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use
to
avoid
uninten-
tionally
setting
of
the
cruise
control.
&
T
o
set
cruise
control
1.
Push
the
“
CRUISE
”
main
switch
but-
ton.
T
urbo
models
Non-turbo
models
The
cruise
control
indicator
light
on
the
combination
meter
will
illuminate.
2.
Depress
the
accelerator
pedal
until
the
vehicle
reaches
the
desired
speed.
3.
Push
the
“
SET/COAST
”
button
and
release
it.
Then
release
the
accelerator
pedal.
T
urbo
models
Starting
and
operating
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
11
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
3
Safety Warnings
4
Vehicle Symbols
5
Child Safety
7
Drinking and Driving
8
Tire Pressures
10
California Proposition 65
10
Driving with Pets
10
Table of Contents
11
Warning and Indicator Lights
24
Seat, Seatbelt and Srs Airbags
28
Front Seats
29
Forward and Backward Adjustment
30
Reclining the Seatback
30
Active Head Restraint (if Equipped)
31
Head Restraint Adjustment (if Equipped)
31
Seat Cushion Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)
31
Seat Heater (if Equipped)
32
Type a Seat Heater
32
Type B Seat Heater
33
Rear Seats
33
Armrest (if Equipped)
34
Head Restraint Adjustment
34
Folding down the Rear Seatback
36
Seatbelts
37
Seatbelt Safety Tips
37
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
38
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
38
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
39
Fastening the Seatbelt
40
Seatbelt Maintenance
47
Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
47
System Monitors
48
System Servicing
49
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
50
Child Restraint Systems
50
Where to Place a Child Restraint System
51
Choosing a Child Restraint System
53
Installing Child Restraint Systems with A/ELR Seatbelt
53
Installing a Booster Seat
56
Installation of Child Restraint Systems by Use of Lower and Tether Anchorages (LATCH)
57
Top Tether Anchorages
60
SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
63
Vehicle with SRS Airbags and Lap/Shoulder Restraints for Driver, Front Passenger, and Window-Side Rear Passengers
63
SUBARU Advanced Frontal Airbag System
67
SRS Side Airbag and SRS Curtain Airbag
79
Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
84
SRS Airbag System Monitors
85
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
87
SRS Airbag System Servicing
87
Keys and Doors
89
Immobilizer
90
Security ID Plate
91
Security Indicator Light
91
Key Replacement
92
Key Number Plate
90
Keys
90
Door Locks
92
Locking and Unlocking from the Outside
92
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
93
Battery Drainage Prevention Function
93
Power Door Locking Switches
94
Key Lock-In Prevention Function
94
Remote Keyless Entry System
95
Locking the Doors
96
Unlocking the Doors
96
Opening the Trunk Lid/Unlocking Rear Gate
97
Vehicle Finder Function
97
Sounding a Panic Alarm
97
Selecting Audible Signal Operation
97
Replacing the Battery
98
Replacing Lost Transmitters
98
Alarm System
102
System Operation
102
Activating and Deactivating the Alarm System
102
If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm System
103
Arming the System
103
Disarming the System
104
Valet Mode
105
Passive Arming
105
Tripped Sensor Identification
106
Shock Sensors (Dealer Option)
106
Windows
107
Power Windows
107
Child Safety Locks
107
Trunk Lid (4-Door)
109
To Open and Close the Trunk Lid from Outside
110
To Open the Trunk Lid from Inside
110
To Lock and Unlock the Trunk Lid Release Lever
110
Internal Trunk Lid Release Handle
110
Rear Gate (5-Door)
112
Moonroof (if Equipped)
113
Moonroof Switches
114
Sun Shade
115
Instruments and Controls
116
Ignition Switch
118
Lock
118
Acc
119
Start
119
Key Reminder Chime
120
Ignition Switch Light
120
Hazard Warning Flasher
120
Meters and Gauges (Turbo Models)
120
Combination Meter Illumination
120
Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
121
Meter/Gauge Needle Illumination Setting (Except WRX STI)
121
Speedometer
122
Odometer/Trip Meter
122
Tachometer
124
Fuel Gauge
124
Temperature Gauge
125
REV Indicator Light and Buzzer (WRX STI)
125
Setting the Alarm-Level Engine Speed
126
Deactivating the REV Alarm System
127
Meters and Gauges (Non-Turbo Models)
127
Combination Meter Illumination
127
Canceling the Function for Meter/Gauge Needle Movement Upon Turning on the Ignition Switch
127
Speedometer
128
Odometer/Trip Meter
128
Tachometer
129
Fuel Gauge
130
Seatbelt Warning Light and Chime
131
Warning and Indicator Lights
131
SRS Airbag System Warning Light
133
CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
134
Front Passenger's Frontal Airbag on and off Indicators
134
Turbo Models)/Coolant Temperature High
135
AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (at Vehicles)
136
Charge Warning Light
136
Oil Pressure Warning Light
136
Rear Differential Oil Temperature Warning Light (WRX STI)
136
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (U.S.-Spec. Models)
137
ABS Warning Light
138
Brake System Warning Light
139
Door Open Warning Light
140
Hill Start Assist Warning Light (MT Vehicles - if Equipped)/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light (WRX STI)
140
Low Fuel Warning Light
140
All-Wheel Drive Warning Light (at Vehicles)
141
Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator Light (if Equipped)
141
Vehicle Dynamics Control Warning Light
141
Instruments and Controls
143
SPORT Mode Indicator Light (at Vehicles)
143
SI-DRIVE Indicator Light (WRX STI)
144
Shift-Up Indicator Light (WRX STI)
144
Selector Lever and Gear Position Indicator (at Vehicles)
144
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
144
High Beam Indicator Light
144
Cruise Control Indicator Light
144
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
145
Front Fog Light Indicator Light (if Equipped)
145
Headlight Indicator Light (if Equipped)
145
Driver's Control Center Differential Auto Indicator Light (WRX STI)
145
Driver's Control Center Differential Indicator and Warning Lights (WRX STI)
145
REV Indicator Light (WRX STI)
146
Security Indicator Light
143
Clock
146
Information Display
147
Outside Temperature Indicator
148
Current Fuel Consumption (if Equipped)
148
Average Fuel Consumption
149
Turn off Display of Fuel Consumption Indicator
149
Light Control Switch
149
Headlights
150
High/Low Beam Change (Dimmer)
150
Headlight Flasher
150
Daytime Running Light System
151
Illumination Brightness Control
151
Turn Signal Lever
151
Front Fog Light Switch (if Equipped)
152
Headlight Beam Leveler (WRX STI)
152
Wiper and Washer
153
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switches
154
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch - 5-Door
156
Climate Control
156
Rear Window Defogger Button
156
Windshield Wiper Deicer (if Equipped)
158
Mirrors
159
Inside Mirror
159
Outside Mirrors
160
Tilt Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
162
Horn
163
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
163
Climate Control
164
Ventilator
165
Air Flow Selection
165
Center and Side Ventilators
166
Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
166
Control Panel
166
Heater Operation
168
Air Conditioner Operation
170
Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
171
Control Panel
171
To Use as Full-Automatic Climate Control System
171
To Use as Semi-Automatic Climate Control System
171
Fan Speed Control Dial
172
Temperature Control Dial
172
Air Flow Control Dial
172
Air Inlet Selection Button
173
Air Conditioner Button
173
Climate Control
174
Temperature Sensors
174
Operating Tips for Heater and Air Conditioner
175
Air Conditioner Compressor Shut-Off When Engine Is Heavily Loaded
175
Checking Air Conditioning System before Summer Season
175
Cleaning Ventilation Grille
175
Cooling and Dehumidifying in High Humidity and Low Temperature Weather Conditions
175
Efficient Cooling after Parking in Direct Sunlight
175
Lubrication Oil Circulation in the Refrigerant Circuit
175
Refrigerant for Your Climate Control System
175
Air Filtration System
176
Replacing an Air Filter
176
Audio
178
XM TM Satellite Radio Reception (if Equipped)
179
Antenna System
179
FM Reception
179
Roof Antenna
179
Installation of Accessories
181
Audio Set
182
Type a Audio Set (if Equipped)
182
Type B Audio Set (if Equipped)
183
Power and Sound Controls
184
Power Switch and Volume Control
184
Sound Control
184
Adjustable Level of each Mode
186
FM/AM Radio Operation
187
FM/AM Selection
187
Tuning
187
Displaying Radio PS (Program Service Name) and RT (Radio Text)
189
Station Preset
189
Satellite Radio Operation (if Equipped)
190
XM TM Satellite Radio
190
Sirius Satellite Radio
190
Satellite Radio Reception
190
Displaying Satellite Radio ID of Tuner
190
Band Selection
191
Channel and Category Selection
191
Channel Preset
192
Display Selection
193
CD Player Operation
193
How to Insert a CD (Type A)
194
How to Insert a CD(S) (Type B)
194
How to Play Back a CD
195
Repeating
197
Random Playback
198
Scan
199
Display Selection
199
Folder Selection
200
How to Eject a CD from the Player (Type A)
200
How to Eject Cds from the Player (Type B)
200
When the Following Messages Are Displayed
201
AUX Unit Operation
202
AUX Jack
202
AUX Inputs Selection Button
202
Audio Control Buttons (if Equipped)
203
MODE Button
203
Precautions to Observe When Handling a Compact Disc
204
Interior Equipment
207
Interior Lights
208
Cargo Area Light (5-Door Models)
208
Dome Light
208
Map Lights
209
Sun Visors
209
Vanity Mirror
210
Storage Compartment
210
Glove Box
210
Center Console
211
Coin Tray (if Equipped)
211
Cup Holders
211
Front Passenger's Cup Holder
211
Rear Passenger's Cup Holder (if Equipped)
212
Bottle Holders
213
Accessory Power Outlets
213
Use with a Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
215
Ashtray (if Equipped)
215
Center Console
216
Rear Ashtray
216
Floor Mat (if Equipped)
217
Cargo Area Cover (5-Door - if Equipped)
217
Using the Cover
217
To Remove the Cover
218
To Install the Cover Housing
218
Shopping Bag Hook (5-Door)
217
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks (5-Door - if Equipped)
219
Under-Floor Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
219
Starting and Operating
221
Fuel
223
Fuel Requirements
223
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
225
State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
227
Preparing to Drive
228
Starting the Engine
229
MT Vehicles
229
AT Vehicles
229
Stopping the Engine
230
Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option)
231
Starting Your Vehicle
231
Remote Start Safety Features
231
Entering the Vehicle While It Is Running Via Remote Start
232
Entering the Vehicle Following Remote Engine Start Shutdown
232
Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the Interior of the Vehicle
232
Service Mode
232
Remote Engine Start Transmitter Programming and Programmable Feature Option
232
System Maintenance
233
Manual Transmission - 6 Speeds
235
(Wrx Sti)
235
Selecting Reverse Gear
235
Shifting Speeds
235
Driving Tips
236
Shifting Speeds
237
Driving Tips
238
Driver's Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX STI)
239
To Change Mode of Driver's Control Center Differential
239
Auto Mode
240
Manual Mode
241
Temporary Release
242
Automatic Transmission
243
Selector Lever
243
Selector Lever Reverse Inhibiting Function
245
Selection of Manual Mode
246
Maximum Speeds
247
Driving Tips
247
SPORT Mode
248
Shift Lock Release
248
Si-Drive (Wrx Sti)
249
Intelligent (I) Mode
249
Sport (S) Mode
250
Sport Sharp (S#) Mode
250
SI-DRIVE Selector
251
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (WRX STI)
251
Power Steering
252
Braking
252
Braking Tips
252
Brake System
252
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators
253
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
253
ABS System Self-Check
254
ABS Warning Light
254
Starting and Operating
254
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
255
Steps to Take if EBD System Fails
255
Vehicle Dynamics Control System (if Equipped)
256
Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor
258
Vehicle Dynamics Control Mode Switch (WRX STI)
260
Vehicle Dynamics Control off Switch (Except WRX STI)
261
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S.-Spec. Models)
262
Parking Your Vehicle
264
Parking Brake
264
Parking Tips
264
Hill Start Assist System (MT Vehicles - if Equipped)
266
To Activate/Deactivate the Hill Start Assist System (WRX STI)
266
Hill Start Assist Warning Light/Hill Start Assist off Indicator Light
268
Cruise Control
268
To Set Cruise Control
269
To Temporarily Cancel the Cruise Control
270
To Turn off the Cruise Control
270
To Change the Cruising Speed
271
Cruise Control Indicator Light
272
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
272
Driving Tips
274
Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide)
275
Fuel Economy Hints
275
New Vehicle Break-In Driving - the First 1,000 Miles (1,600 Km)
275
Catalytic Converter
276
Driving in Foreign Countries
277
Periodic Inspections
277
Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles
278
Off Road Driving
279
All AWD Models Except OUTBACK
279
Outback
279
Winter Driving
281
Operation During Cold Weather
281
Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads
282
Corrosion Protection
283
Snow Tires
283
Tire Chains
284
Rocking the Vehicle
284
Loading Your Vehicle
285
Vehicle Capacity Weight
285
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
286
Roof Molding and Crossbar (if Equipped)
287
Trailer Towing
288
In Case of Emergency
289
If You Park Your Vehicle in Case of an
290
Temporary Spare Tire
290
Precautions for AWD Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
291
Flat Tires
292
Changing a Flat Tire
292
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
297
Jump Starting
299
How to Jump Start
299
Towing
301
Towing and Tie-Down Hooks
302
Using a Flat-Bed Truck
305
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
305
Engine Overheating
301
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
301
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
301
Rear Gate - if the Rear Gate Cannot be Unlocked
306
