2009 Subaru Impreza Owners Manual

Odometer/Trip meter ............................................ 3-7, 3-13
Off road driving ........................................................... 8-6

Oil filter.................................................................... 11-10
Oil level

Engine.................................................................. 11-9
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-23
Manual transmission.............................................. 11-20
Rear differential .................................................... 11-24
Oil pressure warning light............................................ 3-21
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-45
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 3-33
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-13

Parking

Brake ................................................................... 7-44
Brake stroke......................................................... 11-32
Tips...................................................................... 7-44
Parking your vehicle ................................................... 7-44
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-3
Power

Door locking switch .................................................. 2-6
Steering................................................................ 7-32
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-26
Windows............................................................... 2-19
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-23, 1-60
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8

Rear

Combination lights................................................. 11-52
Gate............................................................. 2-24, 9-18

Index 14-7

Seats ..................................................................... 1-6
Viscous limited slip differential.................................. 7-31

Rear differential

Gear oil ............................................................... 11-24
Oil temperature warning light ................................... 3-21

Rear seat

Folding down .......................................................... 1-9
Rear turn signal........................................................ 11-52
Rear window

Defogger button ..................................................... 3-41
Wiper and washer switch......................................... 3-41
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-43

Recommended

Automatic transmission fluid................................... 11-23
Brake fluid ........................................................... 11-28
Clutch fluid .......................................................... 11-29
Engine oil ................................................... 11-12, 11-13
Front differential gear oil........................................ 11-24
Manual transmission oil ......................................... 11-21
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-27
Rear differential gear oil ........................................ 11-25
Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-19
Refueling.................................................................... 7-5
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-11
Remote keyless entry system ....................................... 2-7
Replacement

Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-31
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-41

Replacing

Air cleaner element............................................... 11-17
Battery (remote keyless entry system)....................... 2-10

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Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system)......... 2-10
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 11-48
Back-up light (Sedan) ............................................ 11-52
Back-up light (Station wagon) ................................. 11-54
Brake/Tail and rear side marker light (Sedan) ........... 11-52
Cargo area light .................................................... 11-56
Dome light ........................................................... 11-56
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-52
Front turn signal light............................................. 11-52
Headlight ............................................................. 11-49
High mount stop light............................................. 11-56
License plate light ................................................. 11-54
Map light.............................................................. 11-55
Rear combination light ........................................... 11-52
Trunk light............................................................ 11-56
REV indicator light and buzzer..................................... 3-10
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11
Roof molding and crossbar ......................................... 8-14

Safety

Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2

Seat

Fabric................................................................... 10-5
Heater .................................................................... 1-5
Seatbelt ......................................................................... 4
Maintenance.......................................................... 1-20
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-20
Safety tips............................................................. 1-10

Warning light and chime .................................. 1-12, 3-16
Seatbelts ................................................................... 1-10
Security ID plate.......................................................... 2-3
Security indicator light ................................................. 3-28
Selector lever............................................................. 7-23
Position indicator .................................................... 3-29
Shift lock release........................................................ 7-28
Shift-up indicator light.................................................. 3-29
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-18
Shopping bag hook..................................................... 6-11
SI-DRIVE mode.......................................................... 7-29
Snow tires ....................................................... 8-10, 11-33
Snowy and icy roads ................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm ............................................... 2-9
Spark plugs ............................................................. 11-19
Specifications............................................................. 12-2
Speedometer ...................................................... 3-7, 3-13
SPORT mode ............................................................ 7-28
SPORT mode indicator light......................................... 3-28
SRS

Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-52
Frontal airbag......................................................... 1-40
Side airbag ............................................................ 1-52
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 4, 1-36
SRS airbag system

Monitors ................................................................ 1-58
Servicing ............................................................... 1-60
Warning light.......................................................... 3-18
Starting the engine ...................................................... 7-9
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7

Steering wheel

Power................................................................... 7-32
Tilt ....................................................................... 3-47
Tilt/telescopic......................................................... 3-48
Stopping the engine ................................................... 7-10
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-4
Sun shade ................................................................ 2-27
Sun visors................................................................... 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-36
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5

