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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    Trailer brakes
    WARNING ● Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. ● Do not directly connect your trailer’s hydraulic brake syst ...

    Charge warning light
    If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the charging system is not working properly. If the light illuminates while driving or does not turn off after the engin ...

    Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle
    Models with automatic climate control system: After the system starts the engine, the automatic climate control system will activate the “FULL AUTO” mode and heat or cool the interior to the predet ...