clock SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2012 4.G Owner's Manual

11-34Maintenance and service
1) Metal spines
2. If the new blade rubber is not provided
with two metal spines, remove the metal
spines from the old blade rubber and
install them in the new blade rubber.
3. Align the claws of the metal support with the grooves in the rubber and slide
the blade rubber assembly into the metal
support until it locks.
1) Stopper
4. Be sure to position the claws at the
end of the metal support between the
stoppers on the rubber as shown. If the
rubber is not retained properly, the wiper
blade may scratch the windshield. NOTE
The illustration shows the replacement
procedure for type A rubber wiper
blades, however the replacement pro-
cedure is the same for type B. Perform
the replacement of type B wiper blades
following the procedure in this section. &
Rear window wiper blade
assembly (5-door models)
1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear
window.
2. Turn the wiper blade assembly coun- terclockwise.

11-40Maintenance and service
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).
Left-hand side
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction
(left-hand side).3. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.

5. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Replace the bulb with a new one. At
this time, do not touch the bulb surface.
7. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
8. Reconnect the electrical connector.
9. Install the bulb cover.
10. Install the air intake duct with clips
(right-hand side).
11. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip (left-hand side).!
High beam light bulbsRight-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct (right-hand side).
Left-hand side 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction
(left-hand side).
3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
Maintenance and service
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11-42Maintenance and service
4. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb with new one. At this
time, use care not to touch the bulbsurface.
6. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
7. Reconnect the electrical connector.
8. Install the air intake duct with clips
(right-hand side).
9. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip (left-hand side). &
Front turn signal light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary. & Front fog light (if equipped)
NOTE
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.
Type A
Type B
1. Remove the clips.
2. Turn over the mud guard.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

1) View from driver’s left-hand side
2) View from driver ’s right-hand side
4. Remove the bulb.
5. Replace the bulb with a new one.
6. After replacing the bulb, reattach the
mud guard. &
Rear combination lights
! 4-door models
1. Remove the clip from the rear trunk
trim with a screwdriver.
2. Open the rear portion of the side trunk
trim panel.
1) Brake/tail and rear side marker light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Back-up light
3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Set the bulb socket into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
6. Secure the rear trunk trim panel with
the clips. Maintenance and service
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11-44Maintenance and service
! 5-door models
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws that secure
the rear combination light assembly.
2. Slide the rear combination light as-
sembly rearward and remove it from the vehicle.
1) Rear side marker light
2) Rear turn signal light
3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Set the bulb socket into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.6. Put the rear combination light assem-
bly into place while aligning the clip with
the guide on the vehicle.
7. Tighten the upper and lower screws.

&Back-up light (5-door)
1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the
light cover as shown in the illustration, and
pry the light cover off from the rear gatetrim.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
4. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
5. Install the light cover on the rear gate. &
License plate light1. License plate light must be pushed
inwards, then pulled out to be removed.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out the socket. Maintenance and service
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&Dome light and cargo area light
Dome light
Cargo area light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
& Trunk light
1. Remove the cover by squeezing its
sides and pulling it.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the cover. &
High mount stop light (4-
door) (except LED [Light
Emitting Diode] type)
1. Remove the high mount stop light
cover by prying the edge with a screw-
driver.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the high
mount stop light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the cover. &Other bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary. Maintenance and service
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12-10Specifications
Fuses and circuits &Fuse panel located in the passenger compartmentFuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 Empty 2 Empty
3 15A .Door locking
4 10A .Front wiper deicer relay
5 10A .Combination meter
. Clock
6 7.5A .Remote control rear
view mirrors
. Seat heater relay
7 15A .Combination meter
. Integrated unit
8 20A .Stop light
9 15A .Front wiper deicer
10 7.5A .Power supply (battery)
11 7.5A .Turn signal unit
12 15A .Engine control unit
. Integrated unit
13 20A .Accessory power outlet
(center console)
14 15A .Position light
. Tail light
. Rear combination light
15 Empty

Warning light......................................................... 3-19
Braking ..................................................................... 7-24
Tips...................................................................... 7-24
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-22
Bulb Chart .................................................................. 12-14
Replacing ............................................................. 11-39
C
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-12
Light ............................................................. 6-2, 11-47
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 6-13
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 8-3
Center Console .................................................................. 6-5
Ventilators ............................................................... 4-3
Center and side ventilators ............................................ 4-3
Changing
Coolant ................................................................ 11-12
Flat tire ................................................................... 9-5
Oil and oil filter ...................................................... 11-9
Charge warning light .................................................. 3-16
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light ....................................................................... 3-15
Checking
Brake pedal free play ............................................ 11-20
Brake pedal reserve distance ................................. 11-21
Clutch function ...................................................... 11-21
Clutch pedal free play ............................................ 11-21
Coolant level ........................................................ 11-12 Fluid level (brake fluid)
.......................................... 11-18
Fluid level (clutch fluid) .......................................... 11-19
Fluid level (power steering fluid) .. ........................... 11-17
Fluid level (washer fluid) ........................................ 11-31
Oil level (engine oil) ................................................ 11-8
Oil level (manual transmission oil) .......................... 11-15
Child restraint systems ................................................ 1-21
Installation of a booster seat .................................... 1-27
Installation with A/ELR seatbelt ... ............................. 1-24
Lower and tether anchorages ................................... 1-29
Top tether anchorages ............................................ 1-31
Child safety ................................................................... 5
Locks .................................................................... 2-20
Chime
Key........................................................................ 3-4Light ..................................................................... 3-29
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-13
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ...................................................... 4-12
Climate control system
Automatic ............................................................... 4-8
Manual ................................................................... 4-3
Clock ........................................................................ 3-25
Clutch Fluid ........................................................... 11-19, 12-7
Pedal .................................................................. 11-21
Compass ........................................................... 3-37, 3-38
Continuously variable transmission Fluid ..................................................................... 12-7 Index
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