Subaru 2004 Impreza User Manual

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Instruments and controls

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 “In case of emergency” in chapter 9.

!

Ambient temperature gauge (if

equipped)

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-

A

B

UG3029AB

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