2005 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX brake light

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Maintenance and service
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Brake pedal
Check the brake pedal free play and reserve distance
according to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. „Checking the brake pedal free play
1) 0.04 – 0.12 in (1.0 – 3.0 mm)
Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal
several times. Lightly press the brake pedal down with
one finger to check the free play with a force of less
than 2 lbs (10 N, 1 kg).
If the free play is not within proper specification, con- tact your SUBARU dealer. „
Checking the brake pedal reserve dis-
tance
1) More than 2.56 in (65 mm)
Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 66 lbs
(294 N, 30 kg) and measure the distance between the
upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor.
When the measurement is smaller than the specifica-
tion, or when the pedal does not operate smoothly,
contact with your SUBARU dealer.
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Maintenance and service
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Replacement of brake pad and lining
The right front disc brake and the right rear disc brake
have an audible wear indicators on the brake pads. If
the brake pads wear close to their service limit, the
wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise
when the brake pedal is applied.
If you hear this scraping noise each time you apply the
brake pedal, have the brake pads serviced by your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
If you continue to drive despite the scraping
noise from the audible brake pad wear indica-
tor, it will result in the need for costly brake ro-
tor repair or replacement.
„ Breaking-in of new brake pads and lin- ings
When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only gen-
uine SUBARU parts. After replacement, the new parts
must be broken in as follows: T Brake pad and lining
While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph (50 to 65
km/h), step on the brake pedal lightly. Repeat this five
or more times. T Parking brake lining
1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of about 22 mph (35 km/h).
2. With the parking brake release button pushed in,
pull the parking brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY.
(Pulling with a force of approximately 33 lbs [147 N, 15kg].)
3. Drive the vehicle for about 220 yards (200 meters)
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Maintenance and service
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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
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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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Maintenance and service
2. Remove the upper and lower screws. Then, slide
the rear combination lamp assembly to the rear and
remove it from the vehicle.
1) Brake/tail light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Backup light
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. Close the cover and latch the lock.
7. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly and
its side cover.
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Specifications
1210Ay
Illumination brightness control
1310AyCombination meter
y SRS lamp
1410AyRear window wiper and washer
1530AyWindshield wiper and washer
1620AyBrake light
1715AyAir conditioner
1815AyBackup light
y Cruise control
1920AyMirror heater
20Empty
21Empty
2210AyABS ignition
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
2320AyAccessory power outlet
(cargo)
y Seat heater
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit

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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

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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........................... 7-31
Warning light ........................................ 3-23, 7-32
Accessories .............................................. 5-3, 11-68
Accessory power outlet .............................. 6-8, 6-11
Active head restraint ............................................ 1-6
Air cleaner element ......................................... 11-24
Air conditioner operation ..................................... 4-9
Air filtration system ............................................ 4-18
Air flow selection ................................................. 4-2
All-wheel drive warning light (for AWD AT vehicles) ........................................................ 3-26
Aluminum wheels ............................................ 11-54
Antenna system .................................................. 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 7-31
Arming the system ............................................. 2-17
Armrest ................................................................ 1-9
Ashtray .............................................................. 6-12
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ................... 3-22
Audio set ............................................................. 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .......................... 3-46
Automatic climate control system ...................... 4-11
Automatic transmission ..................................... 7-22
Capacities ..................................................... 12-4
Fluid ............................................................ 11-32
Selector lever ................................................ 7-23
Shift lock release .......................................... 7-27 Temperature warning light ............................ 3-22
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor
(A/ELR) .......................................................... 1-15
B
Battery ............................................................. 11-63 Jump starting ................................................ 9-13
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) ...................................................... 2-11
Brake
Booster ....................................................... 11-42
Fluid ............................................................ 11-40
Pad and lining ............................................. 11-45
Pedal .......................................................... 11-43
Brake pedal
Free play .................................................... 11-43
Reserve distance ........................................ 11-43
Brake system .................................................... 7-30
Warning light ................................................ 3-24
Braking .............................................................. 7-30 Breaking-in of new brake pads and
linings ....................................................... 11-45
Tips ............................................................... 7-30
Bulb
Chart ........................................................... 12-10
Replacing ................................................... 11-69