2003 SUBARU IMPREZA ignition

Starting and operating
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CAUTION
If the warning light behaves as follows, the
ABS system may not be working properly. When the warning light is on, the ABS func-
tion shuts down; however, the conventional
brake system continues to operate normally.The warning light does not come on when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. The warning light comes on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position, but
it does not go out even when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8 mph (12km/h). The warning light comes on during driving.
If these occur, have the ABS system repairedat the first available opportunity by your
SUBARU dealer.
NOTE If the warning light behavior is as described
below, the ABS system may be considered nor- mal. The warning light comes on right after the
engine is started but goes out immediately,remaining off.
The warning light remains on after the engine
has been started, but it goes out when the
vehicle speed reaches about 8 mph (12 km/h). The warning light comes on during driving, but
it goes out immediately and remains off.

Starting and operating
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To temporarily cancel the cruise con- trol
There are four ways to cancel the cruise control tem- porarily: Depress the brake pedal.
Pull the control lever in the “CANCEL” direction. (if
so equipped) Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission
vehicles only). Shift the selector lever into the “N” position (auto-
matic transmission vehicles only).
To resume the cruise control after it has been tem- porarily canceled and with vehicle speed of about
20 mph (32 km/h) or more, push the control lever
upward in the “ACCEL, RESUME ” direction to return
to the original cruising speed automatically.
To turn off the cruise control
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Push the main switch again.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK”
position (but only when the vehicle is completely stopped).
To change the cruising speed
To increase the speed (by control lever)
Push the control lever upward in the “ACCEL, RE-
SUME” direction and hold it until the vehicle reaches
the desired speed. Then, release the control lever.
The vehicle speed at that moment will be memo-
rized and treated as the new set speed.
When the difference between the actual vehicle
speed and the set speed is less than 4 mph (6.8
km/h), the set speed can be increased 1 mph (1.6
km/h) each time by pressing the control lever up-
ward in the “ACCEL, RESUME ” direction quickly
within 0.5 second.
To increase the speed (by accelerator pedal)
1. Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed.
2. Push the control lever downward in the “SET,
COAST” direction once. Now the desired speed is
set and the vehicle will keep running at that speed
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
NOTE
If the difference between the actual vehicle speed when the control lever is pushed down-ward and the speed last time you set is less than

Driving tips
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Never turn off the ignition switch while the vehicle
is moving. Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel the engine
running rough (misfiring, backfiring or incomplete
combustion), have your vehicle checked and re-
paired by an authorized SUBARU dealer. Do not apply undercoating or rust prevention
treatment to the heat shield of catalytic converter and the exhaust system.
WARNING
Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive or park the
vehicle anywhere near flammable materials
(e.g. grass, paper, rags or leaves), becausethe catalytic converter operates at very hightemperatures. Keep everyone and flammable materials
away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. The exhaust gas is very hot. Periodic inspections
To keep your vehicle in the best condition at all
times, always have the recommended maintenance
services listed in the maintenance schedule in the“
Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ” performed at
the specified time or mileage intervals.

In case of emergency
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If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency
The hazard warning flasher should be used in day
or night to warn other drivers when you have to parkyour vehicle under emergency conditions.
Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to safely pull
off the road if a problem occurs.
The hazard warning flasher can be activated
regardless of the ignition switch position.
Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the hazard
warning flasher switch. Turn it off by pushing theswitch again.NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn
signals do not work.

In case of emergency
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tion.
1. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position for au-
tomatic transmission vehicles or “1st” for manual
transmission vehicles.
2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains. Each of safety chain should be
equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull
the chains so tightly that the suspension bottomsout.
CAUTION
If your vehicle has a front underspoiler and rear underspoiler (both optional), be carefulnot to scrape them when placing the vehicleon the carrier and when removing the vehicle
from the carrier.
Towing with all wheels on the ground
1. Check the transmission and differential oil levels
and add oil to bring it to the upper level if necessary.
2. Release the parking brake and put the transmis-sion in neutral.
3. The ignition switch should be in the “ACC” posi-
tion while the vehicle is being towed.
4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent
damage to the vehicle.

In case of emergency
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WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position while the vehicle is being towed be-
cause the steering wheel and the direction ofthe wheels will be locked. Remember that the brake booster and pow-
er steering do not function when the engine is not running. Because the engine is turned off,
it will take greater effort to operate the brakepedal and steering wheel.
CAUTION
If transmission failure occurs, transport
your vehicle on a flat-bed truck. Do not run the engine while being towed in
this method. Transmission damage could re- sult if the vehicle is towed with the engine running. For vehicles with automatic transmission,
the traveling speed must be limited to lessthan 20 mph (30 km/h) and the traveling dis-tance to less than 31 miles (50 km). For greater speeds and distances, transport your
vehicle on a flat-bed truck. Maintenance toolsYour vehicle is equipped with the following mainte-
nance tools:
Wheel cover remover (vehicles with wheel covers)
Screwdriver
Towing hook (eye bolt)
Wheel nut wrench

Maintenance and service
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Always be very careful to avoid injury when
working on the vehicle. Remember that some of the materials in the vehicle may be hazard-
ous if improperly used or handled, for exam-ple, battery acid. Your vehicle should only be serviced by per-
sons fully competent to do so. Serious per-sonal injury may result to persons not experi-enced in servicing vehicles. Always use the proper tools and make cer-
tain that they are well maintained. Never get under the vehicle supported only
by a jack. Always use a safety stands to sup-port the vehicle. Never keep the engine running in a poorly
ventilated area, such as a garage or other
closed areas. Do not smoke or allow open flames around
the fuel or battery. This will cause a fire. Because the fuel system is under pressure,
replacement of the fuel filter should be per-
formed only by your SUBARU dealer. Wear adequate eye protection to guard
against getting oil or fluids in your eyes. If something does get in your eyes, thoroughly
wash them out with clean water. Do not tamper with the wiring of the SRS airbag system or seatbelt pretensioner sys-tem, or attempt to take its connectors apart,as that may activate the system or it can ren-der it inoperative. The wiring and connectorsof these systems are yellow for easy identifi-cation. NEVER use a circuit tester for these wiring. If your SRS airbag or seatbelt pretensionerneeds service, consult your nearest SUBARU
dealer.
Before checking or servicing in the
engine compartment
Always stop the engine and set the parking
brake firmly to prevent the vehicle from mov- ing. Always let the engine cool down. Engine
parts become very hot when the engine is run-
ning and remain hot for some time after theengine is stopped. Do not spill engine oil, engine coolant, brake
fluid or any other fluid on hot engine compo-nents. This may cause a fire. Always remove the key from the ignition
switch. When the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position, the cooling fan may operate

Maintenance and service
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1) Fuse puller 2) Spare fuse
The fuse puller and spare fuses are stored in the
main fuse box cover in the engine compartment.A) Good B) Blown
If any lights, accessories or other electrical controls
do not operate, inspect the corresponding fuse. If a
fuse has blown, replace it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position
and turn off all electrical accessories.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown. The backside of each fuse box cover and the “Fuse and cir-
cuits” section in chapter 12 in this manual show the
circuit for each fuse.