2002 SUBARU IMPREZA ESP

Audio
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To start playback
When the “CD” button (13) is pressed, the CD
changer will start playback. The display shows the
current disc number, track number and the elapsed
time during playback. NOTE If a disc is in the player, the “DISC” button is
used to change from CD player operation to DISC changer operation. Each time the “DISC”
button is pressed, the operating mode will
change alternately. At the end of the disc, the player automatically
continues with the next disc. After playback on the last disc finishes, play-
back will automatically return to the first disc. If you have loaded fewer than 6 discs, any mis-
sing disc is automatically skipped.
Selection of a desired disc
You can select a desired disc from among the discs
contained in the magazines only by pressing the
corresponding number one of the disc select but-
tons. If you are to listen to the 7th disc in the double
magazine (12 discs), for example, it is selected firstby selecting “M2” (“M2” means 2nd magazine) with
the “DISC” button and then pressing the “1” button
of the disc select buttons. All other discs in the mag- azines can also be selected in a similar way.
NOTE No disc change takes place if the button corre-
sponding to the magazine slot in which no disc is loaded is pressed. If the direct disc button corresponding to the
disc now in playback is pressed again, the disc will be replayed from its beginning.
To select a song from its beginning
n Forward direction
Briefly press the “
” button (12) to skip to the begin-
ning of the next track. Each time the button is
pressed, the indicated track number will increase.
n Backward direction
Briefly press the “ ” button (12) to skip to the begin-
ning of the current track. Each time the button is
pressed, the indicated track number will decrease.
Fast forwarding and fast reverse
n Fast forwarding
Press the “
” button (12) continuously for more than
1 second to fast forward the disc.
Release the button to stop fast forwarding.
If you continue fast forwarding to the end of the disc,

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NOTE
Make sure to always insert a disc with the label side up. If a disc is inserted with the label sidedown, it might be ejected or the player mightshut off.
How to insert a CD(s)
n Inserting a CD
1. Press “LOAD” button (18). If the magazine in the
player has an idle position where you can insert adisc, the “DISC” indicator associated with the idle
position will blink.
If no indicator blinks, it means that there is no idleposition in the magazine.
2. As soon as the “DISC” indicator begins to blink,
the “IN” will appear on display for a period of 15 se-
conds. Insert a disc during the period. The disc will be then automatically drawn in, and the player willbegin to play back the first number of the disc. To insert more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1
and 2. The magazine will be loaded with discs in the
ascending order of position number.
If you do not insert any disc in 15 seconds after you
have pressed the “LOAD” button, the player will be-
gin to play back the first number of the last disc you
have inserted.
The disc indicator steadily lights up if a disc is al-
ready inserted in the corresponding position of themagazine. While the player is in the loading mode, if you
press any of the other mode buttons “FM” (2), “AM”
(1)
and “TAPE” (12), the player will enter the stand-
by mode. Press the “CD” button (21) to start play-
back.
n Inserting a disc in a desired position
1. Press the “LOAD” button. If the magazine in the
player has an idle position where you can insert adisc, the “DISC” indicator associated with the idle
position will blink.
The positions in the magazine the indicator of which
steadily lights up are already loaded with discs.
2. Press the “DISC SELECT ” button (26) at the posi-
tion where you want to insert a disc. The associated
“DISC” indicator will blink, and the “IN” will be dis-
played.
3. If you insert a disc during the 15-second periodwhile the “IN” is on display, the disc will be automati-
cally drawn in, and the player will start playback of
the disc, beginning with the first number. To insert more discs in succession, repeat Steps 1
and 2. While the player is in the loading mode, if you

Interior equipment
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might burn you or your passengers. Spilled
beverages may also damage upholstery, car-pets or audio equipment. Accessory power socket
In the luggage compartment (if equipped)
CAUTION
Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in
the accessory power socket. Do not place any foreign objects, especially
metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil,
into the accessory power socket. That could
cause a short circuit. Always put the cap onthe accessory power socket when they are notin use. Use only electrical appliances which are
designed for 12V DC and which consume less
than 120W. Overloading the accessory power
socket can cause a short circuit. Do not use
double adapters or more than one electricalappliance. If the plug on your electric appliance is
either too loose or too tight for the accessorypower socket, this can result in a poor contactor cause the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs
that fit properly. Use of an electric appliance in the acces-

Starting and operating
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Fuel
CAUTION
Use of a fuel which is low in quality or use of an inappropriate fuel additive may cause en- gine damage.
Fuel requirements
2.5 Liter models
The 2.5 Liter engine is designed to operate using
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or
higher.
2.0 Liter (turbo) models
The 2.0 Liter turbo engine is designed to operate
using premium unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gas-
oline is not available, regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be tempo-
rarily used. For optimum engine performance and
driveability, it is recommended that you use pre-
mium grade unleaded gasoline.
Fuel octane rating
This octane rating is the average of the ResearchOctane and Motor Octane numbers and is com-
monly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI).Using a gasoline with a lower octane rating cancause persistent and heavy knocking, which can
damage the engine. Do not be concerned if your
vehicle sometimes knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when you accelerate. See your dealer or a
qualified service technician if you use a fuel with thespecified octane rating and your vehicle knocks
heavily or persistently.
Unleaded gasoline
The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed to acceptonly an unleaded gasoline filler nozzle. Under no
circumstances should leaded gasoline be used be-
cause it will damage the emission control system
and may impair driveability and fuel economy.
Gasoline for California-certified LEV
Your vehicle was certified to California ’s low emis-
sion vehicle (LEV) standards as indicated on the
underhood tune-up label. It is designed to optimize
engine and emission performance with gasoline that
meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gaso-
line specifications. If you live in any other state than
California, your vehicle will operate on gasoline

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2. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it slowly
counterclockwise.
WARNING
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. Before
refueling, always first stop the engine and
make sure that there are no lighted cigarettes,open flames or electrical sparks in the adja-cent area. When opening the cap, do not remove the
cap quickly. Fuel may be under pressure andspray out of the fuel filler neck especially in
hot weather, which may cause injury.
3. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler pump auto-
matically stops. Do not add any more fuel.
4. Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise until you
hear a clicking noise. Be certain not to catch the
tether under the cap while tightening.
5. Close the fuel filler lid completely.
If you spill any fuel on the painted surface, rinse it
off immediately. Otherwise, the painted surface
could be damaged. NOTE If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks or if the tether is caught under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE warning light may come on. Re-fer to the
“Warning and indicator lights ” section
located in chapter 3.CAUTION
Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel
tank. The addition of a cleaning agent may
cause damage to the fuel system. Make sure that the cap is tightened until it
clicks to prevent fuel spillage in the event ofan accident. Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces
of the vehicle.Fuels may cause paint damage, which is not
covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty. Always use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler
cap. If you use the wrong cap, it may not fit orhave proper venting, and your fuel tank and
emission control system might be damaged.

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CAUTION
Resultant vehicle damage due to improper testing is not covered under the SUBARU Lim-
ited Warranty and is the responsibility of the state inspection program or its contractors orlicensees. Preparing to drive
You should perform the following checks and adjust-
ments every day before you start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are
clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires.
Also check tires for proper inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of the leaks.
4. Check that the hood, trunk and rear gate are fullyclosed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside
mirrors.
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passen-gers have fastened their seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator
lights when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”
position.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights
after starting the engine. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer
fluid and other fluid levels should be checked
daily, weekly or at fuel stops.

Driving tips
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aid kit and portable phone or citizens band radio. Drive carefully. Do not take unnecessary risks by
driving in dangerous areas or over rough terrain. Slow down and employ extra caution at all times.
When driving off-road, you will not have the benefit
of marked traffic lanes, banked curves, traffic signs and the like. Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead, drive
either straight up or straight down the slopes. A ve-
hicle can much more easily tip over sideways than it
can end over end. Avoid driving straight up or down
slopes that are too steep. Avoid sharp turning maneuvers, especially at
higher speeds. Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering
wheel. A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injureyour hands. Instead drive with your fingers andthumbs on the outside of the rim. If driving through water, such as when crossing
shallow streams, first check the depth of the water
and the bottom of the stream bed for firmness and
ensure that the bed of the stream is flat. Drive slowly
and completely through the stream. The water
should be shallow enough that it does not reach the
vehicle’ s undercarriage. Water entering the engine
air intake or the exhaust pipe or water splashing
onto electrical parts may damage your vehicle and may cause it to stall. Never attempt to drive through
rushing water; regardless of its depth, it can wash
away the ground from under your tires, resulting in
possible loss of traction and even vehicle rollover.
Always check your brakes for effectiveness im-
mediately after driving in sand, mud or water. Do
this by driving slowly and stepping on the brake
pedal. Repeat that process several times to dry outthe brake discs and brake pads. Do not drive or park over or near flammable mate-
rials such as dry grass or fallen leaves, as they may
burn easily. The exhaust system is very hot while en- gine is running and right after the engine stops. This
could create a fire hazard. After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand,
rivers, etc., check that there is no grass, bush, pa-
per, rags, stones, sand, etc. adhering to or trapped
on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from
the underbody. If the vehicle is used with these ma-
terials trapped or adhering to the underbody, a
mechanical breakdown or fire could occur. Secure all cargo carried inside the vehicle and
make certain that it is not piled higher than the seat-
backs. During sudden stops or jolts, unsecured car-
go could be thrown around in the vehicle and cause
injury. Do not pile heavy loads on the roof. Thoseloads raise the vehicle ’s center of gravity and make

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WARNING
Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads such as snowy or icy roads. This may
cause loss of vehicle control.
Wiper operation when snowing
Before driving in cold weather, make sure the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear win-
dow. If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield
or rear window, use the defroster with the airflow
control dial in the “t ” position and the temperature
control dial set for maximum warmth until the wiper
blades are completely thawed out. If your vehicle is
equipped with a wiper deicer, it is helpful to thaw the
windshield wiper blades. To thaw out the rear wiper
blade, use the rear window defogger.
When driving in snow, if frozen snow starts to stick
on the surface of the windshield despite wiper
operation, use the defroster with the airflow controldial in “t ” and the temperature control dial set for
maximum warmth. After the windshield gets warmed
enough to melt the frozen snow on it, wash it away
using the windshield washer.
Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the wiper from working effectively. If snow is stuck on the
wiper arm, pull off the road to a safe place, then
remove it. If you stop the car at road side, use the
hazard warning flasher to alert other drivers.
We recommend use of non-freezing type wiper blades (winter blades) during the seasons you
could have snow and sub-zero temperatures.
Blades of this type give superior wiping perfor-
mance in snowy conditions. Be sure to use blades
that are suitable for your vehicle.
Corrosion protection
Refer to the “Corrosion protection ” section (chapter
10). Snow tires
WARNING
When replacing original tires with winter
(snow) tires, make sure you use only the same size, construction and load range as the origi-nal tires listed on the tire placard. Using other
sizes and construction may affect speedome-ter/odometer calibration and clearance be-tween the body and tires. It also may be dan-