warning lights SUBARU IMPREZA 2011 4.G Owner's Manual

7-34Starting and operating
system warning light and ABS warning
light illuminate simultaneously.
The EBD system may be malfunctioning if
the brake system warning light and ABS
warning light illuminate simultaneously
during driving.
Even if the EBD system malfunctions, the
conventional braking system will still func-
tion. However, the rear wheels will be
more prone to locking when the brakes
are applied harder than usual and thevehicle’s motion may therefore 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 location.
2. Shut down the engine, apply the
parking brake, and then restart it.
3. Release the parking brake. If both
warning lights turn off, the EBD system
may be malfunctioning. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the
system inspected.
4. If both warning lights illuminate again
and remain illuminated after the engine
has been restarted, shut down the engine
again, apply the parking brake, and check
the brake fluid level. Refer to “Brake fluid ”
F 11-25. 5. If the brake fluid level is not below the“
MIN ”mark, the EBD system may be
malfunctioning. Drive carefully to the
nearest SUBARU dealer and have the
system inspected.
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.
WARNING
. Driving with the brake system
warning light illuminated is dan-
gerous. This indicates your brake
system may not be working
properly. If the light remains
illuminated, have the brakes in-
spected by a SUBARU dealer
immediately.
. If at all in doubt about whether
the brakes are operating prop-
erly, do not drive the vehicle.
Have your vehicle towed to the
nearest SUBARU dealer for re-
pair. Vehicle Dynamics Control system
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving –overconfidence because
you are driving with a Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system equipped
vehicle could easily lead to a ser-
ious accident.
CAUTION
. Even if your vehicle is equipped
with Vehicle Dynamics Control
system, winter tires should be
used when driving on snow-cov-
ered or icy roads; in addition,
vehicle speed should be reduced
considerably. Simply having a
Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem does not guarantee that the
vehicle will be able to avoid
accidents in any situation.
. Activation of the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system is an
indication that the road being
travelled on has a slippery sur-
face; since having Vehicle Dy-
namics Control is no guarantee

Jump starting
WARNING
. Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.
Do not let it come in contact with
the eyes, skin, clothing or thevehicle.
If battery fluid gets on you,
thoroughly flush the exposed
area with water immediately. Get
medical help if the fluid has
entered your eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and obtain immediate medicalhelp.
Keep everyone including chil-
dren away from the battery.
. The gas generated by a battery
explodes if a flame or spark is
brought near it. Do not smoke or
light a match while jump starting.
. Never attempt jump starting if the
discharged battery is frozen. It
could cause the battery to burst
or explode.
. Whenever working on or around
a battery, always wear suitable eye protectors, and remove metal
objects such as rings, bands or
other metal jewelry.
. Be sure the jumper cables and
clamps on them do not have
loose or missing insulation.
Do not jump start unless cables
in suitable condition are avail-able.
. A running engine can be danger-
ous. Keep your fingers, hands,
clothing, hair and tools away
from the cooling fan, belts and
any other moving engine parts.
Removing rings, watches and
ties is advisable.
. Jump starting is dangerous if it
done incorrectly. If you are un-
sure about the proper procedure
for jump starting, consult a com-
petent mechanic.
When your vehicle does not start due to a
run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle
may be jump started by connecting your
battery to another battery (called the
booster battery) with jumper cables. &
How to jump start
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12
volts and the negative terminal isgrounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in
the sequence illustrated. In case of emergency
9-11
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Replacing bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is
a risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire. For the specified
wattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulb
chart ”F 12-16.
& Headlights (models with HID headlights)
WARNING
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs
are used for the low beams of the
headlights. These HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage. To avoid the
risk of an electric shock that could
result in serious injury, observe the following precautions. .
Do not replace any headlight
bulbs (both low beam and high
beam) by yourself.
. Do not remove/restore the head-
light assemblies by yourself.
. Do not remove any headlight-
assembly components by your-self.
For replacement, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
& Headlights (models without
HID headlights)
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, fingerprints or
grease on the bulb surface will
develop into hot spots, causing the
bulb to break. If there are finger
prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol. NOTE .
If headlight aiming is required, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.. It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary. ! Low beam light bulbs
Right-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct (right-hand side). Maintenance and service
11-47
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Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
2) Low beam headlight
Models with HID light 12V-35W D2S
Models with halogen light 12V-55W H11
3) Front turn signal/Front side marker light 12V-27/8W 1157NA
4) Map light 12V-8W–
5) Dome light 12V-8W–
6) Front fog light 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
7) Door step light (STI) 12V-5W W5W
8) Trunk room light (4-door) 12V-5W (W5W)
9) High mount stop light (4-door, if equipped) 12V-21W (P21W)
10) Rear turn signal light (4-door) 12V-21W (WY21W)
11 ) Back-up light (4-door) 12V-16W 921
12) Brake/tail and rear side marker light (4-door) 12V-21/5W 7443 (W21/5W)
13) Cargo area light (5-door) 12V-5W–
14) Rear side marker light (5-door) 12V-5W 168
15) Rear turn signal light (5-door) 12V-21W (WY21W)
16) Back-up light (5-door) 12V-21W 7440
17) Licence plate light 12V-5W 168 (W5W)
A) High mount stop light (5-door) ––
B) Brake/tail light (5-door) ––
C) High mount stop light (4-door, if equipped) ––
D) Side turn signal light (if equipped) ––WARNING
. Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing
bulbs, turn off the lights and wait
until the bulbs cool down. Other-
wise, there is a risk of sustaining
a burn injury.
. For models with HID low beam
headlights, observe the following
precautions. Not doing so carries
the risk of an electric shock that
could result in serious injury
because the HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage. – Do not replace any headlight
bulbs (both low beam and
high beam) by yourself.
– Do not remove/restore the
headlight assemblies by your-self.
– Do not remove any headlight-
assembly components byyourself.
For replacement, contact your SUBARU dealer. Specifications
12-17
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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

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

14-10Index
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-50
Stopping the engine ................................................... 7-10
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-4
Sun shade ................................................................ 2-30
Sun visors ................................................................... 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-35
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5
T
Tachometer ................................................................. 3-9
Temperature gauge .................................................... 3-11
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-18
Coolant ................................................................. 3-17
Rear differential oil ................................................. 3-19
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-29, 1-31
Tie-down hooks ......................................................... 9-14
Tire ............................................................... 11-31, 12-11
Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-33
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-33
Replacement ........................................................ 11-37
Rotation ............................................................... 11-36
Size and pressure ................................................. 12-11
Types .................................................................. 11-31
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). .... 7-38, 9-10, 11-31
Warning light ......................................................... 3-19
Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-31
Tools .......................................................................... 9-4
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-29, 1-31 Towing
...................................................................... 9-14
All wheels on the ground ......................................... 9-17
Flat-bed truck ......................................................... 9-17
Hooks ................................................................... 9-14
Trailer Towing .................................................................. 8-15
Trip meter ................................................................... 3-8
Trunk lid .................................................................... 2-25
Release handle ...................................................... 2-25
Trunk light ............................................................... 11-55
Turn signal
Indicator lights ........................................................ 3-26
Lever .................................................................... 3-33
U
Under-floor storage compartment .................................. 6-14
USB storage device operations .................................... 5-37
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-19
Vanity mirror ............................................................... 6-4
Vehicle Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-12
Identification ........................................................ 12-19
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control
Mode switch .......................................................... 7-36
OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-23
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-37
Operation indicator light ........................................... 3-23
System .................................................................. 7-34

Warning light......................................................... 3-23
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-13
Warning light ABS ..................................................................... 3-21
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-23
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-18
Brake system ........................................................ 3-21
Charge ................................................................. 3-18
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-16
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-17
Door open ............................................................. 3-23
Driver ’s Control Center Differential ........................... 3-28
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-22
Low fuel ........................................................ 3-10, 3-22
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-19
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-18
Rear differential oil temperature ............................... 3-19
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-14
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-15
Vehicle Dynamics Control ....................................... 3-23
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ......................................................... 11-35
Wheel Alignment ............................................................. 12-11
Aluminum ............................................................. 11-38
Balance ............................................................... 11-35 Nut tightening torque
....................................... 9-6, 12-11
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-37
Windows ................................................................... 2-21
Windshield Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-38
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-38
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-40
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-48
Winter
Driving ................................................................... 8-8
Tires ........................................................... 8-10, 11-31
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-36
Wiper deicer .............................................................. 3-48 Index
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