2011 SUBARU IMPREZA warning

13-4Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
!Maximum load rating
The load rating at the maximum
permissible weight load for this tire.
For example, “MAX. LOAD 580 kg
(1279 LBS) @ 300 kPa (44 PSI)
MAX. PRESS. ”
WARNING
Maximum load rating applies
only to the tire, not to the
vehicle. Putting a load rated
tire on any vehicle does not
mean the vehicle can be
loaded up to the tire ’s rated
load.
! Construction type
Applicable construction of this tire.
For example, “TUBELESS STEEL
BELTED RADIAL ”
! Construction
The generic name of each cord
material used in the plies (both
sidewall and tread area) of this tire.
For example, “PLIES: TREAD 2 STEEL + 2 POLYESTER SIDE-
WALL 2 POLYESTER
”
! Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
For details, refer to “Uniform tire
quality grading standards ”F 13-15 .
& Recommended tire inflation pressure
! Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure
For recommended cold tire inflation
pressure for your vehicle ’s tires,
refer to “Tires ”F 12-11 .
! 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
inflation pressure on each tire at
maximum loaded vehicle weight,
seating capacity and loading infor-mation. ! 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 in-

Uniform tire quality grading standards
This information indicates the rela-
tive performance of passenger car
tires in the area of treadwear,
traction, and temperature resis-
tance. 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 maxi-
mum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tem-
perature A
The quality grades apply to new
pneumatic tires for use on passen-
ger cars. However, they do not
apply to deep tread, winter type
snow tires, space-saver or tempor-
ary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of 12 inches
or less, or to some limited produc-
tion tires.
All passenger car tires must con-form to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades.
& Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under con-
trolled 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 govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, 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 spe- cified 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 accel-
eration, cornering, hydroplan-
ing, or peak traction charac-teristics.
& 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 con-
ditions on a specified indoor labora-
tory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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13-16Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire
that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or ex-
cessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possi-
ble tire failure. Reporting safety defects (U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Subaru of
America, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehi-
cles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or Subaru of
America, Inc. To contact NHTSA,
you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other informa-
tion about motor vehicle safety
from http://www.safercar.gov.

14-2Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-32
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
Accessories ....................................................... 5-4, 11-46
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-8
Active head restraint ..................................................... 1-5
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-17
Air conditioner Automatic climate control system ............................. 4-11
Manual climate control system ............................. 4-4, 4-7
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-13
Airflow selection Automatic climate control system ......................... 4-2, 4-9
Manual climate control system ............................. 4-2, 4-4
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-16
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-23
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-38
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-3
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-32
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-17
Armrest ....................................................................... 1-8
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-10
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-18
Audio Antenna system ....................................................... 5-3
Auxiliary input jack ................................................. 5-34
Bluetooth
®audio .................................................... 5-45
CD player operation ............................................... 5-23
Control button ........................................................ 5-42
FM/AM radio operation ........................................... 5-12 iPod
®operations
.................................................... 5-37
Power and sound controls ........................................ 5-8
Satellite radio operations ......................................... 5-17
Set ........................................................................ 5-4
USB storage device operations ................................ 5-37
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .............................. 3-40, 3-41
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-8
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-22
Fluid ........................................................... 11-22, 12-9
MANUAL mode ...................................................... 7-26
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............. 3-18
Select lever ........................................................... 7-23
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-24
SPORT mode ........................................................ 7-28
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-12
Auxiliary input jack ...................................................... 5-34
BBattery .................................................................... 11-44
Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-5
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-11
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter) ........... 7-13
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-11
Bluetooth
®audio ........................................................ 5-45
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-27
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-7
Brake
Assist .................................................................... 7-32
Booster ....................................................... 7-31, 11-27
Fluid ........................................................... 11-25, 12-9
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-30

Parking........................................................ 7-40, 11-31
Pedal .................................................................. 11-28
System ................................................................. 7-31
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-28
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-28
Brake system ............................................................ 7-31
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
Braking ..................................................................... 7-31
Tips...................................................................... 7-31
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-30
Bulb Chart .................................................................. 12-16
Replacing ............................................................. 11-47
C
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-12
Light ............................................................. 6-2, 11-54
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-13
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console .................................................................. 6-5
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3
Center and side ventilators ............................................ 4-3
Changing
Coolant ................................................................ 11-15
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-6
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-11
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-18 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator
lamp ...................................................................... 3-16
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-28
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-28
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-29
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-29
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-14
Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid) .................. 11-22
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-25
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-26
Fluid level (power steering fluid) .. ........................... 11-24
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-38
Oil level (engine oil) .............................................. 11-10
Oil level (front differential gear oil) .......................... 11-23
Oil level (manual transmission oil) .......................... 11-21
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-21
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-27
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ... ............................. 1-24
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-29
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-31
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Locks .................................................................... 2-21
Chime Key........................................................................ 3-5Light ..................................................................... 3-31
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-12 Index
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14-4Index
Climate control system Automatic ................................................................ 4-8
Manual ................................................................... 4-3
Clock ........................................................................ 3-28
Clutch Fluid ............................................................ 11-26, 12-9
Pedal .................................................................. 11-29
Coin tray ..................................................................... 6-5
Compass .......................................................... 3-40, 3-41
Continuously variable transmission Fluid ..................................................................... 12-9
Coolant .......................................................... 11-14, 12-10
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-17
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-17
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-13
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-44
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-26
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-27
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-5
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-5
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-7
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-33
Defogger ................................................................... 3-48
Deicer ...................................................................... 3-48
Differential gear oil Front ........................................................... 11-23, 12-8
Rear ............................................................ 11-24, 12-8
Dimensions ............................................................... 12-2 Disarming the alarm system
......................................... 2-19
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-32
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-54
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-4
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-23
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-20
Driver ’s Control Center Differential ................................ 7-18
Auto indicator light .................................................. 3-27
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-27
Driving
All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-23
AWD vehicles ......................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 8
Drinking. .................................................................... 7
Drugs ........................................................................ 7
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Off road .................................................................. 8-6
Pets .......................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads ............................................... 8-9
Tips ................................................. 7-16, 7-18, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 8
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-22, 7-33
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-12
Engine
Compartment overview ............................................ 11-7
Coolant ..................................................... 11-14, 12-10

Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)............................. 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-5
Oil............................................................... 11-10, 12-5 Overheating .......................................................... 9-13
Starting ................................................................... 7-9
Stopping ............................................................... 7-10
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-11
Fluid level Automatic transmission .......................................... 11-22
Brake .................................................................. 11-25
Clutch .................................................................. 11-26
Power steering ..................................................... 11-24
Fog light
Bulb .................................................................... 11-50
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-27
Switch .................................................................. 3-36
Folding mirror switch .................................................. 3-48
Front Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-23, 12-8
Fog light ...................................................... 3-36, 11-50
Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-27
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-19
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-50
Front seats .................................................................. 1-2
Active head restraint ................................................. 1-5
Forward and backward adjustment ............................. 1-3
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-4 Reclining
................................................................ 1-3
Seat cushion height adjustment ... .............................. 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-3
Consumption indicator ............................................. 3-29
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-4
Gauge ................................................................... 3-10
Requirements ................................................. 7-3, 12-4
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-45
Main fuse ............................................................ 11-46
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-12
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .. ............................. 8-13
Glove box ................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-13
H
Hands-free system. ..................................................... 5-46
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment
Front seat ............................................................... 1-4
Rear seat ............................................................... 1-8
Headlight Beam leveler. ......................................................... 3-34
Bulb replacement ................................................. 11-47
Bulb replacing ...................................................... 11-47
Bulb wattage ........................................................ 12-16
Control switch ........................................................ 3-31
Flasher .................................................................. 3-32
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-27 Index
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14-6Index
Heater operation (manual climate control system) .. .......... 4-5
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-26
High mount stop light ................................................. 11-55
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-32
Hill start assist (MT models) ............................... 7-42, 11-29
OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-23
To activate/deactivate ............................................. 7-42
Warning light ................................................. 3-22, 3-22
HomeLink
®................................................................ 3-41
Hook Cargo tie-down ...................................................... 6-13
Shopping bag ........................................................ 6-11
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-14
Horn ......................................................................... 3-51
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-14
I
Ignition switch .............................................................. 3-3
Light ....................................................................... 3-5
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-33
Immobilizer. ................................................................. 2-2
Indicator light (security indicator light) ....................... 3-25
Indicator light Coolant temperature low ......................................... 3-17
Cruise control ........................................................ 3-26
Cruise control set ................................................... 3-27
Front fog light ........................................................ 3-27
Headlight .............................................................. 3-27
High beam ............................................................ 3-26
Hill start assist OFF ................................................ 3-23
Immobilizer. ........................................................... 3-25 REV.
..................................................................... 3-28
Security ................................................................. 3-25
Select lever/Gear position ........................................ 3-26
Shift-up ................................................................. 3-26
SI-DRIVE .............................................................. 3-26
SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-25
Traction control OFF ............................................... 3-23
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-26
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................. 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .. ........................ 3-23
Information display ...................................................... 3-29
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-40
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle .................................... 2-25
iPod
®operations ........................................................ 5-37
J
Jack and jack handle ................................................... 9-5
Jack-up point .............................................................. 9-6
Jump starting ............................................................. 9-11
K
Key............................................................................ 2-2 Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement. .......................................................... 2-3
L
Leather seat materials ................................................. 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-53