2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX flat tire

.Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passen-
ger cars, multipurpose passenger
vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
of 10,000 lbs (4,535 kg) or less. . Ply
A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords.. Ply separation
A parting of rubber compound
between adjacent plies.. Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rub-
ber, chemicals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel,
provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains theload. . Production options weight
The combined weight of those
installed regular production options
weighing over 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) in
excess of those standard items
which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or acces- sory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim.
. Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
cords that extend to the beads are
laid at substantially 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread. . Recommended inflation pres-
sure
The cold inflation pressure recom-
mended by a vehicle manufacturer. . Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher
loads and at higher inflation pres-
sures than the corresponding stan-
dard tire. . Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire
and tube assembly upon which the
tire beads are seated. . Rim diameter
Nominal diameter of the bead seat. . Rim size designation
Rim diameter and width. .
Rim type designation
The industry of manufacturer ’s des-
ignation for a rim by style or code. . Rim width
Nominal distance between rim flanges. . Section width
The linear distance between the
exteriors of the sidewalls of an
inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoration, or
protective bands. . Sidewall
That portion of a tire between the
tread and bead.. Sidewall separation
The parting of the rubber com-
pound from the cord material in
the sidewall.. Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for
testing, and it may be any rim listed
as appropriate for use with that tire.. Tread
That portion of a tire that comes
into contact with the road.
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& 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 visi-
ble. When a tire ’streadwear
indicator becomes visible, the tire
is worn beyond the acceptable limit
and must be replaced immediately.
With a tire in this condition, driving
at even low speeds in wet weather
can cause the vehicle to hydro-
plane. Possible resulting loss of
vehiclecontrolcanleadtoanaccident. . To maximize the life of each tire
and ensure that the tires wear
uniformly, it is best to rotate the
tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
For information about the tire rota-
tion order, refer to “Tire rotation ”
F 11-36 .
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 tigh-
tened. For information about the
tightening torque and tightening
sequence for the wheel nuts, refer to
“Flat tires ”F 9-6 .
& Vehicle load limit –how to
determine
The load capacity of your vehicle is
determined by weight, not by avail-
able cargo space. The load limit of
your vehicle is shown on the
vehicle placard attached to the
driver ’s side B-pillar. Locate the
statement “The combined weight
of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ”
on your vehicle ’s placard.
Thevehicleplacardalsoshows
seating capacity of your vehicle.
The total load capacity includes the
total weight of driver and all pas-
sengers and their belongings, any
cargo, any optional equipment such
as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of
a trailer. Therefore cargo capacity
can be calculated by the following method.
Cargo capacity = Load limit
(total
weight of occupants + total weight
of optional equipment + tongue
load of a trailer (if applicable))
For information about vehicle load-
ing, refer to “Loading your vehicle ”
F 8-12 .
NOTE
Your vehicle is neither designed
nor intended to be used for
trailer towing. Therefore, never
tow a trailer with your vehicle.

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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.

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
14-3

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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14-10Index
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-50
Stopping the engine ................................................... 7-10
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-4
Sun shade ................................................................ 2-30
Sun visors ................................................................... 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-35
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5
T
Tachometer ................................................................. 3-9
Temperature gauge .................................................... 3-11
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-18
Coolant ................................................................. 3-17
Rear differential oil ................................................. 3-19
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-29, 1-31
Tie-down hooks ......................................................... 9-14
Tire ............................................................... 11-31, 12-11
Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-33
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-33
Replacement ........................................................ 11-37
Rotation ............................................................... 11-36
Size and pressure ................................................. 12-11
Types .................................................................. 11-31
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). .... 7-38, 9-10, 11-31
Warning light ......................................................... 3-19
Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-31
Tools .......................................................................... 9-4
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-29, 1-31 Towing
...................................................................... 9-14
All wheels on the ground ......................................... 9-17
Flat-bed truck ......................................................... 9-17
Hooks ................................................................... 9-14
Trailer Towing .................................................................. 8-15
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-8
Trunk lid .................................................................... 2-25
Release handle ...................................................... 2-25
Trunk light ............................................................... 11-55
Turn signal
Indicator lights ........................................................ 3-26
Lever .................................................................... 3-33
U
Under-floor storage compartment .................................. 6-14
USB storage device operations .................................... 5-37
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-19
Vanity mirror ............................................................... 6-4
Vehicle Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-12
Identification ........................................................ 12-19
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control
Mode switch .......................................................... 7-36
OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-23
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-37
Operation indicator light ........................................... 3-23
System .................................................................. 7-34