2013 SUBARU BRZ air filter

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning 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 5-1. Essential information
Hazard warning flashers ..... 354
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 355
If you think something is wrong ................................ 362
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 363
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 364
If you have a flat tire ........... 378
If the engine will not start .... 389
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 392
If you lose your keys ........... 393
If the access key does not operate properly ......... 394
If the battery is discharged ........................ 398
If your vehicle overheats..... 403
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 406
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■For quick cooling
Turn the temperature control dial to the “MAX A/C” position and select the
recirculated air mode.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
●If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from enter ing the vehicle interior. During cooling
operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is
pressed.
■Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
■Air conditioning filter
→ P. 322

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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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working in the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: Be sure the
engine switch is off. With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric
cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or
the coolant temperature is high. ( →P. 300)
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: Be sure the
push-button ignition switch is off. With the push-button ignition switch in
“ON” mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air
conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( →P. 300)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
CAUTION
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart-ment.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
■Removal methodVehicles without a keyless access with push button
start system
Turn the engine switch off.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start
system
Turn the push-button ignition switch off. Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Pull out the glove box and dis-
connect the lower claws.
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the air conditioning
filter and replace it with a new
one.The “ ↑UP” marks shown on
the filter should be pointing up.STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to
the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.)
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
CAUTION
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system wit hout a filter may cause damage to the
system.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 234, 241
ABS........................................... 215
Access keyIf the access key does not operate properly........... 394
Air conditioning filter.............. 322
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 322
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 241
Manual air conditioning system................................ 234
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions................... 102, 110
Airbag precautions for
your child............................ 116
Airbag warning light .............. 365
Curtain airbag
operating conditions........... 110
Curtain airbag
precautions ........................ 116
Front passenger occupant detection system ................ 122
General airbag precautions ........................ 116
Locations of airbags ............... 87
Modification and disposal of airbags ............. 119
Proper driving
posture ......................... 85, 116
Side airbag operating
conditions........................... 110
Side airbag
precautions ........................ 116
Side and curtain airbags
operating conditions........... 110
Side and curtain airbags
precautions ........................ 116
SRS airbags ........................... 87
Alarm .......................................... 81
Antenna .................................... 275 Anti-lock brake system............215
Audio input ...............................252
Audio system
Antenna .................................275
Audio input ............................252
AUX port................................252
iPod .......................................252
Portable music player............252
USB memory .........................252
USB port................................252
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................241
Automatic light
control system .......................200
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........172
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P......................392
Manual mode ........................175
Mode select switch ................174
AUX port ...................................252A