Moonroof - if Moonroof Cannot be Closed
307
Maintenance Tools
308
Jack Handle
308
Jack and Other Maintenance Tools
309
Appearance Care
310
Exterior Care
311
Washing
311
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
312
Waxing and Polishing
312
Corrosion Protection
313
Most Common Causes of Corrosion
313
To Help Prevent Corrosion
313
Cleaning the Interior
314
Climate Control Panel, Audio Panel, Instrument Panel, Console Panel, and Switches
314
Leather Seat Materials
314
Seat Fabric
314
Synthetic Leather Upholstery
314
Navigation Monitor (if Equipped)
315
Maintenance and Service
316
Maintenance Precautions
318
Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment
319
When You Do Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running
319
Maintenance Schedule
318
Engine Hood
320
Engine Compartment Overview
321
Non-Turbo Models
321
Turbo Models Except WRX STI
322
Wrx Sti
323
Fuse Box (Page
321
Engine Oil
324
Checking the Oil Level
324
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
325
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
327
Recommended Grade and Viscosity under Severe Driving Conditions
328
Synthetic Oil
328
Cooling System
328
Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections
328
Engine Coolant
329
Air Cleaner Element
332
Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
332
Spark Plugs
334
Recommended Spark Plugs
334
Specifications
335
Drive Belts
335
Manual Transmission Oil
335
Checking the Oil Level
335
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
336
Automatic Transmission Fluid
337
Checking the Fluid Level
337
Recommended Fluid
338
Front Differential Gear Oil (at Vehicles)
338
Checking the Oil Level
338
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
339
Rear Differential Gear Oil
339
Checking the Gear Oil Level
339
Recommended Grade and Viscosity
340
Power Steering Fluid
341
Checking the Fluid Level
341
Brake Fluid
342
Checking the Fluid Level
343
Recommended Brake Fluid
343
Clutch Fluid (MT Vehicles)
343
Recommended Clutch Fluid
344
Brake Booster
344
Brake Pedal
345
Checking the Brake Pedal Free Play
345
Checking the Brake Pedal Reserve Distance
345
Clutch Pedal (MT Vehicles)
345
Checking the Clutch Function
345
Checking the Clutch Pedal Free Play
346
Hill Start Assist System (MT Vehicles - if Equipped)
346
Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
346
Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
347
Parking Brake Stroke
347
Tires and Wheels
348
Types of Tires
348
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if Equipped)
348
Tire Inspection
349
Tire Pressures and Wear
350
Wheel Balance
352
Wear Indicators
352
Tire Rotation Direction Mark
352
Tire Rotation
353
Tire Replacement
353
Wheel Replacement
354
Aluminum Wheels
354
Windshield Washer Fluid
355
Replacement of Wiper Blades
356
Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly
356
Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly
358
Rear Window Wiper Blade Rubber
358
Battery
360
Fuses
361
Installation of Accessories
362
Main Fuse
362
Replacing Bulbs
363
Headlights (WRX STI)
364
Headlight (Except WRX STI)
365
Front Turn Signal Light
367
Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
367
Rear Combination Lights
367
Back-Up Light (5-Door)
369
License Plate Light
369
Map Light
370
Dome Light and Cargo Area Light
371
Trunk Light
371
High Mount Stop Light (4-Door)
371
Other Bulbs
371
Specifications
372
Dimensions
373
Specifications
373
Electrical System
374
Engine
374
Capacities
375
Tires
376
Wheel Alignment
376
Fuses and Circuits
377
Fuse Panel Located in the Passenger Compartment
377
Fuse Panel Located in the Engine Compartment
379
Bulb Chart
380
Specifications
381
Vehicle Identification
381
Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
382
For U.S.A
383
Tire Information
383
Tire Labeling
383
Index
383
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
386
Glossary of Tire Terminology
387
Vehicle Load Limit - How to Determine
389
Determining Compatibility of Tire and Vehicle Load Capacities
392
Adverse Safety Consequences of Overloading on Handling and Stopping and on Tires
392
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
393
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
393
Treadwear
394
Traction AA, A, B, C
394
Temperature A, B, C
394
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
395
Index
396
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Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Specifications
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Brand
Subaru
Model
2009 IMPREZA
Category
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Language
English
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