2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX engine overheat

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If you park your vehicle in case of
an emergency 9-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temporary spare tire (if equipped) 9-3 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tires 9-5
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Changing a flat tire 9-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 9-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to jump start 9-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine overheating 9-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If steam is coming from the engine compartment 9-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment 9-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 9-15
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Towing and tie-down eyes 9-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using a flat-bed truck 9-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing with all wheels on the ground 9-19 . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance tools 9-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack and jack handle 9-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In case of emergency

In case of emergency
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(1) Connect one jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal on the discharged battery.
(2) Connect the other end of the jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect one end of the other cable to thenegative (–) terminal of the booster battery.
(4) Connect the other end of the cable to the en-gine lifting bracket.
Make sure that the cables are not near any mov-
ing parts and that the cable clamps are not in
contact with any other metal.
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster
battery and run it at moderate speed. Then start the
engine of the vehicle that has the discharged bat-
tery.
6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in
exactly the reverse order. Engine overheating
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has fullycooled down. When the engine is hot, thecoolant is under pressure. Removing the cap
while the engine is still hot could release aspray of boiling hot coolant, which could burn
you very seriously.
If the engine overheats, safely pull off the road and stop the vehicle in a safe place. If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Turn the engine off and get everyone away from the
vehicle until it cools down. If no steam is coming from the engine compartment
1. Keep the engine running at idling speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine compart-ment.

In case of emergency
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Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is
not turning, immediately turn the engine off and con-
tact your authorized dealer for repair.
3. After the engine coolant temperature has
dropped, turn off the engine.
If the temperature gauge stays at the overheated
zone, turn the engine off.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down, check the
coolant level in the reserve tank.If the coolant level is below the “MIN” mark, add
coolant up to the “MAX” mark.
5. If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, add
coolant to the reserve tank. Then remove the radia- tor cap and fill the radiator with coolant.
If you remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator,
first wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap, then
turn the cap counterclockwise slowly without press-
ing down until it stops. Release the pressure from
the radiator. After the pressure has been fully re-
leased, remove the cap by pressing down and turn-ing it. Towing
If towing is necessary, it is best done by your
SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service.
Observe the following procedures for safety.
HG9000BA
WARNING
Never tow AWD vehicles (both AT and MT) with the front wheels raised off the groundwhile the rear wheels are on the ground, orwith the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground. This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the

Index
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Engine12-3
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Engine compartment overview 11-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant 11-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) 8-3 . . . . . . .
Engine hood 11-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil 11-9
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Engine overheating 9-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior care 10-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Fastening the seatbelt 1-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tires 9-5
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Floor mat (if equipped) 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FM reception 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch (if equipped) 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding down the rear seat – Wagon 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fore and aft adjustment 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) 11-26 . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light (if equipped) 11-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seatbelt pretensioners 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats 1-2
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Front side marker light 11-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal light and parking light 11-58 . . . . . . . .
Front-wheel drive warning light
(for AT vehicles – if equipped) 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 7-2
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Fuel economy hints 8-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel filler lid and cap 7-4
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Fuel gauge 3-7
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Fuel requirements 7-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray 12-6 . . . . . . .
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 12-8 .
Fuses 11-51
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Fuses and circuits 12-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Glove compartment 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) 8-17 . . . . .
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Hazard warning flasher 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight 11-56
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Headlight flasher 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 3-15
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Headrest adjustment (if equipped) 1-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraint adjustment 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater operation 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High beam indicator light 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High/low beam change (dimmer) 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High mount stop light 11-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn 3-31
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Hose and connections 11-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to jump start 9-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .