2006 SUBARU IMPREZA check oil

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-7
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asymmetrical tire that has a particu-
lar side that must always face out-
ward when mounting on a vehicle.
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of floor mats, leather seats
and cross bars to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether installed
or not).
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and
coolant and air conditioning.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory
weight, vehicle capacity weight and
production options weight.
Normal occupant weight
150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of
occupants (3 occupants).
Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupants in a vehicle,
2 in front, 1 in rear seat.
Production options weight
The combined weight of those in-
stalled regular production options weighing over 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) in ex-
cess of those standards items which
they replace, not previously consid-
ered in curb weight or accessory
weight.
Vehicle capacity weight
The total weight of cargo, luggage
and occupants that can be added to
the vehicle.
Vehicle maximum load on a tire
Load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its
share of the maximum loaded vehicle
weight and dividing by two.
Vehicle normal load on a tire
Load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its
share of the curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant weight
and dividing by two.
Tire care – maintenance and
safety practices
Check on a daily basis that the tires
are free from serious damage, nails,
and stones. At the same time, check
the tires for abnormal wear.
Inspect the tire tread regularly and
replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visible. When
a tire
’s tread wear indicator becomes
visible, the tire is worn beyond the ac-
ceptable limit and must be replaced
immediately. With a tire in this condi-
tion, driving at even low speeds in wet
weather can cause the vehicle to hy-
droplane. Possible resulting loss of
vehicle control can lead to an acci-
dent.
To maximize the life of each tire and
ensure that the tires wear uniformly, it
is best to rotate the tires every 7,500
miles (12,500 km). Rotating the tires
involves switching the front and rear
tires on the right-hand side of the ve-
hicle and similarly switching the front
and rear tires on the left-hand side of
the vehicle. (Each tire must be kept on
its original side of the vehicle.) Re-
place any damaged or unevenly worn
tire at the time of rotation. After tire ro-
tation, adjust the tire pressures and
make sure the wheel nuts are correct-
ly tightened. A tightening torque spec-
ification and a tightening sequence
specification for the wheel nuts can be
found “Flat tires ” section in chapter 9.

Index 14-3
Oil and oil filter ................................ ............................. 11-8
Charge warning light .............................. .......................... 3-16
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp .............................................. ................................ 3-16
Checking Brake pedal free play ............................... .................. 11-27
Brake pedal reserve distance ........................... ......... 11-27
Clutch function ..................................... ...................... 11-28
Clutch pedal free play .............................. .................. 11-28
Engine oil level ................................... ......................... 11-8
Fluid level ................................. 11-20 , 11-24, 11-25, 11-26
Gear oil level ..................................... ... 11-18, 11-21, 11-22
Child restraint systems ............................... ...................... 1-23
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................... ................ 1-26
Lower and tether anchorages ........................ .............. 1-30
Child safety ........................................ .................................... 5
Locks ................................................ ........................... 2-18
Chime Key ................................................ ................................ 3-5
Seatbelt .......................................... .................... 1-11, 3-14
Cigarette lighter socket ............................ ........................... 6-6
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .................................... .................... 10-3
Interior .......................................... ............................... 10-5
Ventilator grille ................................. ............................ 4-11
Climate control system Automatic ......................................... .............................. 4-7
Manual ............................................ ............................... 4-3
Clock ............................................... ................................. 3-22
Clutch fluid ....................................... ............................... 11-26
Clutch pedal ....................................... ............................ 11-28
Coat hook .......................................... ................................. 6-9Coin tray ..........................................
................................... 6-4
Cooling system ....................................... ........................ 11-12
Corrosion protection ................................ ................ 8-10, 10-4
Cruise control ...................................... .............................. 7-27
Indicator light .................................... ............................ 3-20
Set indicator light ................................ ......................... 3-20
Cup holder ........................................ .................................. 6-5
D
Daytime running light system ......................... ................... 3-23
Differential gear oil Front ............................................. .............................. 11-21
Rear .............................................. ............................. 11-22
Dimensions .......................................... ............................. 12-2
Disarming the system ................................. ...................... 2-15
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ................ ........... 7-22
Dome light ........................................ ........................ 6-2, 11-50
Door locks ......................................... .................................. 2-4
Door open warning light ........................... ......................... 3-19
Drive belts ........................................ ............................... 11-18
Driver ’s control center differential ....................... .............. 7-12
Drivers control center differential Auto indicator light ............................... ........................ 3-20
Indicator lights .................................... .......................... 3-21
Driving Car phone/cell phone ............................... ......................... 7
Drinking ........................................... .................................. 6
Drugs .............................................. .................................. 7
Foreign countries ................................... ........................ 8-4
Pets ............................................... .................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ................................... ................... 8-9
Tips ............................................... .............. 7-10, 7-12, 8-5

14-8 Index
Hitches ............................................. ........................... 8-23
Towing ............................................ ............................. 8-19
Towing tips ........................................ .......................... 8-25
Trunk lid .......................................... ................................. 2-20
Release handle ..................................... ...................... 2-21
Trunk light ........................................ .............................. 11-51
Turn signal
Indicator lights .................................... ......................... 3-20
Lever .............................................. ............................. 3-24
U
Under-floor storage compartment ..................... ............... 6-12
V
Valet mode ........................................ ............................... 2-16
Vanity mirror ...................................... ................................. 6-3
Vehicle Capacity weight ..................................... ...................... 8-13
Identification ..................................... ......................... 12-10
Symbols ............................................ ................................. 3
Ventilator ........................................ .................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ........................ ..................... 3-14
Warning lights
ABS ............................................... .............................. 3-17
All-Wheel Drive .................................... ........................ 3-19
Anti-lock Brake System ................................ ............... 3-17
AT OIL TEMPerature ................................ ................... 3-17
Brake system ......................................... ...................... 3-18
Charge ............................................ ............................. 3-16CHECK ENGINE ......................................
................... 3-16
Door open ......................................... ........................... 3-19
Oil pressure ....................................... .......................... 3-16
R.Diff TEMPerature ................................ ..................... 3-17
Seatbelt .......................................... ..................... 1-11, 3-14
SRS airbag system ................................... ................... 3-15
Warranties and maintenance .......................... .................. 8-19
Washing ............................................ ................................ 10-2
Waxing and polishing .............................. ......................... 10-3
Wear indicators ..................................... .......................... 11-33
Wheel Alignment ......................................... ............................ 12-5
Balance ............................................ .......................... 11-32
Replacement ....................................... ....................... 11-34
Windows ............................................ ............................... 2-18
Windshield Windshield washer fluid ............................ ................. 11-36
Wiper and washer switches ............................. ............ 3-27
Wiper deicer ....................................... .......................... 3-30
Winter driving ..................................... ................................. 8-8
Wiper and washer ................................... .......................... 3-26