2000 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 171

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Starting and operating

New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles

(1,600 km)

7-3

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Fuel requirements

7-4

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State emission testing (U.S. only)

7-6

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Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)

7-7

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Catalytic converter

7-8

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Fuel economy hints

7-9

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Preparing to drive

7-10

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Driving in foreign countries

7-10

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Periodic inspections

7-10

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Ignition switch

7-11

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Key reminder chime

7-13

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Key interlock release (AT vehicles only)

7-13

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Starting the engine

7-14

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Stopping the engine

7-16

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Manual transmission

7-16

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Automatic transmission

7-19

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Selector lever

7-20

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Shift lock release

7-24

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Rear viscous limited slip differential (For RS models)

7-26

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Steering

7-26

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Tilt steering wheel

7-26

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Power steering

7-27

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Cruise control (if equipped)

7-28

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Parking your vehicle

7-30

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Braking

7-32

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Braking tips

7-32

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Brake system

7-33

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Disc brake pad wear warning indicators

7-34

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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if equipped)

7-34

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Driving tips for AWD vehicles

7-37

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Off road driving

7-38

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Winter driving

7-41

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Snow tires

7-45

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Tire chains

7-45

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Rocking the vehicle

7-46

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2000 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 171

2000 Subaru Impreza Manual

Page 171 highlights

Section	Page
imp_toc.pdf	1
Impreza 2000 Cover	1
Using your Owner’s manual	2
Safety warnings	3
SEAT BELT AND SRS AIRBAG	4
CHILD SAFETY	5
ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE)	6
DRINKING AND DRIVING	7
DRUGS AND DRIVING	7
DRIVING WHEN TIRED OR SLEEPY	8
CAR PHONES AND DRIVING	8
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE	9
DRIVING WITH PETS	9
Table of Contents	10
Index	11
Index (A to C)	11
Index (C to E)	12
Index (E to H)	13
Index (H to M)	14
Index (M to R)	15
Index (R to S)	16
Index (S to V)	17
Index (W)	18
Impreza Types	19
Warranties Page	20
Imp_sect_1	21
Section 1 - Doors and locks	21
Keys	22
Master, submaster and valet key	22
Key number	22
Door locks	23
Locking and unlocking from the outside	23
Locking and unlocking from the inside	25
Power door locking switches (if equipped)	26
Child safety locks	27
Keyless entry system (if equipped)	28
System operation	29
Programming button location	30
Adding or deleting remote transmitters	30
System maintenance	31
Security system (if equipped)	32
Windows	42
Power windows (if equipped)	42
Power window switch cluster (driver’s side)	43
Passenger’s switches	44
Trunk lid (Sedan and Coupe)	45
To open and close the trunk lid from outside	45
To open the trunk lid from inside (vehicle with trunk lid release lever)	46
Rear gate (Wagon)	47
Fuel filler door and cap	48
Engine hood	50
Sunroof (if equipped)	51
To open the sunroof	52
To close the sunroof	52
If the sunroof can not be closed	53
Roof rack (if equipped)	54
When luggage is put on the slats	54
Installing carrying attachments on the cross bars	55
Imp_sect_2	56
Section 2 - Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag	56
Front seats	57
Fore and aft adjustment	59
Reclining the seatback	59
Head restraint adjustment	60
Rear seat access (Coupe)	61
Rear seats	62
Fold down rear seat — Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT	63
Folding down the seatback	63
Folding down the seat cushion and seatback	63
Seatbelts	66
Seatbelt safety tips	66
Infants or small children	67
Children	67
Expectant mothers	67
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function (except 2-point type seatbelt)	67
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function (except driver’s and 2-point type seatbelt)	68
Seatbelt warning light and chime	68
Fastening the seatbelt	68
Adjusting the shoulder belt anchor height	71
Seatbelt guide (Coupe)	72
Unfastening the seatbelt	73
2-point type seatbelt (lap only belts)	74
Seatbelt maintenance	74
Child restraint systems	75
Installing child restraint systems in the 2-point type seat belt position (Rear center seating position)	77
Installing child restraint systems in the 3-point type seat belt position	78
Top strap anchors	79
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)	81
Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS air-bags and lap/shoulder restraint	81
SRS airbag operation	86
SRS airbag system monitors	91
SRS airbag system servicing	92
Precautions against vehicle modification	93
Imp_sect_3	95
Section 3 - Instruments and controls	95
Gauges	96
Speedometer	96
Odometer/Trip meter	96
Tachometer (if equipped)	97
Fuel gauge	97
Temperature gauge	98
Warning and indicator lights	99
Seat belt warning light and chime	99
SRS airbag system warning light	99
Charge warning light	100
Oil pressure warning light	100
Brake system warning light	100
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp	101
ABS warning light (for vehicles with ABS)	102
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles)	103
Door open warning lights	104
