2013 SUBARU BRZ check engine light

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 272
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 276
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara ®
area ....... 280
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 282
General maintenance....... 285
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 288 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 289
Engine hood ..................... 292
Engine compartment ........ 294
Tires ................................. 308
Tire inflation pressure ...... 315
Wheels ............................. 319
Air conditioning filter......... 322
Transmitter/access key battery ............................ 325
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 329
Light bulbs........................ 337

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for approximately one minute (if equipped)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for
approximately one minute when the push-button ignition switch is turned
to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without
a keyless access with push button start system), have it checked your
SUBARU dealer.
WARNING
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest SUBARU dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with a tire
pressure monitoring system)
The tire pressure monitoring system may not activate immediately.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the push-button ignition
switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Set the parking brake.
Put the select lever in P.
Set the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Press and hold the push-button ignition switch about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU
dealer.
■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 398)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with a keyless access with push button start system)
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Starting the engineVehicles with an automatic transmission Ensure that the select lever is in P and firmly depress the
brake pedal.
Touch the SUBARU emblem
side of the access key to the
push-button ignition switch.
When the access key is detected,
a buzzer sounds and the push-
button ignition switch will turn to
“ON” mode.
When the keyless access with push button start system is deacti-
vated in customization setting, the push-button ignition switch will
turn to “ACC” mode. Modes can be changed by pressing the push-
button ignition switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is pressed.) Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that the keyless
access with push button start system indicator light (green)
turns on.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
In the event that the push-button ignition switch still cannot be oper-
ated, contact your SUBARU dealer.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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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
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
TachometerTachometer .......................... 185
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 200
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system..... 77
Theft prevention labels ............. 80
Tire inflation pressure ............ 420
Tire information Glossary ............................... 432
Size ...................................... 429
Tire identification number ..... 428
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 430
Tires
Chains .................................. 228
Checking .............................. 308
Compact spare tire ............... 378
If you have a flat tire ............. 378
Inflation pressure .................. 315
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 308
Information ........................... 426
Replacing ............................. 378
Rotating tires ........................ 308
Size ...................................... 420
Snow tires............................. 226
Spare tire.............................. 378
Tire pressure monitoring system................................ 367 Tools .........................................378
Towing
Dinghy towing........................231
Emergency towing.................355
TRAC .........................................215
Traction control........................215
Transmission shift switches .........................175, 177
Transmitter Locking/Unlocking ...................37
Replacing the battery ............325
Transmitter ..............................37
Trip meter .................................185
Trunk lid Opener ....................................45
Trunk light Wattage .................................421
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............337
Switch....................................182
Wattage .................................421
USB port ...................................252
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................261
Wattage .................................421
Vanity mirrors...........................261
Vehicle identification number ...................................411
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) .......................................215
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) SPORT mode ...............217T
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Warning buzzersElectric power steering .......... 365
Seatbelt reminder.................. 367
Warning lights Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light........................ 367
Anti-lock brake system ................................ 365
Brake assist system ..............365
Brake system ........................ 364
Charging system ................... 364
Cruise control indicator light....................... 365
Electric power steering system warning light ........... 365
Electronic engine control system ................................ 365
Engine oil pressure ............... 364
Keyless access with push button start
system ........................365, 374
Low fuel level ........................ 367
Low tire pressure................... 367
Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 365
Open door ............................. 367
Pretensioners ........................ 365
Seatbelt reminder
light ..................................... 367
Slip indicator light .................. 365
SRS airbags .......................... 365
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................ 367
Washer Checking ............................... 306
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 226
Switch.................................... 207
Washing and waxing ............... 272 Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 221
Load limits............................. 225
Weight ................................... 410
Wheels ...................................... 319
Window glasses ........................ 70
Window lock switch................... 70
Windows Power windows ....................... 70
Rear window defogger .......... 250
Washer.................................. 207
Windshield wipers ................... 207W