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Vehicle identification1) Vehicle identification number 
2) Emission control label 
3) Tire inflation pressure label 
4) Certification plate 
5) Bar code label (U.S. only)
6) Vehicle identification number plate 
7) Model number plate 
8) Radio noise label (Canada only) 
9) Fuel label 
10) HID headlight mercury caution label(U.S. only) Specifications
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an asymmetrical tire that has a 
particular side that must always 
face outward 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
excess of those standards items 
which they replace, not previously 
considered in curb weight or acces-
sory 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 
determined 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 
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu- 
pant 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 
acceptable 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 
hydroplane. Possible resulting loss
of vehicle control can lead to an
accident. . To maximize the life of each tire
and ensure that the tires wear uni- 
formly, it is best to rotate the tires
every 7,500 miles (12,500 km). Rotat-
ing the tires involves switching the 
front and rear tires on the right-hand 
side of the vehicle 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.) Replace any 
damaged or unevenly worn tires at 
the time of rotation. After tire rotation,
adjust the tire pressures and make
sure the wheel nuts are correctly 
tightened. A tightening torque specifi-
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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V 
Valet mode................................................................ 2-16
Vanity mirror ................................................................ 6-3
Vehicle Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-13
Identification ......................................................... 12-11
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-14
Warning light ABS ..................................................................... 3-17
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-19
Anti-lock Brake System ........................................... 3-17
AT OIL TEMPerature .............................................. 3-17
Brake system ........................................................ 3-18
Charge ................................................................. 3-16
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-16
Door open ............................................................. 3-19
Driver ’s Control Center Differential ........................... 7-12
Intercooler water spray ........................................... 3-19
Low fuel .......................................................... 3-8, 3-12
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-16
Rear differential oil temperature ............................... 3-17
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-14
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-14
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-20
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3 Wear indicators
........................................................ 11-33
Wheel
Alignment .............................................................. 12-5
Balance ............................................................... 11-33
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-35
Windows ................................................................... 2-18
Windshield Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-36
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-27
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-38
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-30
Winter driving .............................................................. 8-8
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-26 Index
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GAS STATION REFERENCE
& Fuel:
! 2.5-liter non-turbo models
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or 
higher. ! WRX
Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI 
or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
91 AKI is not available, regular unleaded gasoline with octane
rating of 87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used. For 
optimum engine performance and driveability, it is required that 
you use premium grade unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 91 AKI or higher. ! WRX-STI
Use super-premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 
93 AKI or higher. If super-premium unleaded gasoline with an 
octane rating of 93 AKI is not available, premium unleaded 
gasoline with octane rating of 91 AKI or higher may be
temporarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveability, it is required that you use super-premium grade
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher.
& Fuel octane rating
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and
Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti
Knock Index (AKI). Refer to “Fuel ”section in this manual.
& Fuel capacity
15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal) & Engine oil:
Use only API classification SM with the words “ENERGY
CONSERVING ”and the ILSAC certification mark (starburst
mark) displayed on the container. & Engine oil capacity:
4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
& Cold tire pressure:
Tire size P205/55R16 89V 215/45R17 91W 225/45R17 90W 
Wheel size 16 66
1/2JJ 17 67JJ 17 68JJ
Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2) 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2) 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2)
Rear 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm2)
Temporary 
spare tire Size
T135/70 D16 T135/70 D17
Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)