2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX instrument panel

Maintenance and service
11-5
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“ON” position, the cooling fan may operate
suddenly even when the engine is stopped. When you do checking or servicing in the engine compartment whilethe engine is running
A running engine can be dangerous. Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and toolsaway from the cooling fan, belts and any other
moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches and ties is advisable. Engine hood
To open the hood:
HBB001BA
1. Pull the hood release knob under the instrument panel.

Maintenance and service
11-51
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OM-H1048
1) Cap
2) Upper level 3) Lower level
It is unnecessary to periodically check the battery
fluid level or periodically refill with distilled water.
However, if the battery fluid level is below the lower
level, remove the cap. Fill to the upper level with dis-
tilled water. Fuses
CAUTION
Never replace a fuse with one having a higher
rating or with material other than a fuse be-
cause serious damage or a fire could result.
The fuses are designed to melt during an overload
to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electri-
cal equipment. The fuses are located in two fuseboxes.
HGB006BA
The one is located under the instrument panel be- hind the fuse box cover on the driver ’s seat side.

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
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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
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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
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Door locks 2-3
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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
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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
14-5
I
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment 9-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If steam is coming from the engine compartment 9-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you park your vehicle in case of an
emergency 9-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illuminated entry 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illumination brightness control 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In center console (if equipped) 6-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In instrument panel 6-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside mirror 3-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation of accessories 5-2, 11-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing child restraint systems with seatbelt 1-31 Interior light 6-2
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In the luggage compartment (if equipped) 6-7 . . . .
J
Jack and jack handle 9-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 9-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) 3-4 . . . . . . . . Keyless entry system (if equipped) 2-6
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Key number 2-2
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Key reminder chime 3-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2-2
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L
Leather seat materials 10-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate light 11-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light control switch 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading your vehicle 8-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCK 3-2
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Locking and unlocking from the inside 2-4 . . . . . . . . .
Locking and unlocking from the outside 2-3 . . . . . . .
Locking the doors 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit 4-10
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Luggage area light (if equipped) 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage cover (if equipped) 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M
Main fuse 11-53
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Maintenance precautions 11-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance schedule 11-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance tools 9-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 7-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission oil 11-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum load limits 8-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .