2003 SUBARU IMPREZA flat tire

Maintenance and service
11-49
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Wheel covers
Removing the wheel cover
Insert the wheel cover remover into the notch pro-
vided, and pry the wheel cover off.
Installing the wheel cover
Align the valve with the valve hole in the cover, then fit the cover on the wheel by tapping your hand
evenly around the circumference of the cover. NOTE When any of the wheels is removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat tire, always
check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driv-ing approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If anynut is loose, tighten it to the specified torque.

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.

Specifications
12-10
Vehicle identification
1) Vehicle identification number
2) Vacuum hose connectionslabel/Emission control label
3) Tire inflation pressure label
4) Certification plate
5) Bar cord label (USA only)
6) Vehicle identification number plate
7) Model number plate

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking tractiontests, and does not include acceleration, cor-
nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac- teristics.
Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and
C, representing the tire ’s resistance to the genera-
tion of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified in-
door laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tempera-
ture can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab- lished for a tire that is properly inflated andnot overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.

Index
14-3
Area cover 6-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tie-down hooks 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic converter 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center
Console 6-6
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Ventilators 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visor 6-4
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Changing
Flat tire 9-5
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Oil and oil filter 11-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charge warning light 3-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Brake pedal free play 11-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pedal reserve distance 11-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch function 11-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch pedal free play 11-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil level 11-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid level 11-27, 11-32 , 11-34, 11-35 . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear oil level 11-25, 11-29, 11-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint systems 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation with seatbelt 1-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lower and tether anchorages 1-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety 7
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Locks 2-21
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Chime Key
3-4
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Seatbelt 3-10
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Cigarette lighter 6-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels 10-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 10-5
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Ventilator grille 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate control system 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 3-15
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Clutch fluid 11-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch pedal 11-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coat hook 6-14
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Coin tray 6-6
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Cooling system 11-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corrosion protection 8-13, 10-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control 7-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder 6-7
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D
Daytime running light system 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential gear oil
Front 11-29
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Rear 11-31
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Dimensions 12-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disarming the system 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators 7-23 . . . . .
Dome light 6-2, 11-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index
14-4
Door locks 2-3
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Door open warning lights 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive belts 11-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
Drinking 9
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Drugs 9
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Foreign countries 8-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile phone 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pets 11
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Tired or sleepy 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips 7-13, 8-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snowy and icy roads 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E
Electrical system 12-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) 1-14 . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Compartment overview 11-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 11-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) 8, 8-3 . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood 11-5
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Oil 11-10
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Overheating 9-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting 7-9
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Stopping 7-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior care 10-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F
Flat tires
9-5
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Floor mat 6-13
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Fluid level Automatic transmission 11-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake 11-34
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Clutch 11-35
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Power steering 11-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding down the rear seat 1-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fore and aft adjustment 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front
Differential gear oil 11-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light 11-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt pretensioners 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 1-2
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Side marker light 11-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal light and parking light 11-64 . . . . . . . . . .
Front-wheel drive warning light 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 7-2
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Economy hints 8-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filler lid and cap 7-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gauge 3-8
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Requirements 7-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 11-56
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Fuses and circuits 12-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index
14-8
Storage compartments 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 6-3
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Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) 1-42
Synthetic leather upholstery 10-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T
Tachometer 3-7
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Temperature gauge 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temporary spare tire 9-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tie-down hooks 9-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 3-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains 8-14
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Inspection 11-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressures and wear 11-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement 11-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation 11-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 12-5
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Types 11-41
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Tires and wheels 11-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top tether anchorages 1-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 9-18
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Flat-bed truck 9-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All wheels on the ground 9-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer Hitch 8-23
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Hitches 8-32
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8-27
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Towing tips 8-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid 2-25
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Release handle 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk light 11-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal Indicator lights 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever 3-18
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U
Under-floor storage compartment 6-17 . . . . . . . . . . . .
V
Valet mode 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity mirror 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Capacity weight 8-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification 12-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols 4
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Ventilator 4-2
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W
Warning and indicator lights 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights ABS 3-13
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Anti-lock Brake system 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .