height SUBARU IMPREZA 2003 2.G User Guide

Maintenance and service
11-36
have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.Never use different brands of clutch fluid to-
gether. When clutch fluid is added, be careful not to
allow any dirt into the tank.
Recommended clutch fluid
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake fluidBrake booster If the brake booster does not operate as described
below, have it checked by your SUBARU dealer.
1. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal sev-
eral times, applying the same pedal force each time.
The distance the pedal travels should not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start the en-
gine. The pedal should move slightly down to the
floor.
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine
and keep the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. The pedal height should not change.
4. Start the engine again and run for about one min-
ute then turn it off. Depress the brake pedal several
times to check the brake booster. Brake booster op-
erates properly if the pedal stroke decreases with
each depression.

Specifications
12-2
Specifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions
in (mm)
Item
SedanWagon
2.5-liter2.0-liter (Turbo)2.5-liter2.0-liter (Turbo)
RSWRXTSOUTBACK SPORTWRX
Drive systemAWD
Transmission typeATMTATMTATMTATMTATMT
Overall length173.4 (4405)
OverallidthSedan68.1 (1730)–widthWagon–66.7 (1695)67.3 (1710)66.7 (1695)
Overall heightWithout roofrail56.7 (1440)57.7 (1465)58.1 (1475)57.7 (1465)
With roofrail–58.5 (1485)58.9 (1495)58.5 (1485)
Wheel base99.4 (2525)
TreadFront58.5 (1485)57.7 (1465)57.5 (1460)57.7 (1465)
Rear58.1 (1475)58.3 (1480)57.3 (1455)
Ground clearance* 15.9 (150)6.1 (155)5.9 (150)6.3 (160)6.1 (155)
*1: Measured with vehicle empty
AT : Automatic transmission MT : Manual transmission

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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance 1-27
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .