2013 SUBARU BRZ engine overheat

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the engine
hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the engine hood after the
steam subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the engine hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine and call your SUBARU dealer. After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the engine hood.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the engine
hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the engine hood, do not open the
engine hood until the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may
be very hot, causing serious injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. ( →P. 416)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest SUBARU dealer as soon
as possible.STEP 5

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 337
Wattage.................................421
Battery Checking ............................... 302
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............398
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 226
Bottle holders ........................... 257
Brake Fluid ...................................... 300
Parking brake ........................ 183
Brake assist ..............................215
Break-in tips ............................. 149
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................189
Care Alcantara ®
............................. 280
Exterior.................................. 272
Interior ................................... 276
Seatbelts ............................... 277
Cargo capacity ......................... 221
Chains ....................................... 228
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ............................. 132
Booster seats,
installation ........................... 136
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 132
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 136
Front passenger occupant
detection system .................122
Infant seats, definition ............................. 132
Infant seats, installation ........................... 136 Installing CRS with
LATCH anchors .................. 137
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 139
Installing CRS with top tether straps.................. 142
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 116
Battery precautions ....... 305, 401
Child restraint system ........... 132
How your child should wear the seatbelt .................. 60
Installing child restraints........ 136
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window precautions ........................... 72
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 328
Seat heater precautions ........ 267
Seatbelt guide ......................... 59
Seatbelt precautions ............... 62
Trunk precautions ................... 48
Cleaning
Alcantara ®
............................. 280
Exterior.................................. 272
Interior ................................... 276
Seatbelts ............................... 277
Clock ......................................... 262
Condenser ................................ 300
Console tray ............................. 258
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 403
Cruise control .......................... 210
Cup holders .............................. 258
Customizable features ............ 439B
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Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system ................................... 203
Defogger
Rear window......................... 250
Side mirror ............................ 250
Dimension ................................ 410
Dinghy towing ......................... 231
Display
Multi-information display....... 195
Trip information .................... 196
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 289
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.............. 253
Wattage ................................ 421
Doors Door lock .................... 23, 37, 42
Door windows ......................... 70
Side mirrors ............................ 67
Driver's seatbelt
reminder light ........................ 367
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 149
Correct posture....................... 85
Procedures ........................... 146
Winter drive tips.................... 226 Electric power steering ...........215
Emergency, in case of
If the access key does not operate properly............394
If the engine will not start ...... 389
If the select lever cannot
be shifted from P.................392
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............398
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................364
If the warning light
turns on ...............................364
If you have a flat tire .............378
If you lose your keys .............393
If you think something is wrong ..................................362
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................406
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................355
If your vehicle overheats ....... 403DE

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Alphabetical index
EngineCompartment ........................ 294
Engine hood .......................... 292
Engine switch ................160, 169
How to start the engine .........................160, 169
Identification number ............. 411
If the engine will not start ...... 389
Ignition switch................160, 169
Overheating........................... 403
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 416
Checking ............................... 298
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................... 185
Engine hood ............................. 292
Engine immobilizer system....... 77
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 414
Checking ............................... 295
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 226
Engine switch ...................160, 169
Engine switch light .................. 253
Event data recorder ...................16 Floor mat .................................. 268 Fluid
Brake..................................... 300
Washer.................................. 306
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage................................. 421
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage................................. 421
Front passenger occupant
detection system ................... 122
Front passenger's seatbelt
reminder light ........................ 367
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 51
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Wattage................................. 421
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Switch ................................... 182
Wattage................................. 421F

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Alphabetical index
Keyless entry..............................37
KeysAccess key ..............................20
Engine switch ................160, 169
If you lose your keys ............. 393
If your access key battery is discharged........... 394
Key number.............................20
Keyless entry...........................37
Keys ........................................20
Mechanical key .......................21
Transmitter ..............................37
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Wattage.................................421
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................337
Wattage.................................421
Lights
Door courtesy lights ..............253
Engine switch light ................ 253
Fog light switch ..................... 206
Hazard light switch ................ 354
Hazard warning flasher switch .................................. 354
Headlights switch .................. 200
Interior light switch ................ 254
Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Turn signal lever.................... 182
Vanity lights........................... 261
Wattage.................................421
Load capacity ........................... 225 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 289
General maintenance............ 285
Maintenance data ................. 410
Maintenance requirements ... 282
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 234
Manual transmission ............... 179
Meter Instrument panel light control ......................... 189
Meters ................................... 185
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 66
Side mirror heater ................. 250
Side mirrors............................. 67
Vanity mirrors........................ 261
Multi-information display ........ 195
Noise from under vehicle .......... 14
Odometer .................................. 185 Oil Engine oil .............................. 295
Opener Engine hood.......................... 292
Fuel filler lid ............................. 73
Trunk lid .................................. 45
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 67
Outside temperature display .................................... 263
Overheating, Engine ................ 403K
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 378If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 389If the engine will not start
P. 7 7Engine immobilizer system
P. 398If the battery is discharged
The select lever cannot be
moved outP. 392If the select lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temper-
ature gauge enters the red
Steam can be seen coming
from under the engine hood
P. 403If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 393If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 398If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 2Doors
The trunk cannot be openedP. 4 5Trunk lid
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 406If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 364If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...