2003 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX fog light

Climate control
4-6
(Outside air): Outside air is drawn into the
passenger compartment.
WARNING
Continued operation in the position may
fog up the windows. Switch to the posi-
tion as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.
Heater operation
Defrosting or defogging the windshield
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “
”
position.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “
” position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the highestspeed.
If your vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner,when the “
” or “” position is selected, the
air conditioner compressor automatically operates
regardless of the position of the air conditioner but-
ton to defog the windshield quickly.
However, the air conditioner indicator light does not
come on at this time. NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right and left
air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these out- lets, turn the corresponding knob clockwise.

Climate control
4-7
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Heating and defrosting
To direct warm air toward the floor and the wind- shield:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “
”
position.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “
” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the most com-
fortable level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desiredspeed.
If your vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner,when the “
” or “” position is selected, the
air conditioner compressor automatically operates
regardless of the position of the air conditioner but- ton to defog the windshield quickly.
However, the air conditioner indicator light does not
come on at this time. NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right and left
air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these out-lets, turn the corresponding knob clockwise.
Heating
To direct warm air toward the floor:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “”
position
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “
” position.

Climate control
4-10
4. Set the temperature control dial to the blue side.
5. Set the fan speed control dial at the highestspeed. Defrosting or defogging
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “
”
position.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “
” posi-
tion.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the red side.
4. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed. The air conditioner compressor automatically oper-
ates when the air flow control dial set in the
“
”
or “” position to provide better defogging per-
formance.
However, the air conditioner indicator light does not
come on at this time.

Maintenance and service
11-2
Tire inspection 11-41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire pressures and wear 11-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel balance 11-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear indicators 11-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire rotation 11-46
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Tire replacement 11-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel replacement 11-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel covers 11-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum wheels (If equipped) 11-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer fluid 11-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement of windshield wiper blades 11-51 . .
Battery 11-54
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Fuses 11-56
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Main fuse 11-59
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Installation of accessories 11-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing bulbs 11-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight 11-62
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Front turn signal light and parking light 11-64 . . . . . .
Front fog light (if equipped) 11-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker light 11-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear combination lights 11-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate light 11-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome light, map light and cargo area light 11-73 . . .
Trunk light 11-74
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High mount stop light 11-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance and service
11-60
Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer before instal- ling fog lights or any other electrical equipment inyour vehicle. Such accessories may cause the elec-
tronic system to malfunction if they are incorrectly
installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle.

Maintenance and service
11-62
Wattage Bulb No.
1) Front turn signal 12V –21W —
2) Spot light 12V –8W —
3) Room light 12V –8W —
4) Side marker light (Front) 12V–5W 168
5) Parking light 12V –5W 168
6) Front fog light 12V –55W —
7) Headlight 12V–60/55W 9007 (HB3)
8) Trunk room light 12V –16W W16W
9) High mount stop light Sedan (in compartment) 12V-18W 921
Sedan (in rear spoiler) 12V-1.2W —
Wagon 12V-13W 912
10) Backup light 12V –21W 7440
11) Rear turn signal 12V –21W —
(Amber)
12) Brake light 12V –21W 7440
13) Licence plate light 12V –5W 168
14) Tail light 12V –21/5W 7443
15) Brake/tail light 12V –21/5W 7443
16 )Cargo area light 12V –13W —
17) Side marker light (Rear) 12V –5W 168
Headlight
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while in use. If you touch the bulb surfacewith bare hands or greasy gloves, fingerprints or grease on the bulb surface developinto hot spots, causing the bulb to break. If there are finger prints or grease on the bulb
surface, wipe them away with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol.
NOTE If headlight aiming is required, consult your
SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the headlight aim.

Maintenance and service
11-68
Front fog light (if equipped)
1. Remove the front fog light assembly by removing
the three bolts.
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the front fog light case cap by turning it
counterclockwise.

Maintenance and service
11-69
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1) Spring
2) Connector
4. Disconnect the connector behind the case cap.
5. Release the retainer spring.
6. Replace the bulb with a new one. Then reconnect
the connectors and reinstall the removed parts in
the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION
Halogen fog light bulbs become very hot while
in use. If you touch the bulb surface with bare hands or greasy gloves, finger prints or grease on the bulb surface develop into hotspots, causing the bulb to break. If there arefinger prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with soft cloth moistenedwith alcohol.
Front side marker light
1. Remove the front side marker light assembly by