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Starting and operating
Fuel ...................................................................... 7-2
Fuel requirements ................................. ................. 7-2
Fuel filler lid and cap ........................... ................... 7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only) ................ .... 7-5
Preparing to drive ................................ .............. 7-6
Starting the engine ............................... .............. 7-7
Manual transmission vehicle ....................... .......... 7-7
Automatic transmission vehicle .................... ........ 7-7
Stopping the engine ............................... ............ 7-8
Manual transmission 6 speeds (WRX-STI) ... 7-9
Selecting reverse gear ............................ ............... 7-9
Shifting speeds ................................... .................... 7-9
Driving tips ...................................... ........................ 7-10
Manual transmission 5 speeds (except
WRX-STI) .......................................... ................ 7-11
Shifting speeds ................................... .................... 7-11
Driving tips ...................................... ........................ 7-12
Driver s Control Center Differential (DCCD)
(WRX-STI) ......................................... ............... 7-12
Auto mode ......................................... ...................... 7-13
Manual mode ....................................... .................... 7-13
Temporary release ................................. ................. 7-15
Automatic transmission ............................ ........ 7-16
Selector lever for automatic transmission ......... .. 7-16
Shift lock release ................................ .................... 7-19
Limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) ..... 7-20
Power steering .................................... ............... 7-21Braking ...........................................
..................... 7-21
Braking tips ...................................... ....................... 7-21
Brake system ...................................... .................... 7-21
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............ .. 7-22
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ...................... .... 7-22
ABS system self-check ............................. ............. 7-22
ABS warning light ................................. .................. 7-23
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ............................................ .................. 7-24
Steps to take if EBD system fails ................. ......... 7-24
Parking your vehicle .............................. ............ 7-25
Parking brake ..................................... ..................... 7-25
Parking tips ...................................... ....................... 7-25
Cruise control .................................... ................. 7-27
To set cruise control ............................. ................. 7-27
To temporarily cancel the cruise control .......... ... 7-28
To turn off the cruise control .................... ............. 7-28
To change the cruising speed ...................... ......... 7-28
