2004 SUBARU IMPREZA trunk release

7-9
Starting and operating
– CONTINUED –
Preparing to drive
You should perform the following checks and adjust-
ments every day before you start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are
clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition of the tires.
Also check tires for proper inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
4. Check that the hood, trunk and rear gate are fully
closed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mir-
rors.
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your passengers
have fastened their seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning and indicator
lights when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-sition.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warning lights af-
ter starting the engine.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer flu-
id and other fluid levels should be checked daily,
weekly or at fuel stops.
Starting the engine
Do not operate the starter motor continuously
for more than ten seconds. If the engine fails to
start after operating the starter for five to ten
seconds, wait for ten seconds or more before
trying again.
! Manual transmission vehicle
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the shift
lever into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor
while starting the engine.
The starter motor will only operate when the clutch
pedal is pressed fully to the floor.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and
check the operation of the warning and indicator lights.
Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section (chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position
without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release
the key immediately after the engine has started.

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
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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