warning SUBARU IMPREZA 2016 5.G Owners Manual

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information
!Maximum load rating
The load rating at the maximum
permissible weight load for this tire.
For example, “MAX. LOAD 580 kg
(1279 LBS) @ 300 kPa (44 PSI)
MAX. PRESS. ”
WARNING
Maximum load rating applies
only to the tire, not to the
vehicle. Putting a load rated
tire on any vehicle does not
mean the vehicle can be
loaded up to the tire ’s rated
load.
! Construction type
Applicable construction of this tire.
For example, “TUBELESS STEEL
BELTED RADIAL”
! Construction
The generic name of each cord
material used in the plies (both
sidewall and tread area) of this tire.
For example, “PLIES: TREAD 2 STEEL + 2 POLYESTER SIDE-
WALL 2 POLYESTER
”
!Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG)
For details, refer to “Uniform tire
quality grading standards ”F 13-15
.
& Recommended tire inflation
pressure
! Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure
For recommended cold tire inflation
pressure for your vehicle ’s tires,
refer to “Tires ”F 12-8
.
! Vehicle placard
The vehicle placard is attached to
the driver ’s side door pillar.
Example:
The vehicle placard shows original
tire size, recommended cold tire
inflation pressure on each tire at
maximum loaded vehicle weight,
seating capacity and loading infor-
mation.
! Adverse safety consequences
of under-inflation
Driving at high speeds with exces-
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to flex severely and to
rapidly become hot. A sharp in-
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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 the
tire ’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/Uniform tire quality grading standards
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Reporting safety defects (U.S.A.)
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire
that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or ex-
cessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possi-
ble tire failure.
Reporting safety defects
(U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately in-
form the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Subaru of
America, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehi-
cles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or Subaru of
America, Inc. To contact NHTSA,
you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200New Jersey Avenue, SE, West
Building, Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other informa-
tion about motor vehicle safety
from http://www.safercar.gov.
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A
Abbreviation................................................................... 3
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-32
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
Access key ................................................................. 2-9
Warning indicator ................................................... 3-25
Accessories .............................................................. 11-36
Accessory power outlet ................................................. 6-8
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-12
Air conditioner Automatic climate control .......................................... 4-7
Manual climate control .............................................. 4-8
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-12
Air flow mode .............................................................. 4-8
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-27
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-23
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-28
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna ...................................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-32
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-29
Armrest ....................................................................... 1-8
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-10
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-19
Audio aha
TMby HARMAN ................................................ 5-44
AM/FM radio ......................................................... 5-28
AUX ..................................................................... 5-61
Base display audio set. ............................................. 5-4
Basic operation ...................................................... 5-18
Bluetooth audio ...................................................... 5-58 CD ....................................................................... 5-53
iPod
...................................................................... 5-56
Pandora
®.............................................................. 5-50
SiriusXM Satellite Radio .......................................... 5-37
STARLINK
TM7.0 Multimedia Plus audio set ................ 5-6
Steering switches for audio ...................................... 5-63
SUBARU STARLINK ............................................... 5-26
Unit setting ............................................................ 5-19
USB memory ......................................................... 5-55
Auto on/off headlights ................................................. 3-89
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .......................... 3-100, 3-102
Automatic headlight beam leveler ................................. 3-94
Warning light .......................................................... 3-31
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) ................................................ 1-12
B
Battery Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-7
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-10
Replacement (access key) ..................................... 11-44
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter) ........... 7-20
Replacement (transmitter) ...................................... 11-45
Vehicle battery ..................................................... 11-34
Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................................................... 5-58
Hands-free phone system ........................................ 5-71
Settings ................................................................. 5-66
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 5-89
Bluetooth
®settings ..................................................... 5-66
Booster seat .............................................................. 1-32

Bottle holder................................................................ 6-7
Brake Assist ................................................................... 7-31
Booster ........................................................ 7-31, 11-18
Disc ..................................................................... 12-9
Fluid ............................................................ 11-16, 12-7
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-20
Parking ........................................................ 7-40, 11-21
Pedal .................................................................. 11-18
System ................................................................. 7-31
Brake system ............................................................ 7-31
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
Braking ..................................................................... 7-31
Tips...................................................................... 7-31
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-20
BSD/RCTA ................................................................ 7-50
Approach indicator light/warning buzzer .................... 7-54
OFF indicator ................................................ 3-32, 7-56
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-56
Warning indicator ........................................... 3-32, 7-55
Warning volume ..................................................... 3-42
Bulb
Chart .................................................................. 12-14
Replacement ........................................................ 11-36
C
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-12
Light ............................................................. 6-2, 11-42
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-14
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3 Center console
............................................................ 6-6
Changing Coolant ............................................................... 11-12
Flat tire .................................................................. 9-6
Oil and oil filter ....................................................... 11-9
Charge warning light ................................................... 3-18
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light ....................................................................... 3-16
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-18
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-18
Clutch function ..................................................... 11-19
Clutch pedal free play ........................................... 11-19
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-11
Fluid level (brake fluid) .......................................... 11-16
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-17
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-28
Oil level (engine oil) ................................................ 11-8
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-25
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-32
Installation with ALR/ELR seatbelt ............................ 1-28
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-33
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-36
Child safety ................................................................... 4
Locks .................................................................... 2-35
Chime Ke

y........................................................................\
3-5
Light ..................................................................... 3-89
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
Cigarette lighter ........................................................... 6-9
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CleaningAluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ..................................................... 4-11
Climate control system ................................................. 4-3
Automatic ................................................................ 4-7
Manual ................................................................... 4-8
Clock ................................................................ 3-37, 3-52
Clutch
Fluid .................................................................... 11-17
Pedal .................................................................. 11-19
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-11
Compass ....................................................... 3- 100, 3-102
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ..................... 7-23
Fluid ............................................................ 11-15, 12-7
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............ 3-19
Coolant ............................................................ 11-11, 12-7
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-17
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-17
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-10
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-45
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-31
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-31
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-7
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-92
Defogger ................................................................. 3-108
Defrosting ................................................................. 4-11
Deicer .................................................................... 3-108 Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-15, 12-6
Rear ........................................................... 11-15, 12-6
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-32
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-32
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-42
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-23
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-14
Driving AWD vehicles ......................................................... 8-4
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. .................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................\
6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Off road .................................................................. 8-6
Pets ........................................................................\
.. 7
Snowy and icy roads ............................................... 8-9
Tips ................................................. 7-23, 7-29, 8-2, 8-4
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 6
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge ....................................................... 3-12, 3-49
Electrical system........................................................

12-7
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........... 7-33
Warning ................................................................ 3-22
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-12

EngineCompartment overview ........................................... 11-7
Coolant ........................................................ 11-11, 12-7
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-5
Low oil level warning light ....................................... 3-18
Oil................................................................ 11-8, 12-4
Overheating .......................................................... 9-13
Starting & stopping ........................................... 7-9, 7-12
Event data recorder ......................................................... 8
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-11
Fluid level Brake .................................................................. 11-16
Clutch .................................................................. 11-17
Continuously variable transmission .......................... 11-15
Fog light Bulb .......................................................... 11-38, 12-14
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-31
Switch .................................................................. 3-94
Front
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-15, 12-6
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-20
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-38
Front seats .................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................. 1-3
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-5
Reclining ................................................................. 1-4 Seat height adjustment
............................................. 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................\
... 7-3
Consumption indicator ............................................. 3-33
Consumption screen ............................................... 3-48
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-4
Gauge ................................................................... 3-12
Requirements ................................................. 7-3, 12-3
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-35
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-10
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............................... 8-13
Glove box ................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-13
H
Hands-free phone system ............................................ 5-71
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-8, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-5
Rear seat ............................................................... 1-8
Headlight Beam leveler. ......................................................... 3-94
Bulb replacing ...................................................... 11-36
Bulb wattage ........................................................ 12-14
Control switch ........................................................ 3-89
Flasher .................................................................. 3-91
Indicator light .........................................................
3
-32
Welcome lighting function ........................................ 3-90
HID headlights ...................................................... 1, 11-36
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High beam indicator light............................................ 3-31
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-91
Hill start assist .................................................. 7-41, 11-19
OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-23
Warning light ......................................................... 3-22
HomeLink
®.............................................................. 3-102
Hook Cargo tie-down ...................................................... 6-14
Coat ..................................................................... 6-11
Shopping bag ........................................................ 6-12
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-14
Horn ........................................................................\
3-111
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-11
I
Ignition switch .............................................................. 3-4
Light ....................................................................... 3-6
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-93
Immobilizer. ................................................................. 2-3
Indicator light (security indicator light) ....................... 3-30
Indicator light BSD/RCTA OFF. .................................................... 3-32
BSD/RCTA warning ................................................ 3-32
Coolant temperature low ......................................... 3-17
Cruise control ........................................................ 3-31
Cruise control set ................................................... 3-31
Front fog light ........................................................ 3-31
Headlight .............................................................. 3-32
High beam ............................................................ 3-31
Hill start assist OFF ................................................ 3-23
Immobilizer. ........................................................... 3-30 Security
................................................................. 3-30
Select lever/Gear position ........................................ 3-30
Steering responsive fog lights OFF ... ........................ 3-32
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-31
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................. 3-25
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .......................... 3-24
Information display ...................................................... 3-32
Inside mirror .................................................. 3- 100, 3-102
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle .................................... 2-39
J
Jack-up point .............................................................. 9-6
Jump starting ............................................................. 9-10
K
Key........................................................................\
.... 2-3 Number plate .......................................................... 2-3
Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement. .......................................................... 2-4
Keyless access entry function ...................................... 2-13
Keyless access with push-button start system ................. 2-9
Disabling keyless access functions ........................... 2-18
Locking and unlocking doors .................................... 2-13
Opening rear gate .................................................. 2-16
Opening trunk ........................................................ 2-16
Warning chimes and warning indicator ...................... 3-25
When access key does not operate properly .............. 9-18
Keyless entry system .................................................. 2-23

L
Lap belt pretensioner.................................................. 1-22
Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-41
Light Backup ................................................................ 11-38
Cargo area .................................................... 6-2, 11-42
Control switch ........................................................ 3-89
Daytime running. .................................................... 3-92
Dome ........................................................... 6-2, 11-42
Front fog ...................................................... 3-94, 11-38
Front side marker ......................................... 3-89, 12-14
Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-6
License plate ........................................................ 11-41
Map ............................................................. 6-3, 11-42
Parking ................................................................ 11-38
Rear combination .................................................. 11-38
Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-38
Stop .................................................................... 11-38
Tail...................................................................... 11-38
Trunk ................................................................... 11-43
Turn signal ................................................... 3-92, 11-38
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-12
Low fuel warning light ................................................. 3-22
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 3-19
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-33
M
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3 Seatbelt.
................................................................ 1-20
Tools ...................................................................... 9-3
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) .... 3-16
Manual Mode (continuously variable transmission) ................. 7-26
Transmission ......................................................... 7-22
Transmission oil ................................................... 11-14
Map light ........................................................... 6-3, 11-42
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-19
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-9
Mirror defogger ........................................................ 3-108
Mirrors .................................................................... 3-100
Moonroof ................................................................... 2-42
Multi function display ................................................... 3-42
Multi information display .............................................. 3-38
N
New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer .................................................................. 3-10
Off road driving ........................................................... 8-6
Oil filter ..................................................................... 11-9
Oil level Engine .................................................................. 11-8
Warning light .......................................................... 3-18
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-18
Outside Mirror defogger .................................................... 3-108
Mirrors ................................................................
3
-108
Temperature indicator ...................................... 3-33, 3-47
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Overheating engine.................................................... 9-13
P
Parking Brake ................................................................... 7-40
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-21
Light .................................................................... 11-38
Tips...................................................................... 7-40
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-3
PIN Code Access ...................................................... 2-21
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-8
Outlets .................................................................... 6-8
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-108
Steering ................................................................ 7-30
Steering warning light ............................................. 3-23
Windows ............................................................... 2-35
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-24, 1-70
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
Push-button Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-6
Starting and stopping engine ................................... 7-12
R
Rear Combination lights ................................................. 11-38
Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-15, 12-6
Gate ............................................................. 2-41, 9-19
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-38
Rear seat .................................................................... 1-7 Armrest
.................................................................. 1-8
Folding down ......................................................... 1-10
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-8
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-15
How to adjust the rear view image ............................ 5-25
Rear window Defogger ............................................................. 3-108
Wiper and washer switch ......................................... 3-99
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-32
Recommended Brake fluid ............................................................. 12-7
Continuously variable transmission fluid .................... 12-7
Engine oil .............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil .......................................... 12-6
Rear differential gear oil .......................................... 12-6
Spark plugs ........................................................... 12-7
Refueling .................................................................... 7-5
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-14
Remote keyless entry system ...................................... 2-23
Replacement Access key battery ............................................... 11-44
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-13
Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-20
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-26
Remote engine start transmitter battery ..................... 7-20
Remote keyless entry transmitter battery ................. 11-45
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-30
Replacing bulbs.............................................

11-36, 12-14
Backup light ......................................................... 11-38
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-42
Dome light ........................................................... 11-42