Subaru 2.2L MT - Manual

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) iv J Safety symbol HS0008 You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbolmeans “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”, dependingupon the context. Safety precautions when driving SEAT BELT AND SRS AIRBAG WARNING D All persons in the vehic...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) viii If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or readthe literature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drugyou are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive after takingany medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affec...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) ix – CONTINUED – MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION Your vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect itsperformance, safety or durability, and may even violate govern-mental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problemsresulting from modification may not...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) Doors and locks Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbag Instruments and controls Climate control 2 3 4 Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating In case of emergency 5 6 7 8 Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 12 Ind...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 13 Index 13-3 B Back seat getting into 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back-up light (Bulb replacement) 10-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) i – CONTINUED – Warranties B Warranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and soldat retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States comewith the following warranties: D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Emission Control Systems Warranty D Em...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks Keys 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master, submaster and valet key 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1-2 Keys HG0362 Master key Submaster key Valet key Key number J Master, submaster and valet key Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle.Master key, submaster key and valet key. The master key and submaster key fit all locks on your vehicle. D Ignition switch D Doors D Tr...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-3 – CONTINUED – Door locks J Locking and unlocking from the outside B For Vehicles with power door locking switches OM-H0387 Unlock Lock To lock the door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward therear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the fro...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1-4 the same time. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (forwagon) are locked before leaving your vehicle. NOTEMake sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle beforelocking the doors from the outside without the key. B For vehicles without power door lockin...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-5 – CONTINUED – To lock the rear door from the outside without the key, press the end of the lock lever down on the door and then close the door.Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (for wagon) arelocked before leaving your vehicle. NOTEMake sure t...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1-6 J Power door locking switches (if equipped) HG0335 Driver’s switch Front passenger’s switch Unlock Lock Unlock Lock All doors and the rear gate can be locked and unlocked by the powerdoor locking switches at the driver’s side and the front passenger’s sidedoors. To lock the do...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-7 – CONTINUED – J Child safety locks HG0267 Unlock Lock WARNING Always use the child safety lock whenever a child rides in therear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentallyopened the door and fell out. Each rear door has a child safety lock that...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1-8 Door open warning lights HG0336 The door open warning light comes on if any door is not fully closed.Always make sure this light is out before starting to drive. Keyless entry system (if equipped) CAUTION D Do not expose the transmitter to severe shocks, such as those experien...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-9 – CONTINUED – The keyless entry system has following functions. D Locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate on the wagon) with- out a key D Arming and disarming the security system (if your vehicle is equipped with an optional security system). See the n...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1-10 To unlock all doors (and the rear gate on the wagon), press and holdthe “UNLOCK” button.The parking lights will flash one time.The vehicle’s interior (courtesy) light will illuminate for 60 seconds oruntil vehicle is started. NOTE 1. Parking lights will flash when the vehicle...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-11 – CONTINUED – J Adding or deleting remote transmitters Up to four (4) transmitters can be programmed to your keyless entry sys-tem. NOTE Make sure no one else is operating another keyless entry or security sys-tem within range of your vehicle when you are pr...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1-12 a decrease in range, or the distance from your vehicle that the remotetransmitter will operate. B To change the remote transmitter battery CAUTION Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the transmitter whenreplacing the battery. HS1003BB HS1002BA 1. Remove the phillips sc...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-13 – CONTINUED – B Passive starter interrupt (if selected) The vehicle starter is automatically disabled one minute after the igni-tion is turned off, even if the system has not been armed with your remote transmitter . (This option may be activated by your SUB...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-15 – CONTINUED – LED statusOff: System is disarmed. Double-Flash: System is in valet mode. Steady Flash: System is armed. Fast Flash: System has been triggered. On: System is in pre-arm state (and will arm when all doors are closed). B The valet button (built i...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1-16 J Security system operation IMPORTANTSecurity System and Keyless Entry Features Do Not Operate whenthe Vehicle Ignition is on. B Arming the system HS1000DB To arm the system, close all doors, then press the “LOCK” button. Thesiren will “chirp” twice and the parking lights wil...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-17 – CONTINUED – B Disarming the system HS1000EB To disarm the system, press and release the “UNLOCK” button. Thesiren will chirp and parking lights will flash once . The driver’s door will unlock at this time, and the vehicle interior (dome) light will turn on...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-19 – CONTINUED – 3. Press the Emergency Override/Programming button. The systemwill disarm. B Valet mode HS1004CB Valet Mode prevents the security system from arming, yet allows allkeyless entry and convenience features to function normally. The valet button is...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-21 – CONTINUED – your remote transmitter, or turn the vehicle ignition to the “ON”position and press the Emergency Override/programming buttonin and release . D If your remote transmitter is lost or broken and the Passive Starter Interrupt has automatically eng...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1-22 Windows HG0270 Turn the handle to open or close the window. Power windows (if equipped) WARNING D When operating power windows, be extremely careful to pre- vent anyone’s fingers or head from being caught in the window. D Always lock the passenger’s windows using the lock swi...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-23 – CONTINUED – J Power window switch cluster (driver’s side) HG0337 For frontpassenger’swindow Lock switch For rear rightpassenger’swindow “AUTO” switch fordriver’s window For rear leftpassenger’swindow HG0338 Unlock Lock Close Open Close Open Automaticallyop...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-25 – CONTINUED – Trunk lid (Sedan and Coupe) WARNING To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, al-ways keep the trunk lid closed while driving. J To open and close the trunk lid from outside OM-H0016 Open To open the trunk lid from outside, in...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1-26 J To open the trunk lid from inside (vehicle with trunk lid releaselever) HG0003 Pull the trunk lid release lever upward. B To cancel the trunk lid release OM-H0018 The inside trunk lid release can be cancelled to help prevent unautho-rized entry into the trunk. To cancel the...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-27 – CONTINUED – Rear gate (Wagon) WARNING To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, al-ways keep the rear gate closed while driving. J To open and close the rear gate OM-H0019 Lock Unlock To unlock the rear gate, insert the key in the keyhole...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1-28 Fuel filler door and cap WARNING D Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. Before refueling, always first stop the engine and make sure that there are no lighted ciga-rettes, open flames or electrical sparks in the adjacent area. D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quic...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-29 – CONTINUED – J Fuel filler cap CAUTION D Make sure that the cap is tightened until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident. D Always use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap. If you use the wrong cap, it may not fit or have proper venting...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1-30 Engine hood WARNING Always check that the hood is properly locked before you startdriving. If it is not, it might fly open while the vehicle is moving,blocking your view which may cause an accident and seriousbodily injury. HG0059 HG0060 HS0024 To open the hood:1. Pull the ho...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1-32 OM-H0027 B To open the sunroof Push the rear side of the switch marked “ Y ”, and the sunroof will tilt up.Release the switch once and push it again to slide the sunroof open. After washing the vehicle or after there is rain, wipe away any wateron the roof prior to opening th...