2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX trunk

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CAUTION
In passive mode, the system will automatically
activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors you
must either lock them as indicated in step 4
below or with the key once they have been
closed. Failure to lock the doors manually willresult in a higher security risk.
Disarming the system
To disarm the system, briefly press the “UNLOCK/
DISARM” button on the transmitter.
n Tripped sensor identification
If the horn sounds four times and the parking lights
flash four times when you disarm the system, this in-
dicates that the alarm was triggered. The number oftimes the indicator light flashes indicates what sen-
sor caused the alarm condition.
To enter identification mode:
1. Open the driver ’s door and leave it open.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position two
times. ( “LOCK” “ON” “LOCK” “ON”
“LOCK”)
3. The indicator light will start flashing. The indicator light provides the following indications.Flashing one time:
Any door, the rear gate or the
trunk lid has been opened.Flashing three times: The impact sensor in the sys-
tem’ s unit has been activated. This may indicate that
your vehicle has been shocked or tampered with by
some outside force and/or unauthorized person. Flashing four times: The ignition switch has been
turned on or the battery has been disconnected.
To exit this mode, close the door and turn the igni-
tion switch to the “ON” position.

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Trunk lid (Sedan)
WARNING
To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from en-
tering the vehicle, always keep the trunk lid
closed while driving. Help prevent young children from locking
themselves in the trunk. When leaving the ve-
hicle, either close all windows and lock all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make certain that the trunk is closed.
On hot or sunny days, the temperature in thetrunk could quickly become high enough to
cause death or serious heat-related injuries
including brain damage, particularly for small children.
To open and close the trunk lid from outside
HGF012CA
To open the trunk lid from outside, insert the key and
turn it clockwise. To close the trunk lid, lightly pressthe trunk lid down until the latch engages.

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To open the trunk lid from inside
HB3000CC
1) Open
Pull the trunk lid release lever upward.
To cancel the trunk lid release
HG2009BA
The inside trunk lid release can be cancelled to help
prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk. To cancel
the trunk lid release, set the lid release cancel lever
(located on the inside of the trunk lid, mounted to the trunk lid latch) to the “CANCEL” position. When
this lock is in the “CANCEL” position, the trunk can
be opened only with the key.

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Trunk lid release handle
The trunk lid release handle is a device designed to
open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. In the event
children or adults become locked inside the trunk,the handle allows them to open the lid. The handle islocated on the inside of the trunk lid.
To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk, press the
yellow handle downward as indicated by the arrow on the handle.
HBS070BA
This operation unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up the lid.
The handle is made of material that remains lumi-
nescent for approximately an hour in the dark trunk
space after it is exposed to ambient light even for a short time.
WARNING
Never allow any child to get in the trunk and
play with the release handle. If the driver starts the vehicle without knowing that a child
is inside the trunk and the child opens the lidusing the release handle, the child could fallout and be killed or seriously injured.
CAUTION

Do not close the lid while gripping the re-
lease handle. The handle may be damaged. Do not use the handle as a hook to fasten
straps or ropes to secure your cargo in the trunk. Such use may result in damage of the handle. Load the trunk so that cargo can not strike
the release handle. If the cargo hits the handlewhile the vehicle is being driven, the handlemay be pushed down and the trunk lid may open. That may cause cargo to fall out of the trunk, which could create a traffic safety haz-ard.

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Inspection
Perform the following steps at least twice a year to
check the release handle for correct operation.
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Use a screwdriver with a thin blade. Slide the
screwdriver blade from the slit aperture of the lock
assembly fully to the end until you hear a click.
HBS071BA
This places the latch in the locked position.
HBS072BA
3. Move the release handle, from outside the ve-
hicle, in the direction of the arrow to check if the
latch is released.
HG2018BA

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If the latch is not released, contact your SUBARU
dealer.
In that case, use the key to release the latch, thenclose the trunk lid.
Also, if the movements of the release handle feel re-
stricted or not entirely smooth during operation, or the handle and/or handle base is cracked, contact
your SUBARU dealer. Rear gate (Wagon)
HGF013EB
1) Lock 2) Unlock
To unlock the rear gate, insert the key in the keyhole
and turn it clockwise. To lock the rear gate, insert
the key in the keyhole and turn it counterclockwise. If your vehicle is equipped with power door locking
switches, the rear gate can also be locked and
unlocked through use of the power door lockingswitches. Refer to the “Power door locking switches ”
section in this chapter.
To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock
then pull the outside handle up. To close the rear
gate, lower it slowly and push down firmly until the

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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.

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Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine ex-
haust gas contains carbon monoxide, a color-
less and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. Always properly maintain the engine ex-
haust system to prevent engine exhaust gasfrom entering the vehicle. Never run the engine in a closed space,
such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it. Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a
lengthy time while the engine is running. Ifthat is unavoidable, then use the ventilationfan to force fresh air into the vehicle. Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille
free from snow, leaves or other obstructionsto ensure that the ventilation system always
works properly. If at any time you suspect that exhaust
fumes are entering the vehicle, have the prob-lem checked and corrected as soon as pos- sible. If you must drive under these condi-tions, drive only with all windows fully open.
Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while
driving to prevent exhaust gas from enteringthe vehicle.
NOTE Due to the expansion and contraction of the met-
als used in the manufacture of the exhaust sys-
tem, you may hear a crackling sound comingfrom the exhaust system for a short time afterthe engine has been shut off. This sound is nor-mal.