2016 SUBARU IMPREZA brake fluid

.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 the
load.
.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.
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information
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Bottle holder................................................................ 6-7
Brake Assist ................................................................... 7-31
Booster ........................................................ 7-31, 11-18
Disc ..................................................................... 12-9
Fluid ............................................................ 11-16, 12-7
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-20
Parking ........................................................ 7-40, 11-21
Pedal .................................................................. 11-18
System ................................................................. 7-31
Brake system ............................................................ 7-31
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
Braking ..................................................................... 7-31
Tips...................................................................... 7-31
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-20
BSD/RCTA ................................................................ 7-50
Approach indicator light/warning buzzer .................... 7-54
OFF indicator ................................................ 3-32, 7-56
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-56
Warning indicator ........................................... 3-32, 7-55
Warning volume ..................................................... 3-42
Bulb
Chart .................................................................. 12-14
Replacement ........................................................ 11-36
C
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-12
Light ............................................................. 6-2, 11-42
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-14
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3 Center console
............................................................ 6-6
Changing Coolant ............................................................... 11-12
Flat tire .................................................................. 9-6
Oil and oil filter ....................................................... 11-9
Charge warning light ................................................... 3-18
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light ....................................................................... 3-16
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-18
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-18
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-19
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-19
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-11
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-16
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-17
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-28
Oil level (engine oil) ................................................ 11-8
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-25
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-32
Installation with ALR/ELR seatbelt ............................ 1-28
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-33
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-36
Child safety ................................................................... 4
Locks .................................................................... 2-35
Chime Ke

y........................................................................\
3-5
Light ..................................................................... 3-89
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
Cigarette lighter ........................................................... 6-9
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14-4Index
CleaningAluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ..................................................... 4-11
Climate control system ................................................. 4-3
Automatic ................................................................ 4-7
Manual ................................................................... 4-8
Clock ................................................................ 3-37, 3-52
Clutch
Fluid .................................................................... 11-17
Pedal .................................................................. 11-19
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-11
Compass ....................................................... 3- 100, 3-102
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ..................... 7-23
Fluid ............................................................ 11-15, 12-7
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............ 3-19
Coolant ............................................................ 11-11, 12-7
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-17
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-17
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-10
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-45
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-31
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-31
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-7
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-92
Defogger ................................................................. 3-108
Defrosting ................................................................. 4-11
Deicer .................................................................... 3-108 Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-15, 12-6
Rear ........................................................... 11-15, 12-6
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-32
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-32
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-42
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-23
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-14
Driving AWD vehicles ......................................................... 8-4
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. .................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................\
6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Off road .................................................................. 8-6
Pets ........................................................................\
.. 7
Snowy and icy roads ............................................... 8-9
Tips ................................................. 7-23, 7-29, 8-2, 8-4
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 6
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge ....................................................... 3-12, 3-49
Electrical system........................................................

12-7
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........... 7-33
Warning ................................................................ 3-22
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-12

EngineCompartment overview ........................................... 11-7
Coolant ........................................................ 11-11, 12-7
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-5
Low oil level warning light ....................................... 3-18
Oil................................................................ 11-8, 12-4
Overheating .......................................................... 9-13
Starting & stopping ........................................... 7-9, 7-12
Event data recorder ......................................................... 8
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-11
Fluid level Brake .................................................................. 11-16
Clutch .................................................................. 11-17
Continuously variable transmission .......................... 11-15
Fog light Bulb .......................................................... 11-38, 12-14
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-31
Switch .................................................................. 3-94
Front
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-15, 12-6
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-20
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-38
Front seats .................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................. 1-3
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-5
Reclining ................................................................. 1-4 Seat height adjustment
............................................. 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................\
... 7-3
Consumption indicator ............................................. 3-33
Consumption screen ............................................... 3-48
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-4
Gauge ................................................................... 3-12
Requirements ................................................. 7-3, 12-3
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-35
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-10
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............................... 8-13
Glove box ................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-13
H
Hands-free phone system ............................................ 5-71
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-8, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-5
Rear seat ............................................................... 1-8
Headlight Beam leveler. ......................................................... 3-94
Bulb replacing ...................................................... 11-36
Bulb wattage ........................................................ 12-14
Control switch ........................................................ 3-89
Flasher .................................................................. 3-91
Indicator light .........................................................
3
-32
Welcome lighting function ........................................ 3-90
HID headlights ...................................................... 1, 11-36
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Overheating engine.................................................... 9-13
P
Parking Brake ................................................................... 7-40
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-21
Light .................................................................... 11-38
Tips...................................................................... 7-40
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-3
PIN Code Access ...................................................... 2-21
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-8
Outlets .................................................................... 6-8
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-108
Steering ................................................................ 7-30
Steering warning light ............................................. 3-23
Windows ............................................................... 2-35
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-24, 1-70
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
Push-button Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-6
Starting and stopping engine ................................... 7-12
R
Rear Combination lights ................................................. 11-38
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-15, 12-6
Gate ............................................................. 2-41, 9-19
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-38
Rear seat .................................................................... 1-7 Armrest
.................................................................. 1-8
Folding down ......................................................... 1-10
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-8
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-15
How to adjust the rear view image ............................ 5-25
Rear window Defogger ............................................................. 3-108
Wiper and washer switch ......................................... 3-99
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-32
Recommended Brake fluid ............................................................. 12-7
Continuously variable transmission fluid .................... 12-7
Engine oil .............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil .......................................... 12-6
Rear differential gear oil .......................................... 12-6
Spark plugs ........................................................... 12-7
Refueling .................................................................... 7-5
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-14
Remote keyless entry system ...................................... 2-23
Replacement Access key battery ............................................... 11-44
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-13
Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-20
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-26
Remote engine start transmitter battery ..................... 7-20
Remote keyless entry transmitter battery ................. 11-45
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-30
Replacing bulbs.............................................

11-36, 12-14
Backup light ......................................................... 11-38
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-42
Dome light ........................................................... 11-42

Vehicle Dynamics ControlOFF indicator light .................................................. 3-25
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-36
Operation indicator light .......................................... 3-24
System ................................................................. 7-34
Warning light ......................................................... 3-24
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
Voice command operation ........................................... 5-82
W
Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-13
Warning chimes Keyless access with push-button start system ........... 3-25
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-14
Warning light ABS ..................................................................... 3-21
Access key ........................................................... 3-25
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-23
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-19
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-31
Brake system ........................................................ 3-21
Charge ................................................................. 3-18
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-16
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-17
Door open ............................................................. 3-23
Engine low oil level ................................................ 3-18
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-22
Keyless access with push-button start system ........... 3-25
Low fuel ................................................................ 3-22
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-19
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-18 Power steering
....................................................... 3-23
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
SRS airbag system ................................................. 3-15
Vehicle Dynamics Control ........................................ 3-24
Windshield washer fluid ........................................... 3-19
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ........................................ 8-19
Washing .................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing .................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ........................................................ 11-25
Welcome lighting function ............................................ 3-90
Wheel Aluminum ............................................................ 11-28
Balance ............................................................... 11-25
Nut tightening torque ............................................... 12-8
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-28
Windows ................................................................... 2-35
Windshield Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-28
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-97
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-30
Wiper deicer ........................................................ 3-108
Winter Driving ................................................................... 8-8
Tires ........................................................... 8-10, 11-21
Wiper and washer ......................................................
3
-96
Wiper deicer ............................................................ 3-108
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