2005 SUBARU IMPREZA trunk

10-5
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: y roads that have been salted to prevent them from
freezing in winter y mud, sand, or gravel
y 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 .................................................... 11-47
Tire inspection .................................................. 11-47
Tire pressures and wear .................................. 11-48
Wheel balance ................................................... 11-51
Wear indicators ................................................. 11-51
Tire rotation ....................................................... 11-52
Tire replacement ............................................... 11-53
Wheel replacement ........................................... 11-53
Aluminum wheels ......................................... 11-54
Intercooler water spray (WRX-STi) ............. 11-55
Windshield washer fluid .............................. 11-56
Replacement of wiper blades ...................... 11-57 Windshield wiper blades assembly ................ 11-57
Windshield wiper blade rubber ....................... 11-58
Rear window wiper blade assembly ............... 11-59
Rear window wiper blade rubber .................... 11-60
Battery ........................................................... 11-63
Fuses ............................................................. 11-65
Main fuse ....................................................... 11-68
Installation of accessories .......................... 11-68
Replacing bulbs ............................................ 11-69 Headlights (U.S.-spec. WRX-STi) .................... 11-70
Headlights (Except U.S.-spec. WRX-STi) ....... 11-71
Front turn signal light bulbs ............................ 11-73
Parking light ...................................................... 11-74
Front fog light ................................................... 11-78
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-78
License plate light ............................................ 11-81
Dome light, map light and cargo area light .... 11-81
Trunk light ......................................................... 11-82
High mount stop light ...................................... 11-83

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Maintenance and service
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Intercooler water spray (WRX-STi)
Add water to the intercooler water spray tank when the
intercooler water spray warning light in the combina-
tion meter comes on. The warning light comes on
when the water in the tank has decreased to approxi-
mately 0.4 liters (0.4 US qt, 0.4 Imp qt). The tank is located on the right hand side of the trunk.
NOTE y
Use only pure water for refilling.
y 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.
UGB079BA
UGB514BA

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Maintenance and service
„
Headlights (U.S.-spec. WRX-STi)
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs are used
for the low beams of the headlights on the U.S.-
spec. WRX-STi. These HID bulbs use an ex-
tremely high voltage. To avoid the risk of an
electric shock and resulting serious injury, you
should not attempt to replace them. Neither
should you attempt to replace the high-beam
bulbs, remove/refit the headlight assemblies,
or remove any headlight-assembly compo-
nents. For replacement of the headlight bulbs
(low-beam and high-beam), removal and instal-
lation of the headlight assemblies, and removal
of headlight-assembly components, contact
your SUBARU dealer.
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/tail light 12V-21/5W 7443
13) Tail light 12V-21/5W 7443
14) Brake light 12V-21W 7440
15) License plate light 12V-5W 168 16) Cargo area light 12V-13W –
Wattage Bulb No.

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Maintenance and service
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. „
Front fog light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your
SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary. „
Rear combination lights
T Sedan
1. Remove the clip from the rear trunk trim with a
screwdriver.
UGB532BA
UGB538BA

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Maintenance and service
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1) Backup light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Brake/tail light
4) Tail light
5) Brake 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. T
Wagon
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the upper and
lower screws that secure the side cover of the rear
combination light assembly.
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2
3
1
UGB539BB
UGB540BA

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Maintenance and service
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with
a flat-head 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.
UGB544BA
UGB078BA
UGB137BA

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Specifications
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