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:
SRS airbag system servicing
WARNING
● When discarding an airbag module or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by
a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer.
● The SRS airbag has no userserviceable parts. Do not use ...
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The certification label attached to the
driver’s side doorjamb shows GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must
never exce ...
Turbo models
The engine is designed to operate at maximum performance using premium unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher. If 93 AKI fuel is not readily
available in your area, unleaded g ...