2000 SUBARU IMPREZA lock

7-24the g ear whic h is ab out to b e selec ted .
Exc eed ing the Maximum Allowab le Sp eed s will result
in over-revving
of the eng ine. In ad d ition a p owerful eng ine b rake will eng ag e and
c ontrol of the vehic le may b e lost.
mph (km/h)
Vehicle
type2.2 liter models2 5 litertype
Gear except OUTBACK
SPORTSOUTBACKSPORTS2.5 liter
RS models
1st35 (56)35 (56)30 (49)
2nd62 (100)63 (102)57 (91)
3rd96 (155)98 (157)91 (147)
NOTE In order to prevent over-revving during acceleration of the
vehicle, the transmission will automatically shift to the next high- est gear if the Maximum Allowable Speed for the current gear isexceeded. Similarly, in order to prevent over-revving during deceleration
of the vehicle, the transmission will remain in the current gear ifthe speed of the vehicle is in excess of the Maximum AllowableSpeed for the gear to which the selector lever has been moved. Driving tips
Always ap p ly the foot or p arking b rake when the veh ic le is
stop p ed in the “D ”, “3 ”, “2 ”, “1 ”, or “R ” p osition.
Always set the p arking b rake when p arking your vehi c le. Do not
hold the vehic le with only the transmission. Do not keep the vehic le in a stationary p osition on an up hill g rad e
b y using the “D ”, “3 ”, “2 ” or “1 ” p osition. Use the b rake instead .
Shift lock release
If the selec tor lever d oes not move from the “P ” p osition with the b rake
p ed al d ep ressed and the release b utton p ushed in an d the ig nition
switc h in the “ON ” p osition, p erform the following step s:
To overrid e the shift loc k:
1. Set the p arking b rake and stop the eng ine.

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Tilt adjustment
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1. Ad just the seat p osition. Refer to “Front seat ” sec tion (c hap ter 2).
2. Pull the tilt loc k lever d own.
3. Move the steering wheel to the d esired level.
4. Push the lever up to loc k the steering wheel in p lac e.
5. Make sure that the steering wheel is sec urely loc ked b y moving it
up and d own.
Power steering
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel at the fully locked position left orright for more than five seconds. This may damage the powersteering pump.
The p ower steering system op erates only when the en g ine is running .
If you lose p ower steering assist b ec ause the eng in e stop s or the system
fails to func tion, you c an steer b ut it will take m uc h more effort.

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Disc brake pad wear warning indicators
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The d isc b rake p ad wear warning ind ic ators on the d isc b rakes g ive a
warning noise when the b rake p ad s are worn.
If a sq ueaking or sc rap ing noise is heard from the d isc b rakes while
b raking , immed iately have your vehic le c hec ked b y y our SUBARU d eal-
er. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if equipped)
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because
you are driving with an ABS equipped vehicle could easily lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
The ABS system does not always decrease stopping distance.
You should always maintain a safe following distance from othervehicles. When driving on badly surfaced roads, gravel roads, icy roads,
or over deep newly fallen snow, stopping distances may be long-er for a vehicle with the ABS system than one without. When driv-ing under these conditions, therefore, reduce your speed and

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3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and have every
one g et out of the
vehic le.
4. Put wheel b loc ks at the front and rear of the tir e d iag onally op p osite
the flat tire.
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5. Take out the sp are tire, jac k, and wheel nut wren c h. See the “Tire
c hang ing tools ” in this c hap ter.
6. Remove the wheel c overs. Locking type wheel cover: Grasp the wheel c over with b oth hand s b y
the sp okes and twist sharp ly in a counterclockwise d irec tion until you
feel the d etente release. Now the wheel c over is fr ee from the retention
ring .Regular type wheel cover: Insert the wheel c over remover into the
notc h p rovid ed in the wheel c over, and p ry it off.
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Locking type wheel cover
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CAUTION
When transmission failure occurs, transport your vehicle on a flat-bed truck.
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1. Chec k the transmission and d ifferential oil level s and ad d oil to
b ring it to the up p er level if nec essary.
2. Release the p arking b rake and p ut the transmissio n in neutral.
3. The ig nition switc h should b e in the “ACC ” p osition while the ve-
hic le is b eing towed .
4. Take up slac k in the towline slowly to p revent d a mag e to the ve-
hic le. Towing with all wheels on the ground
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while the
vehicle is being towed because the steering wheel and the direc- tion of the wheels will be locked. Remember that the brake booster and power steering do not
function when the engine is not running. Because the engine isturned off, it will take greater effort to operate the brake pedal andsteering wheel.

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Parking brake lining
WARNING
A safe location and situation should be selected for break-in driv- ing.
CAUTION
Pulling the parking brake lever too forcefully may cause the rear
wheels to lock. To avoid this, be certain to pull the lever up slowly
and gently.
1. Drive the vehic le at a sp eed of ab out 22 mp h (35 km/h).
2. With the p arking b rake release b utton p ushed in, p ull the p arking
b rake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY. (Pulling with a forc e of ap p roxi-
mately 147 N [ 15 Kg , 33 lb ] .)
3. Drive the vehic le for ab out 220 yard s (200 meters ) in this c ond ition.
4. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the p arking b rake to c oo l d own. Rep eat
this p roc ed ure.
5. Chec k the p arking b rake stroke. If the p arking b r ake stroke is out
of the sp ec ified rang e, ad just it b y turning the ad justing nut loc ated
on the p arking b rake lever.
Parking brake stroke: 7 — 8 notches / 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb.)
Parking brake stroke
Chec k the p arking b rake stroke ac c ord ing to the mai ntenanc e sc hed ule
in the “Warranty and Maintenanc e Booklet ”. When the p arking b rake is
p rop erly ad justed , b raking p ower is fully ap p lied b y p ulling the lever up
seven to eig ht notc hes g ently b ut firmly (ab out 196 N, 44 lb ., 20 kg ). If
the p arking b rake lever stroke is not within the sp ec ified rang e, have the
b rake system c hec ked and ad justed at your SUBARU d e aler.

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solid b and ac ross the tread . The ind ic ators ap p ear
when the remaining
tread has b een worn to 0.063 in (1.6 mm) or less.
Wheel covers (Locking type wheel covers)
n Removing the wheel cover
CAUTION
If it becomes necessary to remove the wheel cover, NEVER use a screwdriver or other prying tool. Doing so will severely damage
or destroy the wheel cover.
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Grasp the wheel c over with b oth hand s b y the sp okes and twist
sharp ly in a counterclockwise d irec tion until you feel the d etent
release. Now the wheel c over is free from the reten tion ring .
n Installing the wheel cover
1. Install the wheel c over on the retention ring , al ig ning the valve stem
with the valve stem area and fitting the loc k p ins on the wheel c over
with the loc k sp ring s in the retention ring .

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Lock pin
2. Grasp the wheel c over with b oth hand s b y the sp ok es and twist
sharp ly in a clockwise d irec tion until you feel the d etent loc king . After
twisting the wheel c over, make sure the wheel c over is loc ked
sec urely b y lig htly turning the wheel c over rig ht a nd left.
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NOTE When any of the wheels is removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat tire, always check the tightness of the wheelnuts after driving approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut isloose, tighten it to the specified torque.