Front-wheel drive warning light (for AWD AT vehicles)	104
Turn signal indicator lights	104
High beam indicator	104
Low fuel warning light	104
Clock	105
Hazard warning flasher	105
Light control switch	106
Turn signal lever	108
Illumination brightness control	109
Parking light switch	109
Fog light switch (if equipped)	110
Wiper and washer	110
Windshield wiper and washer switches	112
Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped)	114
Rear window defogger switch	115
Horn	116
Mirrors	116
Inside mirror	116
Outside mirrors	117
Imp_sect_4	119
Section 4 - Climate control	119
Ventilator	120
Heating and air conditioning	121
Heater operation	122
Air conditioner operation	126
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner	127
Air filtration system (if equipped)	129
Imp_sect_5	131
Section 5 - Audio	131
Radio	132
Antenna	132
FM reception	132
AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player (if equipped)	133
Power switch and volume control (ON/VOL)	134
Tone and balance control (TONE/BAL)	134
FM/AM selection switch	137
Stereo indicator	137
Manual tuning (TUNING)	137
Automatic tuning (SCN)	138
Selecting preset stations	138
How to preset stations	138
Cassette slot	139
Tape travel indicators	139
Program switching buttons (PROG)	140
Fast-forward button	140
Rewind button	140
Stop and eject button	140
Tape program sensor button (TPS)	140
Dolby NR button (BNR)	141
Metal tape button (MTL)	141
Clock function	141
Display mode	141
Time display mode	142
Function display mode	142
Setting the time	142
Installation of accessories	142
Imp_sect_6	143
Section 6 - Interior equipment	143
Sun visors	144
Vanity mirror (if equipped)	144
Storage compartment	144
Glove compartment	145
Center console	145
Dashboard storage compartment	147
Coin tray	147
Cup holder	148
Accessory power socket	149
Cigarette lighter (if equipped)	151
Ashtray	152
Coat hook	154
Interior light	154
Dome/Rear map reading light (if equipped)	155
Spotlight (if equipped)	157
Gauge pack (if equipped)	158
Imp_sect_7	171
Section 7 - Starting and operating	171
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)	173
Fuel requirements	174
State emission testing (U.S. only)	176
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)	177
Catalytic converter	178
Fuel economy hints	179
Preparing to drive	180
Driving in foreign countries	180
Periodic inspections	180
Ignition switch	181
Key reminder chime	183
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only)	183
Starting the engine	184
Stopping the engine	186
Manual transmission	186
Automatic transmission	189
Selector lever	190
Shift lock release	194
Rear viscous limited slip differential (For RS models)	196
Steering	196
Tilt steering wheel	196
Power steering	197
Cruise control (if equipped)	198
Parking your vehicle	200
Braking	202
Braking tips	202
Brake system	203
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators	204
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if equipped)	204
Driving tips for AWD vehicles	207
Off road driving	208
Winter driving	211
Snow tires	215
Tire chains	215
Rocking the vehicle	216
Corrosion protection	216
Loading your vehicle	217
Vehicle capacity weight	218
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)	218
Trailer towing	219
Trailer hitches	221
Imp_sect_8	226
Section 8 - In case of emergency	226
Hazard warning flasher	227
Engine overheating	227
Jump starting	229
Flat tires	231
Temporary spare tire	236
Tire changing tools	238
Towing	239
Towing eyelets	242
Imp_sect_9	243
Section 9 - Appearance care	243
Exterior care	244
Washing	244
Waxing and polishing	245
Corrosion protection	246
Cleaning aluminum wheels	247
Cleaning the interior	248
Imp_sect_10	249
Section 10 - Maintenance and service	249
Maintenance schedule	251
Maintenance precautions	251
Engine compartment overview	254
Engine oil	255
Checking the oil level	255
Changing the oil and oil filter	256
Recommended grade and viscosity	258
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions	259
Cooling system	260
Hose and connections	260
Engine coolant	261
Checking the coolant level	261
Changing the coolant	262
Air cleaner element	264
Replacing the air cleaner element	264
Spark plugs	265
Recommended spark plugs	266
Drive belts	266
Manual transmission oil	267
Checking the oil level	267
Recommended grade and viscosity	267
Automatic transmission fluid	268
Checking the fluid level	268
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot	268
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold	269
Recommended fluid	269
Front differential gear oil (Automatic transmission vehicles)	270
Checking the oil level	270
Recommended grade and viscosity	270
Rear differential gear oil	271
Checking the oil level	271
Recommended grade and viscosity	272
Power steering fluid	273
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot	273
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold	274
Recommended fluid	274
Brake fluid	274
Checking the fluid level	274
Recommended brake fluid	275
Clutch fluid (2.5 liter MT models)	276
Recommended clutch fluid	277
Brake booster	277
Battery	277
Checking the fluid level	278
Windshield washer fluid	279
Replacement of windshield wiper blades	280
Brake pedal	282
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance	283
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles)	284
Checking the clutch function	284
Checking the clutch pedal free play	284
Replacement of brake pad and lining	285
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings	285
Brake pad and lining	285
Parking brake lining	286
Parking brake stroke	286
Tires and wheels	287
Tire pressure	287
Tire rotation	288
Wheel covers (Locking type wheel covers)	289
Wheel covers (Regular type wheel covers)	291
Aluminum wheels (if equipped)	292
Fuses	292
Fuse box (behind the coin tray)	293
Main fuse box (in the engine compartment)	294
Main fuse and fusible link	295
Installation of accessories	296
Replacing bulbs	297
Headlight	297
Fog light (if equipped)	298
Type A	298
Type B	299
Parking light	300
Front turn signal light	301
Type A	301
Type B	301
Side turn signal light	302
Rear combination lights	303
Sedan and Coupe	303
Wagon	304
License plate light	305
Interior light, spot light	305
Dome/Rear map reading lights (if equipped)	306
Imp_sect_11	308
Section 11 - Specifications	308
Specifications	309
Dimensions	309
Maximum load limits	309
Engine	309
Electrical system	310
Capacities	310
Tires	311
Fuses and circuits	312
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray	312
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment	314
Bulb chart	315
Vehicle identification	316
Imp_sect_12	317
Section 12 - Consumer information and Reporting safety defects	317
Uniform tire quality grading standards	318
Treadwear	318
Traction A, B, C	318
Temperature A, B, C	319