Subaru 2004 Impreza User Manual
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Instruments and controls
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the ambient temperature and driving conditions.
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 possi-
ble.
See the “In case of emergency” in chapter 9.
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Ambient temperature gauge
A) U.S. spec. models
B) Canada spec. models
The ambient temperature gauge shows the ambient
temperature in a range from
−22°F to 122°F (−30°C to
50
°C).
The gauge 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 follow-
ing a shutdown.
A
B
UG3028AB