Subaru Impreza Quiz
Starting and operating

Limited slip differential (LSD) (STI)

In this manual: Starting and operating
Foreword — 1Warranties — 5How to use this Owner’s Manual — 5Vehicle symbols — 1Safety precautions when driving — 14Illustrated index — 7Function settings — 1Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags — 75Keys and doors — 66Instruments and controls — 121Climate control — 42Audio — 168Interior equipment — 29Starting and operating — 111Driving tips — 31In case of emergency — 21Appearance care — 16Maintenance and service — 109Specifications — 21Consumer information and Reporting safety defects — 31
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The LSD provides optimum distribution of power according to the difference in revolutions between the right and left wheels that may be caused by certain driving conditions, thereby improving driving stability on snow-covered, muddy or other slippery roads or when high speed driving.

• Never start the engine while a tire on one side is jacked up, as the vehicle may move.

• Never start the engine while a tire on one side is jacked up, as the vehicle may move.

• If one tire is spinning in mud, avoid continued spinning at high speed as this could adversely affect the LSD.

• If you use a temporary spare tire to replace a flat tire, be sure to use the original temporary spare tire stored in the vehicle. Using other sizes will adversely affect the LSD.

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