Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Owner Manual
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2002 OWNER S MANUAL
Always wear your seatbelt.
Foreword
Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s
Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in
excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control
system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read
this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and
its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual,
such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact
the dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest
SUBARU dealer.
The information, specifications and illustrations found in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and designs
at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously
sold. This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and covers all
equipment, including factory installed options. Some explanations,
therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle.
Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The
next owner will need the information found herein.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN
and are registered trademarks of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
copyright 2001 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
This manual describes the following vehicle types.
HGF008AA
Sedan
HGF009AA
Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT
Warranties
J Warranties for U.S.A.
All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU
dealer in the United States come with the following
warranties:
D SUBARU Limited Warranty
D Emission Control Systems Warranty
D Emissions Performance Warranty
All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.
J Warranties for Canada
All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada,
Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU
dealer in Canada come with the following warranties:
D SUBARU Limited Warranty
D Anti-Corrosion Warranty
D Emission Control Warranty
All warranty information, including details of cover-
age and exclusions, is in the Warranty and Service
Booklet. Please read these warranties carefully.
NOTE
This vehicle does not contain mercury devices or parts.
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How to use this owner’s manual
J Using your Owner’s manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this
manual. To protect yourself and extend the service
life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this
manual. Failure to observe these instructions may
result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen chapters.
Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents,
so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter
contains the information you want.
Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
This chapter informs you how to use the seat and
seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags.
Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate the keys,
locks and windows.
Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the operation of
instrument panel indicators and how to use the
instruments and other switches.
Chapter 4: Climate Control
This chapter informs you how to operate the climate
control.
Chapter 5: Audio
This chapter informs you how to operate your audio
system.
Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate interior
equipment.
Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and operate
your SUBARU.
Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU
in various conditions and explains some safety tips
on driving.
Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you have a
problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine
overheating.
Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU
looking good.
Chapter 11: Maintenance and service
This chapter informs you when you need to take
your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU
running properly.
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Chapter 12: Specifications
This chapter informs you about dimension and capacities of your SUBARU.
Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality
grading standards and Reporting safety defects.
Chapter 14: Index
This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in this
manual. You can use it to quickly find something you
want to read.
J Safety warnings
You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs
and NOTEs in this manual.
These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards
that could result in injury to you or others.
Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a
better understanding of how to use your SUBARU
vehicle safely.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could
result if the caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE gives information or suggestions how to
make better use of your vehicle.
J Safety symbol
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
HS0008
You will find a circle with a slash through it in this
manual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do
this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon
the context.
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Safety precautions when driving
J Seatbelt and SRS airbag
WARNING
D All persons in the vehicle should fasten
their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to
move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden
stop or accident.
D To obtain maximum protection in the event
of an accident, the driver and all passengers
in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts
when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag does not do
away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In
combination with the seatbelts, it offers the
best combined protection in case of a serious
accident.
Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance
of severe injury or death in a crash even when
the car has the SRS airbag.
D The SRS airbags deploy with considerable
speed and force. Occupants who are out of
proper position when the SRS airbag deploys
could suffer very serious injuries. Because
the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright
and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining
full vehicle control and the front passenger
should move the seat as far back as possible
and sit upright and well back in the seat.
Carefully read the sections “Seatbelts” and “SRS air-
bag” in chapter 1 of this owner’s manual for instruc-
tions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.
J Child safety
WARNING
D Never hold a child on your lap or in your
arms while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a
collision, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the
vehicle.
D While riding in the vehicle, infants and small
children should always be placed in the REAR
seat in an infant or child restraint system
which is appropriate for the child’s age, height
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and weight. If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the
REAR seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seating
positions. Never allow a child to stand up or
kneel on the seat.
D Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR
seat properly restrained at all times in a child
restraint device or in a seatbelt. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and
force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under
and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and
weaker than adults, their risk being injured
from deployment is greater.
D NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING
CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO
RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE
CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO
CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
D Always use the child safety locks whenever
a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury
could result if a child accidentally opened the
door and fell out. Refer to the “Child safety
locks” section in chapter 2.
D Always lock the passenger’s windows using
the lock switch when children are riding in the
vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could
result in injury to a child operating the power
window. Refer to the “Windows” section in
chapter 2.
D Never leave unattended children in the vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny
days, temperature in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause severe
or possibly fatal injuries to them.
D Help prevent young children from locking
themselves in the trunk. When leaving the vehicle, either close all windows and lock all
doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release.
Also make certain that the trunk is closed. On
hot or sunny days, the temperature in a trunk
could quickly become high enough to cause
death or serious heat-related injuries including brain damage, particularly for small children.
Carefully read the sections “Child restraint systems”,
“SRS airbag”, and “Seatbelts” in chapter 1 of this
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owner’s manual for instructions and precautions
concerning the child restraint system, seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.
J Engine exhaust gas
(carbon monoxide)
WARNING
D Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or
even lethal, if inhaled.
D Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas
from entering the vehicle.
D Never run the engine in a closed space,
such as a garage, except for the brief time
needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it.
D Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a
lengthy time while the engine is running. If
that is unavoidable, then use the ventilation
fan to force fresh air into the vehicle.
D Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille
free from snow, leaves or other obstructions
to ensure that the ventilation system always
works properly.
D If at any time you suspect that exhaust
fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open.
D Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while
driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering
the vehicle.
J Drinking and driving
WARNING
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Alcohol in the bloodstream delays your reaction and impairs your perception, judgment
and attentiveness. If you drive after drinking –
even if you drink just a little – it will increase
the risk of being involved in a serious or fatal
accident, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. In addition, if you are injured in the accident, alcohol may increase
the severity of that injury.
Please don’t drink and drive.
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes
of accidents. Since alcohol affects all people differ-
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ently, you may have consumed too much alcohol to
drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood
is below the legal limit. The safest thing you can do
is never drink and drive. However if you have no
choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up
completely before getting behind the wheel.
J Drugs and driving
your doctor.
Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your own health and wellbeing, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the
first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted
to those drugs.
J Driving when tired or sleepy
WARNING
There are some drugs (over the counter and
prescription) that can delay your reaction time
and impair your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it
may increase your, your passengers’ and oth-
er persons’ risk of being involved in a serious
or fatal accident.
If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor
or pharmacist or read the literature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug you are
taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive
after taking any medications that can make you
drowsy or otherwise affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If you have a medical condition
that requires you to take drugs, please consult with
WARNING
When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction
will be delayed and your perception, judgment
and attentiveness will be impaired. If you drive
when tired or sleepy, your, your passengers’
and other persons’ chances of being involved
in a serious accident may increase.
Please do not continue to drive but instead find a
safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy. On long
trips, you should make periodic rest stops to refresh
yourself before continuing on your journey. When
possible, you should share the driving with others.
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J Modification of your vehicle
CAUTION
Your vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or
durability, and may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification
may not be covered under warranties.
J Car phones and driving
CAUTION
A driver’s use of a car phone can be distract-
ing and if special care is not taken, can lead to
an accident. If you use a car phone while driving, make an extra effort to pay attention to
the road and to traffic at all times. If you can
safely do so, it is best to pull off to the side of
the road before using your car phone.
J Driving with pets
Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and
distract your attention from driving. In a collision or
sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be
thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or
your passengers. Besides, the pets can be hurt under these situations. It is also for their own safety
that pets should be properly restrained in your
vehicle. Restrain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be secured to the rear seat with a
seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured
to the rear seat by routing a seatbelt through the
carrier’s handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers
in the front passenger’s seat. For further information,
consult your veterinarian, local animal protection society or pet shop.
J Tire pressures
Check and, if necessary, adjust the pressure of
each tire (including the spare) at least once a month
and before any long journey.
Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Use
a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the
values shown on the tire placard.
Refer to the “Tires and wheels” section in chapter 11
for detailed information.
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