climate control SUBARU IMPREZA 2011 4.G Owner's Manual

6-8Interior equipment
Accessory power outlets
Power outlet below the climate control dials
Power outlet in the center console (except STI)
Power outlet in the center console (STI)
Accessory power outlets are provided
below the climate control dials and in the
center console. Electrical power (12V DC)
from the battery is available at any of the
outlets when the ignition switch is in eitherthe “Acc ”or “ON ”position.
You can use an in-vehicle electrical
appliance by connecting it to an outlet.
The maximum power rating of an appli-
ance that can be connected is 120W.Do
not use an appliance which exceeds the
indicated wattage for each outlet.
When using appliances connected to two
outlets simultaneously, the total power
consumed by them must not exceed
120W.
CAUTION
. Do not attempt to use a cigarette
lighter in the accessory power outlets.
. Do not place any foreign objects,
especially metal ones such as
coins or aluminum foil, into the
accessory power outlet. That
could cause a short circuit. Al-
ways put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not
in use.
. Use only electrical appliances
which are designed for 12V DC.
The maximum power rating of an
appliance that can be connected
is 120W. Do not use an appliance
which exceeds the indicated wat-
tage for each outlet.
When using appliances con-
nected to two outlets simulta-
neously, the total power con-
sumed by them must not exceed
120W. Overloading the accessory
power outlet can cause a short
circuit. Do not use double adap-
ters or more than one electricalappliance.
. If the plug on your electric appli-
ance is either too loose or too

tight for the accessory power
outlet, this can result in a poor
contact or cause the plug to get
stuck. Only use plugs that fit
properly.
. Use of an electric appliance in the
accessory power outlet for a long
period of time while the engine is
not running can cause batterydischarge.
. Before driving your vehicle, make
sure that the plug and the cord
on your electrical appliance will
not interfere with your shifting
gears and operating the accel-
erator and brake pedals. If they
do, do not use the electrical
appliance while driving. &
Use with a cigarette lighter (if equipped)
To use the accessory power outlet below
the climate control as a cigarette lighter
socket, purchase the cigarette lighter plug,
which is an optional accessory. A cigarette
lighter plug is available from your
SUBARU dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates only when
the ignition switch is in the “ON ”or “Acc ”
position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push in the
knob and wait a few moments. It will
automatically spring up when ready foruse.
WARNING
To avoid being burned, never grasp
the lighter by the end with the
heating element. Doing so could
result in injury and could also
damage the heating element.
CAUTION
. Do not hold the lighter pushed in,
because it will overheat.
. The electrical power socket lo-
cated in the center console is
originally designed to use a gen- uine SUBARU cigarette lighter
plug. Do not use a non-genuine
cigarette lighter plug in the sock-
et. Doing so may cause a short-
circuit and overheating, resulting
in a fire.
. If the socket is ever used for a
plug-in accessory such as a cell
phone, that may damage the
portion of the socket ’s internal
mechanism that causes a cigar-
ette lighter plug to “pop out ”
after its lighter element is heated.
Therefore, do not place a cigar-
ette lighter plug in a socket that
has been used, even once, to
power a plug-in accessory. Doing
so may cause the plug to stick
and overheat, creating a potential
fire hazard. Interior equipment
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8-10Driving tips
roads. This may cause loss of
vehicle control.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged continuous driving
in snowstorms. Snow will enter the
engine ’s intake system and may
hinder the airflow, which could re-
sult in engine shutdown or evenbreakdown.
! Wiper operation when snowing
Before driving in cold weather, make sure
the wiper blades are not frozen to the
windshield or rear window.
If the front wiper blades are frozen to the
windshield, use the defroster with the
airflow control dial in the “
”position
and the temperature control dial set for
maximum warmth until the wiper blades
are completely thawed out. For details,
refer to the following section. . For the manual climate control system,
refer to “Defrosting or defogging the
windshield ”F 4-5.
. For the automatic climate control sys-
tem, refer to “Control panel ”F 4-8.
If your vehicle is equipped with a wind-
shield wiper deicer, it is helpful to thaw the windshield wiper blades. Refer to
“Defog-
ger and deicer ”F 3-48.
If the rear wiper blade is frozen to the rear
window, use the rear window defogger.
Refer to “Defogger and deicer ”F 3-48.
When driving in snow, if frozen snow starts
to stick on the surface of the windshield
despite wiper operation, use the defroster
with the airflow control dial in “
”and the
temperature control dial set for maximum
warmth. After the windshield gets warmed
enough to melt the frozen snow on it,
wash it away using the windshield washer.
Refer to “Washer ”F 3-39.
Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the
wiper from working effectively. If snow is
stuck on the wiper arm, pull off the road to
a safe place, then remove it. If you stop
the vehicle at road side, use the hazard
warning flasher to alert other drivers.
We recommend use of non-freezing type
wiper blades (winter blades) during the
seasons you could have snow and freez-
ing temperatures. Blades of this type give
superior wiping performance in snowy
conditions. Be sure to use blades that
are suitable for your vehicle.
CAUTION
During high-speed driving, non- freezing type wiper blades may not
perform as well as standard wiper
blades. If this happens, reduce the
vehicle speed.
NOTE
When the season requiring non-freez-
ing type wiper blades is over, replace
them with standard wiper blades. & Corrosion protection
Refer to “Corrosion protection ”F 10-4.
& Snow tires
WARNING
. When replacing original tires with
winter (snow) tires, make sure
you use only the same size,
construction and load range as
the original tires listed on the tire
placard. Using other sizes and
construction may affect speed-
ometer/odometer calibration and
clearance between the body and
tires. It also may be dangerous
and lead to loss of vehicle con-trol.
. You must install four winter tires

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 ................................... 10-4 Cleaning the interior
.......................................... 10-5
Seat fabric ......................................................... 10-5
Leather seat materials ........................................ 10-5
Synthetic leather upholstery ............................... 10-5
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, and switches .................. 10-5
Navigation monitor (if equipped) ........................ 10-6
Appearance care
10

Cleaning the interior
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
control panel, audio equipment, instru-
ment panel, center console, combination
meter panel, and switches. (Do not use
organic solvents.) &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 brush 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 hidden place and make
sure it does not affect the fabric adversely.
Use the cleaner according to its instruc-tions. NOTE
When cleaning the seat, do not use
benzine, paint thinner, or any similarmaterials. &
Leather seat materials
The leather used by SUBARU is a high
quality natural product which will retain its
distinctive appearance and feel for many
years with proper care.
Allowing dust or road dirt to build up on the
surface can cause the material to become
brittle and to wear prematurely. Regular
cleaning with a soft, moist, natural fiber
cloth should be performed monthly, taking
care not to soak the leather or allow water
to penetrate the stitched seams.
A mild detergent suitable for cleaning
woolen fabrics may be used to remove
difficult dirt spots, rubbing with a soft, dry
cloth afterwards to restore the luster. If
your SUBARU is to be parked for a long
time in bright sunlight, it is recommended
that the seats and head restraints be
covered, or the windows shaded, to
prevent fading or shrinkage.
Minor surface blemishes or bald patches
may be treated with a commercial leather
spray lacquer. You will discover that each
leather seat section will develop soft folds
or wrinkles, which is characteristic of
genuine leather. &
Synthetic leather upholstery
The synthetic leather material used on the
SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap
or detergent and water, after first vacuum-
ing or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the
soap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe
off with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial
foam-type cleaners suitable for synthetic
leather materials may be used when
necessary. NOTE
Strong cleaning agents such as sol-
vents, paint thinners, window cleaner
or gasoline must never be used on
leather or synthetic interior materials. & Climate control panel, audio
panel, instrument panel,
console panel, and switches
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
control panel, audio equipment, instru-
ment panel, center console, combination
meter panel, and switches. NOTE
Do not use organic solvents such as
paint thinners or gasoline, or strong
cleaning agents that contain thosesolvents. Appearance care
10-5
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Uniform tire quality grading standards
This information indicates the rela-
tive performance of passenger car
tires in the area of treadwear,
traction, and temperature resis-
tance. This is to aid the consumer
in making an informed choice in the
purchase of tires.
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall be-
tween tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tem-
perature A
The quality grades apply to new
pneumatic tires for use on passen-
ger cars. However, they do not
apply to deep tread, winter type
snow tires, space-saver or tempor-
ary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of 12 inches
or less, or to some limited produc-
tion tires.
All passenger car tires must con-form to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades.
& Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified
government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1-
1/2) times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate. & Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire ’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on spe- cified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction perfor- mance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on straight-
ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include accel-
eration, cornering, hydroplan-
ing, or peak traction charac-teristics.
& Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing thetire ’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified indoor labora-
tory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
13-15
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14-2Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-32
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
Accessories ....................................................... 5-4, 11-46
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-8
Active head restraint ..................................................... 1-5
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-17
Air conditioner Automatic climate control system ............................. 4-11
Manual climate control system ............................. 4-4, 4-7
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-13
Airflow selection Automatic climate control system ......................... 4-2, 4-9
Manual climate control system ............................. 4-2, 4-4
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-16
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-23
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-38
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna system ........................................................... 5-3
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-32
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-17
Armrest ....................................................................... 1-8
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-10
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-18
Audio Antenna system ....................................................... 5-3
Auxiliary input jack ................................................. 5-34
Bluetooth
®audio .................................................... 5-45
CD player operation ............................................... 5-23
Control button ........................................................ 5-42
FM/AM radio operation ........................................... 5-12 iPod
®operations
.................................................... 5-37
Power and sound controls ........................................ 5-8
Satellite radio operations ......................................... 5-17
Set ........................................................................ 5-4
USB storage device operations ................................ 5-37
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .............................. 3-40, 3-41
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-8
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-22
Fluid ........................................................... 11-22, 12-9
MANUAL mode ...................................................... 7-26
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............. 3-18
Select lever ........................................................... 7-23
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-24
SPORT mode ........................................................ 7-28
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-12
Auxiliary input jack ...................................................... 5-34
BBattery .................................................................... 11-44
Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-5
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-11
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter) ........... 7-13
Replacement (remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-11
Bluetooth
®audio ........................................................ 5-45
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-27
Bottle holder ............................................................... 6-7
Brake
Assist .................................................................... 7-32
Booster ....................................................... 7-31, 11-27
Fluid ........................................................... 11-25, 12-9
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-30