Tachometer ......................................................... 3-9, 3-14
Temperature gauge .................................................... 3-10
Temperature warning light

AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-21
Rear differential oil ................................................. 3-21
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-30, 1-33
Tie-down hooks ......................................................... 9-14
Tilt steering wheel ...................................................... 3-47
Tire

Chains.................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-34
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-35
Replacement ........................................................ 11-38
Rotation............................................................... 11-38
Types .................................................................. 11-33

Tire pressure monitoring system

(TPMS).......................................... 3-22, 7-42, 9-9, 11-33
Tires......................................................................... 12-5

Index 14-9

Tires and wheels ...................................................... 11-33
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-30, 1-33
Towing ...................................................................... 9-13
All wheels on the ground ......................................... 9-17
Flat-bed truck......................................................... 9-17
Tie-down hooks...................................................... 9-14

Trailer

Towing .................................................................. 8-15
Trip meter........................................................... 3-7, 3-13
Trunk lid .................................................................... 2-21
Release handle ...................................................... 2-22
Trunk light ............................................................... 11-56
Turn signal

Indicator lights........................................................ 3-29
Lever .................................................................... 3-36

Under-floor storage compartment.................................. 6-13

Valet mode ................................................................ 2-17
Vanity mirror ............................................................... 6-4
Vehicle

Capacity weight...................................................... 8-12
Identification ........................................................ 12-10
Symbols .................................................................... 3

Vehicle Dynamics Control

OFF indicator light .......................................... 3-26, 7-39
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-41
Operation indicator light................................... 3-26, 7-38
System.................................................................. 7-36

Replacement........................................................ 11-39
Windows ................................................................... 2-19
Windshield

Washer fluid......................................................... 11-40
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-39
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-41
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-43

Winter

Driving ................................................................... 8-8
Tires ........................................................... 8-10, 11-33
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-38

14-10 Index

Warning light ................................................. 3-26, 7-39
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2

Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-16
Warning light

ABS ............................................................. 3-23, 7-34
All-Wheel Drive...................................................... 3-26
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-21
Brake system ........................................................ 3-24
Charge ................................................................. 3-21
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-19
Coolant temperature high........................................ 3-20
Door open............................................................. 3-25
Driver’s Control Center Differential ........................... 7-19
Hill start assist ............................................... 3-25, 7-48
Low fuel.................................................. 3-9, 3-15, 3-25
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-22
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-21
Rear differential oil temperature ............................... 3-21
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-12, 3-16
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-18
Vehicle Dynamics Control ............................... 3-26, 7-39
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators......................................................... 11-37
Wheel

Alignment.............................................................. 12-5
Aluminum............................................................. 11-39
Balance ............................................................... 11-37

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GAS STATION REFERENCE

& Fuel: ! Non-turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. ! Turbo models except WRX STI Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI is not available, regular unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveability, it is required that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. ! WRX STI The engine is designed to operate at maximum performance using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher. If 93 AKI is not readily available in your area, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI may be used with no detriment to engine durability or driveability. However, you may notice a slight decrease in maximum engine & Cold tire pressure: Tire size

P205/55R16 89V

fuel

P205/50R17 88V

performance while using 91 AKI fuel. Use of 91 AKI fuel will not affect your warranty coverage. & Fuel octane rating: This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI). Refer to the “Fuel” section in this manual. & Fuel capacity: 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) & Engine oil: Use only API classification SM with the words “ENERGY CONSERVING” and the ILSAC Certification Mark (Starburst Mark) displayed on the container. & Engine oil capacity: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)

Wheel size

Pressure

Front

Rear Temporary spare tire Size

16 6 61/2 JJ

17 6 7 JJ

225/45R17

235/45R17
17 6 8 JJ

245/40R18
18 6 81/2 J

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2)

T125/70 D17

T135/70 D17

Pressure

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)

Foreword Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the SUBARU dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer.

The information, specifications and illustrations found in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle.

Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information found herein.

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN

*C copyright 2008 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

This manual describes the following vehicle types.

1) 4-door 2) 5-door and OUTBACK 3) WRX STI

! WRX STI

CAUTION

WRX STI models are equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) head- lights that contain mercury. For that reason, it is necessary to remove HID headlights before vehicle dis- posal. Once removed, please reuse, recycle or dispose of the HID head- lights as hazardous waste.

! All models except WRX STI

CAUTION

This vehicle does not contain mer- cury devices or parts.

Warranties & Warranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, 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 Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.

& Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warranties: . SUBARU Limited Warranty . Anti-Corrosion Warranty . Emission Control Warranty

All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Service Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.

How to use this Owner’s Manual & Using your Owner’s Manual Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle.

is composed of

This manual fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the information you want.

Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precau- tions for the SRS airbags. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you about the opera- tion of indicators and how to use the instruments and other switches.

instrument panel

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Chapter 4: Climate control This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system. Chapter 6: Interior equipment This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Chapter 8: Driving tips This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and ex- plains some safety tips on driving. Chapter 9: In case of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 10: Appearance care This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly.

Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you about dimen- sions and capacities of your SUBARU. Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Report- ing safety defects. Chapter 14: Index This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

find a number of WARNINGs,

& Safety warnings You will CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. These safety warnings alert you to poten- tial hazards that could result in injury to you or others. Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual care- fully in order to gain a better understand- ing of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.

NOTE A NOTE gives information or sugges- tions how to make better use of your vehicle.

& Safety symbol

You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context.

Vehicle symbols

Mark

Name

Mark

Name

There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Seat heater

Mark

Name

WARNING

CAUTION

Child restraint top tether an- chorages

Child restraint lower an- chorages

Tail lights, license plate light and instrument panel illumi- nation

Headlights

Turn signal

Power door lock and unlock

Passengers’ windows lock and unlock

Fuel

Front fog lights

Hazard warning flasher

Engine hood

Trunk lid (4-door)

Horn

Illumination brightness

Windshield wiper deicer

Fan speed

Wiper intermittent

Instrument panel outlets

Windshield wiper and washer

Windshield wiper mist (for single wipe)

Rear window wiper

Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets

Foot outlets

Windshield defroster and foot outlets

Rear window washer

Windshield defroster

Lights

Rear window defogger/Out- side mirror defogger/Wind- shield wiper deicer

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Mark

Name

Air recirculation

Engine oil

Washer

Door lock (transmitter)

Door unlock (transmitter)

Trunk lid (4-door) or rear gate (5-door) (transmitter)

. The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy- ment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.

For instructions and precautions, carefully read the following sections. . For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- belts” F1-10. . For the SRS airbag system, refer to “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)” F1-36.

Safety precautions when driving & Seatbelt and SRS airbag

WARNING

. All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Other- wise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or acci- dent.

. To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat- belts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seat- belts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the vehicle has the SRS airbag.

& Child safety

WARNING

. Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passen- ger and objects inside the vehi- cle.

. While riding in the vehicle,

in- fants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat. . Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly re- strained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt.

The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill chil- dren, especially if they are 12
years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly re- strained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater.

. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

. Always turn the child safety locks to the “LOCK” position when children sit in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opens the door and falls out. Refer to “Child safety locks” F2-19.

. Always lock the passenger’s win- dows 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. Re- fer to “Windows” F2-19.

. Never leave unattended children in the vehicle. They could acci- dentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent op- eration of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them.

. Help prevent young children from locking themselves in the trunk. On hot or sunny days, the tem- perature in the trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat- related injuries including brain damage to anyone locked inside, particularly for small children.

. When leaving the vehicle, either close all windows and lock all doors. Also make certain that the trunk is closed.

For instructions and precautions, carefully read the following sections. . For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- belts” F1-10. . For the child restraint system, refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-23. . For the SRS airbag system, refer to

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“*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)” F1-36.

& Engine exhaust gas (carbon

monoxide)

WARNING

. Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dan- gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. . Always properly maintain the en- gine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from enter- ing the vehicle.

. Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it.

. Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the venti- lation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle.

. Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system al-

ways works properly.

. If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open. . Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.

& Drinking and driving

WARNING

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the blood- stream delays your reaction time and impairs your perception, judg- ment and attentiveness. If you drive after drinking – even if you drink just a little – it will increase the risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. In if you are injured in the addition, accident, alcohol may increase the severity of that injury. Please don’t drink and drive.

the most Drunken driving is one of frequent causes of accidents. Since alco- hol affects all people differently, you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit. The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. However if you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up comple- tely before getting behind the wheel.

& Drugs and driving

& Driving when tired or sleepy

WARNING

WARNING

There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and at- tentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may increase your, your passengers’ and other persons’ risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident.

If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the literature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug you are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive after taking any medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If 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-being, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs.

When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction time will be delayed and your perception, judgment and at- tentiveness will be impaired. If you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your passengers’ and other per- sons’ chances of being involved in a serious accident may increase.

Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should make periodic rest stops to refresh yourself before continuing on your journey. When possible, you should share the driving with others.

& Modification of your vehicle

CAUTION

Your vehicle should not be modified other than with genuine SUBARU parts and accessories. Other types of modifications could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or

performance problems resulting from modification may not be cov- ered under warranties.

& Car phone/cell phone and

driving

CAUTION

Do not use a car phone/cell phone while driving; it may distract your attention from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a car phone/cell phone, pull off the road and park in a safe place before using your phone. In some States/ Provinces, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving.

& Driving vehicles equipped

with navigation system

WARNING

Do not allow the monitor to distract your attention from driving. Also, do not operate the controls of the navigation system while driving. The loss of attention to driving could lead to an accident. If you

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wish to operate the controls of the navigation system, take the vehicle off the road and stop it in a safe place.

first

& Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. Besides, the pets can be hurt under these situations. It is also for their own safety that pets should be properly restrained in your vehicle. Re- strain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be secured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by through the carrier’s routing a seatbelt handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the front passenger’s seat. For further information, consult your veterinarian, local animal protection society or pet shop.

& Tire pressures Check and, the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month and before any long journey.

if necessary, adjust

Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire placard. For detailed information, refer to “Tires and wheels” F11-33.

WARNING

Driving at high speeds with exces- sively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp in- crease in temperature could cause tread separation, and destruction of the tires. The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.

& California proposition 65

warning

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its consti- tuents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids in vehicles and certain components of product wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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

10

11

12

13

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Illustrated index & Exterior

1) Engine hood (page 11-5) 2) Headlight switch (page 3-35) 3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-48) 4) Wiper switch (page 3-39) 5) Moonroof (page 2-25) 6) Door locks (page 2-4) 7) 8) 9) Snow tires (page 8-10) 10) Front fog light switch (page 3-37) 11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-14) 12) Towing hook (page 9-14)

Tire pressure (page 11-35) Flat tires (page 9-4)

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1) Rear window defogger button

(page 3-41) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-5)

2) 3) Child safety locks (page 2-19) 4) 5) 6) Rear gate (page 2-24) 7)

Tie-down hook (page 9-14) Trunk lid (page 2-21)

Towing hook (page 9-14)

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& Interior ! Passenger compartment area

1)

Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-30) 2) Seatbelt (page 1-10) 3) Parking brake lever (page 7-44) 4) Front seat (page 1-2) 5) Rear seat (page 1-6)

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1) Center console (page 6-5) 2) Cup holder (page 6-5) 3) 4) Glove box (page 6-4)

Front power supply socket (page 6-7)

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& Instrument panel

1) Door locks (page 2-4) 2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-45) 3)

Illumination brightness control (page 3-36)

Light control switch (page 3-34)

4) Headlight beam leveler (page 3-37) 5) 6) Combination meter (page 3-5/page 3-12) 7) Wiper control lever (page 3-38) 8) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5) 9) Audio (page 5-1) 10) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-15/page 7-17)/

Selector lever (AT) (page 7-23)

11) Climate control (page 4-1) 12) Cruise control (page 7-48) 13) Horn (page 3-48) 14) SRS airbag (page 1-36) 15) Tilt/telescopic steering (page 3-48) 16) Audio control buttons (page 5-26) 17) Fuse box (page 11-46) 18) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch

(page 7-41)/Vehicle Dynamics Control mode switch (page 7-40)

19) Hood lock release knob (page 11-5) 20) Power windows (page 2-19)

& Light control and wiper control levers/switches

15

1) Windshield wiper (page 3-39) 2) Mist (page 3-40) 3) Windshield washer (page 3-40) 4) Rear window wiper and washer switch

(page 3-41)

5) Wiper

intermittent

(page 3-40)

time control switch

6) Wiper control lever (page 3-38) Light control switch (page 3-34) 7) 8) Fog light switch (page 3-37) 9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-35) 10) Headlight

change (page 3-35)

flasher High/Low beam

11) Turn signal (page 3-36)

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& Combination meter ! U.S.-spec. vehicles (WRX STI)

Fuel gauge (page 3-9) Tachometer (page 3-9)

1) 2) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4)

Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7)

5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-7) Temperature gauge (page 3-10) 6)

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Fuel gauge (page 3-9) Tachometer (page 3-9)

1) 2) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4)

Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7)

5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-7) 6) Selector lever and gear position indicator

(AT models) (page 3-29) Temperature gauge (page 3-10)

7)

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! U.S.-spec. vehicles (non-turbo models)

Tachometer (page 3-14)

1) 2) Speedometer (page 3-13) 3) 4)

Fuel gauge (page 3-15) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-13)

5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-13) 6) Selector lever and gear position indicator

(AT models) (page 3-29)

7) Coolant

temperature warning/indicator

light (page 3-20)

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Fuel gauge (page 3-9) Tachometer (page 3-9)

1) 2) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4)

Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7)

5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-7) Temperature gauge (page 3-10) 6)

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! Except U.S.-spec. vehicles (turbo models except WRX STI)

Fuel gauge (page 3-9) Tachometer (page 3-9)

1) 2) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4)

Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7)

5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-7) 6) Selector lever and gear position indicator

(AT models) (page 3-29) Temperature gauge (page 3-10)

7)

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Tachometer (page 3-14)

1) 2) Speedometer (page 3-13) 3) 4)

Fuel gauge (page 3-15) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-13)

5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-13) 6) Selector lever and gear position indicator

(AT models) (page 3-29)

7) Coolant

temperature warning/indicator

light (page 3-20)

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& Warning and indicator lights

Mark

Name

Mark

Name

Page

Seatbelt warning light

3-16

Front passenger’s seatbelt warning light

SRS airbag system warning light

Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indi- cator Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF in- dicator

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunc- tion indicator lamp

Coolant temperature low indicator light (non-turbo models)/ Coolant temperature high warning light (non-turbo models)

3-16

3-18

3-19

3-19

3-19

3-20

Charge warning light

3-21

Oil pressure warning light

3-21

AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT vehicles)

Rear differential oil temperature warning light (WRX STI)

Page

3-21

3-21

ABS warning light

3-23

Brake system warning light

Door open warning light

All-Wheel Drive warn- ing light (AT vehicles)

Hill start assist warn- ing light (if equipped)/ Hill start assist OFF indicator light (WRX STI)

Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indi- cator light (if equipped)

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped)/Traction Control OFF indicator light (WRX STI)

3-24

3-25

3-26

3-25

3-26

3-26

Mark

Name

Turn signal indicator lights

High beam indicator light

Front fog light indicator light (if equipped)

Security indicator light

Headlight indicator light (if equipped)

Cruise control indica- tor light

Cruise control set in- dicator light

Page

3-29

3-29

3-30

2-3, 3-28

3-30

3-29

3-30

Low fuel warning light

3-25

Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.- spec. models)

SPORT mode indica- tor light (AT vehicles)

Shift-up indicator light (WRX STI)

3-22

3-28

3-29

Mark

Name

Driver’s control center differential auto indi- cator light (WRX STI) Driver’s control center differential indicator and warning lights (WRX STI)

REV indicator light (WRX STI)

Auto [+] mode indica- tor light (WRX STI)

Auto [−] mode indica- tor light (WRX STI)

Sport (S) mode indi- cator light (WRX STI)

Intelligent mode indi- cator light (WRX STI)

Sport Sharp (S#) mode indicator light (WRX STI)

Page

3-30

3-30

3-31

3-30

3-30

3-29

3-29

3-29

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& Tire changing tools

Jack (page 9-4/page 9-21) Jack handle (page 9-4/page 9-20)

1) 2) 3) Spare tire (page 9-2/page 9-4)

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Function settings

A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with a genuine SUBARU navigation system, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system.

