Subaru 2006 Impreza WRX - Manual (Page 198)

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Starting and operating
Fuel ...................................................................... 7-2
Fuel requirements .................................................. 7-2
Fuel filler lid and cap .............................................. 7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................... 7-5
Preparing to drive .............................................. 7-6
Starting the engine ............................................. 7-7
Manual transmission vehicle ................................. 7-7
Automatic transmission vehicle ............................ 7-7
Stopping the engine ........................................... 7-8
Manual transmission – 6 speeds (WRX-STI) ... 7-9
Selecting reverse gear ........................................... 7-9
Shifting speeds ....................................................... 7-9
Driving tips .............................................................. 7-10
Manual transmission – 5 speeds (except
WRX-STI) .......................................................... 7-11
Shifting speeds ....................................................... 7-11
Driving tips .............................................................. 7-12
Driver’s Control Center Differential (DCCD)
(WRX-STI) ........................................................ 7-12
Auto mode ............................................................... 7-13
Manual mode ........................................................... 7-13
Temporary release .................................................. 7-15
Automatic transmission .................................... 7-16
Selector lever for automatic transmission ........... 7-16
Shift lock release .................................................... 7-19
Limited slip differential (LSD) (if equipped) ..... 7-20
Power steering ................................................... 7-21
Braking ................................................................ 7-21
Braking tips ............................................................. 7-21
Brake system .......................................................... 7-21
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators .............. 7-22
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .......................... 7-22
ABS system self-check .......................................... 7-22
ABS warning light ................................................... 7-23
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system .............................................................. 7-24
Steps to take if EBD system fails .......................... 7-24
Parking your vehicle .......................................... 7-25
Parking brake .......................................................... 7-25
Parking tips ............................................................. 7-25
Cruise control ..................................................... 7-27
To set cruise control .............................................. 7-27
To temporarily cancel the cruise control ............. 7-28
To turn off the cruise control ................................. 7-28
To change the cruising speed ............................... 7-28