2010 Subaru Impreza Owners Manual

statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. The vehicle placard also shows seating capacity of your vehicle. The total load capacity includes the total weight of driver and all pas- sengers and their belongings, any cargo, any optional equipment such as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike

carrier, etc., and the tongue load of a trailer. Therefore cargo capacity can be calculated by the following method. Cargo capacity = Load limit − (total weight of occupants + total weight of optional equipment + tongue load of a trailer (if applicable)) For information about vehicle load- ing, refer to “Loading your vehicle” F8-12. NOTE Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing. Therefore, never tow a trailer with your vehicle.

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! Calculating total and load ca- pacities varying seating con- figurations

Calculate the available load capa- city as shown in the following examples: Example 1A

occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg) plus cargo weighing 662 lbs (300
kg). 1. Calculate the total weight.

Example 1B

2. Calculate the available load ca- pacity by subtracting the total weight from the vehicle capacity weight of 900 lbs (408 kg).

3. The result of step 2 shows that a further 84 lbs (38 kg) of cargo can be carried.

For example, if a person weighing 176 lbs (80 kg) now enters the same vehicle (bringing the number of occupants to two), the calcula- tions are as follows. 1. Calculate the total weight.

Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 900 lbs (408 kg), which is indicated on the vehicle placard with the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 900 lbs or 408 kg”. For example, if the vehicle has one

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2. Calculate the available load ca- pacity.

3. The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 92 lbs (42
kg), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 92 lbs (42 kg) or more. Example 2A

with the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 408 kg or 900 lbs”. For example, the vehicle has one occupant weighing 165 lbs (75 kg) plus cargo weighing 375 lbs (170
kg). In addition, the vehicle is fitted with a trailer hitch weighing 22 lbs (10 kg), to which is attached a trailer weighing 1,764 lbs (800 kg). 10% of the trailer weight is applied to the trailer tongue (i.e. Tongue load = 176 lbs (80 kg)). 1. Calculate the total weight.

2. Calculate the available load ca- pacity.

3. The result of step 2 shows that a further 162 lbs (73 kg) of cargo can be carried.

NOTE Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing. Therefore, never tow a trailer with your vehicle.

Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 900 lbs (408 kg), which is indicated on the vehicle placard

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Example 2B

For example, if a person weighing 143 lbs (65 kg) and a child weighing 40 lbs (18 kg) now enter the same vehicle (bringing the number of occupants to three), and a child restraint system weighing 11 lbs (5
kg) is installed in the vehicle for the child to use, the calculations are as follows. 1. Calculate the total weight.

2. Calculate the available load ca- pacity.

3. The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 32 lbs (15
kg), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 32 lbs (15 kg) or more.

NOTE Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing. Therefore, never tow a trailer with your vehicle. & Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capaci- ties

two rear

The sum of four tires’ maximum load ratings must exceed the max- imum loaded vehicle weight (“GVWR”). In addition, sum of the maximum load ratings of two front tires and of tires must exceed each axle’s maximum loaded capacity (“GAWR”). Original equipment tires are designed to fulfill those conditions. The maximum loaded vehicle weight is referred to Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). And each axle’s maximum loaded capacity is referred to Gross Axle Weight Rat- ing (GAWR). The GVWR and each axle’s GAWR are shown on the vehicle certification label affixed to the driver’s door.

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The GVWR and front and rear GAWRs are determined by not only the maximum load rating of tires but also loaded capacities of the vehi- cle’s suspension, axles and other parts of the body. Therefore, the vehicle cannot necessarily be loaded up to the tire’s maximum load rating on the tire sidewall.

this means that

& Adverse safety conse-

quences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires

Overloading could affect vehicle handling, stopping distance, and vehicle and tire performance in the following ways. This could lead to an accident and possibly result in severe personal injury. . Vehicle stability will deteriorate. . Heavy and/or high-mounted loads could increase the risk of rollover. . Stopping distance will increase. . Brakes could overheat and fail.

. Suspension, bearings, axles and other body parts could break or experience accelerated wear that will shorten vehicle life. . Tires could fail. . Tread separation could occur. . Tire could separate from its rim.

