2005 SUBARU IMPREZA oil

14-3
Index
C
Capacities .......................................................... 12-4
Cargo
Area cover .................................................... 6-14
Area light ............................................. 6-2, 11-81
Tie-down hooks ............................................ 6-17
Catalytic converter ............................................... 8-4
Center Console .......................................................... 6-6
Ventilators ....................................................... 4-3
Changing
Flat tire ............................................................ 9-5
Oil and oil filter ............................................ 11-12
Charge warning light ......................................... 3-22CHECK ENGINE warning light/
Malfunction indicator lamp ............................. 3-21
Checking
Brake pedal free play .................................. 11-43
Brake pedal reserve distance ..................... 11-43
Clutch function ............................................ 11-44
Clutch pedal free play ................................. 11-44
Engine oil level ........................................... 11-11
Fluid level ................. 11-32, 11-38, 11-40, 11-41
Gear oil level ........................ 11-30, 11-35, 11-36
Child restraint systems ...................................... 1-32 Installation with A/ELR seatbelt .................... 1-36
Lower and tether anchorages ....................... 1-43 Child safety ............................................................. 7
Locks ............................................................ 2-23
Chime Key ................................................................. 3-5
Seatbelt ............................................... 1-15, 3-20
Cigarette lighter socket ........................................ 6-9
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ......................................... 10-3
Interior .......................................................... 10-6
Ventilator grille .............................................. 4-17
Climate control system Automatic ...................................................... 4-11
Manual ............................................................ 4-4
Clock ................................................................. 3-29
Clutch fluid ....................................................... 11-41
Clutch pedal .................................................... 11-44
Coat hook .......................................................... 6-14
Coin tray .............................................................. 6-6
Cooling system ................................................ 11-18
Corrosion protection ................................. 8-14, 10-4
Cruise control .................................................... 7-38 Indicator light ................................................ 3-27
Set indicator light .......................................... 3-27
Cup holder ........................................................... 6-7 D
Daytime running light system ............................ 3-32

14-4
Index
Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-35
Rear ............................................................ 11-36
Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ........................................ 2-19
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............ 7-31
Dome light ................................................ 6-2, 11-81
Door locks ........................................................... 2-6
Door open warning light .................................... 3-26
Drive belts ....................................................... 11-29
Driver’s control center differential ...................... 7-18
Auto indicator light ........................................ 3-28
Indicator lights .............................................. 3-28
Driving Drinking ............................................................. 9
Drugs ................................................................. 9
Foreign countries ............................................ 8-6
Mobile phone ................................................... 10
Pets ................................................................. 11
Snowy and icy roads .................................... 8-13
Tips ............................................... 7-14, 7-17, 8-7
Tired or sleepy ................................................. 10
E
EBD (Electronic brake force distribution) system ........................................................... 7-34
Electrical system ............................................... 12-3 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system ........................................................... 7-34
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 .............................. 11-32
Brake .......................................................... 11-40
Clutch ......................................................... 11-41
Power steering ........................................... 11-38
Fog light button ................................................. 3-36
Folding down the rear seat ................................ 1-12
Front Differential gear oil ..................................... 11-35
Fog light ...................................................... 11-78

14-6
Index
Number ........................................................... 2-3
Reminder chime ............................................. 3-5
Keys .................................................................... 2-2 L
Leather seat materials ....................................... 10-6
Light Cargo area .......................................... 6-2, 11-81
Dome ................................................... 6-2, 11-81
Map ..................................................... 6-3, 11-81
Light control switch ............................................ 3-30
Limited slip differential (LSD) ............................ 7-28
Loading your vehicle ......................................... 8-17
LSD (Limited slip differential) ............................ 7-28 M
Main fuse ......................................................... 11-68
Maintenance Precautions .................................................. 11-3
Schedule ...................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-27
Tools ............................................................. 9-24
Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine
light) ............................................................... 3-21
Manual climate control system ............................ 4-4
Manual transmission 5 speeds ....................................................... 7-15 6 speeds ....................................................... 7-12
Map light ................................................... 6-3, 11-81
Maximum load limits .......................................... 8-29
Meters and gauges .................................... 3-7, 3-15
Mirrors ............................................................... 3-45
Moonroof .................................................. 2-33, 9-23 N
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 filter ............................................................ 11-12
Oil level Engine ........................................................ 11-11
Front differential (AT vehicles) ................... 11-35
Manual transmission .................................. 11-30
Rear differential .......................................... 11-36
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-22
Outside mirrors .................................................. 3-48
Outside temperature indicator .................. 3-12, 3-19
Overheating engine ........................................... 9-16

14-7
Index
P
Parking
Brake ............................................................ 7-36
Brake stroke ............................................... 11-46
Light switch ................................................... 3-35
Tips ............................................................... 7-36
Periodic inspections ............................................ 8-6 Power Door locking switches ..................................... 2-8
Steering ........................................................ 7-29
Steering fluid ............................................... 11-38
Windows ....................................................... 2-24
Preparing to drive ................................................ 7-9
Printed antenna ................................................... 5-2 R
Rear Combination lights ...................................... 11-78
Differential gear oil ...................................... 11-36
Differential oil temperature warning light ...... 3-23
Gate .............................................................. 2-31
Seats .............................................................. 1-8
Rear seat Folding down (Wagon) ................................. 1-12
Rear window
Defogger button ............................................ 3-41
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 3-40 Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ....................... 11-34
Brake fluid ................................................... 11-40
Clutch fluid .................................................. 11-42
Oil grade and viscosity ................... 11-16, 11-18, 11-31, 11-35, 11-37
Power steering fluid .................................... 11-39
Spark plugs ................................................. 11-28
Remote keyless entry system ............................. 2-9
Replacement Brake pad and lining ................................... 11-45
Wiper blades ............................................... 11-57
Replacing
Air cleaner element ..................................... 11-24
Battery (Remote keyless entry system) ........ 2-11
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ...... 2-13
Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-69
Cargo area light .......................................... 11-81
Dome light .................................................. 11-81
Front fog light .............................................. 11-78
Front turn signal light .................................. 11-73
Headlights ................................................... 11-70
High mount stop light .................................. 11-83
License plate light ....................................... 11-81
Map light ..................................................... 11-81
Parking light ................................................ 11-74
Rear combination lights .............................. 11-78

14-9
Index
Types .......................................................... 11-47
Tires and wheels ............................................. 11-47
Top tether anchorages ...................................... 1-47
Towing ............................................................... 9-17 All wheels on the ground .............................. 9-21
Flat-bed truck ................................................ 9-20
Trailer
Hitch ............................................................. 8-25
Hitches .......................................................... 8-34
Towing .......................................................... 8-29
Towing tips ................................................... 8-37
Trunk lid ............................................................. 2-27 Release handle ............................................. 2-28
Trunk light ........................................................ 11-82
Turn signal Indicator lights .............................................. 3-27
Lever ............................................................. 3-32
U
Under-floor storage compartment ...................... 6-18 V
Valet mode ........................................................ 2-20
Vanity mirror ........................................................ 6-4Vehicle Capacity weight ............................................ 8-19
Identification ............................................... 12-11 Symbols ............................................................. 4
Ventilator ............................................................. 4-2 W
Warning and indicator lights .............................. 3-20
Warning lights ABS .............................................................. 3-23
All-wheel drive .............................................. 3-26
Anti-lock Brake system ................................. 3-23
AT OIL TEMPerature .................................... 3-22
Brake system ................................................ 3-24
Charge .......................................................... 3-22
CHECK ENGINE .......................................... 3-21
Door open ..................................................... 3-26
Oil pressure .................................................. 3-22
R.Diff TEMPerature ...................................... 3-23
Seatbelt ............................................... 1-15, 3-20
SRS airbag system ....................................... 3-20
Warranties and maintenance ............................ 8-29
Washing ............................................................ 10-2
Waxing and polishing ........................................ 10-3
Wear indicators ............................................... 11-51
Wheel Alignment ...................................................... 12-6
Balance ....................................................... 11-51
Replacement .............................................. 11-53
Windows ............................................................ 2-24

GAS STATION REFERENCE
Fuel: T2.5-liter non-turbo models
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI
or higher. T 2.0-liter turbo models
Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91
AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline is not avail-
able, regular unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 87
AKI or higher may be temporarily used. For optimum en-
gine performance and driveability, it is required that you
use premium grade unleaded gasoline. T 2.5-liter turbo models
Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93
AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 93 AKI is not available, premium unleaded gaso-
line with octane rating of 91 AKI or higher may be tempo-
rarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveabil- ity, it is required that you use premium grade unleaded gas-
oline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher. „
Fuel octane rating
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane
and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as
the Anti Knock Index (AKI). Refer to “ Fuel” section in this
manual. Fuel capacity:
15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal) Engine oil:
Use only API classification SL with the words “ENERGY
CONSERVING” and the New API certification mark (star-
burst mark) displayed on the container. Engine oil capacity:
4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Cold tire pressure:
*1: The recommended cold tire pressure for the 215/45R17 87W tire is not indicated on the vehicle placard 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
)