2008 Subaru Impreza Owners Manual

the “Flat tires” section in chapter 9. & Vehicle load limit – how to

determine

The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by avail- able cargo space. The load limit of your vehicle is shown on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s side B-pillar. Locate the “The combined weight statement

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))

refer

For information about vehicle load- to the “Loading your ing, vehicle” section in chapter 8. NOTE Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing. Therefore, never

tow a trailer with your vehicle. ! Calculating total and load ca- pacities varying seating con- figurations

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

Example 1A

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”.

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Example 1B

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

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.

For example, if the vehicle has one occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg) plus cargo weighing 662 lbs (300
kg). 1. Calculate the total weight.

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.

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

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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.

Example 2B

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.

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.

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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

four tires’ maximum The sum of 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.

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.

– CONTINUED –

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.

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. 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- the “XXX” amount equals ple, 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.

Uniform tire quality grading standards

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-

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

& 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 government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires de- pends 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

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.

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

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,

Index

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14-2 Index

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-24
Warning light ................................................. 3-19, 7-25
Accessories....................................................... 5-4, 11-45
Accessory power outlet................................................. 6-6
Active head restraint..................................................... 1-4
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-15
Air conditioner ............................................................. 4-7
Air filtration system..................................................... 4-13
Air flow selection.......................................................... 4-2
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-14
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-21
Aluminum wheel cleaning............................................ 10-3
Aluminum wheels...................................................... 11-37
Antenna system........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-24
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-15
Armrest....................................................................... 1-6
Ashtray ....................................................................... 6-8
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ............................... 3-18
Audio control button ................................................... 5-26
Audio set .................................................................... 5-5
Auto-dimming mirror/compass...................................... 3-37
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-8
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-16
Capacities............................................................. 12-4
Fluid.................................................................... 11-20
MANUAL mode ..................................................... 7-19
Selector lever ........................................................ 7-17
Shift lock release ................................................... 7-22
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP)................. 3-18

Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-10

Battery .................................................................... 11-42
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-10
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-7
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-28
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-6
Brake

Assist.................................................................... 7-24
Booster ....................................................... 7-23, 11-27
Fluid ................................................................... 11-25
Pad and lining...................................................... 11-30
Parking ....................................................... 7-34, 11-30
Pedal .................................................................. 11-28
System.................................................................. 7-23

Brake pedal

Free play............................................................. 11-28
Reserve distance.................................................. 11-28
Brake system............................................................. 7-23
Warning light.......................................................... 3-20
Braking ..................................................................... 7-23
Tips ...................................................................... 7-23
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings................... 11-30
Bulb

Chart .................................................................... 12-9
Replacing ............................................................ 11-46

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

Cover ................................................................... 6-10
Light....................................................................... 6-2
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-11
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center

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

Flat tire ................................................................... 9-4
Oil and oil filter ...................................................... 11-9
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-17
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator

lamp...................................................................... 3-16

Checking

Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-28
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-28
Clutch function...................................................... 11-28
Clutch pedal free play............................................ 11-29
Engine oil level ...................................................... 11-8
Fluid level ............................... 11-20, 11-24, 11-25, 11-26
Gear oil level ........................................................ 11-22
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-22
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt................................ 1-25
Lower and tether anchorages .................................. 1-29
Child safety .................................................................... 4
Locks ................................................................... 2-19

Index 14-3

Chime

Key........................................................................ 3-5
Seatbelt......................................................... 1-11, 3-13

Cleaning

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

Climate control system

Automatic ............................................................... 4-8
Manual................................................................... 4-3
Clock ........................................................................ 3-25
Clutch

Fluid ................................................................... 11-26
Pedal .................................................................. 11-28
Coin tray .................................................................... 6-4
Coolant ................................................................... 11-13
Coolant temperature low indicator light .......................... 3-17
Cooling system ........................................................ 11-12
Corrosion protection............................................ 8-10, 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-36
Set indicator light.................................................... 3-25
Cruise control indicator light......................................... 3-24
Cup holder ................................................................. 6-5
Front passenger’s.................................................... 6-5
Rear passenger’s .................................................... 6-5

Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-29
Differential gear oil

Front................................................................... 11-21
Rear ................................................................... 11-22

14-4 Index

Dimensions ............................................................... 12-2
Disarming the system ................................................. 2-16
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-24
Dome light .................................................................. 6-2
Door

Locks ..................................................................... 2-4
Open warning light ................................................. 3-21
Drive belts................................................................ 11-18
Driving

All-Wheel Drive vehicle ........................................... 3-21
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking ..................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................ 6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets .......................................................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ................................................ 8-9
Tips................................................................ 7-15, 8-5
Tired or sleepy............................................................ 6

Electrical system........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

system........................................................... 3-20, 7-26
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)............................. 1-10
Engine

Compartment overview ........................................... 11-6
Coolant................................................................ 11-13
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ............................ 5, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-5
Oil........................................................................ 11-8
Overheating .......................................................... 9-13

Starting .................................................................. 7-8
Stopping................................................................ 7-10
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2

Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-4
Floor mat.................................................................... 6-9
Fluid level

Automatic transmission ......................................... 11-20
Brake.................................................................. 11-25
Clutch ................................................................. 11-26
Power steering ..................................................... 11-24
Fog light switch .......................................................... 3-30
Front

Differential gear oil................................................ 11-21
Fog light.............................................................. 11-50
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-19
Seats ..................................................................... 1-2
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-3
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap...................................................... 7-4
Gauge............................................................ 3-8, 3-12
Requirements ......................................................... 7-3
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-43
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-6

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)............................... 8-13
Glove box................................................................... 6-4
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)........................... 8-13

H Hazard warning flasher ........................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment ............................................. 1-4
Rear....................................................................... 1-7

Headlight

Flasher ................................................................. 3-28
Indicator light......................................................... 3-25
Headlights........................................................ 3-28, 11-47
Heater operation .......................................................... 4-5
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-24
High mount stop light................................................. 11-53
High/low beam change (dimmer).................................. 3-28
Hill start assist (MT vehicles) .............................. 7-35, 11-29
Hill start assist warning light ........................................ 3-21
Horn......................................................................... 3-41
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-12

Ignition switch.............................................................. 3-3
Light....................................................................... 3-5
Illuminated entry .......................................................... 2-9
Illumination brightness control...................................... 3-29
Immobilizer.................................................................. 2-2
Indicator light........................................................... 2-3

Indicator light

Cruise control ........................................................ 3-24
Cruise control set................................................... 3-25
Front fog............................................................... 3-25
Headlight .............................................................. 3-25
High beam ............................................................ 3-24
Security ................................................................ 3-23

Index 14-5

Selector lever/Gear position ..................................... 3-24
SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-24
Traction Control system OFF ................................... 3-22
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-24
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF................................. 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation.......................... 3-22

Indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamics Control ........................................ 7-29
Information display...................................................... 3-26
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-36
Interior light................................................................. 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle.................................... 2-22

Jack handle ............................................................... 9-18
Jump starting ............................................................. 9-10

Key

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

Leather seat materials................................................. 10-5
Light

Cargo area ............................................................. 6-2
Control switch ........................................................ 3-27
Dome..................................................................... 6-2

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Map ....................................................................... 6-3
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-11
Low fuel warning light................................... 3-8, 3-12, 3-21
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 3-18
Lower and tether anchorage........................................ 1-29

Main fuse................................................................. 11-45
Maintenance

Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3
Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-19
Tools .................................................................... 9-18
Malfunction indicator lamp........................................... 3-16
Manual

Climate control system ............................................. 4-3
Transmission ......................................................... 7-14
Transmission oil.................................................... 11-19
Map light..................................................................... 6-3
Meters and gauges ................................................ 3-5, 3-9
Mirrors...................................................................... 3-36

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

Odometer.................................................................... 3-6
Odometer/Tripmeter ................................................... 3-10
Off road driving............................................................ 8-6
Oil filter..................................................................... 11-9

Oil level

Engine .................................................................. 11-8
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-21
Manual transmission ............................................. 11-19
Rear differential.................................................... 11-22
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-17
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-38
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 3-26
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-13

Parking

Brake.................................................................... 7-34
Brake stroke ........................................................ 11-30
Tips ...................................................................... 7-34
Parking your vehicle ................................................... 7-34
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Power

Door locking switch.................................................. 2-6
Steering ................................................................ 7-23
Steering fluid........................................................ 11-24
Windows ............................................................... 2-19
Precautions against vehicle modification................ 1-22, 1-59
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8

Rear

Combination lights ................................................ 11-50
Gate ............................................................. 2-23, 9-17
Seats ..................................................................... 1-6

Rear differential

Gear oil ............................................................... 11-22

Rear seat

Folding down........................................................... 1-8

Rear window

Defogger button ..................................................... 3-34
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-33
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-41

Recommended

Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-21
Brake fluid............................................................ 11-26
Clutch fluid........................................................... 11-27
OIL grade and

viscosity...................... 11-11, 11-12, 11-20, 11-22, 11-23
Power steering fluid............................................... 11-25
Spark plugs.......................................................... 11-18
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-10
Remote keyless entry system ........................................ 2-7
Replacement

Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-29
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-39