& Steps for Determining Cor-

rect Load Limit

1. Locate the statement “The com- bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For exam- ple, the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five- 150 lbs (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-

if

able cargo and luggage load capa- city is 650 lbs. (1,400 − 750 (5 6
150) = 650 lbs) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calcu- lated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a 6. trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your ve- hicle.

NOTE Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing. Therefore, never tow a trailer with your vehicle.

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Uniform tire quality grading standards

form to Federal Safety Require- ments in addition to these grades.

This information indicates the rela- tive performance of passenger car tires in the area of treadwear, traction, and temperature resis- tance. This is to aid the consumer in making an informed choice in the purchase of tires. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall be- tween tread shoulder and maxi- mum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tem- perature A The quality grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passen- ger cars. However, they do not apply to deep tread, winter type snow tires, space-saver or tempor- ary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 12 inches or less, or to some limited produc- tion tires. All passenger car tires must con-

& Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compara- tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under con- trolled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1- 1/2) times as well on the govern- ment course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

& Traction AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on spe-

cified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance.

WARNING

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight- ahead braking traction tests, and does not include accel- eration, cornering, hydroplan- ing, or peak traction charac- teristics.

& Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled con- ditions on a specified indoor labora- tory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The

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DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve- hicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

tires must meet under

grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan- dards No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfor- mance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

WARNING

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or ex- cessive loading, either sepa- rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possi- ble tire failure.

Reporting safety defects (U.S.A.)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a 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,

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14-2 Index

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-33
Warning light ................................................. 3-24, 7-33
Accessories....................................................... 5-4, 11-48
Accessory power outlet................................................. 6-8
Active head restraint..................................................... 1-5
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-17
Air conditioner

Automatic climate control system ............................. 4-10
Manual climate control system............................. 4-4, 4-7
Air filtration system..................................................... 4-13
Air flow selection

Automatic climate control system ......................... 4-2, 4-9
Manual climate control system............................. 4-2, 4-4
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-14
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-26
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-39
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna system........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-33
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-15
Armrest....................................................................... 1-7
Ashtray..................................................................... 6-10
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-21
Audio

Antenna system....................................................... 5-2
AUX unit operation................................................. 5-25
CD player operation ............................................... 5-16
Control button........................................................ 5-26
FM/AM radio operation ........................................... 5-10
Power and sound controls......................................... 5-7

Satellite radio operations ......................................... 5-13
Set ........................................................................ 5-4
XMTM satellite radio reception ................................... 5-2
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ...................................... 3-42
Automatic climate control system................................... 4-8
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-23
Capacities ............................................................. 12-4
Fluid ................................................................... 11-22
MANUAL mode ...................................................... 7-26
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............. 3-21
Select lever ........................................................... 7-24
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-25
SPORT mode ........................................................ 7-28
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-12
AUX unit operation ..................................................... 5-25

Battery .................................................................... 11-45
Drainage prevention function..................................... 2-5
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-11
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter) ........... 7-14
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-10
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-30
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-7
Brake

Assist.................................................................... 7-32
Booster ....................................................... 7-32, 11-29
Fluid ................................................................... 11-27
Pad and lining...................................................... 11-32
Parking ....................................................... 7-43, 11-32
Pedal .................................................................. 11-30

System ................................................................. 7-32

Checking

Brake pedal

Free play ............................................................. 11-30
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-30
Brake system ............................................................ 7-32
Warning light ......................................................... 3-24
Braking..................................................................... 7-31
Tips...................................................................... 7-31
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-32
Bulb

Chart.................................................................. 12-10
Replacing............................................................. 11-48

Capacities................................................................. 12-4
Cargo area

Cover ................................................................... 6-12
Light............................................................. 6-2, 11-55
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-13
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center

Console .................................................................. 6-5
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3
Center and side ventilators............................................ 4-3
Changing

