Safety
As of this writing, the all-new Impreza hasn't been crash-tested. The WRX retains its Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway safety, having earned top scores of Good in all the tests, but its results don't represent or foretell the redesigned Impreza's crashworthiness.
The Impreza has seven airbags: the frontal pair, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the front occupants and side curtains that cover the front and rear door windows. The seventh is a new driver's knee airbag.
Four-wheel disc brakes are standard. As is federally mandated for all 2012 models, the Impreza also has antilock brakes and an electronic stability system. The front seats have active head restraints that also adjust forward and back across five positions. Click here for the full list of safety features.
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ABS system self-check
You may feel a slight shock in the brake pedal and hear the operating sound of
ABS from the engine compartment just after the vehicle is started. This is caused
by an automatic functional test of ...
High beam light bulbs
1. Remove the air intake duct (right-hand side). For the method to remove the
air intake duct, refer to “Removing air intake duct” F11-7.
Left-hand side
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the secure ...
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
• Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
• Always properly maintain the engine e ...