12-4Specifications
&Capacities
Fuel tank 15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
Engine oil 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Transmission oil (MT) 5-speed 3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
6-speed 4.3 US qt (4.1 liters, 3.6 Imp qt)
Front differential gear oil (AT) 1.3 US qt (1.2 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)
Rear differential gear oil WRX-STI 1.1 US qt (1.0 liters, 0.9 Imp qt)
Others 0.8 US qt (0.8 liters, 0.7 Imp qt)
Transmission fluid (AT) 10.0 US qt (9.5 liters, 8.4 Imp qt)
Power steering fluid 0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)
Engine coolant Non-turbo engine MT7.4 US qt (7.0 liters, 6.2 Imp qt)
AT 7.3 US qt (6.9 liters, 6.1 Imp qt)
Turbo engine MT 8.1 US qt (7.7 liters, 6.8 Imp qt)
AT 8.0 US qt (7.6 liters, 6.7 Imp qt)
AT: Automatic transmission
MT: Manual transmission
12-8Specifications
&Fuse panel located in the engine compartment
A) FWD socket (AT models except Turbo)
B) Main fuse
C) Engine sensor (Non-turbo models) Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 20A .Radiator cooling fan
(Main)
2 20A .Radiator cooling fan
(Sub)
3 30A .ABS motor
4 20A .Rear window defogger
5 15A .Hazard warning flasher
. Horn
6 15A .Turn signal lights
7 10A .Automatic transmission
control unit
8 10A .Alternator
9 15A .Headlight (right side)
10 15A .Headlight (left side)
11 20A .Lighting switch
12 20A .Clock
. Interior light
13 10A .Secondary air combina-
tion valve (Turbo models only)
14-2Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-21
Warning light ................................................. 3-17, 7-22
Accessories ....................................................... 5-2, 11-44
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-6
Active head restraint ..................................................... 1-4
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-15
Air conditioner ............................................................. 4-7
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-12
Air flow selection .......................................................... 4-2
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-13
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) .................... 3-19
Aluminum wheels ...................................................... 11-35
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-21
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 ................................... 4-8
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-15
Capacities ............................................................. 12-4
Fluid .................................................................... 11-20
Selector lever ........................................................ 7-16
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ................. 3-17
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ... ........ 1-11BBattery
.................................................................... 11-41
Jump starting .......................................................... 9-8
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-7
Brake Booster ............................................................... 11-27
Fluid ................................................................... 11-25
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-29
Parking ....................................................... 7-24, 11-30
Pedal .................................................................. 11-27
System .................................................................. 7-21
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-27
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-28
Brake system ............................................................. 7-21
Warning light .......................................................... 3-18
Braking ..................................................................... 7-20
Tips ...................................................................... 7-20
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-29
Bulb Chart .................................................................... 12-9
Replacing ............................................................ 11-45
C Capacities ................................................................. 12-4
Cargo area Bars ...................................................................... 6-12
Cover .................................................................... 6-10
Light ...................................................................... 6-2
Tie-down hooks ...................................................... 6-11
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
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Driver ’s Control Center Differential ............................... 7-12
Auto indicator light ................................................. 3-20
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
Driving All-Wheel Drive vehicle ........................................... 3-19
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking ..................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................ 6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets .......................................................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ................................................ 8-9
Tips........................................................ 7-10, 7-12, 8-5
Tired or sleepy. ........................................................... 7
E
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........................................................... 3-18, 7-23
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-11
Engine Compartment overview ........................................... 11-6
Coolant ................................................................ 11-13
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ............................ 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-4
Oil........................................................................ 11-8Overheating .......................................................... 9-11
Starting ................................................................... 7-7
Stopping ................................................................. 7-8
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2 F
Flat tires
..................................................................... 9-4
Floor mat .................................................................... 6-9
Fluid level Automatic transmission ......................................... 11-20
Brake .................................................................. 11-25
Clutch ................................................................. 11-26
Power steering ..................................................... 11-24
Front
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-21
Fog light .............................................................. 11-49
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-19
Seats ..................................................................... 1-2
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-49
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-4
Gauge ............................................................ 3-8, 3-12
Requirements ......................................................... 7-2
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-42
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............................... 8-14
Glove box ................................................................... 6-4
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ... ........................ 8-14
H
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-6, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment ............................................. 1-4
Rear ...................................................................... 1-7
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M
Main fuse ................................................................. 11-44
Maintenance
Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3
Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-18
Tools .................................................................... 9-16
Manual Climate control system ............................................. 4-3
Transmission oil .................................................... 11-19
Transmission-5 speeds ........................................... 7-11
Transmission-6 speeds ............................................. 7-9
Map light ..................................................................... 6-2
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-20
Meters and gauges .............................................. 3-6, 3-11
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-32
Moonroof .................................................................. 2-24
N
New vehicle break-in driving .......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer/Tripmeter ............................................. 3-7, 3-11
Off road driving ............................................................ 8-6
Oil filter ..................................................................... 11-9
Oil level
Engine .................................................................. 11-8
Front differential gear (AT vehicles) ......................... 11-21
Manual transmission .............................................. 11-19
Rear differential .................................................... 11-22
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-16 Outside mirrors
.......................................................... 3-33
Outside temperature indicator ............................... 3-9, 3-13
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-11
P Parking Brake .................................................................... 7-24
Brake stroke ........................................................ 11-30
Light switch ........................................................... 3-25
Tips ...................................................................... 7-25
Parking your vehicle ................................................... 7-24
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Power
Door locking switch .................................................. 2-6
Steering ................................................................ 7-20
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-24
Windows ............................................................... 2-18
Precautions against vehicle modification ................ 1-22, 1-57
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-6
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
R Rear Combination lights ................................................ 11-49
Gate ............................................................. 2-23, 9-14
Seats ..................................................................... 1-6
Viscous limited slip differential .................................. 7-20
Rear differential Gear oil ............................................................... 11-22
Oil temperature warning light ................................... 3-17
Rear seatFolding down ........................................................... 1-8
Rear window
Defogger button ..................................................... 3-29
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-28
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-39
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-21
Brake fluid. ........................................................... 11-26
Clutch fluid ........................................................... 11-27
OIL grade and viscosity ...................... 11-11, 11-12, 11-20, 11-22, 11-23
Power steering fluid ............................................... 11-25
Spark plugs .......................................................... 11-18
Remote keyless entry system ........................................ 2-7
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-29
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-38
Replacing Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-15
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ........................ 2-7
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .................... 2-10
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 11-45
Cargo area light .................................................... 11-51
Clearance light ..................................................... 11-49
Dome light ........................................................... 11-51
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-49
Front turn signal light ............................................. 11-49
Headlight ............................................................. 11-46
High mount stop light ............................................. 11-52
License plate light ................................................. 11-51 Map light
............................................................. 11-51
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-49
Trunk light ........................................................... 11-52
REV indicator light and buzzer ...................................... 3-9
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-12
Roof rail and crossbar ................................................. 8-14
S Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Heater .................................................................... 1-5
Seatbelt. ........................................................................ 4
Extender ............................................................... 1-18
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-18
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-19
Safety tips .............................................................. 1-9
Warning light and chime .................................. 1-11, 3-14
Seatbelts .................................................................... 1-9
Security ID plate .......................................................... 2-3
Selector lever ............................................................. 7-16
Position indicator .................................................... 3-20
Shift lock release ........................................................ 7-19
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-17
Snow tires ................................................................. 8-10
Snowy and icy roads ................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm ............................................... 2-8
Spark plugs ............................................................. 11-17 Index
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