Item Alarm system

Function Alarm system

Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors)

Impact sensor operation (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option))

Passive arming

Dome light illumination

Hazard warning flasher

Remote keyless entry sys- tem

Possible settings Operation/Non-operation

0 second/30 seconds

Default setting Operation

30 seconds

Operation/Non-operation

Non-operation

Operation/Non-operation

Non-operation

ON/OFF

OFF

Operation/Non-operation

Operation

Audible signal

Operation/Non-operation

Operation

Key lock-in prevention

Key lock-in prevention

Operation/Non-operation

Operation

Remote engine start system (dealer option)

Horn chirp confirmation

ON/OFF

ON

Rear window defogger

Rear window defogger

Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

Windshield wiper deicer

Operation for 15 minutes/Con- tinuous operation

Operation for 15 minutes/Con- tinuous operation

Operation for 15 minutes

Operation for 15 minutes

Dome light

Operation of dome light OFF delay timer OFF/Short/Normal/Long

Long

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2-16

2-18

2-17

2-14

2-7

2-9

2-6

7-12

3-41

3-43

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Front seats........................................................... Forward and backward adjustment ...................... Reclining the seatback ........................................ Seat cushion height adjustment (driver’s seat) ..... Head restraint adjustment (if equipped)................ Active head restraint (if equipped) ....................... Seat heater (if equipped) .................................... Type A seat heater .............................................. Type B seat heater .............................................. Rear seats............................................................ Armrest (if equipped)........................................... Head restraint adjustment.................................... Folding down the rear seatback...........................

1-2
1-3
1-3
1-4
1-4
1-4
1-5
1-5
1-6
1-6
1-7
1-7
1-9
Seatbelts ............................................................. 1-10
Seatbelt safety tips............................................. 1-10
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 1-11
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor

(A/ELR) ............................................................

1-11
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 1-12
Fastening the seatbelt ........................................ 1-13
Seatbelt maintenance ......................................... 1-20
Front seatbelt pretensioners ............................. 1-20
System monitors ................................................ 1-21

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

System servicing ............................................... Precautions against vehicle modification ............ Child restraint systems ..................................... Where to place a child restraint system.............. Choosing a child restraint system ...................... Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR

seatbelt ........................................................... Installing a booster seat..................................... Installation of child restraint systems by use of

lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) .............. Top tether anchorages .......................................

*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint

System airbag)................................................ Vehicle with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers........................... SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ........... SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag............. SRS airbag system monitors.............................. SRS airbag system servicing ............................. Precautions against vehicle modification ............

1-22
1-23
1-23
1-24
1-26

1-26
1-29

1-30
1-33

1-36

1-36
1-40
1-52
1-58
1-60
1-60

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Front seats

WARNING

. Never adjust the seat while driv- ing to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury.

. Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers and cargo are clear of the adjusting mechan- ism.

. Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright posi- tion while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. . The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper

position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy- ment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.

WARNING

Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys

with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because chil- dren are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly re- strained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. Se- cure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating posi- tions. For instructions and precau-

& Reclining the seatback

tions concerning child restraint sys- tems, refer to “Child restraint sys- tems” F1-23.

& Forward and backward ad-

justment

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Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the lever and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place.

Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place. The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when the lever is pulled. While operating the lever to return the seatback, hold the seatback lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.

WARNING

To prevent the passenger from slid- ing under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.

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& Seat cushion height adjust-

ment (driver’s seat)

& Head restraint adjustment (if

equipped)

that the vehicle is struck from the rear.

& Active head restraint (if

equipped)

1) When the lever is pushed down, the seat

is lowered.

2) When the lever is pulled up,

rises.

the seat

The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up and down.

To raise: Pull the head restraint up. To lower: Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

The head restraint should be adjusted so that is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.

the head restraint

the center of

WARNING

Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event

The front seats of your vehicle are equipped with active head restraints. They automatically tilt forward slightly in the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, decreasing the amount of rearward head movement and thus reducing the risk of whiplash. For maximum effectiveness, the head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.

CAUTION

Seat heater (if equipped)

& Type A seat heater

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-5

. Each active head restraint

is effective only when its height is properly adjusted and driver/pas- senger sits in the correct posi- tion on the seat.

. If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an authorized SUBARU dealer in- spect the active head restraints. . The active head restraints may not operate in the event the vehicle experiences only a slight impact in the rear.

. The active head restraints may be damaged if they are pushed hard from behind or subjected to shock. As a result, they may not function if the vehicle suffers a rear impact.

The seat heater is equipped in the front seats.

The seat heater operates when the igni- tion switch is either in the “Acc” or “ON” position.

CAUTION

. There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low tempera- tures if they use the seat heater for a long period of time. When using the heater, always be sure to warn the persons concerned. . Do not put anything on the seat which insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.

NOTE Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge.

LO – Normal heating

1) HI – Rapid heating 2) 3) OFF – Off A) B) Right-hand side

Left-hand side

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To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or “HI” position on the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. Selecting the “HI” position will cause the seat to heat up quicker.

The indicator located on the switch illumi- nates when the seat heater is in operation. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.

& Type B seat heater

levels of Each seat heater has four adjustment. To use the heater in the right-hand seat, turn the “R” adjustment dial forward until the “ ” mark reaches the desired position. To activate the heater in the left-hand seat, turn the “L” adjustment

light next

dial forward until the “ ” mark reaches the desired position. Each heater warms the seat most quickly with the “ ” mark on the in the furthest-forward adjustment dial position. An indicator to the for each seat heater adjustment dial illuminates when that seat heater is activated. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, to the always turn the adjustment dial ” most rearward position so that mark reaches to the “OFF” position.

the “

Rear seats

WARNING

Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.

& Armrest (if equipped)

& Head restraint adjustment

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-7

WARNING

Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

To lower the armrest, pull on the top edge of the armrest.

WARNING

To avoid the possibility of serious injury, passengers must never be allowed to sit on the center armrest while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear.

! Rear windows side seating position

CAUTION

The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Before sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the click position.

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To lower: Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

the center of

the head restraint

The head restraint should be adjusted so that is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears. When the seats are not occupied, lower the head restraints to improve rearward visibility. ! Rear center seating position

1) When not used (lowest position) 2) When used (click position)

CAUTION

1) When not used (lowest position) 2) When used (click position)

The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Before sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the click position.

To raise: Pull the head restraint up.

To raise: Pull the head restraint up.

To lower: Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

When the rear-center seating position is occupied, raise the head restraint to an appropriate position depending on your sitting height. When the rear center seat- ing position is not occupied, lower the head restraint to improve rearward visibi- lity.

& Folding down the rear seat-

back

WARNING

. After returning the rear seatback to its original position, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible.

. Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area or trunk. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.

. Secure all objects and especially long items properly to prevent

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them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious injury during a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneu- ver or a rapid acceleration.

! 4-door models 1. Lower the head restraints.

2. Unlock the seatback by pulling the release strap and then fold the seatback down. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely locked.

You can keep the seatbacks locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility.

1. Pull the lock release strap behind the seatback out from its holder. 2. Raise the seatback until it locks into place with the lock release strap hanging in the trunk. Make sure that the seatback is securely locked.

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In this case, perform the following steps to fold the seatback down again. 1. Open the trunk lid. Refer to “Trunk lid (4-door)” F2-21. 2. Access the lock release strap from the trunk, and fold the seatback forward while pulling the strap down.

! 5-door models 1. Lower the head restraints.

2. Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob and then fold the seatback down. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely