
- Door Locks
  
  94
- Power Door Locking Switches
  
  96
- Remote Keyless Entry System
  
  97
  - Locking the Doors
    98
  - Unlocking the Doors
    98
  - Unlocking the Trunk Lid/Rear Gate
    99
  - Illuminated Entry
    99
  - Vehicle Finder Function
    99
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    99
  - Selecting Audible Signal Operation
    99
  - Replacing the Battery
    100
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    100
- Alarm System
  
  104
  - System Operation
    104
  - Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
    104
  - If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
    104
  - Arming the System
    105
  - Disarming the System
    106
  - Valet Mode
    107
  - Passive Arming
    107
  - Tripped Sensor Identification
    108
  - Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
    108
- Windows
  
  109
  - Power Windows
    109
- Child Safety Locks
  
  109
- Trunk Lid (4-Door)
  
  111
- Rear Gate (5-Door)
  
  114
Instruments and Controls

117
- Ignition Switch
  
  119
  - Lock
    119
  - Acc
    120
  - Start
    120
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  
  121
  - Ignition Switch Light
    121
  - Key Reminder Chime
    121
- Meters and Gauges (Turbo Models)
  
  121
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    121
  - Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
    122
  - Speedometer
    122
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    122
  - Tachometer
    123
  - Fuel Gauge
    124
  - Temperature Gauge
    125
- REV Indicator Light and Buzzer (WRX STI)
  
  125
  - Setting the Alarm-Level Engine Speed
    126
  - Deactivating the REV Alarm System
    127
- Meters and Gauges (Non-Turbo Models)
  
  127
  - Combination Meter Illumination
    127
  - Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle
    127
  - Speedometer
    128
  - Odometer/Trip Meter
    128
  - Tachometer
    129
  - Fuel Gauge
    129
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  
  130
- Information Display
  
  146
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    147
  - Average Fuel Consumption
    147
- Clock
  
  146
- Light Control Switch
  
  148
  - Headlights
    149
  - High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
    149
  - Headlight Flasher
    149
  - Daytime Running Light System
    150
  - Illumination Brightness Control
    150
- Turn Signal Lever
  
  150
- Headlight Beam Leveler (WRX STI)
  
  151
- Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
  
  151
- Wiper and Washer
  
  152
- Rear Window Defogger Button
  
  155
- Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
  
  157
- Mirrors
  
  158
  - Inside Mirror
    158
  - Outside Mirrors
    159
- Tilt Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
  
  161
- Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
  
  161
- Horn
  
  162
Climate Control

163
- Ventilator
  
  164
  - Air Flow Selection
    164
  - Climate Control
    164
  - Center and Side Ventilators
    165
- Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  165
  - Control Panel
    165
  - Heater Operation
    167
  - Bi-Level Heating
    168
  - Air Conditioner Operation
    169
- Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
  
  170
  - Control Panel
    170
  - To Use as Full-Automatic Climate Control System
    170
  - To Use as Semi-Automatic Climate Control System
    171
  - Fan Speed Control Dial
    171
  - Temperature Control Dial
    171
  - Air Flow Control Dial
    172
  - Air Inlet Selection Button
    172
  - Air Conditioner Button
    173
  - Temperature Sensors
    173
- Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
  
  174
- Air Filtration System (if Equipped)
  
  175
  - Replacing an Air Filter
    175
Audio

179
- XM TM Satellite Radio Reception (if Equipped)
  
  180
- Antenna System
  
  180
  - FM Reception
    180
  - Roof Antenna
    180
- Installation of Accessories
  
  182
- Audio Set
  
  183
  - Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
    183
  - Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
    184
- Power and Sound Controls
  
  185
  - Power Switch and Volume Control
    185
  - Sound Control
    185
  - Adjustable Level of each Mode
    187
- FM/AM Radio Operation
  
  188
  - FM/AM Selection
    188
  - Manual Tuning
    188
  - Stereo Indicator
    188
  - Displaying Radio PS (Program Service Name) and RT (Radio Text)
    190
  - Station Preset
    190
- Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)
  
  191
  - XM TM Satellite Radio
    191
  - Sirius Satellite Radio
    191
  - Satellite Radio Reception
    191
  - Displaying Satellite Radio ID of Tuner
    191
  - Band Selection
    192
  - Channel and Category Selection
    192
  - Channel Scan
    193
  - Channel Preset
    193
  - Display Selection
    194
- CD Player Operation
  
  194
  - How to Insert a CD (Type A)
    195
  - How to Insert a CD(S) (Type B)
    195
  - How to Play Back a CD
    196
  - To Select a Track from Its Beginning
    197
  - Fast-Forwarding and Fast-Reversing
    198
  - Repeating
    198
  - Random Playback
    199
  - Scan
    200
  - Display Selection
    200
  - Folder Selection
    201
  - How to Eject a CD from the Player (Type A)
    201
  - How to Eject Cds from the Player (Type B)
    201
  - When the Following Messages Are Displayed
    202
- AUX Unit Operation
  
