2011 SUBARU IMPREZA Owners Manual

22 !Except U.S.-spec. models (turbo models except STI)
1) Fuel gauge (page 3-10)
2) Tachometer (page 3-9)
3) Speedometer (page 3-8)
4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-8)
5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-8)
6) Select lever/gear position indicator (AT models) (page 3-26)
7) Temperature gauge (page 3-11)

!Except U.S.-spec. models (non-turbo models)1) Tachometer (page 3-9)
2) Speedometer (page 3-8)
3) Fuel gauge (page 3-10)
4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-8)
5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-8)
6) Select lever/gear position indicator (AT models) (page 3-26)
7) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-17) 23
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&Warning and indicator lights
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-14
Front passenger ’s
seatbelt warning light 3-14
SRS airbag system
warning light3-15
/Front passenger
’s
frontal airbag ON indi- cator 3-16
/Front passenger
’s
frontal airbag OFF in- dicator 3-16
CHECK ENGINE
warning light/Malfunc-
tion indicator lamp3-16
Coolant temperature
low indicator light
(non-turbo models)/
Coolant temperature
high warning light
(non-turbo models)3-17
Charge warning light 3-18
Oil pressure warning light
3-18Mark Name Page
AT OIL TEMP warning
light (AT models)
3-18
Rear differential oil
temperature warning
light (STI)3-19
ABS warning light 3-21
Brake system warning light
3-21
Door open warning light3-23
AWD warning light
(AT models)3-23
Hill start assist warn-
ing light (if equipped)/
Hill start assist OFF
indicator light (STI)3-22
Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation indi-
cator light
3-23
Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light/
Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator
light/Traction Control
OFF indicator light (STI)3-23
Turn signal indicator lights
3-26Mark Name Page
High beam indicator light
3-26
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)3-27
Security indicator light 3-25
Headlight indicator
light (if equipped)
3-27
Cruise control indica-
tor light
3-26
Cruise control set in-
dicator light3-27
Low fuel warning light 3-22
Low tire pressure
warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)3-19
SPORT mode indica-
tor light (AT models)
3-25
Shift-up indicator light (STI)
3-26
Driver
’s control center
differential auto indi-
cator light (STI) 3-27

Mark Name Page
Auto [+] mode indica-
tor light (STI)3-27
Auto [
] mode indica-
tor light (STI) 3-27
Driver
’s control center
differential indicator
and warning lights (STI) 3-27
REV indicator light (STI)
3-28
Sport (S) mode indi-
cator light (STI)3-26
Intelligent (I) mode in-
dicator light (STI)3-26
Sport Sharp (S#)
mode indicator light(STI)3-26 25

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Function settings
A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact
the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, the settings for some
of these functions can be changed using the navigation monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the
navigation system.
Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-16 Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors) 0 second/30 seconds 30 seconds 2-18
Impact sensor operation (only models with
shock sensors (dealer option)) Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-20
Passive arming Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-19
Dome light and map lights illumination
(models with moonroof) ON/OFF OFF 2-16
Dome light illumination
(models without moonroof)
Remote keyless entry system Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-8 Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-11
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-7
Remote engine start system
(dealer option) Horn chirp confirmation ON/OFF ON 7-12
Defogger and deicer system for
models with the automatic climate
control system Rear window defogger, outside mirror
defogger and windshield wiper deicer
Operation for 15 minutes/
Continuous operationOperation for 15 minutes 3-48
Dome light Operation of dome light/map light OFF delay timer OFF/Short/Normal/Long Long 6-2, 6-3
Map light for models with a moonroof
Battery drainage prevention function Battery drainage prevention function Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-5

Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation 3-1427

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Front seats........................................................... 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ...................... 1-3
Reclining the seatback ........................................ 1-3
Seat cushion height adjustment (driver ’s seat) ..... 1-4
Head restraint adjustment (if equipped) ................ 1-4
Active head restraint (if equipped) ....................... 1-5
Seat heater (if equipped) .................................... 1-6
Type A seat heater .............................................. 1-6
Type B seat heater .............................................. 1-6
Rear seats ............................................................ 1-7
Armrest (if equipped) ........................................... 1-8
Head restraint adjustment .................................... 1-8
Folding down the rear seatback ........................... 1-9
Seatbelts ............................................................. 1-11
Seatbelt safety tips ............................................. 1-11
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 1-12
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ............................................................ 1-12
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 1-12
Fastening the seatbelt ........................................ 1-12
Seatbelt maintenance ......................................... 1-19 Front seatbelt pretensioners
............................. 1-19
System monitors ............................................... 1-20
System servicing ............................................... 1-20
Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-21
Child restraint systems ..................................... 1-21
Where to place a child restraint system .............. 1-22
Choosing a child restraint system ...................... 1-24
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt ........................................................... 1-24
Installing a booster seat ..................................... 1-27
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) .............. 1-29
Top tether anchorages ....................................... 1-31
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ................................................ 1-35
Models with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and
window-side rear passengers . .......................... 1-35
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ........... 1-39
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag ............. 1-49
SRS airbag system monitors .............................. 1-55
SRS airbag system servicing ... .......................... 1-57
Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-57
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags1