clutch SUBARU IMPREZA 2011 4.G User Guide

&STI1) Power steering fluid reservoir
(page 11-24)
2) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-26)
3) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-25)
4) Fuse box (page 11-45)
5) Battery (page 11-44)
6) Windshield washer tank (page 11-38)
7) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10)
8) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-14)
9) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-10)
10) Radiator cap (page 11-14)
11) Air cleaner case (page 11-17) Maintenance and service
11-9

11-26Maintenance and service
clean water. For safety, when
performing this work, wearing
eye protection is advisable.
. Brake fluid absorbs moisture
from the air. Any absorbed moist-
ure can cause a dangerous loss
of braking performance.
. If the vehicle requires frequent
refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.
CAUTION
. When adding brake fluid, be care-
ful not to allow any dirt into the
reservoir.
. Never splash the brake fluid over
painted surfaces or rubber parts.
Alcohol contained in the brake
fluid may damage them.
. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
when adding it. If brake fluid
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If brake fluid gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe itoff. &
Recommended brake fluid
Refer to “Fluids ”F 12-9.
CAUTION
Never use different brands of brake
fluid together. Also, avoid mixing
DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if
they are the same brand. Clutch fluid (MT models) &
Checking the fluid level
Check the fluid level on the outside of the
reservoir. If the level is below “MIN ”level
mark, add the recommended clutch fluidto “MAX ”level mark.
Use only clutch fluid from a sealed
container.
WARNING
Never let clutch fluid contact your
eyes because clutch fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If clutch fluid
gets in your eyes, immediately flush
them thoroughly with clean water.
For safety, when performing this
work, wearing eye protection is

advisable.
CAUTION
. Clutch fluid absorbs moisture
from the air. Any absorbed moist-
ure can cause improper clutchoperation.
. If the vehicle requires frequent
refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.
. When clutch fluid is added, be
careful not to allow any dirt into
the tank.
. Never splash the clutch fluid over
painted surfaces or rubber parts.
Alcohol contained in the clutch
fluid may damage them.
. Be careful not to spill clutch fluid
when adding it. If clutch fluid
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If clutch fluid gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe itoff. &
Recommended clutch fluid
Refer to “Fluids ”F 12-9.CAUTION
Never use different brands of clutch
fluid together. Also, avoid mixing
DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if
they are the same brand. Brake booster
If the brake booster does not operate as
described in the following, have it checked
by your SUBARU dealer.
1. With the engine off, depress the brake
pedal several times, applying the same
pedal force each time. The distance the
pedal travels should not vary.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, start
the engine. 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
approximately one minute then turn it off.
Depress the brake pedal several times to
check the brake booster. The brake
booster operates properly if the pedal
stroke decreases with each depression. NOTE
For vehicles equipped with the brake
assist system, when you depress the
brake pedal strongly or suddenly, the
following phenomena occur. However,
even though these occur, they do not
indicate any malfunctions, and the
brake assist system is operating prop-Maintenance and service
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Clutch pedal (MT models)
Check the clutch pedal free play and
reserve distance according to the main-
tenance schedule in the“Warranty and
Maintenance Booklet ”.
& Checking the clutch function
Check the clutch engagement and disen-gagement.
1. With the engine idling, check that there
are no abnormal noises when the clutch
pedal is depressed, and that shifting into
1st or reverse feels smooth.
2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal
slowly to check that the engine and
transmission smoothly couple without
any sign of slippage. &
Checking the clutch pedal
free play
1) 0.16 –0.43 in (4.0 –11.0 mm)
Lightly depress the clutch pedal down with
your finger until you feel resistance, and
check the free play.
If the free play is not within proper
specification, contact your SUBARU deal-
er. Hill start assist system (MT
models
–if equipped)
Ensure that the Hill start assist system
operates properly under the followingcircumstances:
1. Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade by
depressing the brake pedal and clutch
pedal, with the engine running.
2. Make sure that the vehicle does not
move backward even after the brake
pedal is released.
3. Then make sure the vehicle starts
climbing the grade by following the normal
starting procedures.
If the Hill start assist system does not
operate as described above, contact with
your SUBARU dealer. Maintenance and service
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&Fluids
NOTE
Each quantity indicated here is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the
temperature and other factors.
Fluid Fluid type Fluid capacity
Automatic transmission fluid (AT models) · SUBARU ATF
· IDEMITSU ATF HP 9.8 US qt (9.3 liters, 8.2 Imp qt)
Power steering fluid · SUBARU ATF·
“Dexron III ”Type Automatic Transmission Fluid 0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)
Brake fluid · Genuine SUBARU brake fluid
· FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid –
Clutch fluid (MT models) –
For the checking procedures or other details, refer to “Automatic transmission fluid ”F 11-22, “Power steering fluid ”F 11-24, “Brake fluid ”F 11-25 or
“ Clutch fluid (MT models) ”F 11-26. Specifications
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Parking........................................................ 7-40, 11-31
Pedal .................................................................. 11-28
System ................................................................. 7-31
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-28
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-28
Brake system ............................................................ 7-31
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
Braking ..................................................................... 7-31
Tips...................................................................... 7-31
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-30
Bulb Chart .................................................................. 12-16
Replacing ............................................................. 11-47
C
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-12
Light ............................................................. 6-2, 11-54
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-13
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console .................................................................. 6-5
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3
Center and side ventilators ............................................ 4-3
Changing
Coolant ................................................................ 11-15
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-6
Oil and oil filter ..................................................... 11-11
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-18 CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator
lamp ...................................................................... 3-16
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-28
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-28
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-29
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-29
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-14
Fluid level (automatic transmission fluid) .................. 11-22
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-25
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-26
Fluid level (power steering fluid) .. ........................... 11-24
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-38
Oil level (engine oil) .............................................. 11-10
Oil level (front differential gear oil) .......................... 11-23
Oil level (manual transmission oil) .......................... 11-21
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-21
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-27
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ... ............................. 1-24
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-29
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-31
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Locks .................................................................... 2-21
Chime Key........................................................................ 3-5Light ..................................................................... 3-31
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-12 Index
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14-4Index
Climate control system Automatic ................................................................ 4-8
Manual ................................................................... 4-3
Clock ........................................................................ 3-28
Clutch Fluid ............................................................ 11-26, 12-9
Pedal .................................................................. 11-29
Coin tray ..................................................................... 6-5
Compass .......................................................... 3-40, 3-41
Continuously variable transmission Fluid ..................................................................... 12-9
Coolant .......................................................... 11-14, 12-10
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-17
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-17
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-13
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-44
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-26
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-27
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-5
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-5
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-7
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-33
Defogger ................................................................... 3-48
Deicer ...................................................................... 3-48
Differential gear oil Front ........................................................... 11-23, 12-8
Rear ............................................................ 11-24, 12-8
Dimensions ............................................................... 12-2 Disarming the alarm system
......................................... 2-19
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-32
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-54
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-4
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-23
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-20
Driver ’s Control Center Differential ................................ 7-18
Auto indicator light .................................................. 3-27
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-27
Driving
All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-23
AWD vehicles ......................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 8
Drinking. .................................................................... 7
Drugs ........................................................................ 7
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Off road .................................................................. 8-6
Pets .......................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads ............................................... 8-9
Tips ................................................. 7-16, 7-18, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 8
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-22, 7-33
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-12
Engine
Compartment overview ............................................ 11-7
Coolant ..................................................... 11-14, 12-10

Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)............................. 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-5
Oil............................................................... 11-10, 12-5 Overheating .......................................................... 9-13
Starting ................................................................... 7-9
Stopping ............................................................... 7-10
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-11
Fluid level Automatic transmission .......................................... 11-22
Brake .................................................................. 11-25
Clutch .................................................................. 11-26
Power steering ..................................................... 11-24
Fog light
Bulb .................................................................... 11-50
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-27
Switch .................................................................. 3-36
Folding mirror switch .................................................. 3-48
Front Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-23, 12-8
Fog light ...................................................... 3-36, 11-50
Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-27
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-19
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-50
Front seats .................................................................. 1-2
Active head restraint ................................................. 1-5
Forward and backward adjustment ............................. 1-3
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-4 Reclining
................................................................ 1-3
Seat cushion height adjustment ... .............................. 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-3
Consumption indicator ............................................. 3-29
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-4
Gauge ................................................................... 3-10
Requirements ................................................. 7-3, 12-4
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-45
Main fuse ............................................................ 11-46
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-12
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .. ............................. 8-13
Glove box ................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-13
H
Hands-free system. ..................................................... 5-46
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment
Front seat ............................................................... 1-4
Rear seat ............................................................... 1-8
Headlight Beam leveler. ......................................................... 3-34
Bulb replacement ................................................. 11-47
Bulb replacing ...................................................... 11-47
Bulb wattage ........................................................ 12-16
Control switch ........................................................ 3-31
Flasher .................................................................. 3-32
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-27 Index
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14-8Index
P Parking Brake ................................................................... 7-40
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-31
Tips...................................................................... 7-40
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-3
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-6
Outside mirrors .............................................. 3-47, 3-48
Steering ................................................................ 7-31
Steering fluid ................................................ 11-24, 12-9
Windows ............................................................... 2-21
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-21, 1-57
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
R Rear Combination lights ................................................. 11-51
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-24, 12-8
Gate ............................................................. 2-27, 9-18
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-51
Viscous limited slip differential ................................. 7-30
Rear differential
Oil temperature warning light ................................... 3-19
Rear seat .................................................................... 1-7
Armrest ................................................................... 1-8
Folding down ........................................................... 1-9
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-8
Rear window
Defogger ............................................................... 3-48 Wiper and washer switch
......................................... 3-39
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-42
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ..................................... 12-9
Brake fluid ............................................................. 12-9
Clutch fluid ............................................................ 12-9
Engine oil .............................................................. 12-5
Front differential gear oil .......................................... 12-8
Manual transmission oil ........................................... 12-8
Power steering fluid ................................................ 12-9
Rear differential gear oil .......................................... 12-8
Spark plugs ........................................................... 12-3
Refueling .................................................................... 7-4
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-11
Remote keyless entry system ....................................... 2-8
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-30
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-39
Replacing Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-17
Battery (remote engine start transmitter) .................... 7-13
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ....................... 2-11
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-12
Replacing bulbs ....................................................... 11-47
Back-up light (4-door) ............................................ 11-51
Back-up light (5-door) ............................................ 11-52
Brake/Tail and rear side marker light (4-door) ........... 11-51
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-54
Dome light ........................................................... 11-54
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-50
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-50