2002 SUBARU IMPREZA parking brake

Maintenance and service
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Parking brake stroke
HB4001CA
Check the parking brake stroke according to the
maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet ”. When the parking brake is properly
adjusted, braking power is fully applied by pulling
the lever up seven to eight notches gently but firmly(about 44 lb, 196 N, 20 kg). If the parking brake le-
ver stroke is not within the specified range, have the brake system checked and adjusted at your
SUBARU dealer. Tires and wheels
Types of tires
All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide an ade-
quate measure of traction, handling and braking
performance in year-round driving including snowy
and icy road conditions. However all season tires do
not have adequate traction performance compared
with winter (snow) tires in heavy or loose snow or on
icy road.
All season tires are identified by “ALL SEASON ”
and/or “M+S” (Mud & Snow) on the tire sidewall.
Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed capability tires best
suited for highway driving under dry conditions.
Summer tires are inadequate for driving on slippery
roads such as on snow-covered or icy roads.
If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered or icy
roads, we strongly recommend the use of winter
(snow) tires.
When installing winter tires, be sure to replace all
four tires.
Winter (snow) tires
Winter tires are best suited for driving on snow-cov-

Maintenance and service
11-56
Wattage Bulb No.
1) Front turn signal 12V –21W —
2) Spot light 12V –8W —
3) Room light 12V –8W —
4) Side marker light (Front) 12V–5W 168
5) Parking light 12V –5W 168
6) Front fog light 12V –55W —
7) Headlight 12V–60/55W 9007 (HB3)
8) Trunk room light 12V –16W W16W
9) High mount stop light Sedan (in compartment) 12V-18W 921
Sedan (in rear spoiler) 12V-1.2W —
Wagon 12V-13W 912
10) Backup light 12V –21W 7440
11) Rear turn signal 12V –21W —
(Amber)
12) Brake light 12V –21W 7440
13) Licence plate light 12V –5W 168
14) Tail light 12V –21/5W 7443
15) Brake/tail light 12V –21/5W 7443
16 )Cargo area light 12V –13W —
17) Side marker light (Rear) 12V –5W 168
Headlight
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while in use. If you touch the bulb surfacewith bare hands or greasy gloves, fingerprints or grease on the bulb surface developinto hot spots, causing the bulb to break. If there are finger prints or grease on the bulb
surface, wipe them away with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol.
NOTE If headlight aiming is required, consult your
SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the headlight aim.

Specifications
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Bulb chart
Description Wattage Bulb type
Headlight 12V-60/55W 9007 (HB3)
Front fog light 12V-55W —
Front turn signal 12V-21W —
Parking light 12V-5W 168
Side marker light (Front) 12V-5W 168
Side marker light (Rear) 12V-5W 168 Rear combination light Brake light 12V-21W 7440
Brake/tail 12V-21/5W 7443
Turn signal 12V-21W (Amber) —
Tail light 12V-21/5W 7443
Back-up light 12V-21W 7440
High mount stop light Sedan
(in compartment) 12V-18W 921 Sedan
(in rear spoiler) 12V-1.2W —
Wagon 12V-13W 912
License plate light 12V-5W 168
Trunk room light 12V-16W W16W Description Wattage Bulb type
Luggage compartment 12V-13W
—
light
Front ashtray light 12V-1.4W —
Room light 12V-8W —
Spot light 12V-8W —

Index
14-3
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking air conditioning system before summer season 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the brake pedal free play 11-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance 11-34 . .
Checking the clutch function 11-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the clutch pedal free play 11-35 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the fluid level 11-24, 11-29, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11-30, 11-31
Checking the gear oil level 11-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the oil level 11-9, 11-23, 11-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint systems 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety locks 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter (if equipped) 6-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter socket (if equipped) 6-9 . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning aluminum wheels 10-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the interior 10-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning ventilator grille 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate control system 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 3-14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch fluid (MT vehicles) 11-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch pedal (MT vehicles) 11-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact disc player operation 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a trailer 8-24, 8-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control panel 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and
low temperature weather condition 4-11 . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system 11-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corrosion protection 8-13, 10-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control (if equipped) 7-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder 6-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D
Daytime running light system 3-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions 12-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disarming the system 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators 7-22 . . . . . . .
Dome light 6-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door locks 2-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door open warning lights 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive belts 11-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in foreign countries 8-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving on snowy and icy roads 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving tips 7-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving tips for AWD vehicles 8-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight 4-10 Electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system 12-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index
14-6
Meters and gauges 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 3-25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Most common causes of corrosion 10-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N
New vehicle break-in driving –
the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) 8-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O
Odometer/Trip meter 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off road driving 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil pressure warning light 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON 3-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner 4-10 .
Operation during cold weather 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OUTBACK SPORT 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside mirrors 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature indicator (if equipped) 3-9 . .
P
Parking brake stroke 11-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking light switch 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking your vehicle 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passive arming 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic inspections 8-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power door locking switches (if equipped) 2-5 . . . . Power steering 7-20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering fluid 11-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions against vehicle modification 1-27, 1-61 .
Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc (CD) 5-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing to drive 7-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R
Radio operation 5-4, 5-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear combination lights 11-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear differential gear oil 11-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear gate (Wagon) 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats 1-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD)
(if equipped) 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window defogger switch 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer switch
(if equipped) 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining the seatback 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended brake fluid 11-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended clutch fluid 11-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended fluid 11-25, 11-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended grade and viscosity 11-11, 11-24, . .
11-26, 11-28
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions 11-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .