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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Driving tips
Do not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to
hold your vehicle at a standstill on an
upgrade. Either of those actions may
cause clutch damage.
Do not d ...
Sounding a panic alarm
Sounding a panic alarm
A “PANIC” button is located on the back of the transmitter.
To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC” button once.
The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash.
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Hazard warning flasher
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions.
The hazard warning flasher works regardless of the posi ...