2014 SUBARU BRZ tow

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When driving
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comf
ortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specifications
Detailed vehicle information.
7For owners
Reporting safety defects for US owners, and seatbelt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 187
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 192
Multi-information display ..... 197
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 202
Fog light switch ................... 208
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 209
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 212
Driving assist systems ........ 217
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 224
Vehicle load limits ............... 228
Winter driving tips ............... 229
Trailer towing ...................... 233
Dinghy towing ..................... 234 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 236
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 243
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 252
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX/USB port .... 254
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 255

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 278
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara ®
area.......... 282
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 284
General maintenance ......... 287
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 290
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 291
Engine hood ....................... 294
Engine compartment .......... 296
Tires ................................... 310
Tire inflation pressure......... 318
Wheels ............................... 322
Air conditioning filter ........... 325
Transmitter/access key battery .............................. 328
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 332
Light bulbs .......................... 340 5-1. Essential information
Hazard warning flashers ..... 356
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 357
If you think something is wrong ................................ 364
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 365
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 366
If you have a flat tire ........... 380
If the engine will not start .... 391
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 394
If you lose your keys ........... 395
If the access key does not operate properly ............... 396
If the battery is discharged ........................ 400
If your vehicle overheats..... 405
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 408
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Outside rear view mirrors P. 67Engine hood P. 294
Windshield wipers P. 209
Headlights P. 202
Parking lights P. 202
Front side marker
lights
P. 202
Turn signal lights P. 184
Front fog lights ∗ P. 208
Daytime running lights P. 202
Pictorial indexExterior
Towing eyelet P. 357

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 310
P. 380
P. 318
P. 428
Rear window defogger P. 252
Trunk lid P. 45
Doors P. 42
Fuel filler lid P. 74
Turn signal lights P. 184
Rear side marker lights P. 202
∗: If equipped
License plate lights P. 202
Tail lights P. 202
Towing eyelet
P. 357
Towing eyelet
P. 357

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
■Conditions affecting operation
The keyless access with push button start system uses weak radio waves. In
the following situations, the communication between the access key and the
vehicle may be affected, preventing the keyless access with push button
start system, remote keyless entry system and engine immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Way of coping →P. 396)
●When the access key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
●When the access key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
■Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The remote keyless entry system may not operate normally in the following
situations:
●When the transmitter battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
●When the transmitter is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
●When other transmitters (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear window
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
→ P. 3 0
■If the remote keyless entry system does not operate properly (vehicles
with a keyless access with push button start system)
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk lid: Use the mechanical
key. ( →P. 396)
■Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
If the remote keyless entry system does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( →P. 328)
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
→ P. 3 4
■When the access key battery is fully depleted
→ P. 328
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your SUBARU dealer for details.
■Customization that can be conf igured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. remote keyless entry system) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 441)

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag systemYour vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU advanced frontal airbag
system that complies with the new advanced frontal airbag require-
ments in the amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS) No. 208.
The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system automatically deter-
mines the deployment force of the driver’s SRS frontal airbag at the
time of deployment as well as whether or not to activate the front pas-
senger’s SRS frontal airbag and, if activated, the deployment force of
the SRS frontal airbag at the time of deployment.
Your vehicle has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s
sun visors beginning with the phrase “EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR
BAGS” and a tag attached to the glove box lid beginning with the
phrase “Even with Advanced Air Bags”. Make sure that you carefully
read the instructions on the warning labels and tag.
Always wear your seatbelt. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag
system is a supplemental restraint system and must be used in com-
bination with a seatbelt. All occupants should wear a seatbelt or be
seated in an appropriate child restraint system.
The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the
steering wheel. The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed
near the top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark.
In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the following components
deploy. ● SRS frontal airbag for driver
● SRS frontal airbag for front passenger
These components supplement the seatbelts by reducing the impact
to the occupant’s head and chest.