trunk release SUBARU IMPREZA 2003 2.G Owners Manual

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locks” section in chapter 2.
Always lock the passenger ’s windows using
the lock switch when children are riding in the
vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure couldresult in injury to a child operating the power
window. Refer to the “Windows” section in
chapter 2. Never leave unattended children in the ve-
hicle. They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent opera-tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny
days, temperature in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them. Help prevent young children from locking
themselves in the trunk. When leaving the ve-
hicle, either close all windows and lock alldoors or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make certain that the trunk is closed. On hot or sunny days, the temperature in a trunkcould quickly become high enough to cause
death or serious heat-related injuries includ-ing brain damage, particularly for small chil-dren.
Carefully read the sections “Child restraint systems ”,
“ SRS airbag ”, and “Seatbelts” in chapter 1 of this owner’
s manual for instructions and precautions
concerning the child restraint system, seatbelt sys-tem and SRS airbag system.
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine ex-
haust gas contains carbon monoxide, a color-
less and odorless gas which is dangerous, oreven lethal, if inhaled. Always properly maintain the engine ex-
haust system to prevent engine exhaust gasfrom entering the vehicle. Never run the engine in a closed space,
such as a garage, except for the brief timeneeded to drive the vehicle in or out of it. Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a
lengthy time while the engine is running. Ifthat is unavoidable, then use the ventilationfan to force fresh air into the vehicle. Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille
free from snow, leaves or other obstructionsto ensure that the ventilation system always
works properly.

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Keys 2-2
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Key number 2-2
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Door locks 2-3
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Locking and unlocking from the outside 2-3 . . . . . .
Locking and unlocking from the inside 2-4 . . . . . . .
Power door locking switches
(if equipped) 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) 2-6 Locking the doors 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking the doors 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illuminated entry 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sounding a panic alarm 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting audible signal operation 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the battery 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing lost transmitters 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security system (if equipped) 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System operation 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arming the system 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disarming the system 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sounding a panic alarm 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valet mode 2-17
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Passive arming 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety locks 2-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-22
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Power windows 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid (Sedan) 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To open and close the trunk lid from outside 2-26
To open the trunk lid from inside 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To cancel the trunk lid release 2-27
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Internal trunk lid release handle 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear gate (Wagon) 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys and doors

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cluster, located on the driver ’s side door, is in the
“LOCK” position, the passengers ’ windows cannot
be operated with the passengers ’ switches. Trunk lid (Sedan)
WARNING

To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from en-
tering the vehicle, always keep the trunk lid
closed while driving. Help prevent young children from locking
themselves in the trunk. When leaving the ve-
hicle, either close all windows and lock all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make certain that the trunk is closed.
On hot or sunny days, the temperature in thetrunk could quickly become high enough to
cause death or serious heat-related injuries
including brain damage, particularly for small children.

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To open and close the trunk lid from outside
To open the trunk lid from outside, insert the key and
turn it clockwise.
To close the trunk lid, lightly press the trunk lid down
until the latch engages.
To open the trunk lid from inside
1) Open
Pull the trunk lid release lever upward.

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To cancel the trunk lid release
The inside trunk lid release can be cancelled to help
prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk. To cancel
the trunk lid release, set the lid release cancel lever
(located on the inside of the trunk lid, mounted tothe trunk lid latch) to the “CANCEL” position. When
this lock is in the “CANCEL” position, the trunk can
be opened only with the key.
Internal trunk lid release handle
The internal trunk lid release handle is a device de-
signed to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. In
the event children or adults become locked inside
the trunk, the handle allows them to open the lid.The handle is located on the inside of the trunk lid.
To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk, press the
yellow handle downward as indicated by the arrow on the handle.This operation unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push upthe lid.
The handle is made of material that remains lumi-
nescent for approximately an hour in the dark trunk

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space after it is exposed to ambient light even for a
short time.
WARNING
Never allow any child to get in the trunk and
play with the release handle. If the driverstarts the vehicle without knowing that a child
is inside the trunk and the child opens the lidusing the release handle, the child could fallout and be killed or seriously injured.
CAUTION
Do not close the lid while gripping the re-
lease handle. The handle may be damaged. Do not use the handle as a hook to fasten
straps or ropes to secure your cargo in thetrunk. Such use may result in damage of thehandle. Load the trunk so that cargo can not strike
the release handle. If the cargo hits the handlewhile the vehicle is being driven, the handle may be pushed down and the trunk lid may open. That may cause cargo to fall out of thetrunk, which could create a traffic safety haz-ard.
Inspection
Perform the following steps at least twice a year to
check the release handle for correct operation.
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Use a screwdriver with a thin blade. Slide the
screwdriver blade from the slit aperture of the lock
assembly fully to the end until you hear a click.

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This places the latch in the locked position.
3. Move the release handle, from outside the ve-
hicle, in the direction of the arrow to check if the
latch is released.
If the latch is not released, contact your SUBARU
dealer.
In that case, use the key to release the latch, then close the trunk lid.
Also, if the movements of the release handle feel re-
stricted or not entirely smooth during operation, orthe handle and/or handle base is cracked, contact
your SUBARU dealer.

Index
14-5
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) 8-17. . . . . . . . . . . .
Glovebox 6-5
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ) 8-17 . . . . . . . .
H
Hazard warning flasher 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 3-16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headrest adjustment (Wagon) 1-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraint adjustment (Front) 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater operation 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High beam indicator light 3-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High mount stop light 11-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn 3-32
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Hose and connections 11-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I
Ignition switch 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illuminated entry 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illumination brightness control 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside mirror 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator light High beam 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift position 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal trunk lid release handle 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J
Jack and jack handle 9-24
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Jump starting 9-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KKey Interlock release 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Number 2-2
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Reminder chime 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2-2
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L
Leather seat materials 10-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light control switch 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited slip differential (LSD) 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading your vehicle 8-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LSD (Limited slip differential) 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M
Main fuse 11-59
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Maintenance
Precautions 11-3
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Schedule 11-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools 9-23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt 1-27
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Manual transmission 7-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index
14-7
Spark plugs 11-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote keyless entry system 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement Brake pad and lining 11-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper blades 11-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing bulbs 11-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo area light 11-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doom light 11-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light 11-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal light 11-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker light 11-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight 11-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High mount stop light 11-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate light 11-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Map light 11-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking light 11-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear combination light 11-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk light 11-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) 2-10 . .
Air cleaner element 11-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery (remote keyless entry system) 2-8 . . . . .
Rocking the vehicle 8-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof rail and crossbar 8-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S Seatbelt 6
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Pretensioners 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety tips 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning light and chime 1-15, 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelts 1-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Cushion height adjustment (driver ’s seat) 1-5 .
Fabric 10-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater 1-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security system 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selector lever 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift lock release 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift position indicator 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side ventilators 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow tires 8-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sounding a panic alarm 2-8, 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs 11-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 12-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) 6, 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system warning light 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS frontal airbag 1-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side airbag 1-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State emission testing (U.S. only) 7-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the engine 7-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index
14-8
Storage compartments 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 6-3
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Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) 1-42
Synthetic leather upholstery 10-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T
Tachometer 3-7
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Temperature gauge 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temporary spare tire 9-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tie-down hooks 9-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 3-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains 8-14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection 11-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressures and wear 11-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement 11-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation 11-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 12-5
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Types 11-41
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Tires and wheels 11-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top tether anchorages 1-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 9-18
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Flat-bed truck 9-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All wheels on the ground 9-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer Hitch 8-23
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Hitches 8-32
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8-27
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Towing tips 8-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid 2-25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release handle 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk light 11-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal Indicator lights 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever 3-18
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U
Under-floor storage compartment 6-17 . . . . . . . . . . . .
V
Valet mode 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity mirror 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Capacity weight 8-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification 12-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols 4
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Ventilator 4-2
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W
Warning and indicator lights 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights ABS 3-13
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Anti-lock Brake system 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .