SUBARU IMPREZA 2016 5.G Owners Manual

14-4Index
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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14-6Index
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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14-8Index
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

Front fog light....................................................... 11-38
Front turn signal light ............................................. 11-38
Headlight ................................................... 11-36, 11-37
License plate light ................................................. 11-41
Map light .............................................................. 11-42
Parking light ......................................................... 11-38
Rear combination light ........................................... 11-38
Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-38
Rear turn signal light ............................................. 11-38
Stop light ............................................................. 11-38
Tail light ............................................................... 11-38
Trunk light ............................................................ 11-43
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11
Roof molding and crossbar ......................................... 8-15
Roof rails .................................................................. 8-14
S
Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-6
Rear ....................................................................... 1-7
Seatbelt ................................................................. 4, 1-11
Fastening .............................................................. 1-13
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-20
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-20
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-11 Warning light and chime
.......................................... 3-14
Security Alarm system ......................................................... 2-27
Immobilizer ............................................................. 2-3
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-30
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-34
Select lever Position indicator .................................................... 3-30
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-28
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-34
Shopping bag hook ..................................................... 6-12
Shoulder pretensioners ............................................... 1-20
Snow tires ....................................................... 8-10, 11-21
Snowy and icy roads ................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-25
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-14, 12-7
Specifications ............................................................. 12-2
Speedometer ............................................................. 3-10
SRS Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-58
Frontal airbag ......................................................... 1-48
Side airbag ............................................................ 1-58
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 4, 1-39
SRS airbag system Monitors ................................................................ 1-67
Servicing ...............................................................
1

-69
Warning light .......................................................... 3-15
Starting & stopping engine .................................... 7-9, 7-12
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering responsive fog lights system ........................... 3-95
OFF indicator ......................................................... 3-32
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14-10Index
Steering switches for audio......................................... 5-63
Steering wheel Power ................................................................... 7-30
Tilt/telescopic ........................................................ 3-110
Stop light ................................................................. 11-38
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-5
Sun shade ................................................................ 2-44
Sun visors ................................................................... 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-39
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5
T
Tachometer ............................................................... 3-11
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-19
Coolant ................................................................. 3-17
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-33, 1-36
Tie-down hooks/holes ................................................. 9-14
Tire ................................................................. 11-21, 12-8 Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-23
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-23
Replacement ........................................................ 11-27
Rotation ............................................................... 11-26
Size and pressure .................................................. 12-8
Types .................................................................. 11-21
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). ...... 7-38, 9-9, 11-21
Warning light ......................................................... 3-19
Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-21
Tools ........................................................................\
.. 9-3 Top tether anchorages
........................................ 1-33, 1-36
Towing ...................................................................... 9-14
All wheels on the ground ......................................... 9-17
Flat-bed truck ......................................................... 9-16
Hooks ................................................................... 9-14
Weight .................................................................. 8-19
Trailer Connecting ............................................................ 8-17
Hitch ............................................................. 8-16, 8-22
Towing .................................................................. 8-18
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-24
Trip meter .................................................................. 3-11
Trunk lid .................................................................... 2-38
Release handle ...................................................... 2-39
Trunk light ............................................................... 11-43
Turn signal
Indicator lights ........................................................ 3-31
Lever .................................................................... 3-92
U
Under-floor storage compartment .................................. 6-15
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-32
Vanity mirror ............................................................... 6-5
Vehicle
Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-13
Identification ........................................................ 12-17
Symbols ....................................................................
3

Vehicle Dynamics ControlOFF indicator light .................................................. 3-25
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-36
Operation indicator light .......................................... 3-24
System ................................................................. 7-34
Warning light ......................................................... 3-24
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
Voice command operation ........................................... 5-82
W
Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-13
Warning chimes Keyless access with push-button start system ........... 3-25
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-14
Warning light ABS ..................................................................... 3-21
Access key ........................................................... 3-25
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-23
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-19
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-31
Brake system ........................................................ 3-21
Charge ................................................................. 3-18
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-16
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-17
Door open ............................................................. 3-23
Engine low oil level ................................................ 3-18
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-22
Keyless access with push-button start system ........... 3-25
Low fuel ................................................................ 3-22
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-19
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-18 Power steering
....................................................... 3-23
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
SRS airbag system ................................................. 3-15
Vehicle Dynamics Control ........................................ 3-24
Windshield washer fluid ........................................... 3-19
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ........................................ 8-19
Washing .................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing .................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ........................................................ 11-25
Welcome lighting function ............................................ 3-90
Wheel Aluminum ............................................................ 11-28
Balance ............................................................... 11-25
Nut tightening torque ............................................... 12-8
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-28
Windows ................................................................... 2-35
Windshield Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-28
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-97
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-30
Wiper deicer ........................................................ 3-108
Winter Driving ................................................................... 8-8
Tires ........................................................... 8-10, 11-21
Wiper and washer ......................................................
3
-96
Wiper deicer ............................................................ 3-108
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