Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash-tested the 2008 Impreza, and the car earned a Good overall rating — the highest possible score — in frontal-offset, side-impact and rear crash tests (non-WRX seats). Those results apply to the 2009 model, too, according to IIHS.

Standard Impreza safety features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags, an electronic stability system and active head restraints for the front seats.

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    Unlocking the doors
    Unlocking the doors Press the “” button to unlock the driver’s door. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice. To unlock all doors and the rear gate (5- doo ...

    Clutch pedal (MT models)
    Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance according to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. ...

    Installing a rearward facing child restraint
    1. Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufact ...