2004 SUBARU IMPREZA differential

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Maintenance and service
– CONTINUED –
Front differential gear oil (AT vehi-
cles) !Checking the oil level
1) Yellow handle
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en-
gine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it
again. 1) Upper level
2) Lower level
3. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on
it. If it is below the lower level, add oil to bring the level
up to the upper level. ! Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi-
tives. Never use different brands together.
Oil grade:
API classification GL-5
HGB056FB
1
L F
1 2
HSB040BB

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Maintenance and service
SAE viscosity No. and Applicable Temperature
Rear differential gear oil !
Checking the gear oil level
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear differential
protector. The differential protector provides protec-
tion to the rear differential assembly during off-road
use. Removal of the rear differential protector is not re-
quired when checking the oil level.
1) Filler plug
2) Drain plug
-30
-20 20 40 60 90
85W
80W
80W/90 80 100
0
-20 -10 10 20 30 40
0
HSB041AA
2 1HSB042BB

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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

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Index
Front
........................................................................... 11-33
Rear ............................................................................ 11-34
Dimensions .................................................................... 12-2
Disarming the system ................................................ 2-17
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............7-29
Dome light ............................................................ 6-2, 11-77
Door locks ....................................................................... 2-3
Door open warning lights .........................................3-25
Drive belts ....................................................................... 11-27
Driver’s control center differential ........................7-18
Auto indicator light ................................................ 3-26
Indicator light .......................................................... 3-27
Driving
Drinking ..................................................................... 8
Drugs .......................................................................... 9
Foreign countries .................................................. 8-6
Mobile phone .......................................................... 10
Pets ............................................................................. 10
Tips ........................................................... 7-14, 7-17, 8-7
Tired or sleepy ........................................................ 9
Snowy and icy roads ............................................ 8-13
E
EBD (Electronic brake force distribution) system ......................................................................... 7-32
Electrical system .......................................................... 12-3Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
system .......................................................................... 7-32
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ...................1-14
Engine Compartment overview ........................................11-8
Coolant ....................................................................... 11-19
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .....................8, 8-3
Hood ............................................................................ 11-5
Oil ................................................................................. 11-11
Overheating .............................................................. 9-16
Starting ....................................................................... 7-9
Stopping ..................................................................... 7-11
Exterior care ................................................................... 10-2
F
Flat tires ............................................................................ 9-5
Floor mat .......................................................................... 6-13
Fluid level
Automatic transmission .......................................11-31
Brake ........................................................................... 11-37
Clutch .......................................................................... 11-38
Power steering ........................................................ 11-36
Fog light switch ............................................................. 3-35
Folding down the rear seat .......................................1-12
Front Differential gear oil ................................................. 11-33
Fog light ..................................................................... 11-73

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Index
Keys
.................................................................................. 2-2
L
Leather seat materials ............................................... 10-6
Light control switch ..................................................... 3-29
Limited slip differential (LSD) .................................7-27
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-17
LSD (Limited slip differential) .................................7-27
M
Main fuse ........................................................................ 11-63
Maintenance Precautions .............................................................. 11-3
Schedule ................................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt ..................................................................... 1-27
Tools ........................................................................... 9-24
Manual climate control system ..............................4-4
Manual transmission 5 speed ..................................................................... 7-15
6 speed ..................................................................... 7-12
Manual transmission oil ............................................ 11-28
Map light ................................................................ 6-3, 11-77
Maximum load limits .................................................. 8-29
Meters and gauges .............................................. 3-7, 3-15
Mirrors .............................................................................. 3-44
Moonroof .............................................................. 2-31, 9-23N
New vehicle break-in driving –
the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ........................8-2
O
Odometer/Trip meter .......................................... 3-8, 3-15
Off road driving .............................................................. 8-8
Oil pressure warning light .........................................3-21
Oil filter .............................................................................. 11-12
Oil level
Engine ......................................................................... 11-11
Manual transmission ............................................. 11-28
Rear differential ...................................................... 11-34
Outside mirrors .............................................................. 3-47
Overheating engine ..................................................... 9-16
P
Parking Brake ........................................................................... 7-34
Brake stroke ............................................................. 11-44
Light switch ............................................................... 3-34
Tips .............................................................................. 7-35
Power
Door locking switches .......................................... 2-5
Steering ...................................................................... 7-28
Steering fluid ............................................................ 11-36

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Index
Windows
.................................................................... 2-22
Printed antenna ............................................................ 5-2
R
Rear Combination lights ................................................ 11-74
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-34
Differential oil temperature warning light .....3-22
Gate ............................................................................ 2-29
Seats ........................................................................... 1-8
Rear seat
Folding down (Wagon) ........................................ 1-12
Rear window Defogger switch ..................................................... 3-40
Wiper and washer switch ...................................3-39
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid .............................11-32
Brake fluid ................................................................. 11-37
Clutch fluid ................................................................ 11-39
OIL grade and viscosity .........11-16, 11-18, 11-30,
11-33, 11-35
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-37
Spark plugs .............................................................. 11-26
Remote keyless entry system ................................2-6
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................ 11-42
Windshield wiper blades .....................................11-55Replacing
Air cleaner element .............................................. 11-23
Battery (remote keyless entry system) .........2-9
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .....2-10
Replacing bulbs ............................................................ 11-64
Cargo area light ..................................................... 11-77
Dome light ................................................................ 11-77
Front fog light .......................................................... 11-73
Front turn signal light ........................................... 11-69
Headlight ................................................................... 11-66
High mount stop light ........................................... 11-78
License plate light ................................................. 11-76
Map light .................................................................... 11-77
Parking light ............................................................. 11-70
Rear combination light ........................................11-74
Trunk light ................................................................. 11-78
REV indicator light and buzzer ..............................3-12
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ............................................... 8-21
SSeat Fabric ......................................................................... 10-6
Heater ........................................................................ 1-7
Seatbelt ............................................................................ 6
Maintenance ............................................................ 1-27
Pretensioners .......................................................... 1-27