2013 SUBARU BRZ cruise control

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 185
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 190
Multi-information display ..... 195
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 200
Fog light switch ................... 206
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 207
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 210
Driving assist systems ........ 215
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 221
Vehicle load limits ............... 225
Winter driving tips ............... 226
Trailer towing ...................... 230
Dinghy towing ..................... 231 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 234
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 241
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 250
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX/USB port .... 252
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 253

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Paddle shift levers ∗ P. 175, 177
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without a keyless access with push
button start system)
P. 169
Cruise control switch P. 210Horn
SRS driver airbag P. 184
P. 87
Instrument panel light control dial P. 189
Manual headlight leveling dial P. 202
Trunk lid opener P. 45
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio systemThe installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as: ● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seatbelt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your SUBARU dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 146
Push-button ignition switch ............................. 160
Engine (ignition) switch .... 169
Automatic transmission .... 172
Manual Transmission ....... 179
Turn signal lever .............. 182
Parking brake ................... 183
Horn ................................. 184
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 185
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 190
Multi-information display............................ 195 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 200
Fog light switch ................ 206
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 207
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 210
Driving assist systems ..... 215
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 221
Vehicle load limits ............ 225
Winter driving tips ............ 226
Trailer towing ................... 230
Dinghy towing .................. 231

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2-1. Driving procedures
■When moving the select lever out of P
If the select lever is pushed sideways before the brake pedal is depressed,
select lever operation may not be possible. Depress the brake pedal before
shifting the select lever out of P.
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
If downshifting operations are performed at a vehicle speed by which down-
shifting is not possible (when downshifting will cause the engine speed to
enter the red zone), a buzzer will sound to warn the driver that downshifting
cannot be performed.
■When driving with cruise control activated
Downshifting can be performed even when using cruise control. After down-
shifting, the set speed continues. (→P. 175, 177)
■Sport mode
●In sport mode, lower gears are used and gears change at a higher
engine speed.
●If sport mode is changed to while the select lever is in the M position, the
“SPORT” indicator will come on but sport mode controls will not be car-
ried out. Shift the select lever to the D position.
●Sport mode cannot be changed to when driving with cruise control acti-
vated.
■Snow mode
To prevent slipping, 1 st
gear cannot be selected when in snow mode.
■Sport mode and snow mode automatic deactivation
In the following situations, the driving mode is automatically deactivated:
●When the engine is turned off after dr iving in sport mode or snow mode.
●When cruise control is activated while driving in sport mode.
■If the select lever cannot be shifted from P
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator (→ P. 182)Shift position indicator (→ P. 179)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 201)Shift-up indicator (→ P. 180)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
(If equipped)
Front fog light indicator (→ P. 206)Slip indicator (→ P. 215)
Security indicator (→ P. 77, 81)Traction Control Sys-
tem OFF indicator light (→ P. 216)
(If equipped)
Keyless access with
push button start sys-
tem indicator light (→ P. 160)Vehicle stability control
(VSC) off indicator (→ P. 218)
Shift position and shift
range indicator (→ P. 173)“VSC SPORT” indicator (→ P. 217)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Upshift/downshift indi-
cator ( →P. 175, 177)REV indicator (→ P. 150)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“SPORT” indicator (→ P. 174)Cruise control indicator (→ P. 210)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“SNOW” indicator (→ P. 174)“SET” indicator (→ P. 210)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal. Indicators
Cruise control switch
■Setting the vehicle speedPress the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control. Cruise control indicator (green)
will come on.
Press the button again to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed. “SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.
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2-4. Using other driving systems
■Cruise control can be set when
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
●The select lever is in D or M and the vehicle is in the 2nd
gear or higher.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
Vehicles with a manual transmission
●The vehicle is in the 2 nd
gear or higher.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when: