7-1
7
Starting and operating
Fuel
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7-2
Fuel requirements
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7-2
Fuel filler lid and cap
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7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only)
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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
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7-11
Manual transmission – 6 speeds
(WRX-STi)
..................................................
7-12
Selecting reverse gear
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7-12
Shifting speeds
.................................................
7-13
Driving tips
........................................................
7-14
Manual transmission – 5 speeds
(except WRX-STi)
......................................
7-15
Shifting speeds
.................................................
7-15
Driving tips
........................................................
7-17
Driver’s Control Center Differential (DCCD)
(WRX-STi)
..................................................
7-18
Auto 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
........................................................
7-34
Steps 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