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-33 – CONTINUED – J Manual operation OM-H0030 OM-H0029 If the sunroof can not be closed with the sunroof switch, you can closethe roof manually.1. Take out the hex-headed wrench and screwdriver from the tool bag.2. Remove the plug on the roof trim by inserting t...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1-34 Roof rack (if equipped) CAUTION When using the roof rack, make sure that the total carrying ca-pacity of the roof rack and luggage does not exceed the maxi-mum load limit. Overloading may cause damage to the vehicleand create a safety hazard. HG0294 Roof rack When you carry c...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 1 Doors and locks 1-35 – CONTINUED – J Installing carrying attachments on the cross bars When installing any carrying attachment such as a bike carrier, ski carri-er, canoe carrier, etc. on the cross bars, follow the manufacturer’sinstructions and make sure that the attachment is ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2-2 Front seats WARNING D Never adjust the seat while driving to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury. D Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed be- cause they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injuryin the event th...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2 Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG 2-5 – CONTINUED – J Head restraint adjustment HS0031 To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraintdown while depressing the release button on the top of the seatback. OM-H2735 The best position for the head restraint...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2-6 For access to the rear seat, pull up the reclining lever at the right side ofthe passenger’s seat cushion. The seat back will recline forward fully, al-lowing you to access to the rear seat. For egress from the rear seat, depress the reclining pedal at the back ofthe passenger...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2 2 Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG 2-7 – CONTINUED – D Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengersin the event of a sudden stop or accident. D Secure skis and other lengthy items properly to prevent t...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2-8 B Folding down the seatback HG0276 OM-H0037 Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob and fold it down. B Folding down the seat cushion and seatback 1. Move the front seat forward.2. Store the seat belts in the seat belt pocket to prevent them fallingbelow the cushion. O...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2 Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG 2-13 – CONTINUED – J Fastening the seat belt CAUTION Metallic parts of the seat belt can become very hot in a vehiclethat has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn an oc-cupant. Do not touch such hot parts. OM-H0044 OM-H0043 Too high Tak...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2-14 Refer to Warning and Indicator Lights section (chapter 3) for moredetails.5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. And place thelap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. J Unfastening the belt HS0138 HB0303 Front Rear Push Push Push the ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2 Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG 2-17 – CONTINUED – HG0358 Always wear the seatbelt correctly. Sit well back and upright. CAUTION Metallic parts of the seat belt can become very hot in a vehiclethat has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn an oc-cupant. Do not touch su...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2 Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG 2-19 – CONTINUED – Seat belt safety tips WARNING D All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seat belts BE- FORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of se-rious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or ac-cide...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2-20 hips and not on the child’s waist. J Expectant mothers Expectant mothers also need to use the seat belts. They should consulttheir doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be wornsecurely and as low as possible over the hips, not over the waist. J Maintenance ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2 Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG 2-21 – CONTINUED – Child restraint systems WARNING D Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child frominjury in a collision, because the child will be caught between thepas...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2-22 HS0042 OM-H0051 Never install rearward facing childseat in the front passenger’s seat. HS0229 HS0228 Never allow a child to stand up, or tokneel on the front passenger’s seator any other seat. Never hold a child on your lap or inyour arms in the front passenger’sseat or any o...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2-24 tightening the seatbelt. If the child restraint system requires a top strap, latch the hook onto thetop strap anchor and tighten the top strap. J Installing child restraint systems in the 3-point type seat beltposition NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use,...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2 Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG 2-25 – CONTINUED – then tightening the seat belt.7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot bepulled out (ALR properly functioning). If the child restraint system requires a top strap, latch the hook onto the topstrap anc...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2-26 D Wagon: Anchor installation points are located under the covers on the rear luggage compartment. B Top strap anchor installation (for Canada models) All vehicles built for sale in Canada include an anchor kit in the glovecompartment. OM-H0057 Cover Anchor bolt assembly(5/16 ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2-28 *SRS AIRBAG (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag) *SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint system. This name is usedbecause the AIRBAG system supplements the vehicle’s seat belts. J Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS AIRBAGs andlap/shoulder restraints WARNIN...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2 Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG 2-29 – CONTINUED – the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possibleand sit upright and well back in the seat. D Do not place any objects over the SRS AIRBAG cover or between you and the SRS AIRBAG. If the SRS AIRBAG deploys,those ob...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2-32 NOTEWhen you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer thatit is equipped with SRS AIRBAGs by alerting him or her to the appli-cable section in this owner’s manual. J SRS AIRBAG System operation CAUTION D When the SRS AIRBAG deploys, some smoke will be released. ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2-36 J System monitors HG0341 AIRBAG warning light A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS AIR-BAG while the vehicle is being driven. The SRS AIRBAG warning lightwill show normal system operation by lighting for about 6 seconds whenthe ignition key is tur...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2 Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG 2-37 – CONTINUED – J System servicing WARNING D When discarding an airbag module or scrapping the entire car damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer. D The SRS AIRBAG system has no user-serviceable parts. Tam- pering with or disconnectin...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2-38 J Precautions against vehicle modification WARNING D Do not put any objects over the steering wheel pad and dash- board. If the SRS AIRBAG deploys, those objects could interferewith its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehi-cle and cause injury. D Do not att...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 2 Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG 2-39 – CONTINUED – CAUTION Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifi-cations can interfere with proper operation of the SRS AIRBAGsystem. D Attachment of any equipment (brush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other tha...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3 Instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Combination meter overview 3-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gauges 3-5 . . . . . . ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3-2 Instrument panel overview HGF000BB 1 Cruise control main switch(page 7-24) 2 Combination meter (page 3-3) 3 Hazard warning flasher switch(page 3-14) 4 Rear window defogger switch(page 3-24) 5 Cup holder (page 6-6) 6 SRS AIRBAG (page 2-28) 7 Glove compartment (page 6-3) 8 Heate...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3 Instruments and controls 3-3 – CONTINUED – Combination meter overview HG30001BB 1 Fuel gauge (page 3-6) 2 Clock adjusting knob (page 3-14) 3 Clock (page 3-14) 4 SRS AIRBAG warning light(page 3-8) 5 Turn signal indicator light(page 3-13) 6 Speedometer (page 3-5) 7 High beam indic...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3-4 J Light controls/Wiper controls HG0331 4 5 6 7 E Q W R T 1 2 3 8 9 1 Parking light switch(page 3-18) 2 Hazard warning flasher switch(page 3-14) 3 Rear window defogger switch(page 3-24) 4 Rear window wiper andwasher switch (page 3-22) 5 Windshield washer(page 3-22) 6 Mist (page...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3 Instruments and controls 3-5 – CONTINUED – Gauges HG3001AA J Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed. J Odometer/Trip meter HG0296 Tripmeter Odometer This meter displays the odometer and trip meter when the ignition switchis in the “ON” position.To change the mode in...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3-6 pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds. NOTE If the connection between the combination meter and battery is brokenfor any reason such as vehicle maintenance or fuse replacement, thedata recorded on the trip meter will be lost. J Tachometer (if equipp...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3 Instruments and controls 3-7 – CONTINUED – J Temperature gauge CAUTION If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop thevehicle as soon as possible.See “In case of emergency” in this manual. HG0297 Normaloperatingrange The temperature gauge shows engine coolant ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3-8 Warning and indicator lights J Checking bulbs Several of the warning and indicator lights come on momentarily andthen go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” posi-tion. