lock SUBARU IMPREZA 2003 2.G Owners Manual

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Sedan: Remove the floor cover from the trunk. Re-
move the storage compartment (if so equipped).
Turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take
the spare tire out.
Wagon: Open the lid and hang the hook provided
on the under side of the lid on the rear edge of the
roof to keep the lid open.

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Remove the storage compartment. (if so equipped)
Turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take
spare tire out.
If the spare tire provided in your vehicle is a tempo-
rary spare tire, carefully read the section “Temporary
spare tire ” in this chapter and strictly follow the
instructions.
The jack is stored on the left side of the trunk or
cargo area.
To take out the jack:
Remove the cover, turn the jackscrew counterclock-

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11. Before putting the spare tire on, clean themounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth.
12. Put on the spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts.
Tighten them by hand.
WARNING
Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare tire is installed. Thiscould cause the nuts to become loose andlead to an accident.
13. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lowerthe vehicle.
14. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten

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the wheel nuts to the specified torque, following the
tightening order in the illustration.
The torque for tightening the nuts is 58 to 72 ft-lb (80
to 100 N-m, 8 to 10 kg-m). This torque is equivalentto applying about 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50 kg) at the
top of the wheel nut wrench. Never use your foot on
the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the
wrench because you may exceed the specified
torque. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the
nearest automotive service facility.
15. Store the flat tire in the spare tire compartment.
Put the spacer and tighten the attaching bolt firmly.
Also store the jack and wheel nut wrench in theirstorage locations.
After placing the jack in its storage location, turn the
jackscrew clockwise by hand until it becomes too
hard to turn. Then, tighten it by an additional 1/4 –
1/3 of a turn using a screwdriver or the jack handle.
Unless the jack is properly secured, it may rattlewhile the vehicle is moving.

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Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is
not turning, immediately turn the engine off and con-
tact your authorized dealer for repair.
3. After the engine coolant temperature has
dropped, turn off the engine.
If the temperature gauge stays at the overheated
zone, turn the engine off.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down, check the
coolant level in the reserve tank.If the coolant level is below the “LOW” mark, add
coolant up to the “FULL” mark.
5. If there is no coolant in the reserve tank, add
coolant to the reserve tank. Then remove the radia- tor cap and fill the radiator with coolant.
If you remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator,
first wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap, then
turn the cap counterclockwise slowly without press-
ing down until it stops. Release the pressure from
the radiator. After the pressure has been fully re-
leased, remove the cap by pressing down and turn-ing it. Towing
If towing is necessary, it is best done by your
SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service.
Observe the following procedures for safety.
WARNING
Never tow AWD vehicles (both AT and MT) with the front wheels raised off the groundwhile the rear wheels are on the ground, orwith the rear wheels raised off the groundwhile the front wheels are on the ground. This

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WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position while the vehicle is being towed be-
cause the steering wheel and the direction ofthe wheels will be locked. Remember that the brake booster and pow-
er steering do not function when the engine is not running. Because the engine is turned off,
it will take greater effort to operate the brakepedal and steering wheel.
CAUTION
If transmission failure occurs, transport
your vehicle on a flat-bed truck. Do not run the engine while being towed in
this method. Transmission damage could re- sult if the vehicle is towed with the engine running. For vehicles with automatic transmission,
the traveling speed must be limited to lessthan 20 mph (30 km/h) and the traveling dis-tance to less than 31 miles (50 km). For greater speeds and distances, transport your
vehicle on a flat-bed truck. Maintenance toolsYour vehicle is equipped with the following mainte-
nance tools:
Wheel cover remover (vehicles with wheel covers)
Screwdriver
Towing hook (eye bolt)
Wheel nut wrench

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Jack and jack handleThe jack is stored on the left side of the trunk or
cargo area.
To take out the jack, turn the jackscrew counter-
clockwise to loosen it, then remove the jack.
Sedan
1) Jack
2) Jack handle 3) Spare tire

Appearance care
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Do not wash the same area continuously.
If a stain will not come out easily, wash by hand.
Some warm water washers are of the high tempera-
ture, high pressure type, and they can damage or
deform the resin parts such as mouldings, or causewater to leak into the vehicle. Waxing and polishing
Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing and polishing.Use a good quality polish and wax and apply them
according to the manufacturer ’s instructions. Wax or
polish when the painted surface is cool.
Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim, as well
as the painted surfaces. Loss of wax on a painted
surface leads to loss of the original luster and also
quickens the deterioration of the surface. It is rec-
ommended that a coat of wax be applied at least
once a month, or whenever the surface no longer re-
pels water. If the appearance of the paint has diminished to the
point where the luster or tone cannot be restored,
lightly polish the surface with a fine-grained com-
pound. Never polish just the affected area, but in-
clude the surrounding area as well. Always polish in
only one direction. A No. 2000 grain compound is recommended. Never use a coarse-grained com-
pound. Coarser grained compounds have a smallergrain-size number and could damage the paint. Af-
ter polishing with a compound, coat with wax to re-
store the original luster. Frequent polishing with a
compound or an incorrect polishing technique will
result in removing the paint layer and exposing the
undercoat. When in doubt, it is always best to con-tact your SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specialist. NOTE Be careful not to block with windshield washer nozzles with wax when waxing the vehicle.
Cleaning aluminum wheels
Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels clean of any
kind of grime or agent. If dirt is left on too long, it
may be difficult to clean off. Do not use soap containing grit to clean the
wheels. Be sure to use a neutral cleaning agent, and
later rinse thoroughly with water. Do not clean the
wheels with a stiff brush or expose them to a high- speed washing device. Clean the vehicle (including the aluminum wheels)
with water as soon as possible when it has been
splashed with sea water, exposed to sea breezes, or
driven on roads treated with salt or other agents.

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the mats to make sure the area is dry.
Keep your garage dry. Do not park your vehicle in adamp, poorly ventilated garage. In such a garage,
corrosion can be caused by dampness. If you washthe vehicle in the garage or put the vehicle into the
garage when wet or covered with snow, that can cause dampness.
If your vehicle is operated in cold weather and/or in
areas where road salts and other corrosive materials
are used, the door hinges and locks, trunk lid lock,
and hood latch should be inspected and lubricated
periodically. Cleaning the interior
Use a vacuum cleaner to get rid of the dust and dirt.
Wipe the vinyl areas with a clean, damp cloth.
Seat fabric
Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a vacuum
cleaner. If the dirt is caked on the fabric or hard to
remove with a vacuum cleaner, use a soft blush then vacuum it.
Wipe the fabric surface with a tightly wrung cloth
and dry the seat fabric thoroughly. If the fabric is still
dirty, wipe using a solution of mild soap and luke-
warm water then dry thoroughly.
If the stain does not come out, try a commercially-
available fabric cleaner. Use the cleaner on a hid-
den place and make sure it does not affect the fab-
ric adversely. Use the cleaner according to itsinstructions. Leather seat materials
The leather used by SUBARU is a high quality natu-
ral product which will retain its distinctive appear-
ance and feel for many years with proper care.
Allowing dust or road dirt to build up on the surfacecan cause the material to become brittle and to

Maintenance and service
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WRX:
1. Lift the hood slightly and remove the hood prop
from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its
retainer.
2. Lower the hood until it approaches about 12 in.
(30 cm) from the closed position and let it drop.
After closing the hood, be sure the hood is securelylocked.
If this does not close the hood, release it from a
slightly higher position. Do not push the hood forci-
bly to close it. It could deform the metal.
WARNING
Always check that the hood is properly locked before you start driving. If it is not, it might fly open while the vehicle is moving and block
your view, which may cause an accident and
serious bodily injury.