2009 Subaru Impreza Owners Manual

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crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately in- form the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Subaru of America, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investiga- tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehi- cles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Subaru of America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, Index 14 14-2 Index ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-33 Warning light ................................................. 3-23, 7-34 Accessories....................................................... 5-4, 11-47 Accessory power outlet................................................. 6-7 Active head restraint..................................................... 1-4 Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-17 Air conditioner ..................................................... 4-7, 4-10 Air filtration system..................................................... 4-13 Air flow selection.......................................................... 4-2 Alarm system ............................................................ 2-14 All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-26 Aluminum wheel cleaning............................................ 10-3 Aluminum wheels...................................................... 11-39 Antenna system........................................................... 5-2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-33 Arming the system ..................................................... 2-15 Armrest....................................................................... 1-7 Ashtray ....................................................................... 6-9 AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-21 Audio control button ................................................... 5-26 Audio set .................................................................... 5-5 Auto-dimming mirror/compass...................................... 3-44 Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-8 Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-23 Capacities............................................................. 12-4 Fluid.................................................................... 11-22 MANUAL mode ..................................................... 7-26 Selector lever ........................................................ 7-23 Shift lock release ................................................... 7-28 SPORT mode........................................................ 7-28 Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ................. 3-21 Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-11 AUX unit operation ..................................................... 5-25 Battery .................................................................... 11-45 Jump starting ......................................................... 9-11 Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-10 Booster seat .............................................................. 1-29 Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-7 Brake Assist.................................................................... 7-33 Booster ....................................................... 7-32, 11-29 Fluid ................................................................... 11-27 Pad and lining...................................................... 11-32 Parking ....................................................... 7-44, 11-32 Pedal .................................................................. 11-30 System.................................................................. 7-32 Brake pedal Free play............................................................. 11-30 Reserve distance.................................................. 11-30 Brake system............................................................. 7-32 Warning light.......................................................... 3-24 Braking ..................................................................... 7-32 Tips ...................................................................... 7-32 Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings................... 11-32 Bulb Chart .................................................................... 12-9 Replacing ............................................................ 11-48 C Capacities................................................................. 12-4 Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-11 Light............................................................. 6-2, 11-56 Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-13 Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3 Center Console .................................................................. 6-5 Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3 Center and side ventilators............................................ 4-3 Changing Flat tire ................................................................... 9-4 Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-10 Charge warning light .................................................. 3-21 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp...................................................................... 3-19 Checking Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-30 Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-30 Clutch function...................................................... 11-30 Clutch pedal free play............................................ 11-31 Engine oil level ...................................................... 11-9 Fluid level ............................... 11-22, 11-26, 11-27, 11-28 Gear oil level ........................................................ 11-24 Manual transmission oil level .................................. 11-20 Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-23 Installation with A/ELR seatbelt................................ 1-26 Lower and tether anchorages .................................. 1-30 Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-33 Index 14-3 Child safety ................................................................... 5 Locks.................................................................... 2-19 Chime Key........................................................................ 3-5 Seatbelt......................................................... 1-12, 3-16 Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3 Interior .................................................................. 10-5 Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-12 Climate control system Automatic ............................................................... 4-8 Manual................................................................... 4-3 Clock ........................................................................ 3-31 Clutch Fluid ................................................................... 11-28 Pedal .................................................................. 11-30 Coin tray .................................................................... 6-5 Coolant ................................................................... 11-14 Coolant temperature high warning light.......................... 3-20 Coolant temperature low indicator light .......................... 3-20 Cooling system ........................................................ 11-13 Corrosion protection.................................................... 10-4 Cruise control ............................................................ 7-48 Indicator light ................................................. 3-29, 7-52 Set indicator light............................................ 3-30, 7-52 Cup holder ................................................................. 6-5 Front passenger’s.................................................... 6-5 Rear passenger’s .................................................... 6-6 14-4 Index Daytime running light system....................................... 3-36 Differential gear oil Front ................................................................... 11-23 Rear.................................................................... 11-24 Dimensions ............................................................... 12-2 Disarming the alarm system ........................................ 2-16 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-33 Dome light ........................................................ 6-2, 11-56 Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-4 Open warning light ................................................. 3-25 Drive belts................................................................ 11-20 Driver’s Control Center Differential ............................... 7-19 Auto indicator light ................................................. 3-30 Indicator light......................................................... 3-30 Driving All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-26 Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7 Drinking ..................................................................... 6 Drugs ........................................................................ 7 Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4 Pets .......................................................................... 8 Snowy and icy roads ................................................ 