35 aluminum wheels, Intercooler water spray (wrx-sti) – Subaru 2006 Impreza WRX User Manual

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Maintenance and service

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Aluminum wheels

Aluminum wheels can be scratched and

damaged easily. Handle them carefully to

maintain their appearance, performance,

and safety.

When any of the wheels is removed and

replaced for tire rotation or to change a

flat, always check the tightness of the

wheel nuts after driving approximately 600

miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose, tight-

en it to the specified torque.

Never apply oil to the threaded parts,

wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the

wheel.

Never let the wheel rub against sharp

protrusions or curbs.

Be sure to fit tire chains on uniformly

and completely around the tire, otherwise

the chains may scratch the wheel.

When wheel nuts, balance weights, or

the center cap is replaced, be sure to re-

place them with genuine SUBARU parts

designed for aluminum wheels.

Intercooler water spray

(WRX-STI)

Add water to the intercooler water spray

tank when the intercooler water spray

warning light in the combination meter

comes on. The warning light comes on

when the water in the tank has decreased

to approximately 0.4 liters (0.4 US qt, 0.4

Imp qt).

The tank is located on the right-hand side

of the trunk.

NOTE

Use only pure water for refilling.

In cold weather (when you do not use

the intercooler water spray), keep the

tank half-empty in case the water freez-

es. A larger amount of water could

break the tank if it froze.

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