climate control SUBARU IMPREZA 2004 2.G Owner's Guide

10-1
10
Appearance care
Exterior care .................................................. 10-2 Washing ............................................................. 10-2
Waxing and polishing ....................................... 10-3
Cleaning aluminum wheels .............................. 10-3
Corrosion protection .................................... 10-4 Most common causes of corrosion ................ 10-4
To help prevent corrosion ............................... 10-5
Cleaning the interior ..................................... 10-6 Seat fabric ......................................................... 10-6
Leather seat materials ...................................... 10-6
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................... 10-6
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, and switches ............. 10-7

10-7
Appearance care
– CONTINUED –
NOTE
Strong cleaning agents such as solvents, paint
thinners, window cleaner or gasoline must never
be used on leather or synthetic interior materials. !Climate control panel, audio panel, in-
strument panel, console panel, and
switches
Gently wipe away contamination using a clean, soft
cloth moistened with cold or lukewarm water.
NOTE
Do not use organic solvents such as paint thin-
ners or gasoline, or strong cleaning agents that
contain those solvents.

14-3
Index
Cargo
Area cover ................................................................ 6-15
Area light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-77
Tie-down hooks ...................................................... 6-17
Catalytic converter ...................................................... 8-4
Center Console ..................................................................... 6-6
Ventilators ................................................................. 4-3
Visor ............................................................................ 6-4
Changing
Flat tire ....................................................................... 9-5
Oil and oil filter ........................................................ 11-12
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-21
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................3-20
Checking
Brake pedal free play ........................................... 11-40
Brake pedal reserve distance ...........................11-41
Clutch function ........................................................ 11-41
Clutch pedal free play .......................................... 11-42
Engine oil level ....................................................... 11-11
Fluid level ....................... 11-31, 11-36, 11-37, 11-38
Gear oil level ................................ 11-28, 11-33, 11-34
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-31
Installation with seatbelt .....................................1-35
Lower and tether anchorages ..........................1-42
Child safety .................................................................... 6Locks
.......................................................................... 2-21
Chime
Key .............................................................................. 3-4
Seatbelt ........................................................... 1-15, 3-19
Cigarette lighter socket ............................................. 6-10
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .................................................. 10-3
Interior ........................................................................ 10-6
Ventilator grille ........................................................ 4-19
Climate control system
Manual ....................................................................... 4-4
Semi-automatic ...................................................... 4-11
Clock ................................................................................. 3-28
Clutch fluid ...................................................................... 11-38
Clutch pedal ................................................................... 11-41
Coat hook ....................................................................... 6-14
Coin tray .......................................................................... 6-7
Cooling system ............................................................. 11-18
Corrosion protection ......................................... 8-14, 10-4
Cruise control ................................................................ 7-37
Indicator light ........................................................... 3-26
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-26
Cup holder ...................................................................... 6-7
D
Daytime running light system .................................3-31
Differential gear oil

14-6
Index
Keys
.................................................................................. 2-2
L
Leather seat materials ............................................... 10-6
Light control switch ..................................................... 3-29
Limited slip differential (LSD) .................................7-27
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-17
LSD (Limited slip differential) .................................7-27
M
Main fuse ........................................................................ 11-63
Maintenance Precautions .............................................................. 11-3
Schedule ................................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt ..................................................................... 1-27
Tools ........................................................................... 9-24
Manual climate control system ..............................4-4
Manual transmission 5 speed ..................................................................... 7-15
6 speed ..................................................................... 7-12
Manual transmission oil ............................................ 11-28
Map light ................................................................ 6-3, 11-77
Maximum load limits .................................................. 8-29
Meters and gauges .............................................. 3-7, 3-15
Mirrors .............................................................................. 3-44
Moonroof .............................................................. 2-31, 9-23N
New vehicle break-in driving –
the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ........................8-2
O
Odometer/Trip meter .......................................... 3-8, 3-15
Off road driving .............................................................. 8-8
Oil pressure warning light .........................................3-21
Oil filter .............................................................................. 11-12
Oil level
Engine ......................................................................... 11-11
Manual transmission ............................................. 11-28
Rear differential ...................................................... 11-34
Outside mirrors .............................................................. 3-47
Overheating engine ..................................................... 9-16
P
Parking Brake ........................................................................... 7-34
Brake stroke ............................................................. 11-44
Light switch ............................................................... 3-34
Tips .............................................................................. 7-35
Power
Door locking switches .......................................... 2-5
Steering ...................................................................... 7-28
Steering fluid ............................................................ 11-36

14-8
Index
Safety tips
................................................................. 1-13
Warning light and chime ...........................1-15, 3-19
Seatbelts ......................................................................... 1-13
Security system ............................................................ 2-14
Selector lever ................................................................ 7-22
Position indicator ................................................... 3-26
Semi-automatic climate control system .............4-11
Shift lock release ......................................................... 7-26
Side ventilators ............................................................. 4-3
Snow tires ....................................................................... 8-14
Sounding a panic alarm ............................................ 2-9
Spark plugs .................................................................... 11-26
Specifications ................................................................ 12-2
Speedometer .......................................................... 3-7, 3-15
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag) ....................................................... 6, 1-52
SRS airbag system warning light ..........................3-20
SRS frontal airbag ....................................................... 1-56
SRS side airbag ........................................................... 1-64
Starting the engine ...................................................... 7-9
State emission testing (U.S. only) ........................7-7
Stopping the engine ................................................... 7-11
Storage compartments .............................................. 6-5
Sun visors ....................................................................... 6-4
Sun shades .................................................................... 2-33
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) 1-52
Synthetic leather upholstery ...................................10-6T
Tachometer
............................................................. 3-9, 3-16
Temperature gauge .......................................... 3-10, 3-17
Temporary spare tire .................................................. 9-3
Tie-down hooks ............................................................. 9-18
Tilt steering wheel ........................................................ 3-49
Tire Chains ......................................................................... 8-16
Inspection .................................................................. 11-45
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-45
Replacement ............................................................ 11-50
Rotation ...................................................................... 11-50
Tires ................................................................................... 12-5
Types .......................................................................... 11-44
Tires and wheels .......................................................... 11-44
Top tether anchorages ............................................... 1-46
Towing .............................................................................. 9-17
All wheels on the ground ....................................9-21
Flat-bed truck ........................................................... 9-20
Trailer
Hitch ............................................................................. 8-25
Hitches ........................................................................ 8-34
Towing ........................................................................ 8-29
Towing tips ................................................................ 8-37
Trunk lid ............................................................................ 2-25
Release handle ....................................................... 2-26
Trunk light ........................................................................ 11-78