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.
See also:
Recommended fluid
Refer to “Fluids”.
NOTE
Using any non-specified type of automatic
transmission fluid could result in
damage inside the transmission. When
replacing the automatic transmission
fluid, be sure ...
Washing the underbody
Chemicals, salts and gravel used for deicing road surfaces are extremely corrosive,
accelerating the corrosion of underbody components, such as the exhaust system,
fuel and brake lines, brake cabl ...
Rear view camera (if equipped)
Legacy
A rear view camera is attached to the trunk lid (Legacy) or rear gate (Outback).
When the ignition switch is “ON” and the shift lever (MT models) or select lever
(AT or CVT models) is se ...