Coolant................................................................ 11-15
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-6
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-10
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-21
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator

lamp...................................................................... 3-19

Index 14-3

Brake pedal free play............................................ 11-30
Brake pedal reserve distance................................. 11-30
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-30
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-31
Coolant level........................................................ 11-14
Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid).................. 11-22
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-27
Fluid level (clutch fluid).......................................... 11-28
Fluid level (power steering fluid) ............................. 11-26
Fluid level (washer fluid)........................................ 11-40
Oil level (engine oil) ................................................ 11-9
Oil level (front differential gear oil) .......................... 11-23
Oil level (manual transmission oil) .......................... 11-20
Oil level (rear differential gear oil) ........................... 11-24
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-24
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-30
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................................ 1-27
Lower and tether anchorages................................... 1-31
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-34
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Locks.................................................................... 2-19

Chime

Cleaning

Key........................................................................ 3-5
Light ..................................................................... 3-35
Seatbelt......................................................... 1-12, 3-16

Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-12

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Climate control system

Automatic................................................................ 4-8
Manual ................................................................... 4-3
Clock........................................................................ 3-32
Clutch

Fluid.................................................................... 11-28
Pedal .................................................................. 11-30
Coin tray..................................................................... 6-5
Coolant.................................................................... 11-14
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-20
Temperature low indicator light................................. 3-20
Cooling system......................................................... 11-13
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-47
Indicator light................................................. 3-30, 7-51
Set indicator light ........................................... 3-30, 7-51
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-5
Front passenger’s .................................................... 6-5
Rear passenger’s..................................................... 6-7

Door

Driving

Locks..................................................................... 2-4
Open warning light.................................................. 3-26
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-20
Driver’s Control Center Differential................................ 7-19
Auto indicator light .................................................. 3-30
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-31

All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-26
AWD vehicles ......................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone.................................................. 7
Drinking..................................................................... 6
Drugs........................................................................ 7
Foreign countries..................................................... 8-4
Off road.................................................................. 8-6
Pets.......................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads ............................................... 8-9
Tips ................................................. 7-17, 7-19, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 7
Winter .................................................................... 8-8

Daytime running light system....................................... 3-36
Defogger................................................................... 3-45
Deicer ...................................................................... 3-45
Differential gear oil

Front ................................................................... 11-23
Rear.................................................................... 11-24
Dimensions ............................................................... 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ........................................ 2-17
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators........................ 7-32
Dome light ........................................................ 6-2, 11-55

Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-25, 7-34
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-12
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 ............................................................... 7-11
Exterior care.............................................................. 10-2

Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-11
Fluid level

Automatic transmission .......................................... 11-22
Brake .................................................................. 11-27
Clutch.................................................................. 11-28
Power steering ..................................................... 11-26

Fog light

Bulb .................................................................... 11-51
Indicator light......................................................... 3-30
Switch .................................................................. 3-38
Folding mirror switch .................................................. 3-44
Front

Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-23
Fog light ...................................................... 3-38, 11-51
Fog light indicator light............................................ 3-30
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-21
Seats ..................................................................... 1-2
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-51
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-3
Consumption indicator ............................................ 3-32
Economy hints......................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-5
Gauge ............................................................ 3-9, 3-15
Requirements .......................................................... 7-3

Index 14-5

Fuses ..................................................................... 11-46
Main fuse ............................................................ 11-48
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-6

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)............................... 8-13
Glove box................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)........................... 8-13

Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment

Front seat............................................................... 1-4
Rear seat ............................................................... 1-8

Headlight

Beam leveler.......................................................... 3-38
Bulb replacement ................................................. 11-48
Control switch ........................................................ 3-35
Flasher.................................................................. 3-36
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-30
Heater operation (manual climate control system)............ 4-5
High beam indicator light ............................................. 3-30
High mount stop light ................................................ 11-56
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-36
Hill start assist (MT vehicles) ............................. 7-45, 11-31
To activate/deactivate.............................................. 7-45
Hill start assist OFF indicator light ........................ 3-26, 7-47
Hill start assist warning light................................. 3-25, 7-47
Hook

Cargo tie-down....................................................... 6-13
Shopping bag ........................................................ 6-11

14-6 Index

Towing and tie-down............................................... 9-14
Horn......................................................................... 3-48
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-13

Ignition switch.............................................................. 3-3
Light....................................................................... 3-5
Illumination brightness control...................................... 3-37
Immobilizer.................................................................. 2-2
Indicator light (security indicator light) ................. 2-3, 3-28

