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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    Setting passkey
    1. Select the “SET PASSKEY” menu. After the currently set passkey is displayed, a new passkey can be entered. 2. Input the new passkey by operating the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial. 3. Select the “CONF ...

    Trailer safety chains
    Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. Towing a trailer without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to ...

    Tire replacement
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