2003 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX warning

Keys and doors
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cluster, located on the driver ’s side door, is in the
“LOCK” position, the passengers ’ windows cannot
be operated with the passengers ’ switches. Trunk lid (Sedan)
WARNING

To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from en-
tering the vehicle, always keep the trunk lid
closed while driving. Help prevent young children from locking
themselves in the trunk. When leaving the ve-
hicle, either close all windows and lock all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make certain that the trunk is closed.
On hot or sunny days, the temperature in thetrunk could quickly become high enough to
cause death or serious heat-related injuries
including brain damage, particularly for small children.

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space after it is exposed to ambient light even for a
short time.
WARNING
Never allow any child to get in the trunk and
play with the release handle. If the driverstarts the vehicle without knowing that a child
is inside the trunk and the child opens the lidusing the release handle, the child could fallout and be killed or seriously injured.
CAUTION
Do not close the lid while gripping the re-
lease handle. The handle may be damaged. Do not use the handle as a hook to fasten
straps or ropes to secure your cargo in thetrunk. Such use may result in damage of thehandle. Load the trunk so that cargo can not strike
the release handle. If the cargo hits the handlewhile the vehicle is being driven, the handle may be pushed down and the trunk lid may open. That may cause cargo to fall out of thetrunk, which could create a traffic safety haz-ard.
Inspection
Perform the following steps at least twice a year to
check the release handle for correct operation.
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Use a screwdriver with a thin blade. Slide the
screwdriver blade from the slit aperture of the lock
assembly fully to the end until you hear a click.

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Rear gate (Wagon)
1) Lock 2) Unlock
To unlock the rear gate, insert the key in the keyhole
and turn it clockwise.
To lock the rear gate, insert the key in the keyhole
and turn it counterclockwise. If your vehicle is
equipped with power door locking switches, the rear
gate can also be locked and unlocked through useof the power door locking switches. Refer to the“ Power door locking switches ” section in this chap-
ter. To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock
then pull the outside handle up.
To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and push
down firmly until the latch engages.
WARNING
To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from enter- ing the vehicle, always keep the rear gate
closed while driving.
CAUTION
Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cello- phane tape on the rear gate stays or scratchthe stays while loading or unloading cargo.That could cause leakage of gas from the
stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open.

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Ignition switch 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCK 3-2
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ACC 3-4
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ON 3-4
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START 3-4
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Key reminder chime 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) 3-4 . . . . . .
Hazard warning flasher 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meters and gauges 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 3-6
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Odometer/Trip meter 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 3-7
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Fuel gauge 3-8
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Temperature gauge 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ambient temperature gauge (if equipped) 3-9 . . . .
Warning and indicator lights 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt warning light and chime 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system warning light 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charge warning light 3-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil pressure warning light 3-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS warning light 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door open warning lights 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles – if equipped) 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shift position indicator (AT vehicles) 3-15
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Turn signal indicator lights 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High beam indicator light 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 3-15
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Light control switch 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 3-16
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High/low beam change (dimmer) 3-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight flasher 3-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daytime running light system 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal lever 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illumination brightness control 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking light switch 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog light switch (if equipped) 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper and washer 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer switches 3-22 . . . . . . .
Rear window wiper and washer switch – Wagon 3-24
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Rear window defogger switch 3-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 3-27
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Inside mirror 3-27
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Outside mirrors 3-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 3-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn 3-32
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Instruments and controls

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The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only
when the selector lever is in the “P” position.
Manual transmission vehicles
The key can be turned from “ACC” to “LOCK” only
when the key is pushed in while turning it.
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”
while the vehicle is being driven or towed be-
cause that will lock the steering wheel, pre-venting steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort
than usual to steer.

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Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other
drivers when you have to park your vehicle under
emergency conditions. The hazard warning flasher
works with the ignition switch in any position.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the haz-
ard warning button on the instrument panel. To turn
off the flasher, push the button again. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn
signals do not work.Meters and gauges
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed. Odometer/Trip meter
1) Trip meter 2) Odometer
This meter displays the odometer and two trip me- ters when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”,
“ACC” or “ON” position.

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after the engine speed is reduced below the red zone.
Fuel gauge
1) Low fuel warning light
The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of
fuel remaining in the tank.
The gauge does not return to “E” even though the
ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turn- ing or acceleration due to fuel level movement in thetank. NOTE
You will see the
“FUEL DOOR p” sign near the
fuel gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) islocated on the right side of the vehicle.
Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light comes on when the tankis nearly empty [about 2.3 U.S. gal. (9.0 liters, 1.9
Imp. gal.]. It only operates when the ignition switchis in the “ON” position.

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the specified indicator range.Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights come on
momentarily and then go out when the ignition
switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This
permits checking the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The following lights come on:
Seatbelt warning light
SRS airbag system warning light
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indica- tor lamp
Charge warning light
Oil pressure warning light
AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles)
ABS warning light
Brake system warning light
If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a burned-out
bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system.
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair. Seatbelt warning light and chime
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, the seatbelt warning light will come on and the
reminder chime will sound for about six seconds to
remind the driver to fasten the seatbelt.