2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX height

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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strained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate forthe child’s age, height and weight.
Secure ALL types of child restraint devices
(including forward facing child seats) in the
REAR seats at all times.
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the front seatingpositions.For instructions and precautions concerningthe child restraint system, see the “Child re-
straint systems ” section in this chapter.
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING
CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO
RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE
CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD ’S HEAD TOO
CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel
on the front passenger ’s seat, or never hold a
child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS air- bag deploys with considerable force and caninjure or even kill the child.CAUTION
When the SRS airbag deploys, some smoke
will be released. This smoke could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. If you oryour passengers have breathing problems af-
ter SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly. A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas.
Occupants could get burnt if they come into direct contact with the hot gas.
NOTE When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to ex- plain to the buyer that it is equipped with SRS
airbags by alerting him to the applicable sectionin this owner ’s manual.

Driving tips
8-30
HGS028CA
Certification label
To check both GVWR and GAWR and to confirm that
the total weight and weight distribution are within safe driving limits, you should have your vehicle and
trailer weighed at a commercial weighing station.
Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a
change in weight distribution while driving. Tongue load
Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11
percent of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value of 200 lbs (90 kg).
The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom
scale as shown in the illustration below. When
weighing the tongue load, be sure to position the towing coupler at the height at which it would beduring actual towing, using a jack as shown.OM-H2785
Tongue load

Maintenance and service
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Brake booster If the brake booster does not operate as described
below, have it checked by your SUBARU dealer.
1. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal sev-
eral times, applying the same pedal force each time.
The distance the pedal travels should not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start the en-
gine. The pedal should move slightly down to the
floor.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine
and keep the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. The pedal height should not change.
4. Start the engine again and run for about one min-
ute then turn it off. Depress the brake pedal several
times to check the brake booster. Brake booster op-
erates properly if the pedal stroke decreases with
each depression. Brake pedal
Check the brake pedal free play and reserve dis-
tance according to the maintenance schedule in the“
Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”).
Checking the brake pedal free play
OM-H0224
1) 0.04 – 0.12 in (1.0 – 3.0 mm)
Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal
several times. Lightly press the brake pedal down
with one finger to check the free play with a force ofless than 2 lb (10 N, 1 kg).
If the free play is not within proper specification,
contact your SUBARU dealer.

Specifications
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Specifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions
in (mm)
Item
SedanWagon
2.5-liter2.0-liter (Turbo)2.5-liter2.0-liter (Turbo)
RSWRXTSOUTBACK SPORTWRX
Drive systemAWD
Transmission typeATMTATMTATMTATMTATMT
Overall length173.4 (4405)
OverallidthSedan68.1 (1730)–widthWagon–66.7 (1695)67.3 (1710)66.7 (1695)
Overall heightWithout roofrail56.7 (1440)57.7 (1465)58.0 (1475)57.7 (1465)
With roofrail–58.5 (1485)58.9 (1495)58.5 (1485)
Wheel base99.4 (2525)
TreadFront58.5 (1485)57.7 (1465)57.5 (1460)57.7 (1465)
Rear58.1 (1475)58.3 (1480)57.3 (1455)
Ground clearance* 15.9 (150)6.1 (155)5.9 (150)6.3 (160)6.1 (155)
*1: Measured with vehicle empty
AT : Automatic transmission MT : Manual transmission

Index
14-7
Recommended spark plugs 11-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant for your climate control system 4-11 . . .
Replacement of brake pad and lining 11-35 . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement of windshield wiper blades 11-47 . . . . . .
Replacing bulbs 11-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing lost transmitters 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the air cleaner element 11-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the battery 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting safety defects (USA) 13-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking the vehicle 8-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) 8-18 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Room light, spot light and cargo area light 11-66 . . . .
S
Seatbelt maintenance 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelts 1-11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt safety tips 1-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt warning light and chime 1-13, 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat cushion height adjustment (driver ’s seat) 1-5
Seat fabric 10-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater (if equipped) 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security system (if equipped) 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting audible signal operation 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selector lever for automatic transmission 7-14 . . . . . .
Shifting speeds 7-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift lock release 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift position indicator (AT vehicles) 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow tires
8-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sounding a panic alarm 2-7, 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs 11-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 12-2
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Speedometer 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spotlight (if equipped) 6-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag
(Supplemental Restraint System airbag) 1-38 . . .
SRS airbag system monitors 1-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system servicing 1-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system warning light 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS frontal airbag 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side airbag (if equipped) 1-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
START 3-3
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Starting a flooded engine 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine during cold weather
below –4 °F ( –20 °C) 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine for a manual transmission
vehicle 7-8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine for an automatic
transmission vehicle 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State emission testing (U.S. only) 7-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the engine 7-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage tray (if equipped) 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 6-3
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