Indicator light

Coolant temperature low ......................................... 3-20
Cruise control ................................................ 3-30, 7-51
Cruise control set........................................... 3-30, 7-51
Front fog light ........................................................ 3-30
Headlight .............................................................. 3-30
High beam ............................................................ 3-30
Hill start assist OFF........................................ 3-26, 7-47
Immobilizer...................................................... 2-3, 3-28
REV ..................................................................... 3-31
Security .......................................................... 2-3, 3-28
Select lever/Gear position ....................................... 3-29
Shift-up................................................................. 3-29
SI-DRIVE .............................................................. 3-29
SPORT mode........................................................ 3-29
Traction control OFF....................................... 3-27, 7-38
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-30
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ........................ 3-27, 7-38
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation ................. 3-26, 7-37
Information display ..................................................... 3-32
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-42

Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle.................................... 2-22

Jack and jack handle ................................................... 9-5
Jack-up point .............................................................. 9-6
Jump starting ............................................................. 9-11

Key............................................................................ 2-2
Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement........................................................... 2-4
Keyless entry system ................................................... 2-7

Leather seat materials................................................. 10-5
License plate light..................................................... 11-54
Light

Back-up (4-door) .................................................. 11-51
Back-up (5-door) .................................................. 11-53
Brake/Tail and rear side marker (4-door).................. 11-51
Cargo area ............................................................. 6-2
Control switch ........................................................ 3-35
Dome..................................................................... 6-2
Front fog ..................................................... 3-38, 11-51
High mount stop................................................... 11-56
Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-5
License plate ....................................................... 11-54
Map .............................................................. 6-3, 11-54
Rear combination ................................................. 11-51

Trunk................................................................... 11-55
Turn signal ................................................... 3-37, 11-51
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........................................ 1-31
LSD (Limited slip differential) ....................................... 7-31

Main fuse................................................................. 11-48
Maintenance

Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3
Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-20
Tools ...................................................................... 9-4

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, 11-54
Meters and gauges .............................................. 3-5, 3-12
Mirror defogger .......................................................... 3-45
Mirrors...................................................................... 3-42
Moonroof .......................................................... 2-26, 9-19

New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2

Index 14-7

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 gear ............................................ 11-24
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-21
Outside

Mirror defogger ...................................................... 3-45
Mirrors .......................................................... 3-44, 3-45
Temperature indicator.............................................. 3-33
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-13

Parking

Brake.................................................................... 7-43
Brake stroke ........................................................ 11-32
Tips ...................................................................... 7-44
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel................................................................... 7-3
Power

Door locking switch.................................................. 2-6
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-44
Steering ................................................................ 7-31
Steering fluid........................................................ 11-26

14-8 Index

Windows............................................................... 2-20
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-24, 1-61
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-9

Rear

Combination lights................................................. 11-51
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-24
Gate............................................................. 2-24, 9-18
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-51
Viscous limited slip differential ................................. 7-31

Rear differential

Oil temperature warning light ................................... 3-22
Rear seat.................................................................... 1-7
Folding down........................................................... 1-9

Rear window

Defogger............................................................... 3-45
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 engine start transmitter) .................... 7-14
Battery (remote keyless entry system)....................... 2-10
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-11
Replacing bulbs ....................................................... 11-48
Back-up light (4-door)............................................ 11-51
Back-up light (5-door)............................................ 11-53
Brake/Tail and rear side marker light (4-door)........... 11-51
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-55
Dome light........................................................... 11-55
Front fog light....................................................... 11-51
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-51
Headlight............................................................. 11-48
High mount stop light ............................................ 11-56
License plate light................................................. 11-54
Map light ............................................................. 11-54
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-51
Trunk light ........................................................... 11-55
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
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-5
Rear....................................................................... 1-7
Seatbelt ................................................................. 4, 1-11
Fastening.............................................................. 1-14
Maintenance.......................................................... 1-20
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-21
Safety tips............................................................. 1-11
Warning light and chime ................................. 1-12, 3-16

Security

Alarm system ........................................................ 2-14
ID plate................................................................... 2-3
Immobilizer.............................................................. 2-2
Indicator light................................................... 2-3, 3-28
Shock sensors....................................................... 2-19
Select lever ............................................................... 7-24
Position indicator ................................................... 3-29
Shift lock function....................................................... 7-25
Shift-up indicator light ................................................. 3-29
Shock sensors........................................................... 2-19
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

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SPORT mode ............................................................ 7-28
SPORT mode indicator light......................................... 3-29
SRS

Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-53
Frontal airbag......................................................... 1-41
Side airbag ............................................................ 1-53
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 4, 1-37
SRS airbag system

Monitors ................................................................ 1-59
Servicing ............................................................... 1-61
Warning light.......................................................... 3-18
Starting the engine ...................................................... 7-9
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering wheel

Power ................................................................... 7-31
Tilt ........................................................................ 3-47
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-47
Stopping the engine.................................................... 7-11
Storage compartment................................................... 6-4
Sun shade................................................................. 2-27
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-37
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-5

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

AT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-21
Coolant ................................................................. 3-20
Rear differential oil.................................................. 3-22

14-10 Index

Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-31, 1-34
Tie-down hooks ......................................................... 9-14
Tilt steering wheel ...................................................... 3-47
Tire ................................................................. 11-33, 12-5
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)..... 7-42, 9-10, 11-33
Warning light ......................................................... 3-22
Tires and wheels....................................................... 11-33
Tools .......................................................................... 9-4
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-31, 1-34
Towing...................................................................... 9-13
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-17
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-17
Hooks................................................................... 9-14

Trailer

Towing.................................................................. 8-15
Trip meter ........................................................... 3-7, 3-13
Trunk lid ................................................................... 2-22
Release handle ..................................................... 2-22
Trunk light................................................................ 11-55
Turn signal

Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-30
Lever.................................................................... 3-37

Under-floor storage compartment.................................. 6-14

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

Capacity weight...................................................... 8-12
Identification ........................................................ 12-13
Symbols .................................................................... 3

Vehicle Dynamics Control

OFF indicator light .......................................... 3-27, 7-38
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-41
Operation indicator light................................... 3-26, 7-37
System.................................................................. 7-36
Warning light.................................................. 3-27, 7-38
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2

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

ABS.............................................................. 3-24, 7-33
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 ............................................................. 3-26
Driver’s Control Center Differential............................ 7-19
Hill start assist ............................................... 3-25, 7-47

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Low fuel.................................................. 3-9, 3-15, 3-25
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-22
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-21
Rear differential oil temperature ............................... 3-22
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-12, 3-16
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-18
Vehicle Dynamics Control ............................... 3-27, 7-38
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators......................................................... 11-37
Wheel

Alignment.............................................................. 12-5
Aluminum............................................................. 11-39
Balance ............................................................... 11-37
Replacement ........................................................ 11-39
Windows................................................................... 2-20
Windshield

Washer fluid ......................................................... 11-40
Wiper and washer switches..................................... 3-40
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-42
Wiper deicer.......................................................... 3-45

Winter

Driving.................................................................... 8-8
Tires............................................................ 8-10, 11-33
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-39
Wiper deicer.............................................................. 3-45

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& 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 fuel 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 performance while using 91 AKI fuel. Use of 91 AKI fuel will not affect your warranty coverage. & Cold tire pressure: Tire size

P205/55R16 89V

P205/50R17 88V

& 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 “Fuel octane rating” F7-3. & Fuel capacity: 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) & Engine oil: Use only the following oils. . ILSAC GF-4, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark) . or API classification SM with the words “ENERGY CON- SERVING” For the complete viscosity requirements, refer to the following sections. . “Recommended grade and viscosity” F11-12
. “Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions” F11-13
& Engine oil capacity: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)

Wheel size Pressure

Front

Rear Temporary spare tire Size

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17 6 7 JJ

225/45R17

235/45R17
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245/40R18
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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)

2010 IMPREZA Owner’s ManualMSA5M1013AA1980BE-A Issued May 2009 Printed in USA 06/09 2010A2010 IMPREZA Owner’s ManualFUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.TOKYO, JAPAN