2005 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX tow

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Climate control
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Heating
To direct warm air toward the floor:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “ ” po- sition.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the most com-
fortable level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right and left air
outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets,
turn the corresponding knob clockwise. T
Bi-level heating
This setting allows you to direct air of different temper-
atures from the instrument panel and foot outlets. The
air from the foot outlets is slightly warmer than from the
instrument panel outlets.
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “ ” po- sition.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired tem- perature level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
Setting the temperature control dial fully turned to the
red area or blue area decreases the temperature dif-
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Interior equipment
Interior light ................................................... 6-2 Dome light ......................................................... 6-2
Cargo area light (if equipped) .......................... 6-2
Map light (if equipped) .................................. 6-3
Sun visors ...................................................... 6-4 Vanity mirror (if equipped) ............................... 6-4
Storage compartments ................................. 6-5 Glove box .......................................................... 6-5
Center console .................................................. 6-6
Coin tray ............................................................ 6-6
Cup holder ..................................................... 6-7 Front passenger’s cup holder ......................... 6-7
Rear passenger’s cup holder .......................... 6-7
Accessory power outlet (if equipped) ......... 6-8
Cigarette lighter socket ................................ 6-9 Use with a cigarette lighter .............................. 6-10
Using as an accessory power outlet ............... 6-11
Ashtray ........................................................... 6-12
Floor mat (if equipped) ................................. 6-13
Coat hook ...................................................... 6-14
Cargo area cover (if equipped) .................... 6-14 Using the cover ................................................. 6-14
To remove the cover ......................................... 6-15
Stowage of the cover ........................................ 6-16
To install the cover housing ............................ 6-16
Cargo tie-down hooks (if equipped) ............ 6-17
Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped) ............................................... 6-18

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Interior equipment
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Stowage of the cover
The cargo area cover can be stowed under the cargo floor. „ To install the cover housing
1. Pull either sleeve on the end of the cover housing
to shorten the cover’s length. 2. Insert the projections located on the both ends of
the sleeve into the recesses of the retainers.
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Starting and operating
lights and control dial are linked; when the dial is
turned to change the differential-action limiting factor
(front/rear torque-distribution ratio), the illumination
position of the indicator lights change accordingly.
Turn the dial forward to increase the differential-action
limiting factor. If the white line on the dial reaches the
frontmost position, the center differential will be almost
completely locked and the “LOCK” indicator light will come on.
Turn the dial rearward to reduce the differential-action
limiting factor. If the white line on the dial reaches the
rearmost position, the factor will be minimal and the
“ ” indicator light will come on.
y
Do not turn the control dial when a wheel slip-
page occurs. Wait until the wheelspin has been
brought under control or select the auto mode. y When the vehicle has been fitted with a tem-
porary spare tire or is to be towed, turn the con-
trol dial fully rearward (to minimize the differen-
tial-action limiting factor) or select the auto
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Starting and operating
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light illuminate simultaneously, take the following
steps:
1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat place.
2. Shut down the engine, then restart it.
3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights go
out, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system in-
spected.
4. If both warning lights come on again and stay illu-
minated after the engine has been restarted, shut
down the engine again, apply the parking brake, and
check the brake fluid level.
5. If the brake fluid level is not below the “MIN” mark,
the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the
nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspect-
ed.
6. If the brake fluid level is below the “MIN” mark, DO
NOT drive the vehicle. Instead, have the vehicle towed
to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
yDriving with the brake system warning light
on is dangerous. This indicates your brake sys-
tem may not be working properly. If the light re-
mains on, have the brakes inspected by a
SUBARU dealer immediately. y If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are operating properly, do not drive the vehicle.
Have your vehicle towed to the nearest
SUBARU dealer for repair.

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Driving tips
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ................ 8-2
Fuel economy hints ...................................... 8-2
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .... 8-3
Catalytic converter ....................................... 8-4
Periodic inspections .................................... 8-6
Driving in foreign countries ......................... 8-6
Driving tips for AWD vehicles ..................... 8-7
Off road driving ............................................ 8-8 All AWD models except OUTBACK SPORT and vehicles with 17 inch tires ..................... 8-9
OUTBACK SPORT ............................................. 8-9
Winter driving ............................................... 8-11 Operation during cold weather ........................ 8-11
Driving on snowy and icy roads ...................... 8-13
Corrosion protection ........................................ 8-14
Snow tires .......................................................... 8-14
Tire chains ......................................................... 8-16
Rocking the vehicle .......................................... 8-16
Loading your vehicle ................................... 8-17 Vehicle capacity weight .................................... 8-19
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........ 8-19
Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) ............... 8-20
Trailer hitch (if equipped) ............................ 8-25 Connecting a trailer .......................................... 8-25
When you do not tow a trailer .......................... 8-28
Trailer towing ................................................ 8-29 Warranties and maintenance ........................... 8-29 Maximum load limits ........................................ 8-29
Trailer hitches ................................................... 8-34
Connecting a trailer .......................................... 8-35
Trailer towing tips ............................................. 8-37

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Driving tips
latch on the driver’s side. y
Tire chains should always be placed on the front
wheels only. y There are some precautions that you must observe
when towing your vehicle. For detail information, see
the “Towing” section in chapter 9.
y Always maintain a safe driving speed accord-
ing to the road and weather conditions in order
to avoid having an accident on a sharp turn,
during sudden braking or under other similar
conditions. y Always use the utmost care in driving – over-
confidence because you are driving an all
wheel drive vehicle could easily lead to a seri-
ous accident.
Off road driving
y Always maintain a safe driving speed accord-
ing to the road and weather conditions in order
to avoid having an accident on a sharp turn,
during sudden braking or under other similar
conditions.y Always use the utmost care in driving – over-
confidence because you are driving an all
wheel drive vehicle could easily lead to a seri-
ous accident.
Do not drive on rough roads or over curbs in a
vehicle that has 17-inch or other ultra-low-pro-
file tires. The wheels and tires could be dam-
aged by shock forces, leading to abnormal vi-
bration or poor straight-line tracking. Driving
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Driving tips
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„All AWD models except OUTBACK
SPORT and vehicles with 17 inch tires
Your AWD vehicle is neither a conventional off-road
vehicle nor an all terrain vehicle. It is a passenger ve-
hicle designed primarily for on-road use. The AWD
feature gives it some limited off-road capabilities in sit-
uations in which driving surfaces are relatively level,
obstruction-free and otherwise similar to on-road driv-
ing conditions. Operating it under other than those
conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive
stress which might result in damage not eligible for re-
pair under warranty. If you do take your SUBARU off
road, you should review the common sense precau-
tions in the next section (applicable to the OUTBACK
SPORT) for general guidance. But please keep in
mind that your vehicle’s off-road capabilities are more
limited than those of the OUTBACK SPORT.
Never attempt to drive through pools and puddles, or
roads flooded with water. Water entering the engine
air intake or the exhaust pipe or water splashing onto
electrical parts may damage your vehicle and may
cause it to stall. „ OUTBACK SPORT
Your Subaru can be driven on ordinary roads or off-
road. But please keep in mind that an AWD SUBARU is a passenger vehicle and is neither a conventional
off-road vehicle nor an all-terrain vehicle. If you do
take your Subaru off-road, certain common sense pre-
cautions such as the following should be taken: y
Make certain that you and all of your passengers
are wearing seatbelts. y Carry some emergency equipment, such as a tow-
ing rope or chain, a shovel, wheel blocks, first aid kit
and cell phone or citizens band radio. y Drive carefully. Do not take unnecessary risks by
driving in dangerous areas or over rough terrain. y Slow down and employ extra caution at all times.
When driving off-road, you will not have the benefit of
marked traffic lanes, banked curves, traffic signs and
the like. y Do not drive across steep slopes. Instead, drive ei-
ther straight up or straight down the slopes. A vehicle
can much more easily tip over sideways than it can
end over end. Avoid driving straight up or down slopes
that are too steep.y Avoid sharp turning maneuvers, especially at higher
speeds. y Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering
wheel. A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure
your hands. Instead drive with your fingers and
thumbs on the outside of the rim.y If driving through water, such as when crossing