2002 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX tow

Maintenance and service
11-13
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HGB032BB
SAE viscosity number and applicable temperature
1) 5W-30, SAE 5W-30 preferred
2) 10W-30, 10W-40
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions
If the vehicle is used in desert areas, in areas with
very high temperatures, or used for heavy-duty ap-
plications such as a towing a trailer, use of oil with
the following grade and viscosities is recom-mended.
API classification SJ or SH: SAE viscosity No.: 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40,
20W-50
Cooling system
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has cooled
down completely. Since the coolant is underpressure, you may suffer serious burns from a
spray of boiling hot coolant when the cap isremoved.
CAUTION
The cooling system has been filled at the
factory with a high quality, corrosion-inhibit-
ing, year-around coolant which provides protection against freezing down to –33°F
(–36 °C). For adding, use genuine SUBARU
coolant or an equivalent: a mixture of 50%
soft water and 50% ethylene-glycol basis cool-
ant. Use of improper coolants may result in
corrosion in the cooling system. It is impor- tant to maintain protection against freezing and corrosion, even if freezing temperaturesare not expected. Never mix different kinds ofcoolant.

Maintenance and service
11-40
Abnormally low tire pressure (tread worn at
shoulders)
HGB024AA
Rolling resistance is high, so fuel consumption is
also higher.
Abnormally high tire pressure (tread worn in
center)
HGB025AA
Ride comfort is poor. Also, the tire magnifies the
effects of road-surface bumps and dips, possibly
resulting in vehicle damage.
If the tire placard shows tire pressures for the ve-
hicle when fully loaded and for the vehicle when
towing a trailer, adjust the tire pressures to the val-
ues that match current loading conditions.
WARNING
Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform
severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp

Index
14-8
Synthetic leather upholstery 10-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System monitors 1-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System operation 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System servicing 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T
Tachometer 3-7
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Temperature A, B, C 13-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature gauge 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temporary spare tire (if equipped) 9-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 3-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire chains 8-14
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Tire inspection 11-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire pressures and wear 11-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire replacement 11-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire rotation 11-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 12-5
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Tires and wheels 11-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To cancel the trunk lid release 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To change the cruising speed 7-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To help prevent corrosion 10-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To install the cover housing 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To open and close the trunk lid from outside 2-23 . .
To open the trunk lid from inside 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top tether anchorages 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To remove the cover 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To set cruise control 7-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To temporarily cancel the cruise control 7-28
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To turn off the cruise control 7-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 9-15
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Towing and tie-down eyes 9-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing with all wheels on the ground 9-19 . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction AA, A, B, C 13-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer hitch (if equipped) 8-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer hitches 8-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing 8-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing tips 8-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treadwear 13-2
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Trunk lid (Sedan) 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid release handle 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk light 11-67
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Turn signal indicator lights 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal lever 3-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.0 liter (Turbo) model 11-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5 liter model 11-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type A audio set (if equipped) 5-3, 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type B audio set (if equipped) 5-3, 5-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of tires 11-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U
Uniform tire quality grading standards 13-2 . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking the doors 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using a flat-bed truck 9-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the cover 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index
14-9
V
Valet mode2-15
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Vanity mirror (if equipped) 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle capacity weight 8-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle identification 12-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle with driver ’s and front passenger ’s
SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints 1-38 . . .
Ventilator 4-2
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W
Warning and indicator lights 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranties and maintenance 8-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing 10-2
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Waxing and polishing 10-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear indicators 11-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel alignment 12-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel balance 11-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel covers 11-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel replacement 11-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When you do not tow a trailer 8-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-20
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Windshield washer fluid 11-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer switches 3-21 . . . . . . . .
Winter driving 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper and washer 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .