2005 SUBARU IMPREZA spare tire

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In case of emergency
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wise to loosen it, then remove the jack.
Sedan
1) Jack
2) Jack handle
3) Spare tire Wagon
1) Jack
2) Jack handle
3) Spare tire
The jack handle is stored under the spare tire cover.
For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires”.
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Maintenance and service
not pressed against the curb when you park the
vehicle.y
If you feel unusual vibration while driving or find
it difficult to steer the vehicle in a straight line, one
of the tires and/or wheels may be damaged. Drive
slowly to the nearest authorized SUBARU dealer
and have the vehicle inspected. „ Tire pressures and wear
Maintaining the correct tire pressures helps to maxi-
mize the tires’ service lives and is essential for good
running performance. Check and, if necessary, adjust
the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least
once a month (for example, during a fuel stop) and be-
fore any long journey. Check the tire pressures when the tires are cold. Use
a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the
values shown on the tire placard. The tire placard is lo-
cated on the door pillar on the driver’s side.
Driving even a short distance warms up the tires and
increases the tire pressures. Also, the tire pressures
are affected by the outside temperature. It is best to
check tire pressure outdoors before driving the vehi- cle.
When a tire becomes warm, the air inside it expands,
causing the tire pressure to increase. Be careful not to
mistakenly release air from a warm tire to reduce itspressure.
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Specifications
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„Tires
*1: The recommended cold tire pressure for the 215/45R17 87W tire is not indicated on the vehicle placard attached to the drive r’s
side B-pillar since this tire is a dealer option for the WRX. If your vehicle is equipped with 215/45R17 87W tires, be sure to adjust
them to the air pressure shown on this page.
ItemRS, RS sport package, WRXWRX (option tire)*1WRX-STi
Tire sizeP205/55R16 89V215/45R17 87W225/45R17 90W
Wheel size16 × 6 1
/2 JJ17
× 7 JJ17 × 8 JJ
PressureFront32 psi
(220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2
)33 psi
(230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
)36 psi
(250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm 2
)
Rear29 psi
(200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm 2
)32 psi
(220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2
)30 psi
(210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm 2
)
Temporary spare tireSizeT135/70 D16T135/70 D17
Pressure60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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„Recommended tire inflation pressure
T Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle’s tires is as follows,
*1: The recommended cold tire pressure for the 215/45R17 87W tire is not indicated on the vehicle plac-
ard attached to the driver’s side B-pillar since this tire is a dealer option for the WRX. If your vehicle is
equipped with 215/45R17 87W tires, be sure to adjust them to the air pressure shown on this page.
ItemRS, RS sport
package, WRXWRX (option tire) *1WRX-STi
Tire sizeP205/55R16 89V215/45R17 87W225/45R17 90W
Wheel size16
× 6 1
/2 JJ17
× 7 JJ17 × 8 JJ
PressureFront32 psi (220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm 2
)33 psi (230 kPa,
2.3 kgf/cm 2
)36 psi (250 kPa,
2.5 kgf/cm 2
)
Rear29 psi (200 kPa,
2.0 kgf/cm 2
)32 psi (220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm 2
)30 psi (210 kPa,
2.1 kgf/cm 2
)
Temporary spare
tireSizeT135/70 D16T135/70 D17
Pressure60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
)

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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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Vehicle placard
The vehicle placard is affixed to the driver’s side B-pillar. Example:
The vehicle placard shows original tire size, rec-
ommended cold tire inflation pressure on each
tire at maximum loaded vehicle weight, seating
capacity and loading information. T
Adverse safety consequences of under-in-
flation
Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire
pressures can cause the tires to flex severely
and to rapidly become hot. A sharp increase in
temperature could cause tread separation, and
failure of the tire(s). Possible resulting loss of ve-
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TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATIONSEATING CAPACITY : TOTAL 5
ORIGINAL TIRE SIZE
SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
COLD TIRE
INFLATION PRESSRE
COLD TIRE
INFLATION PRESSRE
FRONT
REAR220kPa,32PSI 200kPa,29PSIP205/55R16
T135/70D16
420kPa, 60PSI
COMPACT SPARE TIRE
The combined weight of occupants andcargo should never exceed 408kg or 900lbs.
FRONT 2 : REAR 3
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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hicle control could lead to an accident. TMeasuring and adjusting air pressure to
achieve proper inflation
Check and, if necessary, adjust the pressure of
each tire (including the spare) at least once a
month and before any long journey. Check the
tire pressures when the tires are cold. Use a
pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the
specific values. Driving even a short distance
warms up the tires and increases the tire pres-
sures. Also, the tire pressures are affected by the
outside temperature. It is best to check tire pres-
sure outdoors before driving the vehicle. When a
tire becomes warm, the air inside it expands,
causing the tire pressure to increase. Be careful
not to mistakenly release air from a warm tire to
reduce its pressure. „ Glossary of tire terminology
y Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been driven less
than 1 mile or has been standing for three hours
or more. y Maximum inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a
tire may be inflated. y
Recommended inflation pressure
The cold inflation pressure recommended by a
vehicle manufacturer. y Intended outboard sidewall
1)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other
sidewall of the tire, or
2)The outward facing sidewall of an asymmet-
rical tire that has a particular side that must al-
ways face outward when mounting on a vehi- cle.
y Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of floor mats,
leather seats and cross bars to the extent that
these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not). y Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of fu-
el, oil, and coolant and air conditioning.

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Uniform tire quality grading stan-
dards
This information indicates the relative perfor-
mance of passenger car tires in the area of
treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance.
This is to aid the consumer in making an in-
formed choice in the purchase of tires.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The quality grades apply to new pneumatic tires
for use on passenger cars. However, they do not
apply to deep tread, winter type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires
with nominal rim diameters of 12 inches or less,
or to some limited production tires.
All passenger car tires must confirm to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. „Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1-1/2) times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate. „
Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction

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Index
Trunk light ................................................... 11-82
REV indicator light and buzzer .......................... 3-13
Rocking the vehicle ........................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ....................................... 8-20 S Seat Fabric ........................................................... 10-6
Heater ............................................................. 1-7
Seatbelt .................................................................. 6
Maintenance ................................................. 1-27
Pretensioners ............................................... 1-28
Safety tips ..................................................... 1-13
Warning light and chime ...................... 1-15, 3-20
Seatbelts ........................................................... 1-13
Security system ................................................. 2-17
Selector lever .................................................... 7-23 Position indicator .......................................... 3-27
Shift lock release ............................................... 7-27
Side ventilators .................................................... 4-3
Snow tires ......................................................... 8-14
Sounding a panic alarm ..................................... 2-11
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-28
Specifications .................................................... 12-2
Speedometer .............................................. 3-8, 3-15
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ....................................................... 6, 1-53 SRS airbag system monitors ............................. 1-73
SRS airbag system servicing ............................ 1-74
SRS airbag system warning light ...................... 3-20
SRS frontal airbag ............................................. 1-57
SRS side airbag ................................................ 1-65
Starting the engine .............................................. 7-9
State emission testing (U.S. only) ....................... 7-7
Stopping the engine .......................................... 7-11
Storage compartments ........................................ 6-5
Sun shades ....................................................... 2-35
Sun visors ........................................................... 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag
(SRS) ............................................................. 1-53
Synthetic leather upholstery .............................. 10-6 T
Tachometer ................................................ 3-9, 3-16
Temperature gauge .................................. 3-11, 3-18
Temporary spare tire ........................................... 9-3
Tilt steering wheel ............................................. 3-50 Tire
Chains .......................................................... 8-16
Inspection ................................................... 11-47
Pressures and wear ................................... 11-48
Replacement .............................................. 11-53
Rotation ...................................................... 11-52
Tires .................................................................. 12-5