Subaru 2008 IMPREZA - Manual (Page 209)

Fuel ...................................................................... 7-3
Fuel requirements ............................................... 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap........................................... 7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only)...................... 7-7
Preparing to drive ............................................... 7-8
Starting the engine.............................................. 7-8
Manual transmission vehicle................................ 7-8
Automatic transmission vehicle ........................... 7-9
Stopping the engine........................................... 7-10
Remote engine start system
(dealer option) ................................................. 7-10
Starting your vehicle .......................................... 7-11
Remote start safety features ............................... 7-11
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote
start................................................................. 7-11
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start
shutdown......................................................... 7-11
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the
vehicle ............................................................. 7-12
Service mode ..................................................... 7-12
Remote transmitter programming and
programmable feature option............................ 7-12
System maintenance .......................................... 7-13
Manual transmission.......................................... 7-14
Shifting speeds .................................................. 7-15
Driving tips ........................................................ 7-15
Automatic transmission..................................... 7-16
Selector lever..................................................... 7-17
Selector lever reverse inhibiting function ............ 7-18
Selection of manual mode .................................. 7-19
Maximum speeds ............................................... 7-20
Driving tips........................................................ 7-21
SPORT mode..................................................... 7-21
Shift lock release ............................................... 7-22
Power steering................................................... 7-23
Braking ............................................................... 7-23
Braking tips....................................................... 7-23
Brake system .................................................... 7-23
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............. 7-24
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......................... 7-24
ABS system self-check ...................................... 7-25
ABS warning light.............................................. 7-25
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system ............................................................. 7-26
Steps to take if EBD system fails ....................... 7-26
Vehicle Dynamics Control system (if
equipped) ........................................................ 7-27
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor.......... 7-29
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch ................ 7-31
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(U.S.-spec. models)......................................... 7-32
Parking your vehicle ......................................... 7-34
Parking brake .................................................... 7-34
Parking tips ....................................................... 7-34
Hill start assist system (Manual
transmission – if equipped) ........................... 7-35
Cruise control .................................................... 7-36
To set cruise control .......................................... 7-37
To temporarily cancel the cruise control ............. 7-38
To turn off the cruise control.............................. 7-38
To change the cruising speed ............................ 7-38
Starting and operating
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