2005 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX warning

9-2
In case of emergency
In case of emergencyIf you park your vehicle in case of an
emergency
The hazard warning flasher should be used in day or
night to warn other drivers when you have to park your
vehicle under emergency conditions.
Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to safely pull off
the road if a problem occurs.
The hazard warning flasher can be activated regard-
less of the ignition switch position.
Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the hazard
warning flasher switch. Turn it off by pushing the
switch again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn
signals do not work.
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9-4
In case of emergency
1) Spare fuse
2) FWD connector
NOTE
(If your vehicle is AWD with automatic transmis-
sion, except Turbo models) Before driving your
vehicle with the temporary spare tire, put a spare fuse inside the FWD connector in the main fuse
box located in the engine compartment and con-
firm that the Front-wheel drive warning light
“AWD” in the combination meter comes on. The
all wheel drive capability of the vehicle has now
deactivated. After re-installing the conventional
tire, remove the spare fuse from the FWD connec-
tor in order to reactivate all wheel drive.
Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare
tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not de-
signed to sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of
the vehicle and may lead to an accident.
Never use any temporary spare tire other than
the original. Using other sizes may result in se-
vere mechanical damage to the drive train of
your vehicle.
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9-5
In case of emergency
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Flat tires
If you have a flat tire while driving, never brake sud-
denly; keep driving straight ahead while gradually re-
ducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe
place. „Changing a flat tire
yDo not jack up the vehicle on an incline or a
loose road surface. The jack can come out of
the jacking point or sink into the ground and
this can result in a severe accident.y Use only the jack provided with your vehicle.
The jack supplied with the vehicle is designed
only for changing a tire. Never get under the ve-
hicle while supporting the vehicle with this jack. y Always turn the engine off before raising the
flat tire off the ground using the jack. Never
swing or push the vehicle supported with the
jack. The jack can come out of the jacking point
due to a jolt and this can result in a severe acci-
dent. 1. Park on a hard, level surface, whenever possible,
then stop the engine.
2. Set the parking brake securely and shift a manual
transmission vehicle in reverse or an automatic trans-
mission vehicle in the “P” (Park) position.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and have ev-
eryone get out of the vehicle.
4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire di-
agonally opposite the flat tire.
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11 -5 5
Maintenance and service
– CONTINUED –
Intercooler water spray (WRX-STi)
Add water to the intercooler water spray tank when the
intercooler water spray warning light in the combina-
tion meter comes on. The warning light comes on
when the water in the tank has decreased to approxi-
mately 0.4 liters (0.4 US qt, 0.4 Imp qt). The tank is located on the right hand side of the trunk.
NOTE y
Use only pure water for refilling.
y In cold weather (when you do not use the inter-
cooler water spray), keep the tank half-empty in
case the water freezes. A larger amount of water
could break the tank if it froze.
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12-9
Specifications
– CONTINUED –
„Fuse panel located in the engine com- partment
A) FWD socket (AT models except Turbo)
B) Main fuse
C) Engine sensor (Non-turbo models)
A 12
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C B
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5 6
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Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
120Ay
Radiator cooling fan (Main)
220AyRadiator cooling fan (Sub)
330AyABS motor
420AyRear window defogger
515AyHazard warning flasher
y Horn
615AyTurn signal lights
710AyAutomatic transmis-
sion control unit
810AyAlternator
915AyHeadlight (right side)
1015AyHeadlight (left side)
1120AyLighting switch
1220AyClock
y Interior light

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

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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