warning lights SUBARU IMPREZA 2004 2.G User Guide

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Starting and operating
If the engine does not start within ten seconds, wait a
while and then turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position again while depressing the accelerator pedal
half way down.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have
gone off after the engine has started. The fuel injection
system automatically lowers the idle speed as the en-
gine warms up. !
Automatic transmission vehicle
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Shift the selector lever to the “P” or “N” position
(preferably “P” position).
The starter motor will only operate when the select le-
ver is at the “P” or “N” position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and
check the operation of the warning and indicator lights.
Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section
(chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position
without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release
the key immediately after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start within ten seconds, wait a
while and then turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position again while depressing the accelerator pedal half way down.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have
gone out after the engine has started. The fuel injec-
tion system automatically lowers the idle speed as the
engine warms up.
While the engine is warming up, make sure that the
selector lever is at the “P” or “N” position and that the
parking brake is applied.
If you restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift the selector lever into the “N” po-
sition. Do not attempt to place the selector lever
of a moving vehicle into the “P” position.
! Starting the engine during cold weath- er below −4 °F ( −20 °C)
If the engine is difficult to start using the normal meth-
od (without depressing the accelerator pedal), turn the
ignition switch to the “START” position while slightly
depressing the accelerator pedal.

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Starting and operating
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!Steps to take if EBD system fails
If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system, the system
stops working and the brake system warning light and
ABS warning light come on simultaneously.
The EBD system may be faulty if the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simulta-
neously during driving.
Even if the EBD system fails, the conventional braking
system will still function. However, the rear wheels will
be more prone to locking when the brakes are applied
harder than usual and the vehicle’s motion may there-
fore become somewhat harder to control. If the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously, take the following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle in the nearest safe, flat place.
2. Shut down the engine, then restart it.
3. Release the parking brake. If both warning lights go
out, the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system in- spected.
4. If both warning lights come on again and stay illu-
minated after the engine has been restarted, shut
down the engine again, apply the parking brake, and
check the brake fluid level.
5. If the brake fluid level is not below the “MIN” mark,
the EBD system may be faulty. Drive carefully to the
nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspect- ed.
6. If the brake fluid level is below the “MIN” mark, DO
NOT drive the vehicle. Instead, have the vehicle towed
to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair.
"
Driving with the brake system warning light
on is dangerous. This indicates your brake sys-
tem may not be working properly. If the light re-
mains on, have the brakes inspected by a SUB-
ARU dealer immediately." If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are
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Starting and operating
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“Warning and indicator lights” section (chapter 3).
Never drive while the parking brake is set be-
cause this will cause unnecessary wear on the
brake linings. Before starting to drive, always
make sure that the parking brake has been fully
released.
! Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always set the parking
brake firmly and put the shift lever in the “1” (1st) for an
upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a downgrade for manual
transmission vehicles, or in the “P” (Park) position for
automatic transmission vehicles. Always set the park-
ing brake firmly when parking your vehicle. Never rely
on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle. When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel.
When the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front
wheels should be turned away from the curb.
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Driving tips
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tance is required because of the added weight and
length caused by attaching the trailer to your vehicle.
1) Left turn
2) Right turn
" Backing up with a trailer is difficult and takes prac-
tice. When backing up with a trailer, never accelerate
or steer rapidly. When turning back, grip the bottom of
the steering wheel with one hand and turn it to the left
for a left turn, and turn it to the right for a right turn." If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle
is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs
performed immediately by the nearest SUBARU deal-er. !
Driving on grades
" Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift
into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to
utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheat-
ing of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden
downshifts. " When driving uphill in hot weather, the air condition-
er may turn off automatically to protect the engine from
overheating. " When driving uphill in hot weather, pay attention to
the water temperature gauge pointer (for all vehicles)
and AT OIL TEMP warning light (for AT vehicles) since
the engine and transmission are relatively prone to
overheating under these conditions. If the water tem-
perature gauge pointer approaches the OVERHEAT
zone or the AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates,
immediately switch off the air conditioner and stop the
vehicle at the nearest safe place. Refer to the “Engine
overheating” section in chapter 9, and “Warning and
indicator lights” section in chapter 3." If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, avoid
using the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an
uphill slope instead of using the parking brake or foot
brake. That may cause the transmission fluid to over-
heat. Also, if your vehicle is equipped with an automat-
ic transmission, avoid driving with the gear selector le-
ver in “D” when towing a heavy trailer to prevent fluid
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Specifications
!
Fuse panel located in the engine com-
partment
A) FWD socket (AT models except Turbo)
B) Main fuse
A 12
3 B
4
5 6
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Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
120A"
Radiator cooling fan
(Main)
220A"Radiator cooling fan
(Sub)
330A"ABS motor
420A"Rear window defogger
515A"Hazard warning flasher
" Horn
615A"Turn signal lights
710A"Automatic transmis- sion control unit
810A"Alternator
915A"Headlight (right side)
1015A"Headlight (left side)
1120A"Lighting switch
1215A"Clock
" Interior light

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Index
Front
........................................................................... 11-33
Rear ............................................................................ 11-34
Dimensions .................................................................... 12-2
Disarming the system ................................................ 2-17
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............7-29
Dome light ............................................................ 6-2, 11-77
Door locks ....................................................................... 2-3
Door open warning lights .........................................3-25
Drive belts ....................................................................... 11-27
Driver’s control center differential ........................7-18
Auto indicator light ................................................ 3-26
Indicator light .......................................................... 3-27
Driving
Drinking ..................................................................... 8
Drugs .......................................................................... 9
Foreign countries .................................................. 8-6
Mobile phone .......................................................... 10
Pets ............................................................................. 10
Tips ........................................................... 7-14, 7-17, 8-7
Tired or sleepy ........................................................ 9
Snowy and icy roads ............................................ 8-13
E
EBD (Electronic brake force distribution) system ......................................................................... 7-32
Electrical system .......................................................... 12-3Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
system .......................................................................... 7-32
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ...................1-14
Engine Compartment overview ........................................11-8
Coolant ....................................................................... 11-19
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .....................8, 8-3
Hood ............................................................................ 11-5
Oil ................................................................................. 11-11
Overheating .............................................................. 9-16
Starting ....................................................................... 7-9
Stopping ..................................................................... 7-11
Exterior care ................................................................... 10-2
F
Flat tires ............................................................................ 9-5
Floor mat .......................................................................... 6-13
Fluid level
Automatic transmission .......................................11-31
Brake ........................................................................... 11-37
Clutch .......................................................................... 11-38
Power steering ........................................................ 11-36
Fog light switch ............................................................. 3-35
Folding down the rear seat .......................................1-12
Front Differential gear oil ................................................. 11-33
Fog light ..................................................................... 11-73

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Index
Seatbelt pretensioners
.......................................1-27
Seats ........................................................................... 1-2
Turn signal light and parking light ...................11-70
Front-wheel drive warning light ..............................3-25
Fuel .................................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ..................................................... 7-4
Gauge .................................................................. 3-9, 3-16
Requirements .......................................................... 7-2
Fuses ................................................................................ 11-60
Fuses and circuits ....................................................... 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....................8-20
Glove box ........................................................................ 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ) .............8-20
H
Hazard warning flasher ............................................. 3-6
Headlight beam leveler ............................................. 3-33
Headlight indicator light ............................................3-27
Headlights ......................................................... 3-29, 11-66
Headrest adjustment (Wagon) ..............................1-11
Head restraint adjustment (Front) .......................1-5
Heater operation .......................................................... 4-6
High beam indicator light ..........................................3-26
High mount stop light ................................................. 11-78Horn
.. .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. .. 3-5 0
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-19
I
Ignition switch ............................................................... 3-3
Illuminated entry ........................................................... 2-8
Illumination brightness control ...............................3-32
Indicator light High beam ................................................................ 3-26
Selector lever position ......................................... 3-26
Turn signal ............................................................... 3-26
Inside mirror ................................................................... 3-44
Intercooler water spray ............................................. 11-53
Warning light ........................................................... 3-25
Switch ........................................................................ 3-43
Internal trunk lid release handle ............................2-26
J
Jack and jack handle ................................................. 9-24
Jump starting ................................................................. 9-14
KKey Interlock release .................................................... 3-5
Number ...................................................................... 2-3
Reminder chime ..................................................... 3-4

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Index
Windows
.................................................................... 2-22
Printed antenna ............................................................ 5-2
R
Rear Combination lights ................................................ 11-74
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-34
Differential oil temperature warning light .....3-22
Gate ............................................................................ 2-29
Seats ........................................................................... 1-8
Rear seat
Folding down (Wagon) ........................................ 1-12
Rear window Defogger switch ..................................................... 3-40
Wiper and washer switch ...................................3-39
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid .............................11-32
Brake fluid ................................................................. 11-37
Clutch fluid ................................................................ 11-39
OIL grade and viscosity .........11-16, 11-18, 11-30,
11-33, 11-35
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-37
Spark plugs .............................................................. 11-26
Remote keyless entry system ................................2-6
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................ 11-42
Windshield wiper blades .....................................11-55Replacing
Air cleaner element .............................................. 11-23
Battery (remote keyless entry system) .........2-9
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .....2-10
Replacing bulbs ............................................................ 11-64
Cargo area light ..................................................... 11-77
Dome light ................................................................ 11-77
Front fog light .......................................................... 11-73
Front turn signal light ........................................... 11-69
Headlight ................................................................... 11-66
High mount stop light ........................................... 11-78
License plate light ................................................. 11-76
Map light .................................................................... 11-77
Parking light ............................................................. 11-70
Rear combination light ........................................11-74
Trunk light ................................................................. 11-78
REV indicator light and buzzer ..............................3-12
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ............................................... 8-21
SSeat Fabric ......................................................................... 10-6
Heater ........................................................................ 1-7
Seatbelt ............................................................................ 6
Maintenance ............................................................ 1-27
Pretensioners .......................................................... 1-27

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Index
Turn signal
Indicator lights ......................................................... 3-26
Lever ........................................................................... 3-31
U
Under-floor storage compartment ........................6-18
V
Valet mode ..................................................................... 2-17
Vanity mirror .................................................................. 6-5
Vehicle
Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-19
Identification ............................................................ 12-10
Symbols ..................................................................... 4
Ventilator ......................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ....................................3-19
Warning lights
ABS ............................................................................. 3-23
Anti-lock Brake system .......................................3-23
AT OIL TEMPerature ........................................... 3-22
Brake system .......................................................... 3-24
Charge ....................................................................... 3-21
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-20
Door open ................................................................. 3-25Front-wheel drive
................................................... 3-25
Oil pressure ............................................................. 3-21
R.Diff TEMPerature ............................................. 3-22
Seatbelt ........................................................... 1-15, 3-19
SRS airbag system ............................................... 3-20
Warranties and maintenance .................................8-29
Washing ........................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ............................................................ 11-49
Wheel
Alignment .................................................................. 12-5
Balance ...................................................................... 11-48
Covers ........................................................................ 11-52
Replacement ........................................................... 11-51
Windows .......................................................................... 2-22
Windshield
Washer fluid ............................................................. 11-54
Wiper and washer switches ..............................3-37
Wiper deicer ............................................................ 3-42
Winter driving ................................................................ 8-11
Wiper and washer ....................................................... 3-35