2006 SUBARU IMPREZA alarm

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Instruments and controls
Ignition switch .................................................... 3-3
LOCK .............................................. ......................... 3-3
ACC ............................................... ........................... 3-4
ON ................................................ ............................ 3-4
START ............................................. ......................... 3-4
Key reminder chime ................................ ............... 3-5
Ignition switch light ............................. ................... 3-5
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) .......... .... 3-5
Hazard warning flasher ............................ .......... 3-6
Meters and gauges (WRX-STI) ....................... ... 3-6
Combination meter illumination .................... ........ 3-6
Cancelling sequential illumination of the combination meter ................................. .............. 3-6
Speedometer ....................................... .................... 3-6
Odometer/Trip meter ............................... ............... 3-7
Tachometer ........................................ ..................... 3-7
Fuel gauge ........................................ ....................... 3-8
Temperature gauge ................................. ............... 3-8
Outside temperature indicator ..................... ......... 3-9
REV indicator light and buzzer (WRX-STI) ....... 3-9 Setting the alarm-level engine speed .............. ..... 3-10
Deactivating the REV alarm system ................. ..... 3-11
Meters and gauges (Except WRX-STI) ............. 3-1 1
Speedometer ....................................... .................... 3-11
Odometer/Trip meter ............................... ............... 3-11
Tachometer ........................................ ..................... 3-12
Fuel gauge ........................................ ....................... 3-12
Temperature gauge ................................. ............... 3-13
Outside temperature indicator ..................... ......... 3-13Warning and indicator lights ......................
....... 3-14
Seatbelt warning light and chime .................. ........ 3-14
SRS airbag system warning light ................... ....... 3-15
Front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators ........................................ ...................... 3-15
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... ................... 3-16
Charge warning light .............................. ................ 3-16
Oil pressure warning light ........................ ............. 3-16
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (AT vehicles) ..................................... .................... 3-17
Rear differential oil temperature warning light (WRX-STI) ......................................... ..................... 3-17
ABS warning light ................................. .................. 3-17
Brake system warning light ........................ ........... 3-18
Door open warning light ........................... ............. 3-19
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AWD AT vehicles
– if equipped) ..................................... ................... 3-19
Intercooler water spray warning light (WRX-STI) ......................................... ..................... 3-19
Selector lever position indicator (AT vehicles) ... . 3-20
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... .............. 3-20
High beam indicator light ......................... .............. 3-20
Cruise control indicator light .................... ............. 3-20
Cruise control set indicator light ................ .......... 3-20
Driver ’s control center differential auto indicator
light (WRX-STI) ................................... .................. 3-20
Driver ’s control center differential indicator and
warning lights (WRX-STI) .......................... .......... 3-21
Headlight indicator light (WRX-STI) ............... ....... 3-21
REV indicator light (WRX-STI) ..................... .......... 3-21

Instruments and controls 3-9
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We recommend that you drive moderately
until the pointer of the temperature gauge
reaches near the middle of the range. En-
gine operation is optimum with the engine
coolant at this temperature range and high
revving operation when the engine is not
warmed up enough should be avoided.
Outside temperature indica-
tor
1) U.S.-spec. models
2) Canada-spec. models
The outside temperature indicator shows
the outside temperature in a range from –
22 to 122 F ( –30 to 50 C).
The indicator can give a false reading un-
der any of the following conditions:
When there is too much sun.
During idling; while running at low
speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is
restarted immediately following a shut-
down.
When the actual outside temperature
falls outside the specified indicator range.
REV indicator light and buzz-
er (WRX-STI)
The REV alarm system issues a warning
using the REV indicator light (and a buzz-
er if additionally selected) when the en-
gine speed reaches a level previously set
using the REV setting knob.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK ” position, the out-
side temperature indicator will show the
engine speed that has already been set.
NOTE
Even if the REV alarm system is not
set, the REV indicator light will come
on whenever the engine speed enters
the tachometer ’s red zone.
If the pointer exceeds the normal
operating range, safely stop the ve-
hicle as soon as possible.
See the
“In case of emergency ” in
chapter 9.
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3-10 Instruments and controls
Setting the alarm-level en-
gine speed
1. Turn the REV setting knob clockwise or
counterclockwise, then release it and let it
return to its initial position. The buzzer will
sound. The REV alarm system is now
ready to be set.
2. Turn the REV setting knob to select the
desired alarm-level engine speed.
At this time, the outside temperature indi-
cator will show the engine-speed setting.
Counterclockwise ( –) for less than 0.5
second: Speed setting changes down-
ward by 100 rpm.
Clockwise (+) for less than 0.5 sec-
ond: Speed setting changes upward by
100 rpm.
Counterclockwise ( –) for 0.5 second or longer: Speed setting changes down-
ward by 1,000 rpm.
Clockwise (+) for 0.5 second or long-
er: Speed setting changes upward by
1,000 rpm.
The speed setting will stop changing if it
reaches 0 rpm or the maximum engine
speed.

The alarm-level engine speed can be set
(in 100 rpm steps) within a range from
2,000 to 7,500 rpm.
The indicator shows the setting as follows:
Approximately three seconds after you
stop turning the knob, the REV alarm sys-
tem will automatically enter its next setting
mode (step 3 below), in which you can ac-
tivate or deactivate the buzzer. 3. Activate or deactivate the buzzer as
desired using the REV setting knob.Turn the knob clockwise (+) to acti-
vate the buzzer. The indicator will show “ ON ”, and the buzzer will sound three
times. With the buzzer activated, en-
gine-speed warnings are given by both
the REV indicator light and the buzzer.
Turn the knob counterclockwise ( –) to
deactivate the buzzer. The indicator will
show “– –” , and the buzzer will not
sound. With the buzzer deactivated, en-
gine-speed warnings are given only by
the REV indicator light.
Approximately three seconds after you
stop turning the knob, the buzzer will
sound once to indicate the end of the set-
ting procedure. The indicator will return to
showing the outside temperature.
Also, the tachometer needle will return to
approximately “0 ”.
NOTE
The REV alarm system does not op-
erate while settings are being entered.
The speed-setting mode terminates
if 0 rpm is selected.
The speed-setting mode is canceled
if the ignition switch is turned to OFF or
the vehicle starts moving before the
setting procedure is finished.
Speed setting is impossible when
300618Speed (rpm) Indication
0 00
2,000 20
2,100 21
7,400 74
7,500 75

Instruments and controls 3-11
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the vehicle is moving.
The set engine speed may differ from
the engine speed shown by the ta-
chometer. Use the engine speed
shown by the tachometer as a rough
guide.
Deactivating the REV alarm
system
To deactivate the REV alarm system ’s
REV indicator light and buzzer functions,
set the alarm-level engine speed to 0 (ze-
ro) rpm.
Meters and gauges (Except
WRX-STI)
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle
speed.
Odometer/Trip meter
1) Trip meter
2) Odometer
This meter displays the odometer and two
trip meters when the ignition switch is in
the “LOCK ”, “ACC ” or “ON ” position.
Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance
that the vehicle has been driven.
Double trip meter
The trip meter shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero.
To change the mode indication, briefly
push the knob.
Each press of the knob changes the func-
tion alternately.
To set the trip meter to zero, select the A
trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob
and keep the knob pushed for more than
2 seconds.
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A trip meter B trip meter

14-2 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......................... ................ 7-22
Warning light ..................................... .................. 3-17, 7-23
Accessories ........................................... .................. 5-2, 11-43
Accessory power outlet ................................. .............. 6-5, 6-7
Active head restraint ............................... ............................ 1-4
Air cleaner element ................................ ........................ 11-15
Air conditioner operation ......................... ........................... 4-7
Air filtration system ............................... ............................ 4-12
Air flow selection .................................. .............................. 4-2
Alarm system ........................................ ............................ 2-13
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AWD AT vehicles) ..... ....... 3-19
Aluminum wheels .................................... ....................... 11-35
Antenna system ...................................... ........................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......................... ................ 7-22
Arming the system ................................... ......................... 2-14
Armrest ............................................ ................................... 1-7
Ashtray ............................................. .................................. 6-8
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light .................. ................ 3-17
Audio set .......................................... .................................. 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .......................... ............... 3-32
Automatic climate control system ........................ ............... 4-7
Automatic transmission ............................... ..................... 7-16
Capacities .......................................... .......................... 12-4
Fluid ............................................. .............................. 11-20
Selector lever ...................................... ......................... 7-16
Shift lock release ................................... ...................... 7-19
Temperature warning light ......................... .................. 3-17
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-11
B
Battery ............................................ ................................ 11-40 Jump starting .......................................
.......................... 9-9
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) ............... 2-9
Brake Booster ............................................ .......................... 11-27
Fluid ............................................. .............................. 11-25
Pad and lining .................................... ........................ 11-28
Pedal ............................................. ............................. 11-27
Brake pedal Free play .......................................... .......................... 11-27
Reserve distance ...................................... ................. 11-27
Brake system ......................................... ........................... 7-21
Warning light ..................................... ........................... 3-18
Braking ............................................ ................................. 7-21
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ............ .... 11-29
Tips ............................................... ............................... 7-21
Bulb Chart ............................................. ............................... 12-9
Replacing ......................................... .......................... 11-44
C
Capacities .......................................... ............................... 12-4
Cargo Area bars .......................................... ........................... 6-12
Area cover .......................................... ......................... 6-10
Area light ........................................ ..................... 6-2, 11-50
Tie-down hooks ...................................... ..................... 6-11
Catalytic converter ................................... ........................... 8-3
Center Console ............................................ .............................. 6-4
Ventilators ........................................ .............................. 4-3
Changing Flat tire ......................................... .................................. 9-4

Index 14-7
Map light ......................................... ........................... 11-50
Parking light ...................................... ......................... 11-48
Rear combination lights ............................ ................. 11-48
Trunk light ........................................ .......................... 11-51
REV indicator light and buzzer ...................... ..................... 3-9
Rocking the vehicle ................................... ....................... 8-12
Roof rail and crossbar ............................... ....................... 8-14
S
Seat Fabric ............................................ ............................... 10-5
Heater ............................................ ................................ 1-5
Seatbelt .......................................... ....................................... 4
Extender ........................................... ........................... 1-19
Maintenance ........................................ ........................ 1-18
Pretensioners ....................................... ....................... 1-20
Safety tips ......................................... ............................. 1-9
Warning light and chime ............................ ......... 1-11, 3-14
Seatbelts .......................................... .................................. 1-9
Selector lever ...................................... ............................. 7-16
Position indicator .................................. ....................... 3-20
Shift lock release ................................... ........................... 7-19
Shock sensors .......................................... ........................ 2-17
Side ventilators ................................... ................................ 4-3
Snow tires ......................................... ................................ 8-10
Sounding a panic alarm ............................. ......................... 2-8
Spark plugs ......................................... ........................... 11-17
Specifications ....................................... ............................ 12-2
Speedometer ....................................... ...................... 3-6, 3-11
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System
airbag) ........................................... ............................ 4, 1-35
SRS airbag system monitors ............................ ................ 1-56SRS airbag system servicing ............................
................ 1-57
SRS airbag system warning light ..................... ................. 3-15
SRS side airbag ................................... ............................. 1-51
Starting the engine ............................... ............................... 7-7
State emission testing (U.S. only) ................. ...................... 7-5
Stopping the engine ............................... ............................. 7-8
Storage compartments ................................ ....................... 6-4
Sun shades .......................................... ............................. 2-25
Sun visors ........................................... ................................ 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ........... ....... 1-35
Synthetic leather upholstery .......................... ................... 10-5
T
Tachometer ......................................... ....................... 3-7, 3-12
Temperature gauge ................................. .................. 3-8, 3-13
Temporary spare tire ................................ .......................... 9-2
Tilt steering wheel ................................ ............................. 3-35
Tire
Chains ............................................. ............................. 8-11
Inspection ......................................... .......................... 11-30
Pressures and wear ................................... ................ 11-30
Replacement ........................................ ...................... 11-33
Rotation .......................................... ............................ 11-33
Tires .............................................. .................................... 12-4
Types ............................................... .......................... 11-30
Tires and wheels .................................... ......................... 11-30
Top tether anchorages ............................... ....................... 1-33
Towing ............................................ .................................. 9-11
All wheels on the ground ........................... ................... 9-14
Flat-bed truck ..................................... .......................... 9-13
Trailer Hitch .............................................. ............................... 8-17