2007 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX spare tire

9-16In case of emergency
Maintenance tools
Your vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools:
Wheel cover remover (only for vehicleswith wheel covers)
Screwdriver
Towing hook (eye bolt)
Wheel nut wrench
Hex-head wrench (only for vehicles with moonroof) &
Jack and jack handle
The jack is stored on the left side of the
trunk (Sedan) or cargo area (Wagon).
To take out the jack, turn the jackscrew
counterclockwise to loosen it, then re-
move the jack.
Sedan
1) Jack
2) Jack handle
3) Spare tire

Wagon
1) Jack
2) Jack handle
3) Spare tire
The jack handle is stored under the spare
tire cover.
For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires ”
section in this chapter. In case of emergency
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possible. Also, make sure the tires are
not pressed against the curb when you
park the vehicle..If you feel unusual vibration while
driving or find it difficult to steer the
vehicle in a straight line, one of the
tires and/or wheels may be damaged.
Drive slowly to the nearest authorized
SUBARU dealer and have the vehicleinspected. & Tire pressures and wear
Maintaining the correct tire pressures
helps to maximize the tires ’service lives
and is essential for good running perfor-
mance. Check and, if necessary, adjust
the pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month (for example,
during a fuel stop) and before any long
journey.
Check the tire pressures when the tires
are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust
the tire pressures to the values shown on
the tire placard. The tire placard is located
on the door pillar on the driver ’s side.
Driving even a short distance warms up
the tires and increases the tire pressures.
Also, the tire pressures are affected by the
outside temperature. It is best to check tire
pressure outdoors before driving thevehicle.
When a tire becomes warm, the air inside
it expands, causing the tire pressure to
increase. Be careful not to mistakenly
release air from a warm tire to reduce itspressure. NOTE .
The air pressure in a tire increases
by approximately 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2) when the tire becomes warm.
. The tires are considered cold when
the vehicle has been parked for at least
three hours or has been driven less
than one mile (1.6 km).
WARNING
Do not let air out of warm tires to
adjust pressure. Doing so will result
in low tire pressure.
Incorrect tire pressures detract from con-
trollability and ride comfort, and they
cause the tires to wear abnormally. Maintenance and service
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&Tires
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/cm2) 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2) 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2)
Rear 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2) 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)
& Wheel alignment
Item Sedan Wagon
2.5-liter non-turbo 2.5-liter turbo 2.5-liter non-turbo 2.5-liter turbo 2.5i WRX WRX-STI 2.5i OUTBACK
SPORT WRX
Drive system AWD
Toe Front 0 in (0 mm)
Rear 0 in (0 mm)
Camber Front 0815 ’ 0825 ’ 0830 ’ 0810 ’ 0805 ’ 0820 ’
Rear 1825 ’ 1830 ’ 1840 ’ 1815 ’ 1810 ’
1820 ’
Specifications
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&Recommended tire inflation pressure
! Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle ’s tires is as follows,
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)
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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13-6Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
! Vehicle placard
The vehicle placard is affixed to the driver ’s side B-pillar.
Example:
The vehicle placard shows original
tire size, recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure on each tire at max-
imum loaded vehicle weight, seating
capacity and loading information. ! Adverse safety consequences
of under-inflation
Driving at high speeds with exces-
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to flex severely and to rapidly
become hot. A sharp increase in
temperature could cause tread se-
paration, and failure of the tire(s).
Possible resulting loss of vehicle
control could lead to an accident. ! Measuring and adjusting air
pressure to achieve proper in-
flation
Check and, if necessary, adjust the
pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month and
before any long journey. Check the
tire pressures when the tires are cold.
Use a pressure gauge to adjust the
tire pressures to the specific values.
Driving even a short distance warms
up the tires and increases the tire
pressures. Also, the tire pressures are affected by the outside temperature. It
is best to check tire pressure outdoors
before driving the vehicle. When a tire
becomes warm, the air inside it
expands, causing the tire pressure to
increase. Be careful not to mistakenly
release air from a warm tire to reduce
its pressure. &
Glossary of tire terminology
. Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been
driven less than 1 mile or has been
standing for three hours or more. . Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pressure
to which a tire may be inflated. . Recommended inflation pres-
sure
The cold inflation pressure recom-
mended by a vehicle manufacturer. . Intended outboard sidewall
(1) The sidewall that contains a
whitewall, bears white lettering or
bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher
or deeper than the same molding
on the other sidewall of the tire, or (2) The outward facing sidewall of

13-12Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Uniform tire quality grading standards
This information indicates the relative
performance of passenger car tires in
the area of treadwear, traction, and
temperature resistance. This is to aid
the consumer in making an informed
choice in the purchase of tires.
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall be-
tween tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tem-
perature A
The quality grades apply to new
pneumatic tires for use on passenger
cars. However, they do not apply to
deep tread, winter type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare
tires, tires with nominal rim diameters
of 12 inches or less, or to some limited
production tires.
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. &
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half (1-1/2) times
as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative perfor-
mance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, how-
ever, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and
climate. & Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire ’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on speci-
fied government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction perfor- mance.WARNING
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on straight-
ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include accelera-
tion, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
& Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing thetire ’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high tempera-
ture can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards No. 109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by

14-8Index
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-7, 3-11
SRS
Frontal airbag ........................................................ 1-39
Side airbag ........................................................... 1-50
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-35
SRS airbag system
Monitors. ............................................................... 1-55
Servicing ............................................................... 1-56
Warning light ......................................................... 3-14
Starting the engine ....................................................... 7-7
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-5
Steering wheel
Power ................................................................... 7-20
Tilt ....................................................................... 3-35
STI front lip spoiler ..................................................... 8-28
Stopping the engine ..................................................... 7-8
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-4
Sun shade ................................................................ 2-26
Sun visors ................................................................... 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-35
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5
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Tachometer ......................................................... 3-7, 3-12
Temperature gauge .............................................. 3-8, 3-13
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ..................... 3-17
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tie-down hooks ......................................................... 9-12
Tilt steering wheel ...................................................... 3-35 Tire
Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-30
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-31
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-34
Rotation .............................................................. 11-34
Tires ......................................................................... 12-5
Types .................................................................. 11-30
Tires and wheels ...................................................... 11-30
Top tether anchorages ................................................ 1-32
Towing ...................................................................... 9-11
All wheels on the ground ......................................... 9-14
Flat-bed truck ......................................................... 9-13
Tie-down hooks ...................................................... 9-12
Weight .................................................................. 8-20
Trailer
Hitch ..................................................................... 8-17
Hitches .................................................................. 8-23
Towing .................................................................. 8-20
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-25
Trunk lid .................................................................... 2-20
Release handle ...................................................... 2-21
Trunk light ............................................................... 11-52
Turn signal Indicator lights ........................................................ 3-20
Lever .................................................................... 3-24
U
Under-floor storage compartment .................................. 6-12