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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    Erasing HomeLink® button memory
    NOTE • Performing this procedure erases the memory of all the preprogrammed buttons simultaneously. The memory of individual buttons cannot be erased. • It is recommended that upon the sale of the v ...

    Fastening the seatbelt
    • Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of injury. • Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips. In a collision, this spreads ...

    Shift lock function
    The shift lock function helps prevent the improper operation of the select lever. • The select lever cannot be operated unless the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and the brake pedal i ...