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

14-6Index
Heater operation (manual climate control system) .. .......... 4-5
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-26
High mount stop light ................................................. 11-55
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-32
Hill start assist (MT models) ............................... 7-42, 11-29
OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-23
To activate/deactivate ............................................. 7-42
Warning light ................................................. 3-22, 3-22
HomeLink
®................................................................ 3-41
Hook Cargo tie-down ...................................................... 6-13
Shopping bag ........................................................ 6-11
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-14
Horn ......................................................................... 3-51
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-14
I
Ignition switch .............................................................. 3-3
Light ....................................................................... 3-5
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-33
Immobilizer. ................................................................. 2-2
Indicator light (security indicator light) ....................... 3-25
Indicator light Coolant temperature low ......................................... 3-17
Cruise control ........................................................ 3-26
Cruise control set ................................................... 3-27
Front fog light ........................................................ 3-27
Headlight .............................................................. 3-27
High beam ............................................................ 3-26
Hill start assist OFF ................................................ 3-23
Immobilizer. ........................................................... 3-25 REV.
..................................................................... 3-28
Security ................................................................. 3-25
Select lever/Gear position ........................................ 3-26
Shift-up ................................................................. 3-26
SI-DRIVE .............................................................. 3-26
SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-25
Traction control OFF ............................................... 3-23
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-26
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................. 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .. ........................ 3-23
Information display ...................................................... 3-29
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-40
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle .................................... 2-25
iPod
®operations ........................................................ 5-37
J
Jack and jack handle ................................................... 9-5
Jack-up point .............................................................. 9-6
Jump starting ............................................................. 9-11
K
Key............................................................................ 2-2 Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement. .......................................................... 2-3
L
Leather seat materials ................................................. 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-53

LightBack-up (4-door) ................................................... 11-51
Back-up (5-door) ................................................... 11-52
Brake/Tail and rear side marker (4-door) .................. 11-51
Cargo area .............................................................. 6-2
Control switch ........................................................ 3-31
Dome ..................................................................... 6-2
Front fog ...................................................... 3-36, 11-50
Front position ........................................................ 3-32
High mount stop ................................................... 11-55
Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-5
License plate ........................................................ 11-53
Map ............................................................. 6-3, 11-53
Rear combination .................................................. 11-51
Trunk ................................................................... 11-55
Turn signal ......................................... 3-33, 11-50, 11-51
Limited slip differential (LSD) ....................................... 7-30
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-12
Low fuel warning light ......................................... 3-10, 3-22
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 3-19
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-29
LSD (Limited slip differential) ....................................... 7-30
M
Main fuse ................................................................. 11-46
Maintenance
Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3
Seatbelt ................................................................ 1-19
Tools ...................................................................... 9-4 Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine warning
light) ...................................................................... 3-16
Manual
Climate control system ............................................. 4-3
Transmission oil ........................................... 11-21, 12-8
Transmission-5 speeds ........................................... 7-17
Transmission-6 speeds ........................................... 7-15
Map light ........................................................... 6-3, 11-53
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-6
Mirror defogger .......................................................... 3-48
Mirrors ...................................................................... 3-40
Moonroof ........................................................... 2-29, 9-19
N
New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer/Trip meter .................................................... 3-8
Off road driving ........................................................... 8-6
Oil filter ................................................................... 11-11
Oil level
Engine ................................................................ 11-10
Front differential gear ............................................ 11-23
Manual transmission ............................................. 11-21
Rear differential gear ............................................ 11-24
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-18
Outside Mirror defogger ...................................................... 3-48
Mirrors .................................................................. 3-47
Temperature indicator .............................................. 3-29
Overheating engine .................................................... 9-13 Index
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