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs.Apply the parking brake and turn th...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3 Instruments and controls 3-9 – CONTINUED – starts, it may indicate that the SRS AIRBAG system is not working prop-erly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. J Charge warning light If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that thecharging syst...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3-10 This light has the following two functions: B Parking brake warning The light comes on with the parking brake applied while the ignitionswitch is in the “ON” position. It goes out when the parking brake isfully released. B Brake fluid level warning This light comes on when th...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3-12 exceeds approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). D The warning light comes on during driving. When the warning light is on, the ABS function shuts down; however, theconventional brake system continues to operate normally. If this occurs,have the ABS system repaired at the first availab...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3 Instruments and controls 3-13 – CONTINUED – J Door open warning lights The door open warning light comes on if any door or rear gate (forwagon) is not fully closed. Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive. J Front-wheel drive warning light (for AWD AT vehicl...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3-14 Clock HG3002AA The clock displays the time when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or“ON” positions. J Setting the clock Each time the “+” button is pressed, the clock gains 1 minute. By hold-ing the button depressed, the clock can be put forward continuously.Pressing the “–...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3 Instruments and controls 3-15 – CONTINUED – flasher works with the ignition switch in any position.When you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions, pull offthe road safely and park away from the traffic if it is possible. To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3-16 lever. first position Parking lights, instrument panel illumination, tail lights, side markerlights and license plate light are on. second position Headlights, parking lights, instrument panel illumination, tail lights,side marker lights and license plate light are on. B High...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3 Instruments and controls 3-17 – CONTINUED – The low beam headlights will automatically come on at reducedbrightness when the engine has started, under the following condi-tions: D The parking brake is fully released. D The automatic transmission selector lever is set at other th...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3-18 J Illumination brightness control HS0057 Brighten Darken When the lighting switch is in the “ p ” or “ a ” position, you can adjust brightness of the instrument panel illumination for better visibility.To brighten, turn the control dial counterclockwise.To darken, turn the co...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3 3 Instruments and controls 3-19 – CONTINUED – – license plate lights To turn off, push the front end of the parking light switch. Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time because that will run downthe battery. J Fog light switch (if equipped) The fog lights operate only whe...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3-20 Wiper controls WARNING In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until thewindshield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster.Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blockingyour view. CAUTION D Do not operate the washer continuously for more than ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3 Instruments and controls 3-21 – CONTINUED – D Clean your wiper blades and windshield periodically with a wind- shield washer solution to prevent streaking, and to remove accumula-tions of road salt or road film. Keep the windshield washer buttondepressed at least for 1 second so...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3-22 To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the “OFF” position. B Mist (for a single wipe) For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the lever toward you. The wipersoperate until you release the lever. B Washer HS0061 To wash the windshield, push the washer button at the end of t...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3 Instruments and controls 3-23 – CONTINUED – “LOCK” position and clean the rear window to allow proper wiperoperation. D To prevent the washer motor from overheating, avoid operat- ing the washer switch for more than 10 seconds continuously, orwhen the washer fluid tank is empty....

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3-24 Rear window defogger switch CAUTION D Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abrasives to clean the inner surface of the rear window. They maydamage the conductors printed on the window. D To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate the def...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3 Instruments and controls 3-25 – CONTINUED – Horn OM-H0440 To sound the horn, push the horn pad. Mirrors Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjustedbefore you start driving. J Inside mirror HG0019 The inside mirror has a day and night position. Pull the...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3-26 J Outside mirrors WARNING Objects look smaller in a convex mirror (passenger side) and far-ther away than when viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use the con-vex mirror to judge the distances of vehicles behind you whenchanging lanes. Use the inside mirror (or glance backwards) ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 3 Instruments and controls 3-27 – CONTINUED – B Remote control mirror switch (if equipped) The remote control mirrors operate only when the ignition switch is inthe “ON” or “ACC” position. HG0344 Direction control knob Selection switch 1. Press either end of the selection switch; ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 4 Climate control Ventilator 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heating and air conditioning 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 4 Climate control 4-3 – CONTINUED – Heating and air conditioning HS0071 Temperaturecontrol dial Air inlet selec-tion lever Air outletcontrol dial Fan speedcontrol lever Air conditionerbutton J Air flow control dial This dial has following five positions: : Air flows through the in...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 4-4 J Air inlet selection lever WARNING Continued operaton in the “ ” position may fog up the win- dows. Switch to the “ ” position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears. : Interior air is recirculated inside the passenger comparment.: Outside air is drawn into the passeng...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 4 Climate control 4-5 – CONTINUED – 4. Set the fan speed control lever to the highest speed. Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warmair flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding thumb-wheel to the“ ” position. J Heating and defrosting HS0075...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 4-6 J Heating HS0077 HS0076 To direct warm air toward the floor:1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “ ” position 2 Set the air outlet control dial to the “ ” position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level.4. Set the fan speed control lever to t...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 4-8 AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION J Cooling or dehumidifying HS0081 HS0082 ON position For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, airflows through the instrument panel outlets:1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “ ” position. 2. Set the air outlet control d...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 4 Climate control 4-9 – CONTINUED – HS0073 HS0072 ON position To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows:1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “ ” position. 2. Set the air outlet control dial to the “ ” position. 3. Push the air conditioner button on.4. Set ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 4 Climate control 4-11 – CONTINUED – from the method for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU dealer for ser-vice. Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong refrigerant are notcovered under warranty. Air filtration system (option) If your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 5 Audio Radio 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual antenna 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 5-2 Radio J Manual antenna Before listening to the radio, extend the antenna to its full length for bet-ter reception and reproduction quality. OM-H0115 J FM reception Although FM is normally static free, reception can be affected by the sur-rounding area, atmospheric conditions, ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 5 Audio 5-3 – CONTINUED – AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player (if equipped) The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or“ON” positions. RADIO OPERATION FM/AM selectionswitch Waveband indicator HG0084 Tone and balancecontrol button SCANbutton Power sw...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 5-4 J Power switch and volume control (ON/VOL) HS0087 HS0086 Volume control Power ON/OFF When the volume level is setat the level 18: The same knob is used for both power (on/off) and volume control. Theradio is turned on and off by pushing the knob and the volume is con-trolled b...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 5 Audio 5-5 – CONTINUED – Volume Bass Treble Fader Balance (VOL) (BAS) (TRE) (FAD) (BAL) B Bass control HG0086 Bass volume control indication When the bass volume level is set atthe level +6 HG0085 Select the Bass control mode by pressing the “T/B” button. In thebass control mode,...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 5-6 Select the Treble control mode by pressing the “T/B” button. In thetreble control mode, the display shows the indication as shown.The treble control has total of 13 volume levels (TR: –6 for minimum, 0for middle, TR: +6 for maximum). Choose desired treble volume levelby turnin...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 5 Audio 5-7 – CONTINUED – B Balance control HG0092 When the balance setting is at the L12 (left side maximum and right side mini-mum) Balance control indication HG0091 Select the Balance control mode by pressing the “T/B” button. In thebalance control mode, the display shows the i...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 5-8 J Automatic tuning (SCN) Press the “SCN” button to change the radio to the SCAN mode. In thismode, the radio scans through the radio band until a station is found.The radio will stop at the station for five seconds while displaying the fre-quency, after which scanning will con...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 5 Audio 5-9 – CONTINUED – CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION Stop and eject button HG0093 Tape travel indicator Cassette player operation indicator Metal tape button Metal tape indicator Tape program sensor button NR button Fast forward/Rewind button (Program switchingbuttons) NR indicator...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 5 Audio 5-11 – CONTINUED – D When the blanks between selections are shorter than five seconds. D When there are no blanks between selections (live concerts, etc.). J Dolby NR button (BNR) Press “ BNR ” button when playing tapes recorded using the Dolby NR system*. The “ BNR ” indi...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 5-12 B Time display mode When the time display mode is selected, the time display takes prior-ity of the function display. The time is shown on the display wheneverthe ignition switch is “ACC” or “ON” position.When the radio is switched on or the station is changed during thetime ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6 Interior equipment Sun visors 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vanity mirror (if equipped) 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6-2 Sun visors HG0022 HG0021 To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the sun visor at a sidewindow, swing it down and move it sideways. J Vanity mirror (if equipped) To use the vanity mirror, swing down the passenger side visor. Storage compartment CAUTION D Always keep ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6 Interior equipment 6-3 – CONTINUED – J Glove compartment HS0090 Unlock Lock To open the glove compartment, pull the handle. To close it, push the lidfirmly upward.To lock the glove compartment, insert the master key and turn it clock-wise. To unlock it, insert the masterkey and ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6-4 B Lid tray WARNING Objects must not be placed on the lid tray while the vehicle ismoving. In the event of sudden braking, sudden steering, or acollision, objects on the lid tray could be thrown toward thevehicle’s occupants and could cause injuries. CAUTION If drinks are place...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6 Interior equipment 6-5 – CONTINUED – J Dashboard storage compartment HS0094 Push To open the dashboard compartment, push the button and pull up on thelid. Be sure to close the compartment fully before driving. J Coin tray HS0096 To open the coin tray, pull the upper edge of the ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6-6 Cup holder CAUTION D When not in use, always keep the holder stored while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or anaccident. D Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6 Interior equipment 6-7 – CONTINUED – J Front passenger’s cup holder HG0306 HS0305 The front passenger’s cup holder is built in the center console. To use thecup holder, open the lid of the console and open the holder. When not inuse, fold the holder and close the lid. Accessory ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6-10 CAUTION Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will overheat. HS0106 The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”and “ACC” position.To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob and wait a few moments. Itwill automatically spring up when...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6 Interior equipment 6-11 – CONTINUED – HS0107 To open the ashtray, pull the lid out. To remove the ashtray for cleaning, open it and pull it out while pushingthe inner plate down. J Rear ashtray The ashtray is located at the back of the center console for use by rearseat passenge...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6-12 Coat hook CAUTION Never hang anything on the coat hook that might obstruct thedriver’s view. And do not hang items on the coat hook that weigh2.2 lb (1 kg) or more. Interior light OM-H0133 The interior light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously. Mid...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6-14 Gauge pack (option) CAUTION Never attempt to adjust any instrument settings while driving. Do-ing so may lead to an accident. The gauge pack displays following information. D Compass direction D Barometric pressure D Altitude D Outside temperature J Display HS6004BB D The dis...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6 Interior equipment 6-15 – CONTINUED – HS6005BB J Measurement unit selection (Default setting is English units) The following procedure is required to select measurement units otherthan English. HS6006BB 1. Turn on the ignition switch to the “ACC” position and the displayshows th...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6-16 HS6007BB 3. Change the measurement units by pressing the “MODE” switch untilthe proper mode appears.4. Press the “ADJ” switch to save your selection. NOTE D If the setting is not completed in 30 seconds, the display will return to the initial mode. D When the battery is disco...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6 Interior equipment 6-19 – CONTINUED – The motion indicator bars move in two patterns according to thevehicle speed. HS6012BB 1. 1.8 mile/h (2.8 km/h) of vehicle speed ... 1 second interval barmotion.2. 12.5 mile/h (20 km/h) or more of vehicle speed ... 0.5 second inter-val bar m...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6-20 The display indicates atmospheric pressure in the passenger compart-ment. Range : 21.26 to 30.86 inHg or 720 to 1045 hpa NOTE D The reading may change during air-conditioner operation, door win- dow operation, driving in a tunnel, and so forth. D All barometric readings repor...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6 Interior equipment 6-21 – CONTINUED – HS6014BB B Standard elevation mode The “MODE” switch changes the barometer to the standard elevationmode of the altimeter.The altimeter indicates the “sea level” elevation. Range : –660 to 9200 ft (–200 to 2800 m) at a pitch of 20 ft or 10 m...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6-22 B Relative elevation mode HS6015BB The altimeter indicates the relative elevation.1. The “MODE” switch changes the standard elevation mode to therelative elevation mode.2. Press the “ Y SET” switch for the “0” ft” (“0 m”) setting. 3. The display shows the current elevation re...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6 Interior equipment 6-23 – CONTINUED – NOTEIndication range : –40 ° F to 140 ° F (–40 ° C to 60 ° C) If the temperature is beyond the range, the maximum number is shown. Luggage cover (Wagon only) WARNING Do not place anything on the extended cover. Putting excessiveweight on the...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6-24 To extend the cover, pull the end of the cover out of the cover housing,then insert its hooks into the catches as shown. To rewind it, unhook itfrom the catches and it will rewind automatically. You should hold on tothe cover and guide it back into the cover housing while it ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 6-26 HG0192 Anchorage eyelets The luggage compartment is equipped with four anchorage eyelets forsecuring luggage with a luggage net or ropes. When using the anchorage eyelets, raise them up from under the cutoutsof the luggage compartment mat. When not in use, put the eyelets dow...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating New vehicle break-in driving 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel requirements 7-4 . ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-3 – CONTINUED– New vehicle break-in driving J The first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) The performance and long life of your vehicle are dependent on how youhandle and care for your vehicle while it is new. Follow these instructionsduring the first 1,000 miles (...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-4 Fuel requirements J Fuel octane rating Your engine is designed to use only unleaded gasoline with an octanerating of 87 AKI or higher. This octane rating is the average of the Re-search Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred toas the Anti Knock Index (AKI).Us...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-5 – CONTINUED– gine in tune and your emission control system working properly, and is away of doing your part for cleaner air. If you continuously use a highquality fuel with the proper detergent and other additives, you shouldnever need to add any fuel ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-7 – CONTINUED– EXEMPTED SUBARU AWD vehicles from the portion of the testing pro- gram that involves a two-wheel dynamometer. There are some states that use four-wheel dynamometers in their testingprograms. When properly used, that equipment will not dama...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-8 NOTE Due to the expansion and contraction of the metals used in the manufac-ture of the exhaust system, you may hear a crackling sound coming fromthe exhaust system for a short time after the engine has been shut off.This sound is normal. Catalytic converter WARNING D Avoid fi...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-9 – CONTINUED– D Avoid racing the engine. D Never turn off the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving. D Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel the engine running rough (mis- firing, backfiring or incomplete combustion), have your vehicle checkedand...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-10 Preparing to drive You should perform the following checks and adjustments every day be-fore you start driving. 1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are clean and unob-structed.2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires. Also check tires forproper inflation....

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-11 – CONTINUED– Ignition switch WARNING Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is be-ing driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, pre-venting steering control. And when the engine is turned off, ittakes a much greate...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-12 B Automatic transmission vehicles HG0101 HS0123 The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only when the selectorlever is in the “P” position. B Manual transmission vehicles OM-H0144 1 2 The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only when the key ispushed in while turning it...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-13 – CONTINUED– J START CAUTION Do not turn the ignition switch to the “START” position while theengine is running. The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine tostart it. When the key is released (after the engine has started),...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-14 Starting the engine CAUTION Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than tenseconds. If the engine fails to start after operating the starter forfive to ten seconds, wait for ten seconds or more before tryingagain. J Manual transmission vehicles 1. Apply the pa...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-15 – CONTINUED– 1. Apply the parking brake.2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.3. Shift the selector lever to the “P” or “N” position (preferably “P” posi-tion).The starter will only operate when the select lever is at the “P” or “N”position.4...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-16 Stopping the engine WARNING Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is moving. This willcause loss of power to the power steering and the brake booster,making steering and braking more difficult. It could also result inaccidental activation of the “LOCK” position on the ignit...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-17 – CONTINUED– shift into the reverse gear.To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever,and gradually let the pedal up. J Shifting speed for fuel economy The best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performanceduring nor...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-18 actions may cause clutch damage.Do not drive with your hand resting on the shift lever. This may causewear on the transmission components. When it is necessary to reduce vehicle speed due to slow traffic, turningcorners, or driving up steep hills, downshift to a lower gear be...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-19 – CONTINUED– The automatic transmission is an electronically controlled with 4-forwardspeeds and 1-reverse speed. J Selector lever OM-H0149 Release button With the brake pedaldepressed, shift whilepressing the button in Shift while pressingthe button ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-20 switch is in the “ON” position, refer to Releasing shift interlock in thischapter. B R (Reverse) This position is for backing the vehicle. To shift from the “N” to “R” position, first stop the vehicle completelythen move the lever to the “R” position while pushing the release...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-21 – CONTINUED– B 2 (Second) To shift from the “3” position, push the release button. This position is for using engine braking when going down a hill or forclimbing a steep grade. In this position, the transmission holds in the 2nd gear.Use this positio...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-23 – CONTINUED– Steering J Tilt steering wheel WARNING Do not adjust the steering tilt position while driving. This maycause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury. B Tilt adjustment HS0134 1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to Front Seat ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-24 If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the systemfails to function, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Cruise control (if equipped) WARNING Do not use the cruise control under any of the following condi-tions. This may cause loss of vehicl...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-25 – CONTINUED– The vehicle will maintain the desired speed. Vehicle speed can be temporarily increased while driving with the cruisecontrol activated. Simply depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate thevehicle. When the accelerator pedal is released,...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-26 sired speed.2. Push the control lever downward in the “SET, COAST” directiononce. Now the desired speed is set and the vehicle will keep runningat that speed without depressing the accelerator pedal. B To decrease the speed 1. Push the control lever downward in the “SET, COAS...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-27 – CONTINUED– HG0313 Release button To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the releasebutton, then lower the lever while keeping the button pressed. When the parking brake is set while the engine is running, the parkingbrake wa...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-28 When parking your vehicle, always set the parking brake firmly and putthe shift lever in the “1” (1st) for an upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a downgrade for manual transmission vehicles, or in the “P” (Park) position forautomatic transmission vehicles. Always set the parking br...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-30 J Disc brake pad wear warning indicators OM-H0163 The disc brake pad wear warning indicators on the disc brakes give awarning noise when the brake pads are worn.If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard from the disc brakes whilebraking, immediately have your vehicle checked ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-31 – CONTINUED– D When you feel the ABS system operating, you should maintain constant brake pedal pressure. Do not pump the brake pedalsince doing so may defeat the operation of the ABS system. The ABS system prevents the lock-up of wheels which may occ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-33 – CONTINUED– Driving tips for AWD vehicles WARNING D Always maintain a safe driving speed according to the road and weather conditions in order to avoid having an accident on asharp turn, during sudden braking or under other similar condi-tions. D Alw...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-34 ence in handling, however, during extremely sharp turns or sudden brak-ing. Therefore, when driving down a slope or turning corners, be sure toreduce your speed and maintain an ample distance from other vehicles. D When replacing a tire, make sure you use only the same size, ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-35 – CONTINUED– which driving surfaces a relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwisesimilar to on-road driving conditions. Operating it under other than thoseconditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might re-sult in damage not ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-37 – CONTINUED– as rough roads or off roads will necessitate more frequent replacement ofengine oil, brake fluid and transmission oil than that specified in the main-tenance schedule described in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet. Remember that damage...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-39 – CONTINUED– B Refueling in cold weather To help prevent moisture from forming in the fuel system and the riskof its freezing, use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel tank is recom-mended during cold weather.Use only additives that are specifically ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-40 to the windshield or rear window, use the defroster with the airflowcontrol dial in the “ ” position and the temperature control dial turned fully to the right until the wiper blades are completely thawedout. To thaw out the rear wiper blade, use the rear window defogger.When...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-41 – CONTINUED– same tire size, construction, brand, and load range as the original tires.The recommended tire sizes and pressure are provided on the tire label,which can be found on the driver’s side door jamb under the latch.Remember to drive with care...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-42 J Corrosion protection Refer to the Corrosion Protection section (chapter 9). Loading your vehicle WARNING D Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback in the trunk or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious in-jury. D Never stack luggage or other ca...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-43 – CONTINUED– J Vehicle capacity weight HG0278 HG0347 Tire information label The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by avail-able cargo space. The maximum load you can carry in your vehicle isshown as the Vehicle Capacity Weight...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-44 Rating).The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must never exceed the GVWR. GAW isthe combined total of weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all passengers,luggage, any optional equipment and trailer tongue load. Therefore, theGVW changes depending on the situation. The GVWR equals Cu...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-45 – CONTINUED– appropriate for your vehicle. In addition, be sure to follow the instructionson correct installation and use provided by the trailer and other towingequipment manufacturers.SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage t...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-46 The tongue load can be adjusted by proper distribution of the load in thetrailer. Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than the front;approximately 60 percent of the trailer load should be in the front andapproximately 40 percent in the rear. Also, distribute t...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-47 – CONTINUED– J Trailer lights CAUTION Direct splicing or other improper connection may damage yourvehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your ve-hicle lighting system. Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer concerning the connection ofw...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7-48 HG0278 Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressureshould be in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer’s specifi-cations. In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a trailer, ask a com-mercial road service to repair the flat ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 7 Starting and operating 7-49 – CONTINUED– at moderate engine rpm. Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and rapid lane changes. Slow down before turning. Make a longer than normal turning radius be-cause the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle wheels to the in-side of the...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 8 In case of emergency Hazard warning flasher 8-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine overheating 8-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 8-2 Hazard warning flasher HS0053 Day or night, if your vehicle becomes a traffic hazard, use the hazardwarning flasher. Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to safely pull offthe road if a problem occurs. The hazard warning flasher can be acti-vated regardless of the ignition s...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 8 In case of emergency 8-3 – CONTINUED – J If no steam is coming from the engine compartment 1. Keep the engine running at idling speed.2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine compartment.Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is not turning, immedi-ately turn the en...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 8-4 Jump starting WARNING D Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID. Do not let it come in contact with the eyes, skin, clothing or the vehicle.If battery fluid gets on you, thoroughly flush the exposed areawith water immediately. Get medical help if the fluid has enteredyour eyes.If batte...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 8 In case of emergency 8-5 – CONTINUED – When your vehicle does not start due to a run down (discharged) bat-tery, the vehicle may be jump started by connecting your battery toanother battery (called the booster battery) with jumper cables. Jump starting is dangerous if it done in...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 8-6 moderate speed. Then start the engine of the vehicle that has the dis-charged battery.6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in exactly the reverseorder. Flat tires WARNING D Do not jack up the vehicle on an incline or a loose road sur- face. The jack can come out o...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 8 In case of emergency 8-7 – CONTINUED – 1. Park on a hard, level surface, whenever possible, then stop the en-gine.2. Set the parking brake securely and shift a manual transmission ve-hicle in reverse or an automatic transmission vehicle in the “P” (Park)position.3. Turn on the h...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 8 In case of emergency 8-11 – CONTINUED – en the attaching bolt firmly. HS0153 Flat tire Attaching bolt Spacer Also store the jack and wheel nut wrench in their storage locations. SeeTire changing tools in this section. J Temporary spare tire WARNING Never tow a trailer when the t...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 8 In case of emergency 8-13 – CONTINUED – ter re-installing the conventional tire, remove the spare fuse from theFWD connector in order to reactivate all wheel drive. J Tire changing tools B Spare tire OM-H0175 HG0034 The spare tire is stored under the floor of the trunk or the lu...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 8-14 To take out the jack, first pull the tab on the trim cover down to openthe cover, turn the jackscrew counterclockwise to loosen it, then re-move the jack.The jack handle is stored under the spare tire cover. Towing If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 8 In case of emergency 8-15 – CONTINUED – J Towing with the front wheels raised off the ground WARNING Never tow manual transmission AWD vehicles with the frontwheels raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on theground. This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 8 In case of emergency 8-17 – CONTINUED – We do not recommend this method of towing. Use this method only whentowing service by a SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service isnot available. 1. Check the transmission and differential oil levels and add oil to bring itto the upper...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 9 Appearance care Exterior care 9-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing 9-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 9-2 Exterior care J Washing CAUTION D When washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result, the brake stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes,drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly pressing the brakepedal to heat up the brakes. D Do not wash the engin...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 9 Appearance care 9-3 – CONTINUED – Thoroughly flush the underbody and inside of the fenders with luke-warm or cold water at frequent intervals to reduce the harmful effectsof such agents. B Using a warm water washer D Keep a good distance of 12 inches (30 cm) or more between the ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 9-4 Corrosion protection Your SUBARU has been designed and built to resist corrosion. Specialmaterials and protective finishes have been used on most parts of thevehicle to help maintain fine appearance, strength, and reliable opera-tion. J Most common causes of corrosion The most...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 9 Appearance care 9-5 – CONTINUED – form this kind of maintenance and treatment if you need assistance. Repair chips and scratches in the paint as soon as you find them. Check the interior of the vehicle for water and dirt accumulation underthe floor mats because that could cause ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 9-6 Cleaning the interior Use a vacuum cleaner to get rid of the dust and dirt. Wipe the vinyl areaswith a clean, damp cloth. J Seat fabric Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a vacuum cleaner. If the dirt iscaked on the fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum cleaner, use a sof...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service Maintenance precautions 10-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment 10-4 . . . . . . . When you do the checking or servicing in the engine compart...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-3 – CONTINUED – Maintenance precautions When maintenance and service are required, it is recommended that allwork be done by an authorized SUBARU dealer. If you perform maintenance and service by yourself, you should familiar-ize yourself with the inf...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-5 – CONTINUED – Engine compartment overview B California specification vehicles 1 Manual transmission oil levelgauge (MT) (page 10-21) orDifferential gear oil levelgauge (AT) (page 10-24) 2 Air cleaner element(page 10-17) 3 Automatic transmission flui...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-6 B Except California specification vehicles 1 Manual transmission oil levelgauge (MT) (page 10-21) orDifferential gear oil levelgauge (AT) (page 10-24) 2 Clutch fluid reservoir (page10-30) 3 Automatic transmission fluidlevel gauge (page 10-22) 4 Brake fluid reservoir(page 10-2...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-7 – CONTINUED – Engine, transmission, and differential gear oilleaks OM-H0187 Engine Transmission Differential Inspect the following for oil leaks: Oil pan mating areaOil filter mating areaMating area between the engine and transmissionAround the rear...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-8 Engine oil WARNING Never let engine oil contact your eyes because engine oil can beharmful to your eyes. If engine oil gets in your eyes, immediatelyflush them thoroughly with clean water. For safety, when perform-ing this work, wearing eye protection is advisable. J Checking...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-9 – CONTINUED – may be in a range between the upper level and the notch mark. This iscaused by thermal expansion of the engine oil. To prevent overfilling the engine oil, do not add any additional oil abovethe upper level when the engine is cold. J Ch...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-10 5. Wipe the seating surface of the drain plug with a clean cloth andtighten it securely with a new sealing washer after the oil has completelydrained out. OM-H0192 OM-H0191 Drain plug Sealing washer Oil filter 6. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench.7. Before inst...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-11 – CONTINUED – J Recommended grade and viscosity CAUTION Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity. Oil grade: API classification SJ or SH with the words “ENERGY CONSERVING II” (if you cannot obtain the oil with SJor SH grade, you...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-12 OM-H2756 SAE viscosity number and applicabletemperature J Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving condi-tions If the vehicle is used in desert areas, in areas with very high tempera-tures, or used for heavy-duty applications such as towing a trailer, use ofoil w...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-13 – CONTINUED – Engine coolant J Checking the coolant level WARNING D Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has cooled down completely. Since the coolantis under pressure, you may suffer serious burns by a sp...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-14 CAUTION D The cooling system has been filled at the factory with a high quality, corrosion-inhibiting, year-around coolant which providesprotection against freezing down to –33 ° F (–36 ° C). For adding, use genuine SUBARU coolant or an equivalent: amixture of 50% soft water...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-15 – CONTINUED – J Changing the coolant WARNING D Never let engine coolant contact your eyes because engine coolant can be harmful to your eyes. If engine coolant gets inyour eyes, immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water.For safety, when pe...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-17 – CONTINUED – HG0115 Rubber gaskets 4. Put the radiator cap back on and tighten firmly. At this time, makesure that the rubber gaskets in the radiator cap is correctly in place.5. Start and run the engine for more than five minutes at 2,000 to 3,00...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-18 J Replacing the air cleaner element Replace the air cleaner element according to the maintenance schedulein the warranty and maintenance booklet. Under extremely dusty condi-tions, replace it more frequently. It is recommended that you always usegenuine SUBARU parts. HBA001B...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-19 – CONTINUED – 1. Remove the bolt securing the rear air cleaner element case.2. Unsnap the three clamps holding the rear air cleaner elementcase.3. Separate the air cleaner element cases and remove the air cleanerelement.4. Clean the inside of the a...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-20 J Recommended spark plugs NGK CHAMPION BKR5E-11 RC10YC4 Drive belts J Inspection The alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioner compressor de-pend on drive belts. Satisfactory performance requires that belt tensionbe correct. HGA005BB in. (mm) Deflection New belt U...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-21 – CONTINUED – specified. If a belt is loose, cracked, or worn, contact your SUBARUdealer. Manual transmission oil J Checking the oil level WARNING Never let transmission oil contact your eyes because transmis-sion oil can be harmful to your eyes. I...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-22 Oil grade: API classification GL-5 SAE viscosity No. and Applicable Temperature OM-H0205 Automatic transmission fluid WARNING Never let automatic transmission fluid contact your eyes becauseautomatic transmission fluid can be harmful to your eyes. If auto-matic transmission ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-23 – CONTINUED – J Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot Check the fluid level monthly.1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temperature of the trans-mission fluid up to normal operating temperature; 140 to 176 ° F (60 to 80 ° C) is...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-24 Front differential gear oil (Automatic transmission) J Checking the oil level WARNING Never let gear oil contact your eyes because gear oil can beharmful to your eyes. If gear oil gets in your eyes, immediatelyflush them thoroughly with clean water. For safety, when perform-...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-25 – CONTINUED – SAE viscosity No. and Applicable Temperature OM-H0212 Rear differential gear oil J Checking the oil level WARNING Never let gear oil contact your eyes because gear oil can beharmful to your eyes. If gear oil gets in your eyes, immedia...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-27 – CONTINUED – SAE viscosity No. and Applicable Temperature OM-H0205 Power steering fluid WARNING Never let power steering fluid contact your eyes because powersteering fluid can be harmful to your eyes. If power steering fluidgets in your eyes, imm...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-28 CAUTION D When power steering fluid is being added, use only clean fluid, and be careful not to allow any dirt into the tank. And never usedifferent brands together. D Avoid spilling fluid when adding it in the tank. Check the power steering fluid level monthly.1. Drive the ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-29 – CONTINUED – J Recommended fluid “Dexron II, Dexron II E or Dexron III” Type Automatic TransmissionFluid Brake fluid J Checking the fluid level WARNING D Never let brake fluid contanct your eyes because brake fluid can be harmful to your eyes. If ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-30 HGA009BB Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir. If the level is below“MIN”, add the recommended brake fluid to “MAX”.Use only brake fluid from a sealed container. J Recommended brake fluid FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid Clutch fluid (2.5 liter MT...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-31 – CONTINUED – D Never use different brands of clutch fluid together. D When clutch fluid is added, be careful not to allow any dirt into the tank. Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir. If the level is below“MIN” level mark, add the...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-32 4. Start the engine again and run for about one minute then turn it off.Depress the brake pedal several times to check the brake booster.Brake booster operates properly if the pedal stroke decreases with eachdepression. Battery WARNING D Before beginning work on or near any ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-33 – CONTINUED – J Checking the fluid level OM-H1048 Upper level Lower level Cap It is unnecessary to periodically check the battery fluid level or periodi-cally refill with distilled water.However, if the battery fluid level is below the lower level,...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-34 Washer Fluid Concentration Freezing Temperature 30% 50% 100% 10.4 ° F(–12 ° C) –4 ° F(–20 ° C) –49 ° F(–45 ° C) HG0122 Replacement of windshield wiper blades Grease, wax, insects, or other material on the windshield or the wiperblade results in jerky wiper operation and stre...