  203
  - AUX Jack
    203
  - AUX Inputs Selection Button
    203
- Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)
  
  204
  - MODE Button
    204
- Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
  
  205
Interior Equipment

209
- Interior Lights
  
  210
  - Cargo Area Light (5-Door Models)
    210
  - Dome Light
    210
- Sun Visors
  
  211
  - Vanity Mirror (if Equipped)
    211
- Map Light (if Equipped)
  
  211
- Storage Compartment
  
  212
  - Glove Box
    212
  - Center Console
    212
  - Coin Tray (if Equipped)
    212
- Cup Holders
  
  213
  - Front Passenger's Cup Holder
    213
  - Rear Passenger's Cup Holder (if Equipped)
    214
- Bottle Holders
  
  214
- Accessory Power Outlets
  
  215
  - Use with a Cigarette Lighter (Canada Only, if Equipped)
    216
- Ashtray (if Equipped)
  
  217
- Cargo Area Cover (5-Door - if Equipped)
  
  218
  - Using the Cover
    218
- Floor Mat (if Equipped)
  
  218
  - 5-Door Models Only
    218
  - Shopping Bag Hook
    218
    
    To Install the Cover Housing
    219
    
    To Remove the Cover
    219
- Shopping Bag Hook
  
  218
- Cargo Tie-Down Hooks (5-Door - if Equipped)
  
  220
- Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
  
  220
Starting and Operating

223
- Fuel
  
  225
  - Fuel Requirements
    225
  - Turbo Models
    225
  - Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
    227
- State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
  
  229
- Preparing to Drive
  
  230
- Starting the Engine
  
  231
  - Manual Transmission Vehicle
    231
  - Automatic Transmission Vehicle
    231
- Stopping the Engine
  
  232
- Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
  
  233
  - Starting Your Vehicle
    233
  - Remote Start Safety Features
    233
  - Entering the Vehicle While It Is Running Via Remote Start
    234
  - Entering the Vehicle Following Remote Engine Start Shutdown
    234
  - Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the Interior of the Vehicle
    234
  - Service Mode
    234
  - System Maintenance
    235
  - Manual Transmission - 6 Speeds (WRX STI)
    236
  - Selecting Reverse Gear
    237
  - Shifting Speeds
    237
  - Driving Tips
    238
- Manual Transmission - 5 Speeds (Except WRX STI)
  
  238
  - Shifting Speeds
    239
  - Driving Tips
    240
- Driver's Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX STI)
  
  240
  - To Change Mode of Driver's Control Center Differential
    241
  - Auto Mode
    241
  - Manual Mode
    242
  - Manual Switch
    243
  - Temporary Release
    244
- Automatic Transmission
  
  245
  - Selector Lever
    246
  - Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
    247
  - Selection of Manual Mode
    248
  - Maximum Speeds
    249
  - Driving Tips
    250
  - SPORT Mode
    250
  - Shift Lock Release
    251
- Si-Drive (Wrx Sti)
  
  252
  - Intelligent (I) Mode
    252
  - Sport (S) Mode
    252
  - Sport Sharp (S#) Mode
    253
  - SI-DRIVE Selector
    253
- Braking
  
  254
  - Braking Tips
    254
  - Brake System
    255
  - Brake Booster
    255
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
    255
- Power Steering
  
  254
- Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (WRX STI)
  
  254
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
  
  256
  - ABS System Self-Check
    256
  - ABS Warning Light
    256
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
  
  257
  - Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
    258
- Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)
  
  259
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
  
  265
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  266
  - Parking Brake
    266
  - Parking Tips
    267
- Hill Start Assist System (Manual Transmission - if Equipped)
  
  268
  - Hill Start Assist Warning Light
    269
  - To Set Cruise Control
    270
- Cruise Control
  
  270
Driving Tips

275
- Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
  276
- Fuel Economy Hints
  276
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
  276
- Catalytic Converter
  277
- Driving in Foreign Countries
  278
- Periodic Inspections
  278
- Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
  279
- Off Road Driving
  280
  - All AWD Models Except OUTBACK
    280
  - Outback
    280
- Winter Driving
  282
  - Operation During Cold Weather
    282
  - Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
    283
  - Corrosion Protection
    284
  - Snow Tires
    284
  - Tire Chains
    286
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    286
- Loading Your Vehicle
  286
- Trailer Towing
  289
In Case of Emergency

291
- If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an
  
  292
  - If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an Emergency
    292
- Temporary Spare Tire
  
  292
  - Precautions for AWD Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
    293
- Flat Tires
  
  294
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    294
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
    299
- Jump Starting
  
  300
  - How to Jump Start
    301
- Engine Overheating
  
  303
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    303
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    303
- Towing
  
  303
  - Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
    304
  - Using a Flat-Bed Truck
    307
  - Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
    307
- Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
  
  308
- Maintenance Tools
  
  309
  - Jack Handle
    309
  - Jack and Other Maintenance Tools
    310
Appearance Care

311
- Exterior Care
  
  312
  - Washing
    312
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    313
  - Waxing and Polishing
    313
- Corrosion Protection
  
  314
  - Most Common Causes of Corrosion
    314
  - To Help Prevent Corrosion
    314
- Cleaning the Interior
  
  315
Maintenance and Service

317
- Maintenance Precautions
  319
  - Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
    320
  - When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
    320
- Maintenance Schedule
  319
- Engine Hood
  321
- Engine Compartment Overview
  322
  - Non-Turbo Models
    322
  - Turbo Models Except WRX STI
    323
  - Wrx Sti
    324
- Fuse Box (Page
  322
- Engine Oil
  325
- Cooling System
  329
  - Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
    330
  - Engine Coolant
    330
- Air Cleaner Element
  333
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
    333
- Spark Plugs
  335
  - Recommended Spark Plugs
    336
- Drive Belts
  336
- Manual Transmission Oil
  337
  - Checking the Oil Level
    337
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    337
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  338
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    338
  - Recommended Fluid
    339
- Front Differential Gear Oil (at Vehicles)
  339
  - Checking the Oil Level
    339
  - Checking the Gear Oil Level
    340
- Rear Differential Gear Oil
  340
  - Recommended Grade and Viscosity
    341
- Power Steering Fluid
  342
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    342
  - Recommended Fluid
    343
- Brake Fluid
  343
  - Checking the Fluid Level
    343
  - Recommended Brake Fluid
    344
- Clutch Fluid (MT Vehicles)
  344
- Brake Booster
  345
  - Recommended Clutch Fluid
    345
  - Specifications
    346
- Brake Pedal
  346
- Hill Start Assist System (MT Vehicles - if Equipped)
  347
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  347
  - Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
    348
- Parking Brake Stroke
  348
- Tires and Wheels
  349
  - Types of Tires
    349
  - Summer Tires
    349
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
    349
  - Tire Inspection
    350
  - Tire Pressures and Wear
    351
  - Wheel Balance
    353
  - Wear Indicators
    353
  - Tire Rotation Direction Mark
    353
  - Tire Rotation
    354
  - Tire Replacement
    354
  - Wheel Replacement
    355
- Aluminum Wheels
  355
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  356
- Replacement of Wiper Blades
  357
- Battery
  361
- Fuses
  362
- Installation of Accessories
  363
- Main Fuse
  363
- Replacing Bulbs
  364
  - Headlights (WRX STI)
    365
  - Headlight (Except WRX STI)
    366
  - Front Turn Signal Light
    368
  - Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
    368
  - Rear Combination Lights
    368
  - Back-Up Light (5-Door)
    370
  - License Plate Light
    370
  - Dome Light, Map Light and Cargo Area Light
    371
  - Trunk Light
    371
  - High Mount Stop Light
    372
  - Other Bulbs
    372
  - Specifications
    373
- Dimensions
  374
- Specifications
  374
- Electrical System
  375
- Engine
  375
- Capacities
  376
- Tires
  377
- Wheel Alignment
  377
- Fuses and Circuits
  378
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment
    378
  - Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
    380
- Bulb Chart
  381
- Specifications
  382
  - Vehicle Identification
    382
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

383
- For U.S.A
  
  384
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
  
  395
  - Temperature A, B, C
    395
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    395
  - Treadwear
    395
  - Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
    396
  - Index
    397
    
    Gas Station Reference
    408

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Front Seats

Seat Heater (Except WRX STI) (if Equipped)

Rear Seats

Seat Heater (WRX STI) (if Equipped)

Seatbelts

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Child Restraint Systems

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)

Keys and Doors

Keys

Immobilizer

Door Locks

Power Door Locking Switches

Remote Keyless Entry System

Alarm System

Windows

Child Safety Locks

Trunk Lid (4-Door)

Rear Gate (5-Door)

Instruments and Controls

Ignition Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Meters and Gauges (Turbo Models)

REV Indicator Light and Buzzer (WRX STI)

Meters and Gauges (Non-Turbo Models)

Warning and Indicator Lights

Information Display

Clock

Light Control Switch

Turn Signal Lever

Headlight Beam Leveler (WRX STI)

Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)

Wiper and Washer

Rear Window Defogger Button

Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)

Mirrors

Tilt Steering Wheel (if Equipped)

Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel (if Equipped)

Horn

Climate Control

Ventilator

Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)

Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner

Air Filtration System (if Equipped)

Audio

XM TM Satellite Radio Reception (if Equipped)

Antenna System

Installation of Accessories

Audio Set

Power and Sound Controls

FM/AM Radio Operation

Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)

CD Player Operation

AUX Unit Operation

Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)

Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc

Interior Equipment

Interior Lights

Sun Visors

Map Light (if Equipped)

Storage Compartment

Cup Holders

Bottle Holders

Accessory Power Outlets

Ashtray (if Equipped)

Cargo Area Cover (5-Door - if Equipped)

Floor Mat (if Equipped)

Shopping Bag Hook

Cargo Tie-Down Hooks (5-Door - if Equipped)

Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)

Starting and Operating

Fuel

State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)

Preparing to Drive