2003 SUBARU IMPREZA washer fluid

Maintenance and service
11-9
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2.0 liter (Turbo) model
1) Manual transmission oil level
gauge (MT) (page 11-25) or
Differential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-29)
2) Air cleaner element (page 11-20)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page
11-35)
4) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (page 11-27)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page
11-34)
6) Windshield washer tank (page
11-50)
7) Fuse box (page 11-56)
8) Battery (page 11-54)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page
11-16)
11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-10)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-16)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-32)

Maintenance and service
11-50
Aluminum wheels (If equipped)
Aluminum wheels can be scratched and damaged
easily. Handle them carefully to maintain their ap-
pearance, performance, and safety. When any of the wheels is removed and replaced
for tire rotation or to change a flat, always check the
tightness of the wheel nuts after driving approxi-mately 600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose,
tighten it to the specified torque. Never apply oil to the threaded parts, wheel nuts,
or tapered surface of the wheel. Never let the wheel rub against sharp protrusions
or curbs. Be sure to fit tire chains on uniformly and com-
pletely around the tire, otherwise the chains mayscratch the wheel. When wheel nuts, balance weights, or the center
cap is replaced, be sure to replace them with genu-
ine SUBARU parts designed for aluminum wheels. Windshield washer fluid
Check the level of the washer fluid at each fuel stop.
If the level is low, fill the fluid up to the neck of the
reservoir. Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield washer
fluid is unavailable use clean water.
In areas where water freezes in winter, use an anti-
freeze type windshield washer fluid. SUBARU Wind-
shield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol
and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem-
perature varies according to how much it is diluted,
as indicated below.

Maintenance and service
11-51
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Washer Fluid
ConcentrationFreezing
Temperature
30% 50%
100%10.4 °F ( –12 °C)
–4 °F ( –20 °C)
–49 °F ( –45 °C)
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer fluid be-
cause it could cause paint damage. Replacement of windshield wiper blades
Grease, wax, insects, or other material on the wind-
shield or the wiper blade results in jerky wiper
operation and streaking on the glass. If you cannot
remove the streaks after operating the windshield
washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the
outer surface of the windshield (or rear window) andthe wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a
neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. After
cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper blades with
clean water. The windshield is clean if beads do not
form when you rinse the windshield with water.
CAUTION
Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzene. This will cause deterioration of the wiperblades.
If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after fol-
lowing this method, replace the wiper blades using
the following procedures:
1. Raise the wiper arm off the windshield.

Index
14-6
Manual transmission oil 11-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Map light 11-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum load limits 8-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meters and gauges 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 3-27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 3-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil filter 11-11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level Engine 11-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 11-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear differential 11-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside mirrors 3-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating engine 9-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PParking Brake 7-26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake stroke 11-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light switch 3-20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips 7-26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door locking switches 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering fluid 11-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RRear Combination lights 11-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential gear oil 11-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gate 2-30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 1-8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viscous limited slip differential (LSD) 7-21 . . . . .
Rear seat
Folding down (Wagon) 1-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window
Defogger switch 3-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper and washer switch 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining the seatback 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid 11-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid 11-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch fluid 11-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering fluid 11-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grade and viscosity 11-15, 11-26, 11-30, 11-32

Index
14-9
AT OIL TEMPerature 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charge 3-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK ENGINE 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door open 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front-wheel drive 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil pressure 3-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt 3-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranties and maintenance 8-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing 10-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waxing and polishing 10-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear indicators 11-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Alignment 12-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance 11-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Covers 11-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement 11-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer fluid 11-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer switches 3-24 . . . . . . .
Winter driving 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper and washer 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .