2004 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX trunk

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Appearance care
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proper ventilation. !To help prevent corrosion
Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent corrosion of the
body and suspension components. Also, wash the ve-
hicle promptly after driving on any of the following sur-
faces: " roads that have been salted to prevent them from
freezing in winter " mud, sand, or gravel
" coastal roads
After the winter has ended, it is recommended that the
underbody be given a very thorough washing.
Before the beginning of winter, check the condition of
underbody components, such as the exhaust system,
fuel and brake lines, brake cables, suspension, steer-
ing system, floor pan, and fenders. If any of them are
found to be rusted, they should be given an appropri-
ate rust prevention treatment or should be replaced.
Contact your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind of
maintenance and treatment if you need assistance.
Repair chips and scratches in the paint as soon as you
find them.
Check the interior of the vehicle for water and dirt ac- cumulation under the floor mats because that could
cause corrosion. Occasionally check under the mats
to make sure the area is dry.
Keep your garage dry. Do not park your vehicle in a
damp, poorly ventilated garage. In such a garage, cor-
rosion can be caused by dampness. If you wash the
vehicle in the garage or put the vehicle into the garage
when wet or covered with snow, that can cause damp- ness.
If your vehicle is operated in cold weather and/or in ar-
eas where road salts and other corrosive materials are
used, the door hinges and locks, trunk lid lock, and
hood latch should be inspected and lubricated period-
ically.

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Maintenance and service
Types of tires .................................................... 11-44
Tire inspection .................................................. 11-45
Tire pressures and wear .................................. 11-45
Wheel balance ................................................... 11-48
Wear indicators ................................................. 11-49
Tire rotation ....................................................... 11-50
Tire replacement ............................................... 11-50
Wheel replacement ........................................... 11-51
Wheel covers .................................................... 11-52
Aluminum wheels (If equipped) .................. 11-53
Intercooler water spray ................................ 11-53
Windshield washer fluid .............................. 11-54
Replacement of windshield wiper blades .. 11-55
Battery ........................................................... 11-58
Fuses ............................................................. 11-60
Main fuse ....................................................... 11-63
Installation of accessories .......................... 11-63
Replacing bulbs ............................................ 11-64 Headlights (U.S. spec. WRX-STi) .................... 11-66
Headlight (Except U.S. spec. WRX-STi) .......... 11-66
Front turn signal light bulbs ............................ 11-69
Parking light ...................................................... 11-70
Front fog light ................................................... 11-73
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-74
License plate light ............................................ 11-76
Dome light, map light and cargo area light .... 11-77
Trunk light ......................................................... 11-78
High mount stop light ...................................... 11-78

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Maintenance and service
The tank is located on the right-hand side of the trunk.
NOTE "
Use only pure water for refilling.
" In cold weather (when you do not use the inter-
cooler water spray), keep the tank half-empty in
case the water freezes. A larger amount of water
could break the tank if it froze.
Windshield washer fluid
Check the level of the washer fluid at each fuel stop. If
the level is low, fill the fluid up to the neck of the reser- voir.
Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield washer fluid
is unavailable use clean water.
In areas where water freezes in winter, use an anti-
freeze type windshield washer fluid. SUBARU Wind-
shield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol
and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. Its freezing temper-
ature varies according to how much it is diluted, as in-
dicated below.
UGB514BA
HGB056IA

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Maintenance and service
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Wattage Bulb No.
1) Front turn signal 12V–21W —
2) Spot light 12V–8W —
3) Room light 12V–8W —
4) Parking light 12V–5W 168
5) Low beam head light U.S. spec. WRX-STi 12V-35W D2R Except U.S. spec. WRX-STi 12V-55W H1
6) Front fog light 12V–55W H3
7) High beam head light 12V–60W 9005 (HB3)
8) Trunk room light 12V–16W W16W
9) High mount stop light Sedan
(in compartment) 12V–18W 921
(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) Tail light 12V–21/5W 7443
14) Brake/tail light 12V–21/5W 7443
15) License plate light 12V–5W 168 16) Cargo area light 12V–13W —
Wattage Bulb No.

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Maintenance and service
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Rear combination lights
! Sedan
1. Remove the clip from the rear trunk trim with a reg-
ular screwdriver. 1) Backup light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Brake light
4) Tail light
5) Brake/tail light
2. Open the rear portion of the side trunk trim panel.
3. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combination
light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and
turning counterclockwise. Install a new bulb.
5. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
6. Secure the rear trunk trim panel with the clips.
UGB538BA
554
2
3
1
UGB539BB

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Maintenance and service
a regular screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens. !
Trunk light
0
1. Remove the cover by squeezing its sides and pull-
ing it.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the cover. !
High mount stop light
! Sedan
1. Remove the high mount stop light cover by prying
the edge with a screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the cover.
UGB545BA
UGB546BA

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Specifications
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Bulb chart
Description Wattage Bulb type
Headlight
U.S. spec. WRX-
STi versionLow beam 12V-35W D2R
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Except U.S. spec. WRX-STi version Low beam 12V-55W H1
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Front fog light 12V-55W H3
Front turn signal 12V-21W —
Parking light 12V-5W 168
Rear combination
light Brake light (sedan) 12V-21W 7440
Brake/tail light 12V-21/5W 7443
Turn signal light 12V-21W (Amber) —
Tail light (sedan) 12V-21/5W 7443
Back-up light 12V-21W 7440 High mount stop light
Sedan
(in compartment) 12V-18W 921
Sedan
(in rear spoiler) 12V-1.2W —
Wagon 12V-13W 912
License plate light 12V-5W 168
Trunk room light 12V-16W W16W
Cargo area light 12V-13W —
Front ashtray light 12V-1.4W —
Dome light 12V-8W —
Map light 12V-8W —
Description Wattage Bulb type

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