check engine light SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2007 3.G Owner's Manual

11-28Maintenance and service
&Checking the brake pedal
reserve distance
1) More than 2.56 in (65 mm)
Depress the pedal with a force of approxi-
mately 66 lbs (294 N, 30 kg) and measure
the distance between the upper surface of
the pedal pad and the floor.
When the measurement is smaller than
the specification, or when the pedal does
not operate smoothly, contact with your
SUBARU dealer. Clutch pedal (MT vehicles)
Check the clutch pedal free play and
reserve distance according to the main-
tenance schedule in the
“Warranty and
Maintenance Booklet ”.
& Checking the clutch function
Check the clutch engagement and disen-gagement.
1. With the engine idling, check that there
are no abnormal noises when the clutch
pedal is depressed, and that shifting into
1st or reverse feels smooth.
2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal
slowly to check that the engine and
transmission smoothly couple without
any sign of slippage. &
Checking the clutch pedal
free play1) 0.16 –0.51 in (4.0 –13.0 mm)
Lightly press the clutch pedal down with
your finger until you feel resistance, and
check the free play.
If the free play is not within proper
specification, contact your SUBARU deal-
er.

CenterConsole .................................................................. 6-4
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3
Center and side ventilators ............................................ 4-3
Changing Flat tire ................................................................... 9-4
Oil and oil filter ...................................................... 11-9
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-16
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ...................................................................... 3-16
Checking Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-27
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-28
Clutch function ...................................................... 11-28
Clutch pedal free play ............................................ 11-28
Engine oil level ...................................................... 11-8
Fluid level ............................... 11-20, 11-24, 11-25, 11-26
Gear oil level ........................................................ 11-22
Child restraint systems ............................................... 1-22
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ................................ 1-25
Lower and tether anchorages .................................. 1-29
Child safety .................................................................... 5
Locks ................................................................... 2-18
Chime Key ........................................................................ 3-5 Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-11, 3-14
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ..................................................... 4-11 Climate control system
Automatic ............................................................... 4-8
Manual ................................................................... 4-3
Clock ........................................................................ 3-22
Clutch Fluid ................................................................... 11-26
Pedal .................................................................. 11-28
Coat hook. .................................................................. 6-9
Coin tray .................................................................... 6-4
Cooling system ........................................................ 11-12
Corrosion protection ............................................ 8-10, 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-26
Set indicator light .................................................... 3-20
Cruise control indicator light ......................................... 3-20
Cup holder ................................................................. 6-5
Front passenger ’s.................................................... 6-5
Rear passenger ’s .................................................... 6-6
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Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-23
Differential gear oil
Front ................................................................... 11-21
Rear ................................................................... 11-22
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ................................................. 2-15
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-21
Dome light .................................................................. 6-2
Door
Locks ..................................................................... 2-4
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-19
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-18 Index
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V
Valet mode................................................................ 2-16
Vanity mirror ................................................................ 6-3
Vehicle Capacity weight ..................................................... 8-13
Identification ......................................................... 12-11
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
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Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-14
Warning light ABS ..................................................................... 3-17
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-19
Anti-lock Brake System ........................................... 3-17
AT OIL TEMPerature .............................................. 3-17
Brake system ........................................................ 3-18
Charge ................................................................. 3-16
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-16
Door open ............................................................. 3-19
Driver ’s Control Center Differential ........................... 7-12
Intercooler water spray ........................................... 3-19
Low fuel .......................................................... 3-8, 3-12
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-16
Rear differential oil temperature ............................... 3-17
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-14
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-14
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-20
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3 Wear indicators
........................................................ 11-33
Wheel
Alignment .............................................................. 12-5
Balance ............................................................... 11-33
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-35
Windows ................................................................... 2-18
Windshield Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-36
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-27
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-38
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-30
Winter driving .............................................................. 8-8
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-26 Index
14-9