8-9 Tips................................................. 7-16, 7-18, 8-2, 8-5 Tired or sleepy............................................................ 7 Electrical system........................................................ 12-3 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ................................................. 3-24, 7-35 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-11 Engine Compartment overview............................................ 11-6 Coolant ............................................................... 11-14 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 6, 8-2 Hood .................................................................... 11-5 Oil ........................................................................ 11-9 Overheating ........................................................... 9-13 Starting .................................................................. 7-9 Stopping................................................................ 7-10 Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2 Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-4 Floor mat................................................................... 6-11 Fluid level Automatic transmission ......................................... 11-22 Brake.................................................................. 11-27 Clutch ................................................................. 11-28 Power steering ..................................................... 11-26 Fog light Bulb.................................................................... 11-52 Indicator light ......................................................... 3-30 Switch................................................................... 3-37 Front Differential gear oil................................................ 11-23 Fog light (bulb)..................................................... 11-52 Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-30 Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-20 Seats ..................................................................... 1-2 Turn signal light.................................................... 11-52 Front fog light ............................................................ 3-37 Fuel ........................................................................... 7-3 Economy hints......................................................... 8-2 Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-5 Gauge ............................................................ 3-9, 3-15 Requirements .......................................................... 7-3 Fuses ...................................................................... 11-46 Fuses and circuits...................................................... 12-6 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .............................. 8-13 Glove box ................................................................... 6-4 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .......................... 8-13 Hazard warning flasher ........................................... 3-5, 9-2 Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-4 Rear seat................................................................ 1-7 Headlight Beam leveler ......................................................... 3-37 Flasher ................................................................. 3-35 Indicator light......................................................... 3-30 Headlights........................................................ 3-35, 11-49 Heater operation (manual climate control system) ............ 4-5 High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-29 High mount stop light................................................. 11-56 High/low beam change (dimmer).................................. 3-35 Hill start assist (MT vehicles) .............................. 7-46, 11-31 To activate/deactivate ............................................. 7-46 Hill start assist OFF indicator light ........................ 3-25, 7-48 Index 14-5 Hill start assist warning light................................. 3-25, 7-48 Horn ......................................................................... 3-48 Hose and connections............................................... 11-13 Ignition switch ............................................................. 3-3 Light ...................................................................... 3-5 Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-36 Immobilizer ................................................................. 2-2 Indicator light .......................................................... 2-3 Indicator light (security indicator light)........................ 3-28 Indicator light Coolant temperature low.......................................... 3-20 Cruise control ................................................ 3-29, 7-52 Cruise control set ........................................... 3-30, 7-52 Front fog light......................................................... 3-30 Headlight............................................................... 3-30 High beam............................................................. 3-29 Hill start assist OFF ........................................ 3-25, 7-48 Immobilizer ............................................................. 2-3 REV...................................................................... 3-31 Security................................................................. 3-28 Selector lever/Gear position ..................................... 3-29 Shift-up ................................................................. 3-29 SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-28 Turn signal ............................................................ 3-29 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF......................... 3-26, 7-39 Vehicle Dynamics Control operation.................. 3-26, 7-38 Information display...................................................... 3-32 Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-44 Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2 14-6 Index Internal trunk lid release handle ................................... 2-22 Jack handle............................................................... 9-20 Jump starting............................................................. 9-11 Key Number .................................................................. 2-2 Reminder chime....................................................... 3-5 Replacement ........................................................... 2-4 Keyless entry system ................................................... 2-7 Keys .......................................................................... 2-2 Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5 License plate light ..................................................... 11-54 Light Back-up (Sedan)................................................... 11-52 Back-up (Station wagon)........................................ 11-54 Brake/Tail and rear side marker (Sedan) .................. 11-52 Cargo area.............................................................. 6-2 Control switch........................................................ 3-34 Dome ..................................................................... 6-2 Front fog...................................................... 3-37, 11-52 High mount stop ................................................... 11-56 Ignition switch.......................................................... 3-5 License plate........................................................ 11-54 Map ............................................................. 6-3, 11-55 Rear combination.................................................. 11-52 Trunk................................................................... 11-56 Limited slip differential (LSD)........................................ 7-31 Loading your vehicle................................................... 8-12 Low fuel warning light .................................. 3-9, 3-15, 3-25 Low tire pressure warning light..................................... 3-22 Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-30 LSD (Limited slip differential)........................................ 7-31 Main fuse ................................................................ 11-47 Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3 Schedule ............................................................... 11-3 Seatbelt................................................................. 1-20 Tools..................................................................... 9-20 Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine warning light)... 3-19 Manual Climate control system ............................................. 4-3 Transmission oil ................................................... 11-20 Transmission-5 speeds ........................................... 7-17 Transmission-6 speeds ........................................... 7-15 Map light ........................................................... 6-3, 11-55 Meters and gauges.............................................. 3-5, 3-12 Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-44 Moonroof................................................................... 2-25 New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2 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 14-8 Index 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 3 13 12 11 10 000134 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)

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