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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    Trunk lid (Legacy)
    WARNING ● To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always keep the trunk lid closed while driving. ● Help prevent children, adults or animals from locking themselves ...

    Choosing a child restraint system
    Choose a child restraint system that is appropriate for the child’s age and size (weight and height) in order to provide the child with proper protection. The child restraint system should meet ...

    Anti-entrapment function (type A)
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