Subaru 1998 Impreza User manual

TOKYO, JAPAN
1998
Wear Seat Belts at All Times for Your Own Safety.
Issued: July 1997 A
Printed in USA
A1790BE
1998
OWNER’S
MANUAL
GAS STATION REFERENCE
Fuel:
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87
AKI or higher. This octane rating is the average of the Re-
search Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is com-
monly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI).
Refer to the Fuel Requirement section in this manual.
Fuel capacity:
15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
Engine oil:
Use only API classification SJ or SH with the words
“ENERGY CONSERVING II”
or the new API certification mark displayed on the contain-
er.
Engine oil capacity:
2.5 liter models: 4.7 US qt (4.5 liters, 3.9 Imp qt)
2.2 liter models: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Cold tire pressure:
See the label located under the driver’s door latch.

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and are registered trademarks of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
copyright 1997 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
Foreword
Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s
Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in
excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control
system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this
manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its
operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual, such
as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the
dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest
SUBARU dealer.
The information, specifications and illustrations found in this manu-
al are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUS-
TRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and designs
at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation
to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold.
This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and covers all equip-
ment, including factory installed options. Some explanations, there-
fore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle.
Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The
next owner will need the information found herein.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN

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How to use this owner’s manual
JUsing your Owner’s manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect
yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions
in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious
injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of thirteen chapters. Each chapter begins with
a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chap-
ter contains the information you want.
Chapter 1: Doors and Locks
This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows.
Chapter 2: Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG
This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seat belt and contains
precautions for the SRS AIRBAG.
Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indica-
tors and how to use the instruments and other switches.
Chapter 4: Climate Control
This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control.
Chapter 5: Audio
This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system.
Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment.
Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU.
Chapter 8: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving,
such as a flat tire or engine overheating.
Chapter 9: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good.
Chapter 10: Maintenance and service
This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly.

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Chapter 11: Specifications
This chapter informs you about dimension and capacities of your
SUBARU.
Chapter 12: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards
and Reporting safety defects.
Chapter 13: Index
This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in this manual. You can use it to
quickly find something you want to read.
JSafety warnings
You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this
manual.
These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in
injury to you or others.
Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this
manual carefully in order to gain a better understanding of how to use
your SUBARU vehicle safely.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death
could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to
your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE gives information or suggestions how to make better use of your
vehicle.

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JSafety symbol
HS0008
You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol
means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Safety precautions when driving
SEAT BELT AND SRS AIRBAG
WARNING
DAll persons in the vehicle should fasten their seat belts BE-
FORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of se-
rious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or ac-
cident.
DTo obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the
driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat
belts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental
Restraint System) AIRBAG does not do away with the need to
fasten seat belts. In combination with the seat belts, it offers the
best combined protection in case of a serious accident.
Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of severe injury or
death in a crash even when the car has the SRS AIRBAG.
DThe SRS AIRBAGs deploy with considerable speed and force.
Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS AIRBAG
deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS