2005 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX Owners Manual

14-2
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

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

14-5
Index
Seatbelt pretensioners .................................. 1-28
Seats .............................................................. 1-2
Turn signal light .......................................... 11-73
Fuel ..................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ............................................. 7-4
Gauge .................................................. 3-10, 3-17
Requirements ................................................. 7-2
Fuses ............................................................... 11-65
Fuses and circuits ............................................. 12-7 G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................... 8-19
Glove box ............................................................ 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 8-19 H
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-7
Head restraint adjustment (Front) ........................ 1-5
Headlight beam leveler ...................................... 3-34
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-31
Headlight indicator light ..................................... 3-28
Headlights .............................................. 3-30, 11-70
Headrest adjustment (Wagon) ........................... 1-11
Heater operation .................................................. 4-6
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-27
High mount stop light ....................................... 11-83 Horn ................................................................... 3-51
Hose and connections ..................................... 11-19 I
Ignition switch ...................................................... 3-3
Illuminated entry ................................................ 2-11
Illumination brightness control ........................... 3-33
Immobilizer .......................................................... 2-3
Indicator light
High beam .................................................... 3-27
Selector lever position .................................. 3-27
Turn signal .................................................... 3-27
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-45
Intercooler water spray .................................... 11-55 Switch ........................................................... 3-44
Warning light ................................................. 3-26
Interior light .......................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle ........................ 2-28 J
Jack and jack handle ......................................... 9-24
Jump starting ..................................................... 9-13 K Key Interlock release ............................................. 3-6

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

14-8
Index
Trunk light ................................................... 11-82
REV indicator light and buzzer .......................... 3-13
Rocking the vehicle ........................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ....................................... 8-20 S Seat Fabric ........................................................... 10-6
Heater ............................................................. 1-7
Seatbelt .................................................................. 6
Maintenance ................................................. 1-27
Pretensioners ............................................... 1-28
Safety tips ..................................................... 1-13
Warning light and chime ...................... 1-15, 3-20
Seatbelts ........................................................... 1-13
Security system ................................................. 2-17
Selector lever .................................................... 7-23 Position indicator .......................................... 3-27
Shift lock release ............................................... 7-27
Side ventilators .................................................... 4-3
Snow tires ......................................................... 8-14
Sounding a panic alarm ..................................... 2-11
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-28
Specifications .................................................... 12-2
Speedometer .............................................. 3-8, 3-15
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ....................................................... 6, 1-53 SRS airbag system monitors ............................. 1-73
SRS airbag system servicing ............................ 1-74
SRS airbag system warning light ...................... 3-20
SRS frontal airbag ............................................. 1-57
SRS side airbag ................................................ 1-65
Starting the engine .............................................. 7-9
State emission testing (U.S. only) ....................... 7-7
Stopping the engine .......................................... 7-11
Storage compartments ........................................ 6-5
Sun shades ....................................................... 2-35
Sun visors ........................................................... 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag
(SRS) ............................................................. 1-53
Synthetic leather upholstery .............................. 10-6 T
Tachometer ................................................ 3-9, 3-16
Temperature gauge .................................. 3-11, 3-18
Temporary spare tire ........................................... 9-3
Tilt steering wheel ............................................. 3-50 Tire
Chains .......................................................... 8-16
Inspection ................................................... 11-47
Pressures and wear ................................... 11-48
Replacement .............................................. 11-53
Rotation ...................................................... 11-52
Tires .................................................................. 12-5

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