Subaru 2008 IMPREZA, Руководство пользователя

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7-8
Starting and operating
trouble codes, and the OBD system
readiness monitors are complete.
.
A vehicle fails the OBD inspection if the
“
CHECK ENGINE
”
warning light/MIL is
not properly operating or there are one or
more diagnostic trouble codes stored in
the vehicle
’
s computer with the
“
CHECK
ENGINE
”
warning light/MIL illuminated.
.
A state emission inspection may reject
(not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of
OBD system readiness monitors
“
Not
Ready
”
is greater than one. Under this
condition, the vehicle operator should be
instructed to drive his/her vehicle for a few
days to set the monitors and return for an
emission re-inspection.
.
Owners of rejected or failing vehicles
should contact their SUBARU Dealer for
service.
Preparing to drive
You should perform the following checks
and adjustments every day before you
start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and
lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition
of the tires. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
4. Check that the hood, trunk (4-door)
and rear gate (5-door) are fully closed.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside
and outside mirrors.
7. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your
passengers have fastened their seatbelts.
8. Check the operation of the warning
and indicator lights when the ignition
switch is turned to the
“
ON
”
position.
9. Check the gauges, indicator and warn-
ing lights after starting the engine.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,
washer fluid and other fluid levels
should be checked daily, weekly or at
fuel stops.
Starting the engine
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter motor
continuously for more than 10 sec-
onds. If the engine fails to start after
operating the starter for 5 to 10
seconds, wait for 10 seconds or
more before trying again.
&
Manual transmission vehicle
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac-
cessories.
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 lights
”
section in
chapter 3.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the
“
START
”
position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key immediately