Replacing

Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-16
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ........................ 2-7
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system).................... 2-10
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 11-46
Backup light/Tail light ............................................. 11-51
Cargo area light .................................................... 11-52
Dome light ........................................................... 11-52
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-50
Front turn signal light............................................. 11-50

Index 14-7

Headlight............................................................. 11-47
High mount stop light ............................................ 11-53
License plate light................................................. 11-52
Map light ............................................................. 11-52
Parking light......................................................... 11-50
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-50
Trunk light ........................................................... 11-53
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11

Safety

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

Seat

Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Heater.................................................................... 1-5
Seatbelt......................................................................... 4
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-19
Pretensioners......................................................... 1-19
Safety tips .............................................................. 1-9
Warning light and chime .................................. 1-11, 3-13
Seatbelts .................................................................... 1-9
Security ID plate.......................................................... 2-3
Selector lever............................................................. 7-17
Position indicator .................................................... 3-24
Shift lock release........................................................ 7-22
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-18
Shopping bag hook...................................................... 6-9
Snow tires ................................................................. 8-10
Snowy and icy roads ................................................... 8-9

14-8 Index

Sounding a panic alarm ................................................ 2-9
Spark plugs.............................................................. 11-18
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer....................................................... 3-6, 3-10
SPORT mode indicator light ........................................ 3-24
SRS

Curtain airbag........................................................ 1-51
Frontal airbag ........................................................ 1-39
Side airbag ........................................................... 1-51
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-35
SRS airbag system

Monitors................................................................ 1-57
Servicing............................................................... 1-59
Warning light ......................................................... 3-15
Starting the engine ....................................................... 7-8
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering wheel

Power................................................................... 7-23
Tilt ....................................................................... 3-39
Tilt/telescopic......................................................... 3-40
Stopping the engine ................................................... 7-10
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-4
Sun visors................................................................... 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-35
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5

Tachometer ......................................................... 3-7, 3-11
Temperature gauge ...................................................... 3-9
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP)..................... 3-18
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2

Tie-down hooks.......................................................... 9-14
Tilt steering wheel....................................................... 3-39
Tire

Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection............................................................ 11-32
Pressures and wear.............................................. 11-33
Replacement........................................................ 11-36
Rotation .............................................................. 11-36
Types.................................................................. 11-31

Tire pressure monitoring system

(TPMS) ......................................... 3-18, 7-32, 9-9, 11-31
Tires ......................................................................... 12-5
Tires and wheels ...................................................... 11-31
Top tether anchorages ................................................ 1-32
Towing ...................................................................... 9-13
All wheels on the ground ......................................... 9-16
Flat-bed truck......................................................... 9-16
Tie-down hooks...................................................... 9-14

Trailer

Towing .................................................................. 8-15
Trip meter................................................................... 3-6
Trunk lid .................................................................... 2-21
Release handle ...................................................... 2-22
Trunk light ............................................................... 11-53
Turn signal

Indicator lights........................................................ 3-24
Lever .................................................................... 3-29

Under-floor storage compartment.................................. 6-12

Index 14-9

SRS airbag system................................................. 3-15
Vehicle Dynamics Control ........................................ 3-22

Warning lights

Vehicle Dynamics Control ........................................ 7-30
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Washing .................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing .................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ........................................................ 11-35
Wheel

Alignment .............................................................. 12-5
Aluminum ............................................................ 11-37
Balance............................................................... 11-35
Replacement........................................................ 11-37
Windows ................................................................... 2-19
Windshield

Washer fluid......................................................... 11-38
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-32
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-39
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-35
Winter driving.............................................................. 8-8
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-31

Valet mode................................................................ 2-16
Vanity mirror ................................................................ 6-3
Vehicle

Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-12
Identification ........................................................ 12-10
Symbols .................................................................... 2

Vehicle Dynamics Control

OFF indicator light.................................................. 3-22
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-31
Operation indicator light .......................................... 3-22
System ................................................................. 7-27
Warning light ................................................. 3-22, 7-30
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2

Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-13
Warning light

ABS ..................................................................... 3-19
All-Wheel Drive...................................................... 3-21
Anti-lock Brake System........................................... 3-19
AT OIL TEMPerature .............................................. 3-18
Brake system ........................................................ 3-20
Charge ................................................................. 3-17
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-16
Door open............................................................. 3-21
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-21
Low fuel.................................................. 3-8, 3-12, 3-21
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-18
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-17
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-13

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GAS STATION REFERENCE

& Fuel: ! Non-turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. ! Turbo models 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. & 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)

& Cold tire pressure: Tire size

Wheel size

Pressure

Temporary spare tire

Front

Rear

Size

Pressure

P205/55R16 89V

16 6 61/2 JJ

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

P205/50R17 88V

17 6 7 JJ

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

T125/70 D17

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)