2003 SUBARU IMPREZA spare tire

In case of emergency
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Wagon
1) Jack
2) Jack handle 3) Spare tire
The jack handle is stored under the spare tire cover.
For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires ”.

Maintenance and service
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proach the curbs as squarely as possible. Also,
make sure the tires are not pressed against thecurb when you park the vehicle.If you feel unusual vibration while driving or
find it difficult to steer the vehicle in a straight
line, one of the tires and/or wheels may be dam- aged. Drive slowly to the nearest authorized
SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle inspected. Tire pressures and wear
Maintaining the correct tire pressures helps to maxi-
mize the tires ’ service lives and is essential for good
running performance. Check and, if necessary, ad-
just the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month (for example, during a fuel stop)
and before any long journey.
Check the tire pressures when the tires are cold.
Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to
the values shown on the tire placard. The tire plac-
ard is located on the door pillar on the driver ’s side.
Driving even a short distance warms up the tires
and increases the tire pressures. Also, the tire pres-
sures are affected by the ambient temperature. It is
best to check tire pressure outdoors before driving the vehicle.
When a tire becomes warm, the air inside it ex-
pands, causing the tire pressure to increase. Be
careful not to mistakenly release air from a warm tire
to reduce its pressure.

Specifications
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Tires
Tire size
P195/60R15 87HP205/55R16 89V215/45R17 87W
Wheel size15 × 6 JJ16 × 6 1
/2 JJ17
× 7 JJ
PressureFront32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kg/cm 2
)33 psi
(230 kPa, 2.3 kg/cm 2
)
Rear29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kg/cm 2
)32 psi
(220 kPa, 2.2 kg/cm 2
)
Temporary spare tireSizeT135/70 D16
Pressure60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kg/cm 2
)
Wheel alignment
Item
SedanWagon
2.5-liter non-turbo2.0-liter turbo2.5-liter non-turbo2.0-liter turbo
RSWRXTSOUTBACK SPORTWRX
Drive systemAWD
To eFront0 mm (0 in)
Rear0 mm (0 in)
CamberFront–0°15’–0 °25’–0 °10’–0 °05’–0 °20’
Rear–1 °25’–1 °30’–1 °15’–1 °10’–1 °20’

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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For U.S.A.
The following information has been compiled ac-
cording to Code of Federal Regulations “Title 49,
Part 575 ”.
Uniform tire quality grading standards
This information indicates the relative performance
of passenger car tires in the area of treadwear, trac-
tion, and temperature resistance. This is to aid the
consumer in making an informed choice in the pur-
chase of tires.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maxi-mum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The quality grades apply to new pneumatic tires for
use on passenger cars. However, they do not apply
to deep tread, winter type snow tires, space-saver
or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rimdiameters of 12 inches or less, or to some limited
production tires.
All passenger car tires must confirm to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on the wear rate of the tire when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified government testcourse.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
one-half (1-1/2) times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100. The relative perfor-
mance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road character-istics and climate. Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,
A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire ’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified government test sur-
faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.

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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Warning and indicator lights 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights ABS 3-13
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Anti-lock Brake system 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .