2004 SUBARU IMPREZA wheel

14-2
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
...............................7-30
Warning light ................................................. 3-23, 7-31
Accessories ......................................................... 5-3, 11-63
Accessory power outlet ...................................6-9, 6-11
Active head restraint .................................................. 1-6
Air cleaner element ..................................................... 11-23
Air conditioner operation ..........................................4-9
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-20
Air flow selection .......................................................... 4-2
Aluminum wheels ........................................................ 11-53
Ambient temperature gauge .........................3-11, 3-18
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...............................7-30
Arming the system ...................................................... 2-15
Armrest ............................................................................ 1-9
Ashtray ............................................................................. 6-12
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ......................3-22
Audio set ......................................................................... 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror /compass .............................3-44
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ....................................................................... 1-15
Automatic transmission ............................................. 7-21
Capacities ................................................................. 12-4
Fluid ............................................................................ 11-31
Selector lever .......................................................... 7-22
Shift lock release ................................................... 7-26Temperature warning light
.................................3-22
BBattery ............................................................................... 11-58
Jump starting ........................................................... 9-14
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) .................................................................... 2-9
Brake Booster ....................................................................... 11-40
Fluid ............................................................................. 11-37
Pad and lining .......................................................... 11-42
Pedal ........................................................................... 11-40
Brake system ................................................................. 7-29
Warning light ............................................................ 3-24
Braking .............................................................................. 7-28
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings .11-43
Tips .............................................................................. 7-28
Brake pedal
Free play .................................................................... 11-40
Reserve distance ................................................... 11-41
Bulb
Chart ............................................................................ 12-9
Replacing ................................................................... 11-64
C
Capacities ........................................................................ 12-4

14-3
Index
Cargo
Area cover ................................................................ 6-15
Area light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-77
Tie-down hooks ...................................................... 6-17
Catalytic converter ...................................................... 8-4
Center Console ..................................................................... 6-6
Ventilators ................................................................. 4-3
Visor ............................................................................ 6-4
Changing
Flat tire ....................................................................... 9-5
Oil and oil filter ........................................................ 11-12
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-21
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................3-20
Checking
Brake pedal free play ........................................... 11-40
Brake pedal reserve distance ...........................11-41
Clutch function ........................................................ 11-41
Clutch pedal free play .......................................... 11-42
Engine oil level ....................................................... 11-11
Fluid level ....................... 11-31, 11-36, 11-37, 11-38
Gear oil level ................................ 11-28, 11-33, 11-34
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-31
Installation with seatbelt .....................................1-35
Lower and tether anchorages ..........................1-42
Child safety .................................................................... 6Locks
.......................................................................... 2-21
Chime
Key .............................................................................. 3-4
Seatbelt ........................................................... 1-15, 3-19
Cigarette lighter socket ............................................. 6-10
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .................................................. 10-3
Interior ........................................................................ 10-6
Ventilator grille ........................................................ 4-19
Climate control system
Manual ....................................................................... 4-4
Semi-automatic ...................................................... 4-11
Clock ................................................................................. 3-28
Clutch fluid ...................................................................... 11-38
Clutch pedal ................................................................... 11-41
Coat hook ....................................................................... 6-14
Coin tray .......................................................................... 6-7
Cooling system ............................................................. 11-18
Corrosion protection ......................................... 8-14, 10-4
Cruise control ................................................................ 7-37
Indicator light ........................................................... 3-26
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-26
Cup holder ...................................................................... 6-7
D
Daytime running light system .................................3-31
Differential gear oil

14-5
Index
Seatbelt pretensioners
.......................................1-27
Seats ........................................................................... 1-2
Turn signal light and parking light ...................11-70
Front-wheel drive warning light ..............................3-25
Fuel .................................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ..................................................... 7-4
Gauge .................................................................. 3-9, 3-16
Requirements .......................................................... 7-2
Fuses ................................................................................ 11-60
Fuses and circuits ....................................................... 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....................8-20
Glove box ........................................................................ 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ) .............8-20
H
Hazard warning flasher ............................................. 3-6
Headlight beam leveler ............................................. 3-33
Headlight indicator light ............................................3-27
Headlights ......................................................... 3-29, 11-66
Headrest adjustment (Wagon) ..............................1-11
Head restraint adjustment (Front) .......................1-5
Heater operation .......................................................... 4-6
High beam indicator light ..........................................3-26
High mount stop light ................................................. 11-78Horn
.. .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .. 3-5 0
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-19
I
Ignition switch ............................................................... 3-3
Illuminated entry ........................................................... 2-8
Illumination brightness control ...............................3-32
Indicator light High beam ................................................................ 3-26
Selector lever position ......................................... 3-26
Turn signal ............................................................... 3-26
Inside mirror ................................................................... 3-44
Intercooler water spray ............................................. 11-53
Warning light ........................................................... 3-25
Switch ........................................................................ 3-43
Internal trunk lid release handle ............................2-26
J
Jack and jack handle ................................................. 9-24
Jump starting ................................................................. 9-14
KKey Interlock release .................................................... 3-5
Number ...................................................................... 2-3
Reminder chime ..................................................... 3-4

14-8
Index
Safety tips
................................................................. 1-13
Warning light and chime ...........................1-15, 3-19
Seatbelts ......................................................................... 1-13
Security system ............................................................ 2-14
Selector lever ................................................................ 7-22
Position indicator ................................................... 3-26
Semi-automatic climate control system .............4-11
Shift lock release ......................................................... 7-26
Side ventilators ............................................................. 4-3
Snow tires ....................................................................... 8-14
Sounding a panic alarm ............................................ 2-9
Spark plugs .................................................................... 11-26
Specifications ................................................................ 12-2
Speedometer .......................................................... 3-7, 3-15
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag) ....................................................... 6, 1-52
SRS airbag system warning light ..........................3-20
SRS frontal airbag ....................................................... 1-56
SRS side airbag ........................................................... 1-64
Starting the engine ...................................................... 7-9
State emission testing (U.S. only) ........................7-7
Stopping the engine ................................................... 7-11
Storage compartments .............................................. 6-5
Sun visors ....................................................................... 6-4
Sun shades .................................................................... 2-33
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) 1-52
Synthetic leather upholstery ...................................10-6T
Tachometer
............................................................. 3-9, 3-16
Temperature gauge .......................................... 3-10, 3-17
Temporary spare tire .................................................. 9-3
Tie-down hooks ............................................................. 9-18
Tilt steering wheel ........................................................ 3-49
Tire Chains ......................................................................... 8-16
Inspection .................................................................. 11-45
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-45
Replacement ............................................................ 11-50
Rotation ...................................................................... 11-50
Tires ................................................................................... 12-5
Types .......................................................................... 11-44
Tires and wheels .......................................................... 11-44
Top tether anchorages ............................................... 1-46
Towing .............................................................................. 9-17
All wheels on the ground ....................................9-21
Flat-bed truck ........................................................... 9-20
Trailer
Hitch ............................................................................. 8-25
Hitches ........................................................................ 8-34
Towing ........................................................................ 8-29
Towing tips ................................................................ 8-37
Trunk lid ............................................................................ 2-25
Release handle ....................................................... 2-26
Trunk light ........................................................................ 11-78

14-9
Index
Turn signal
Indicator lights ......................................................... 3-26
Lever ........................................................................... 3-31
U
Under-floor storage compartment ........................6-18
V
Valet mode ..................................................................... 2-17
Vanity mirror .................................................................. 6-5
Vehicle
Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-19
Identification ............................................................ 12-10
Symbols ..................................................................... 4
Ventilator ......................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ....................................3-19
Warning lights
ABS ............................................................................. 3-23
Anti-lock Brake system .......................................3-23
AT OIL TEMPerature ........................................... 3-22
Brake system .......................................................... 3-24
Charge ....................................................................... 3-21
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-20
Door open ................................................................. 3-25Front-wheel drive
................................................... 3-25
Oil pressure ............................................................. 3-21
R.Diff TEMPerature ............................................. 3-22
Seatbelt ........................................................... 1-15, 3-19
SRS airbag system ............................................... 3-20
Warranties and maintenance .................................8-29
Washing ........................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ............................................................ 11-49
Wheel
Alignment .................................................................. 12-5
Balance ...................................................................... 11-48
Covers ........................................................................ 11-52
Replacement ........................................................... 11-51
Windows .......................................................................... 2-22
Windshield
Washer fluid ............................................................. 11-54
Wiper and washer switches ..............................3-37
Wiper deicer ............................................................ 3-42
Winter driving ................................................................ 8-11
Wiper and washer ....................................................... 3-35