Type New. Any Any. Is there something we can help you with? Start Chat. Reject Chat. XV overview. It maintains tire pressure better than normal air which leaks out over time, and is less sensitive to cold outside temperatures. As a result, Nitrogen minimizes the Tire Pressure Monitoring light coming on. And because it maintains tire pressure better and is less sensitive to hot and cold, nitrogen can improve economy, increase tire life, and might be safer because the tires are less likely to blow-out when driven at high speeds for a long distance, or on hot roads.
Mixing air and nitrogen. Don't put normal air in a tire with nitrogen because you will lose the nitrogen benefit, but it's not dangerous. The downside to Nitrogen is that you might have to pay for it but air is free. For years Subarus and other cars have had some 'memory' though there have been few details about what it remembers, for how long, where its stored or how to access it.
Data probably involves accident or airbag deployment and related speed, gas or brake pedal position, occupant position, if seatbelt were fastened etc. It doesn't mention previous versions or what is new with the Impreza, or if any other models have this EDR. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as how various sytems were operating, if seatbelts were buckled, vehicle speed, and if or how far gas or brake pedals were pressed. EDR data are recorded only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs, no date is recorded under normal driving conditions and no personal data name, age, gender, crash location are recorded To read data, special equipment is required. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer Subaru , other parties such as law enforcement that have the equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or EDR.
Existing laws generally provide that information in an EDR is confidential and is the property of the owner of the motor vehicle. With the total integration of computer systems in every facet of the modern vehicle, there is going to be an increasing amount of stored memory. This is industry-wide and not Subaru specific. Personal tracking devices with memory have been available for years, for theft prevention purposes and also so parents can monitor children's driving location, speed and duration for example.
No doubt insurance companies are aware this information exists. Ground clearance : how high a vehicle rides, measured from the lowest point of the center of the vehicle's undercarrriage, usually the rear differential. Hubcap, or center cap : A small decorative cover over the center of the hub on either alloy or steel wheel.
Wheel cover: used on steel wheels see above , this is a full cover over the entire wheel that makes it look nicer. These are made of plastic, years ago they were metal. Forester L model comes with a steel wheel and no wheel cover. Spoiler: a rear spoiler is on the back It helps to keep dust off the back window and changes the way the car looks.
Works like the rear dust deflector see below. Depending on the spoiler, it may also exert down-force. On a true high performance car a rear spoiler helps maintain high-speed stability with down-force. For example, the Subaru STI tall spoiler certainly is fucnctional at high speed. Dust deflector: trim on the back of a wagon that forces air over the rear windows and helps keep it cleaner for better visibility. The rear spoiler see above does the same thing.
Wipers Interval, Intermittent or Variable Speed Wiper: a wiper speed that is not a steady, constant speed. Inotherwords in goes at an interval. Intermittent is another setting that goes intermittently.
Used for light mist when a constant slow or fast steady speed isn't necessary. Found on both front and rear wipers. Very convenient as this intermittent speed keeps the window clear while not going so often to be irritating. This is mostly on front wipers but is sometimes available on rear. There are 2 kinds of intermittent wiper speed. Wiper de-Ice r : usually a heating element, just like a rear defroster, in the glass under where the wipers rest when turned off there are some cars with wipers arms that are electrically heated themselves as opposed to heating the glass.
This in-glass heating element heats the glass and thus defrosts, unsticks, and 'De-ices' the wiper blades. Available for both front and rear wipers. In the case of the front, hot air from the defroster can take a long time to warm the lowest part of the windshield where the wiper blades are and having a front De-icer is significantly faster.
The rear de-icer is equally convenient. The rear de-icer is usually a part of the rear defroster that extends under the rear wiper. The De-icer can also be used anytime the outside temperature is cold because it keeps the wiper blades supple for a better swipe.
Recalls : A recall is when a factory recognizes a problem and authorizes dealers to repair it. Letters are sent to owners advising them to come in. These problems can be anything from minor updates to major concerns. Sometimes letters are sent and problems fixed without an official recall notice. TSB technical service bulletin. The factory sends updates to technicians with the latest mechanical updates, fixes, things to look for and etc.
Can address any issue. Flooring : Few dealers actually own their inventory, a bank finances the cars and the dealer pays interest as any borrower does. Holdback : a pre-set amount based on invoice that is paid to the dealer by the manufacturer to help offset the huge costs of financing and maintaining inventory.
Without holdback dealers would not be able to carry inventory. Inventory terms: Stock a car that is in the dealer's inventory Dealer trade or locate. These mean your dealer will attempt to find a vehicle in another dealer's inventory and then trade with that dealer.
The vehicle will be driven from the other location. Your dealer will search for the correct model and then contact the other dealer. This can take place within days if a vehicle is already in stock someplace. Pre-sell : You wait for a vehicle the dealer already has ordered and is expecting to be delivered into their own stock. Order : If a vehicle is freshly ordered, Subaru will give an expected delivery date but this is not an exact date.
The sheer reliability of a Subaru makes it a supremely trusty workhorse. When you do take a test drive in a new Subaru, however, the difference in illumination levels will immediately strike you. The colourful array of icons and indicators on the Subaru instrument panel The colourful array of icons and indicators on the Subaru instrument panel is specifically designed to help you keep your car in good working order and to ensure your safety at all times.
This would be the case if a malfunction is detected in the airbag system, for example. Please be aware that different models may have different features and the warning lights listed below may not be applicable to your vehicle. This warning light does not affect the function of correctly worn seat belts in an accident.
Check them as soon as is safely possible. If you experience this warning while driving in the dark, it could obviously require more rapid intervention. Normal brake operation is not affected. If the light is flashing, take the vehicle to your nearest dealer to avoid a potential breakdown situation. Follow the multifunction display screen prompts to rectify this issue, or take your Subaru to your nearest dealer for a system diagnostic check.
This system does not affect the safety of your car and the vehicle will operate normally. Door open warning light If this icon illuminates, check that all doors are closed. If all doors are properly closed, there could be a detected fault in the door open warning system.
Visit your nearest dealer to rectify the situation. You can safely drive your car, as the braking and steering systems still work. Normal driving is also still possible if you see the EyeSight temporarily stopped icon, which may be caused by heavy rain, fog, bright sunlight or low light conditions.
Engine low oil level warning light Indicates a low oil level. The extra body cladding suits the aggro look that's also presented by a set of simple but compelling six-spoke wheels wrapped in chunky Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tires.
The crystal white pearl color of my test vehicle is great for showing off the mud and works well with all that black plastic, but I'm a big fan of the hero geyser blue color too. What I'm not such a fan of are the anodized copper accents, if only because it's a very mustardy shade of copper and the things are all over the place. Highlighting tow points and tie downs? That I can dig. But the steering wheel, shifter and random tags on the door cards are a bit too much for me.
Regardless, the interior is comfortable and roomy, front or back, with The Jeep will do far better off-road, sure, but the Subaru promises a far more pleasant journey to the trailhead. The lifted suspension and other tweaks make for a more capable machine, while the ruggedized good looks inspire adventure with every glance, even if today's quest is simply the commute home.
Tim Stevens. View Local Inventory. Like Improved off-road capability Unaffected on-road manners Great value Don't like Slightly reduced fuel economy A lot of copper.
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