fuel cap release SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2005 2.G Owners Manual

7-1
7
Starting and operating
Fuel ................................................................ 7-2 Fuel requirements ............................................. 7-2
Fuel filler lid and cap ........................................ 7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only) ............... 7-7
Preparing to drive ......................................... 7-9
Starting the engine ....................................... 7-9 Manual transmission vehicle ........................... 7-9
Automatic transmission vehicle ...................... 7-10
Stopping the engine ..................................... 7-11
Manual transmission – 6 speeds (WRX-STi) .................................................. 7-12Selecting reverse gear ...................................... 7-12
Shifting speeds ................................................. 7-13
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-14
Manual transmission – 5 speeds (except WRX-STi) ...................................... 7-15Shifting speeds ................................................. 7-15
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-17
Driver’s Control Center Differential (DCCD) (WRX-STi) .................................................. 7-18Auto mode ......................................................... 7-18
Manual mode ..................................................... 7-19
Temporary release ............................................ 7-21
Automatic transmission ............................... 7-22 Selector lever for automatic transmission ..... 7-23
Shift lock release .............................................. 7-27
Limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) .............................................. 7-28
Power steering .............................................. 7-29 Braking ........................................................... 7-30
Braking tips ....................................................... 7-30
Brake system .................................................... 7-30
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........ 7-31
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................... 7-31 ABS system self-check .................................... 7-32
ABS warning light ............................................. 7-32
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........................................................ 7-34Steps to take if EBD system fails .................... 7-34
Parking your vehicle ..................................... 7-36 Parking brake .................................................... 7-36
Parking tips ....................................................... 7-36
Cruise control ................................................ 7-38 To set cruise control ........................................ 7-39
To temporarily cancel the cruise control ....... 7-40
To turn off the cruise control ........................... 7-41
To change the cruising speed ......................... 7-42

7-5
Starting and operating
– CONTINUED –
1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid release lever
up. 1) Open
2) Close
2. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it slowly coun-
terclockwise.
y Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. Before
refueling, always first stop the engine and make
sure that there are no lighted cigarettes, open
flames or electrical sparks in the adjacent area. y When opening the cap, do not remove the
cap quickly. Fuel may be under pressure and
spray out of the fuel filler neck especially in hot
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Index
Seatbelt pretensioners .................................. 1-28
Seats .............................................................. 1-2
Turn signal light .......................................... 11-73
Fuel ..................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ............................................. 7-4
Gauge .................................................. 3-10, 3-17
Requirements ................................................. 7-2
Fuses ............................................................... 11-65
Fuses and circuits ............................................. 12-7 G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................... 8-19
Glove box ............................................................ 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 8-19 H
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-7
Head restraint adjustment (Front) ........................ 1-5
Headlight beam leveler ...................................... 3-34
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-31
Headlight indicator light ..................................... 3-28
Headlights .............................................. 3-30, 11-70
Headrest adjustment (Wagon) ........................... 1-11
Heater operation .................................................. 4-6
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-27
High mount stop light ....................................... 11-83 Horn ................................................................... 3-51
Hose and connections ..................................... 11-19 I
Ignition switch ...................................................... 3-3
Illuminated entry ................................................ 2-11
Illumination brightness control ........................... 3-33
Immobilizer .......................................................... 2-3
Indicator light
High beam .................................................... 3-27
Selector lever position .................................. 3-27
Turn signal .................................................... 3-27
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-45
Intercooler water spray .................................... 11-55 Switch ........................................................... 3-44
Warning light ................................................. 3-26
Interior light .......................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle ........................ 2-28 J
Jack and jack handle ......................................... 9-24
Jump starting ..................................................... 9-13 K Key Interlock release ............................................. 3-6