2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX seats

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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deployment force. The SRS airbags deploy with considerable
speed and force. Occupants who are out ofproper position when the SRS airbag deploys
could suffer very serious injuries. Becausethe SRS airbag needs enough space for de- ployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steer-ing wheel as practical while still maintainingfull vehicle control and the front passengershould move the seat as far back as possibleand sit upright and well back in the seat. Do not place any objects over or near the
SRS airbag cover or between you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, those ob-jects could interfere with its proper operationand could be propelled inside the car and
cause injury.
HG1002BA
WARNING
Put children aged 12 and under in the rear
seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed andforce and can injure or even kill children, es-
pecially if they are 12 years of age and underand are not restrained or improperly re- strained. Because children are lighter and
weaker than adults, their risk of being injured
from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recommend thatALL children (including those in child seats
and those that have outgrown child restraint
devices) sit in the REAR seat properly re-

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.

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NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.The front part of the vehicle was involved in an
accident in which the SRS frontal airbags did not
deploy. The pad section of the steering wheel or front
passenger’ s frontal airbag cover is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged. In addition, if your vehicle is equipped with SRS side airbags, contact your SUBARU dealer assoon as possible in the following cases. Either center pillar or a nearby area of the ve-
hicle was involved in an accident in which the
SRS side airbag did not deploy. The fabric or leather of either front seatback is
cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged.
Precautions against vehicle modifica- tion
WARNING
To avoid accidental activation of the system
or rendering the system inoperative, which
may result in serious injury, no modifications should be made to any components or wiring of the SRS airbag system.This includes following modifications: Installation of custom steering wheels
Attachment of additional trim materials to
the dashboard Installation of custom seats (for vehicles
with SRS side airbags only) Replacement of seat fabric or leather (for
vehicles with SRS side airbags only) Installation of additional fabric or leather
on the front seat (for vehicles with SRS side airbags only)
Installation of additional electrical/electronic
equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag system componentsand/or wiring is not advisable. This could in-
terfere with proper operation of the SRS air- bag system.

Appearance care
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wear prematurely. Regular cleaning with a soft,
moist, natural fiber cloth should be performed
monthly, taking care not to soak the leather or allowwater to penetrate the stitched seams.A mild detergent suitable for cleaning woolen fab-
rics may be used to remove difficult dirt spots, rub-
bing with a soft, dry cloth afterwards to restore the
luster. If your SUBARU is to be parked for a long
time in bright sunlight, it is recommended that the
seats and headrests be covered, or the windows
shaded, to prevent fading or shrinkage.
Minor surface blemishes or bald patches may be
treated with a commercial leather spray lacquer. You will discover that each leather seat section will de-
velop soft folds or wrinkles, which is characteristic of
genuine leather. Synthetic leather upholstery
The synthetic leather material used on the SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap or detergent and
water, after first vacuuming or brushing away loose
dirt. Allow the soap to soak in for a few minutes and
wipe off with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial foam-type cleaners suitable for synthetic leather materials
may be used when necessary. NOTE Strong cleaning agents such as solvents, paint
thinners, window cleaner or gasoline must neverbe used on leather or synthetic interior materials.

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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G
Glove compartment 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) 8-17 . . . . .
H
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index
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Meters and gauges 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 3-25
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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
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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
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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
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .