2005 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX Owners Manual

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Interior equipment
Ashtray
To open the ashtray, push lightly on the lid below the
climate controls.
Fully close the lid after using it to help reduce residual smoke.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, hold the right and
left sides of the ashtray and pull it out.NOTE
Particles of ash and tobacco will accumulate
around the hinges of the ashtray’s inner lid. Clean
them off using a toothbrush or other narrow-end-
ed implement.
Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or
leave a lighted cigarette in an ashtray. This
could cause a fire.
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Floor mat (if equipped)
A retaining pin is located on the driver’s side of the ve-
hicle next to the fuel filler door release.
The floor mat is secured using the built-in grommet, by
placing the grommet over the pin and pushing down-
ward.
Make sure the driver’s floor mat is placed back
in its proper location and correctly secured on
its retaining pin. If the floor mat slips forward
and interferes with the movement of the pedals
during driving, it could cause an accident.
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Coat hook
The coat hook is attached to the rear left passenger’s
hand grip.
Never hang anything on the coat hook that
might obstruct the driver’s view or that could
cause injury in sudden stops or in a collision.
And do not hang items on the coat hook that
weigh 2.2 lbs (1 kg) or more.
Cargo area cover (if equipped)
The cargo area cover is provided for covering the car-
go area and to protect its contents from direct sunlight.
This cover is detachable to make room for additional
cargo. „
Using the cover
To extend the cover, pull the end of the cover out of
the housing, then insert its hooks into the catches as
shown. To rewind it, unhook it from the catches and it
will rewind automatically. You should hold on to the
cover and guide it back into the cover housing while it
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is rewinding.
Do not place anything on the extended cover.
Putting excessive weight on the extended cov-
er can break it and an object on the cover could
tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or
collision. This could cause serious injury.
Be careful not to scratch the rear gate stays
while extending and rewinding the cover.
Scratches on the stays could cause leakage of
gas from the stays, which may result in their in-
ability to hold the rear gate open.
„ To remove the cover
1. Rewind the cover. 2. Pull either sleeve on the end of the cover housing
to shorten the cover’s length.
3. Take it off the retainer.
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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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Cargo tie-down hooks (if equipped)
The cargo area is equipped with four tie-down hooks
so that cargo can be secured with a cargo net or
ropes.
When using the tie-down hooks, turn them down out of
the storing recesses. When not in use, put the hooks up into the storing recesses.
The cargo tie-down hooks are designed only for
securing light cargo. Never try to secure cargo
that exceeds the capacity of the hooks. The maximum load capacity is 44 lbs (20 kg) per an
hook.
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Under-floor storage compartment (if
equipped)
The storage compartment is located under the floor of
the cargo area and can be used to store small items.
To open the lid, pull the tab up.
Hang the hook provided on the under side of the lid on
the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open.
NOTE
When storing a flat tire, put the storage tray in the
cargo area.
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Always keep the lids closed while driving to
reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden
stop or an accident. y Do not store spray cans, containers with
flammable or corrosive liquids or any other
dangerous items in the storage compartment.
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Starting and operating
Fuel ................................................................ 7-2 Fuel requirements ............................................. 7-2
Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................ 7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only) ............... 7-7
Preparing to drive ......................................... 7-9
Starting the engine ....................................... 7-9 Manual transmission vehicle ........................... 7-9
Automatic transmission vehicle ...................... 7-10
Stopping the engine ..................................... 7-11
Manual transmission – 6 speeds (WRX-STi) .................................................. 7-12Selecting reverse gear ...................................... 7-12
Shifting speeds ................................................. 7-13
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-14
Manual transmission – 5 speeds (except WRX-STi) ...................................... 7-15Shifting speeds ................................................. 7-15
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-17
Driver’s Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STi) .................................................. 7-18Auto mode ......................................................... 7-18
Manual mode ..................................................... 7-19
Temporary release ............................................ 7-21
Automatic transmission ............................... 7-22 Selector lever for automatic transmission ..... 7-23
Shift lock release .............................................. 7-27
Limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) .............................................. 7-28
Power steering .............................................. 7-29 Braking ........................................................... 7-30
Braking tips ....................................................... 7-30
Brake system .................................................... 7-30
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........ 7-31
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 7-31 ABS system self-check .................................... 7-32
ABS warning light ............................................. 7-32
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........................................................ 7-34Steps to take if EBD system fails .................... 7-34
Parking your vehicle ..................................... 7-36 Parking brake .................................................... 7-36
Parking tips ....................................................... 7-36
Cruise control ................................................ 7-38 To set cruise control ........................................ 7-39
To temporarily cancel the cruise control ....... 7-40
To turn off the cruise control ........................... 7-41
To change the cruising speed ......................... 7-42