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Instruments and controls
!
Selector lever position indicator (AT
vehicles)
This indicator shows the position of the selector lever. ! Turn signal indicator lights
These lights show the operation of the turn signal or
lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly, the
turn signal bulb may be burned out. Replace the bulb
as soon as possible. Refer to the “Replacing bulbs”
section in chapter 11. !
High beam indicator light
This light shows that the headlights are in the high
beam mode.
This indicator light also comes on when the headlight
flasher is operated. ! Cruise control indicator light
This light comes on when the “CRUISE” main switch
is pressed. ! Cruise control set indicator light
This light comes on when vehicle speed has been set.! Driver’s control center differen-
tial auto indicator light (WRX-STi)
This light functions while the ignition switch is ON.
When on, it indicates that the driver’s control center
differential is set to AUTO mode. It goes off when the
driver’s control center differential’s manual modeswitch is pressed. For details, refer to Chapter 7, “Driv-
er’s Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STi)”.
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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
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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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!Front turn signal light bulbs
1. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight assem-
bly by turning it counterclockwise. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
4. Install the headlight assembly and the front grille in
the reverse order of removal.
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Maintenance and service
!
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.
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3
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Maintenance and service
1) Tail/brake light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Backup light
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. Close the cover and latch the lock.
7. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly and
its side cover. !
License plate light
1. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips
screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover and lens.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens and cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws.
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1
3
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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
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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