2003 IMPREZA TS SPORT WAGON User Manual

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IMPREZA(NA) A1850BE-A (ENGLISH)

Starting and operating

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Starting the engine

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter motor continuously

for more than ten seconds. If the engine fails

to start after operating the starter for five to

ten seconds, wait for ten seconds or more be-

fore trying again.

J Manual transmission vehicle

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.

3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the

shift lever into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the

floor while starting the engine.

The starter motor will only operate when the clutch

pedal is pressed fully to the floor.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and

check the operation of the warning and indicator

lights. Refer to the “Warning and indicator light” sec-

tion (chapter 3).

5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position

without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release

the key immediately after the engine has started.

If the engine does not start within ten seconds, wait

a while and then turn the ignition switch to the

“START” position again while depressing the accel-

erator pedal half way down.

6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have

gone off after the engine has started. The fuel injec-

tion system automatically lowers the idle speed as

the engine warms up.

J Automatic transmission vehicle

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.

3. Shift the selector lever to the “P” or “N” position

(preferably “P” position).

The starter motor will only operate when the select

lever is at the “P” or “N” position.