2013 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX Owners Manual

14-8Index
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-21, 1-57
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
R Rear Combination lights ................................................. 11-43
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-16, 12-6
Gate ............................................................. 2-26, 9-16
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-43
Viscous limited slip differential ................................. 7-24
Rear differential
Oil temperature warning light ................................... 3-16
Rear seat .................................................................... 1-7
Armrest ................................................................... 1-8
Folding down ........................................................... 1-9
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-8
Rear window
Defogger ............................................................... 3-46
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-37
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-34
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid .................................... 12-7
Brake fluid. ............................................................ 12-7
Clutch fluid ................................................... 11-19, 12-7
Engine oil .............................................................. 12-5
Front differential gear oil ......................................... 12-6
Manual transmission oil .......................................... 12-6
Power steering fluid ................................................ 12-7
Rear differential gear oil .......................................... 12-6
Spark plugs ........................................................... 12-3
Refueling .................................................................... 7-4 Remote engine start system
........................................ 7-10
Remote keyless entry system ....................................... 2-7
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-22
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-32
Replacing Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-13
Battery (remote engine start transmitter) .................... 7-12
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ....................... 2-11
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-11
Replacing bulbs ............................................. 11-39, 12-14
Backup light (4-door) ............................................. 11-43
Backup light (5-door) ............................................. 11-45
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-47
Dome light ........................................................... 11-47
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-42
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-42
Headlight ............................................................. 11-39
High-mounted stop light ......................................... 11-47
License plate light ................................................. 11-45
Map light ............................................................. 11-46
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-43
Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-43
Rear turn signal light ............................................. 11-43
Stop light ............................................................. 11-43
Tail light. .............................................................. 11-43
Trunk light ........................................................... 11-47
REV indicator light and buzzer ..................................... 3-10
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................... 8-9
Roof molding and crossbar .......................................... 8-12

S SafetyPrecautions when driving ............................................. 5
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Satellite radio ............................................................ 5-13
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-6
Rear ....................................................................... 1-7
Seatbelt ................................................................. 5, 1-11
Fastening .............................................................. 1-12
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-19
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-19
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-11
Warning light and chime ......................................... 3-13
Security Alarm system ........................................................ 2-15
ID plate ................................................................... 2-3
Immobilizer. ............................................................. 2-2
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-23
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-19
Shift-up indicator light ................................................. 3-23
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-19
Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-11
SI-DRIVE
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-23
SI-DRIVE mode ......................................................... 7-22
Snow tires ......................................................... 8-8, 11-24
Snowy and icy roads .................................................... 8-7 Sounding a panic alarm
.............................................. 2-10
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-14, 12-3
Specifications ............................................................. 12-2
Speedometer .............................................................. 3-7
SRS Frontal airbag ......................................................... 1-43
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 5, 1-34
SRS airbag system Monitors ................................................................ 1-55
Servicing ............................................................... 1-56
Warning light .......................................................... 3-14
Starting the engine ...................................................... 7-9
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering wheel Power ................................................................... 7-24
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-48
Stop light ................................................................. 11-43
Stopping the engine .................................................... 7-10
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-4
Sun shade ................................................................. 2-29
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-34
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-5
T
Tachometer ................................................................. 3-9
Temperature gauge ..................................................... 3-10
Temperature warning light
Rear differential oil .................................................. 3-16
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-29, 1-31Index
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14-10Index
Tie-down hooks ......................................................... 9-13
Tire ................................................................. 11-23, 12-9 Chains .................................................................... 8-9
Inspection ............................................................ 11-25
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-25
Replacement ........................................................ 11-29
Rotation ............................................................... 11-29
Size and pressure .................................................. 12-9
Types .................................................................. 11-23
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). ...... 7-32, 9-8, 11-24
Warning light ......................................................... 3-16
Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-23
Tools .......................................................................... 9-3
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-29, 1-31
Towing ...................................................................... 9-12
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-15
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-15
Hooks ................................................................... 9-13
Trailer Towing .................................................................. 8-13
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-7
Trunk lid ................................................................... 2-23
Release handle ..................................................... 2-24
Trunk light ................................................................ 11-47
Turn signal Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-24
Lever .................................................................... 3-31
U
Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-14
USB storage device operations .................................... 5-26 V
Valet mode
................................................................ 2-17
Vanity mirror ............................................................... 6-4
Vehicle Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-10
Identification ........................................................ 12-17
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control Mode switch .......................................................... 7-29
OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-21
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-30
Operation indicator light ................................... 3-20, 3-21
System .................................................................. 7-28
Warning light .......................................................... 3-20
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ......................................... 3-12
Warning light ABS...................................................................... 3-18
Brake system ......................................................... 3-19
Charge .................................................................. 3-16
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-15
Door open ............................................................. 3-20
Driver ’s Control Center Differential ............................ 3-25
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-20
Low fuel ................................................................ 3-20
Low tire pressure .................................................... 3-16
Oil pressure ........................................................... 3-16
Rear differential oil temperature ................................ 3-16
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-13

SRS airbag system................................................ 3-14
Vehicle Dynamics Control ....................................... 3-20
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ......................................................... 11-28
Wheel Aluminum ............................................................. 11-30
Balance ............................................................... 11-27
Nut tightening torque ........................................ 9-5, 12-9
Replacement ........................................................ 11-30
Windows ................................................................... 2-20
Windshield
Washer fluid ......................................................... 11-31
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-36
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-33
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-46
Winter Driving .................................................................... 8-6
Tires ............................................................. 8-8, 11-24
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-34
Wiper deicer .............................................................. 3-46 Index
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GAS STATION REFERENCE
& Fuel:
! Turbo models except STI
Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91
AKI (95 RON) or higher . If premium unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) is not available, regular
unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 87 AKI (90 RON) or
higher may be temporarily used. For optimum engine perfor-
mance and driveability, it is required that you use premium
grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI (95
RON) or higher. ! STI
The engine is designed to operate at maximum performance using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI (98
RON) or higher . If 93 AKI (98 RON) fuel is not readily available
in your area, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI
(95 RON) may be used with no detriment to engine durability or
driveability. However, you may notice a slight decrease in
maximum engine performance while using 91 AKI (95 RON)
fuel. Use of 91 AKI (95 RON) fuel will not affect your warrantycoverage. &
Fuel octane rating:
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and
Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti
Knock Index (AKI). Refer to “Fuel octane rating ”F 7-3.
& Fuel capacity:
16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) & Engine oil:
Use only the following oils. . ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC
certification mark (Starburst mark). or API classification SN or SM with the words “ENERGY
CONSERVING ”or “RESOURCE CONSERVING ”
For the complete viscosity requirements, refer to “Engine oil ”
F 12-5.
& Engine oil capacity:
Except STI models: 4.4 US qt (4.2 liters, 3.7 Imp qt)
STI models: 4.5 US qt (4.3 liters, 3.8 Imp qt)
The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline and is estimated
based on a case when the engine oil is changed with an oil
filter. After refilling the engine with oil, the oil level should be
checked using an oil level gauge. For more details about
maintenance and service, refer to “Engine oil ”F 11-8.
& Cold tire pressure:
Refer to “Tires ”F 12-9.