2002 SUBARU IMPREZA engine

Maintenance and service
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Checking the brake pedal reserve dis- tance
OM-H0225
1) Left hand drive vehicles:
More than 2.56 in (65 mm)
Right hand drive vehicles:
More than 3.35 in (85 mm)
Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 66
lb (294 N, 30 kg) and measure the distance be-
tween the upper surface of the pedal pad and the
floor.
When the measurement is smaller than the specifi-
cation, or when the pedal does not operate smooth-
ly, contact with your SUBARU dealer. Clutch pedal (MT vehicles)
Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve dis-
tance according to the maintenance schedule in the“
Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
Checking the clutch function
Check the clutch engagement and disengagement.
1. With the engine idling, check that there are no
abnormal noises when the clutch pedal is de-
pressed, and that shifting into 1st or reverse feelssmooth.
2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly tocheck that the engine and transmission smoothly
couple without any sign of slippage.

Maintenance and service
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Windshield washer fluid
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer fluid be-
cause it could cause paint damage.
Check the level of the washer fluid at each fuel stop.
If the level is low, fill the fluid up to the neck of the
reservoir.Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield washer
fluid is unavailable use clean water.
In areas where water freezes in winter, use an anti-
freeze type windshield washer fluid. SUBARU Wind-
shield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol
and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem-
perature varies according to how much it is diluted,
as indicated below.
Washer Fluid
Concentration
Freezing
Temperature
30% 50%
100%10.4 °F ( –12 °C)
–4 °F ( –20 °C)
–49 °F ( –45 °C)
HGB001IA

Maintenance and service
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HB8003CA
The other one is housed in the engine compartment.
HS0208
1) Fuse puller 2) Spare fuse
The fuse puller and spare fuses are stored in the main fuse box cover in the engine compartment.
If any lights, accessories or other electrical controls
do not operate, inspect the corresponding fuse. If a
fuse has blown, replace it.
HS0204
A) Good B) Blown
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position
and turn off all electrical accessories.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown. The backside of each fuse box cover and the “Fuse and cir-
cuits” section in chapter 12 in this manual show the
circuit for each fuse.

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Specifications 12-2
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Dimensions 12-2
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Engine 12-3
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Electrical system 12-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities 12-4
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Tires 12-5
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Wheel alignment 12-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and circuits 12-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray 12-6 . . . . . .
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 12-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb chart 12-9
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Vehicle identification 12-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications

Specifications
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Engine
Engine model
EJ251
(2.5-liter, SOHC, non-turbo)EJ205
(2.0-liter, DOHC, turbo)
Engine typeHorizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
Displacement cu in. (cc)149.9 (2,457)121.7 (1,994)
Bore × Stroke in. (mm)3.92 × 3.11 (99.5 × 79.0)92.0 × 75.0 (3.62 × 2.95)
Compression ratio10.0 : 18.0 : 1
Firing order1 – 3 – 2 – 4
Electrical system
Battery type
di tEurope modelMT12V-48AH (55D23L)and capacity (5HR)ATWith 2.5-liter engine12V-52AH (75D23L)(5HR)With 2.0-liter engine12V-52AH (65D23L)
Alternator2.5-liter engine12V – 75A
2.0-liter engine12V – 75A
Spark plugs2.5-liter engineBKR6E-11 (NGK)
BKR5E-11 (NGK)
RC10YC4 (Champion)
2.0-liter turbo enginePFR6G (NGK)
AT : Automatic transmission MT : Manual transmission

Specifications
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Capacities
Fuel tank
15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
Engine oil2.5-liter engine model4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Turbo engine model4.8 US qt (4.5 liters, 4.0 Imp qt)
Transmission oil (MT)3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
Transmission oil (AT)10.0 US qt (9.5 liters, 8.4 Imp qt)
Power steering gear fluid0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)
Engine coolant2.5-liter engine modelMT7.4 US qt (7.0 liters, 6.2 Imp qt)
AT7.3 US qt (6.9 liters, 6.1 Imp qt)
Turbo engine modelMT8.1 US qt (7.7 liters, 6.8 Imp qt)
AT8.0 US qt (7.6 liters, 6.7 Imp qt)
AT : Automatic transmission MT : Manual transmission

Specifications
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Fuses and circuits Fuse panel located behind the coin tray
HS0224
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
115AHeater fan
215AHeater fan
315APower door lock
Keyless entry
420ACigarette lighter
Remote controlled rear view mirrors
510ATail light
Parking light
615ASRS airbag
715AFog light
820AABS solenoid
915ARadio
10Empty
1115AEngine ignition sys- tem
SRS airbag
AT control system

Specifications
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Fuse panel located in the engine compartment
HGC002BB
A) FWD socket (except Turbo model)
B) Main fuse Fuse panel
Fuse ratingCircuit
120A
Radiator cooling fan (Main)
220ARadiator cooling fan (Sub)
330AABS motor
420ARear window defog- ger
515AHazard warning flasher
Horn
615ATurn signal lights
710AAutomatic transmis- sion control unit
810AAlternator
915AHeadlight (right side)
1015AHeadlight (left side)
1120ALighting switch
1215AClock
Interior light