2006 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 126

(Turbo model only) Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light comes on. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine. and driving conditions. Temperature gauge We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided. If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See “In case of emergency” in chapter 9. Outside temperature indicator 1 Instruments and controls 3-13 2 1 The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from – 22 to 122F (–30 to 50C). 300620 1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Canada-spec. models 300621 The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. 1) Normal operating range The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temperature The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following conditions: When there is too much sun. During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately following a shutdown. When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range.