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-37 – CONTINUED – Brake pedal Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance according to themaintenance schedule in the warranty and maintenance booklet. J Checking the brake pedal free play OM-H0224 0.04 — 0.12 in(1.0 — 3.0 mm) Stop the engine ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-39 – CONTINUED – Replacement of brake pad and lining J Audible brake pad wear indicator OM-H0163 The front disc brake has an audible wear indicator on the brake pads.For RS models, the right side rear disc brake also has a audible wearindicator. If th...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-40 B Parking brake lining WARNING A safe location and situation should be selected for break-in driv-ing. CAUTION Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully may cause the rearwheels to lock. To avoid this, be certain to pull the lever up slowlyand gently. 1. Drive the vehic...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-41 – CONTINUED – HG0360 7 to 8 notches Tires and wheels J Inspection and rotation WARNING D When replacing a tire, make sure you use only the same size, construction brand, and load range as the original tires listed onthe tire placard. Using other si...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-43 – CONTINUED – J Wheel covers (Locking type wheel covers) B Removing the wheel cover CAUTION If it becomes necessary to remove the wheel cover, NEVER use ascrewdriver or other prying tool. Doing so will severely damageor destroy the wheel cover. HG0...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-44 HG0124 Lock pin 2. Grasp the wheel cover with both hands by the spokes and twistsharply in a clockwise direction until you feel the detent locking. After twisting the wheel cover, make sure the wheel cover is lockedsecurely by lightly turning the wheel cover right and left. ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-46 Aluminum wheels (if equipped) Aluminum wheels can be scratched and damaged easily. Handle themcarefully to maintain their appearance, performance, and safety. D When any of the wheels is removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat, always check the tightness o...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-47 – CONTINUED – HS0204 Good Blown J Replacing a fuse CAUTION Never replace a fuse with one having a higher rating or with mate-rial other than a fuse because serious damage or a fire could re-sult. B Fuse box (behind the coin tray) 1. Turn the igniti...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-48 show the circuit for each fuse. HS0208 HS0207 Fuse puller Fuse puller Spare fuse 4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller. The fuse puller is stored in themain fuse box cover in the engine compartment.5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, replace it with a spare fuse of the...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-49 – CONTINUED – HS0208 HS0207 Fuse puller Fuse puller Spare fuse 5. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller provided in the main fuse boxcover.6. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, replace it with a spare fuse of thesame rating. The spare fuses are st...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-51 – CONTINUED – Replacing bulbs J Headlight CAUTION Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while in use. If youtouch the bulb surface with bare hands or greasy gloves, fingerprints or grease on the bulb surface develop into hot spots, caus-ing the b...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-52 J Fog light (if equipped) CAUTION Halogen light bulbs become very hot while in use. If you touchthe bulb surface with bare hands or greasy gloves, finger printsor grease on the bulb surface develop into hot spots, causing thebulb to break. If there are finger prints or greas...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-53 – CONTINUED – 4. Disconnect the connector behind the case cap.5. Release the retainer spring.6. Replace the bulb with a new one. Then reconnect the connectorsand reinstall the removed parts in the reverse order of removal. B Type B HG0326 HG0325 1....

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-54 J Parking light OM-H0244 1. Remove the parking light assembly mounting screw located at the topof the headlight assembly using the phillips screwdriver.2. Move the parking light assembly forward until it pops out from thefender.3. Remove the bulb holder from the parking ligh...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-55 – CONTINUED – J Front turn signal light B Type A HGA011BB 1. Remove the bolt securing the front turn signal light assembly.2. Remove the front turn signal light assembly from the front bumperand remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-56 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it in and turningcounterclockwise. Install a new bulb.4. Reinstall the lens to the front turn signal light assembly and tightenthe mounting screws. J Side turn signal light OM-H0246 1. Pull the left side of the turn signal light ...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-57 – CONTINUED – J Rear combination lights B Sedan and Coupe OM-H0446 HG0241 1. Remove the spare tire cover.2. Remove the clip from the rear trunk trim with a regular screw driver.3. Remove the nut securing the rear trunk trim. OM-H0447 4. Open the re...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10-58 B Wagon HG0195 1. Unlatch the rear combination light cover by pulling the knob. Open the cover up. OM-H0449 2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination light assemblyby turning it counterclockwise.3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and turning coun-terc...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 10 Maintenance and service 10-59 – CONTINUED – J License plate light HG0198 1. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips screwdriver.2. Remove the cover and lens.3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.4. Reinstall the lens and cover.5. Tighten the mounting screws...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 11 Specifications Specifications 11-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions 11-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 11-2 Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions Overall length 172.2 in. (4,375 mm) Overall width 67.1 in. (1,705 mm) Overall height 56.3 in. (1,430 mm)* 1 55.1 in. (1,410 mm) Ground clearance 6.5 in. (165 mm)* 1 5.7 in. (145 mm) Front tre...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 11 Specifications 11-3 – CONTINUED – 2200 cc Engine model Federal: EJ223California: EJ222 Engine type Horizontally opposed,liquid cooled 4 cylinder,4 stroke gasoline engine Engine displacement 135.0 cu in (2,212 cc) Bore 3.81 in. (96.9 mm) Stroke 2.95 in. (75.0 mm) Compression rat...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 11-4 Automatic transmission fluid 8.9 US qt (8.4 liter, 7.4 Imp qt)AT differential gear oil 1.3 US qt (1.2 liter, 1.1 Imp qt) AWD rear differential gear oil 0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt)Power steering fluid 0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt) Engine coolant 6.2 US qt (5.8 liter,...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 11 Specifications 11-5 – CONTINUED – Fuses and circuits J Fuse panel located behind the coin tray HS0224 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Q W E T Y U I O P R Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 1 15A D Heater fan 2 15A D Heater fan 3 Empty 4 20A D Front accessory power socket D Cigarette lighter D Re...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 11 Specifications 11-7 – CONTINUED – J Fuse panel located in the engine compartment HS0225 Fusible link FWD socket A S KLZ X GHJ D F Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 20 20A D Radiator cooling fan (Main) 21 20A D Radiator cooling fan (Sub) 22 20A D Rear window defogger 23 15A D Hazar...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 11-8 Bulb chart Description Wattage Bulb No. Headlight 12V-60/55W HB2 (H4) Front turn signal 12V-27W 1156 Side marker/Parking 12V-3.8W 194 Side turn signal 12V-3.8W 194 Rear combination light Brake/tail and Marker 12V-27/8W 1157 Turn signal 12V-27W 1156 Back-up 12V-27W 1156 High m...

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 11 Specifications 11-9 – CONTINUED – Vehicle identification HG0196 1 Chassis number 2 Emission control label 3 Vacuum hose piping label 4 Vehicle identification number plate 5 Tire placard 6 Certification plate 7 Model number plate

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E) 12 Consumer information andReporting safety defects Uniform tire quality grading standards 12-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treadwear 12-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...