2014 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. 418)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest SUBARU dealer as soon
as possible.STEP 5

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Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ............... 117
Battery precautions ...... 307, 403
Child restraint system ........... 133
How your child should wear the seatbelt.................. 60
Installing child restraints ....... 137
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window precautions .......................... 73
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 331
Seat heater precautions ....... 269
Seatbelt guide ........................ 59
Seatbelt precautions............... 62
Trunk precautions................... 48
Cleaning Alcantara ®
............................ 282
Exterior ................................. 274
Interior .................................. 278
Seatbelts .............................. 279
Clock ........................................ 264
Condenser ............................... 302
Console tray ............................ 260
Cooling system Engine overheating .............. 405
Cruise control.......................... 212
Cup holders ............................. 260
Customizable features ............ 441 Daytime running light
system ....................................205
Defogger
Rear window .........................252
Side mirror.............................252
Dimension.................................412
Dinghy towing ..........................234
Display
Multi-information display ....... 197
Trip information .....................198
Do-it-yourself maintenance.....291
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............255
Wattage .................................423
Doors Door lock .....................23, 37, 42
Door windows..........................70
Side mirrors .............................67
Driver's seatbelt
reminder light.........................369
Driving Break-in tips ..........................151
Correct posture .......................86
Procedures ............................148
Winter drive tips ....................229D

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 217
Emergency, in case ofIf the access key does not operate properly............ 396
If the engine will not start ...... 391
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P.................394
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............400
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 366
If the warning light
turns on ............................... 366
If you have a flat tire ............. 380
If you lose your keys ............. 395
If you think something is wrong .................................. 364
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 408
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 357
If your vehicle overheats ....... 405 Engine
Compartment ........................ 296
Engine hood.......................... 294
Engine switch................ 162, 171
How to start the engine ......................... 162, 171
Identification number............. 413
If the engine will not start ...... 391
Ignition switch ............... 162, 171
Overheating .......................... 405
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 418
Checking ............................... 300
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................... 187
Engine hood ............................. 294
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 416
Checking ............................... 297
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
Engine switch................... 162, 171
Engine switch light .................. 255
Event data recorder ................... 16E

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Alphabetical index
Odometer .................................. 187 OilEngine oil ..............................297
Opener
Engine hood .......................... 294
Fuel filler lid .............................74
Trunk lid ..................................45
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding...............67
Outside temperature display .................................... 265
Overheating, Engine ................ 405
Parking brake ........................... 185
Parking lights
Switch.................................... 202
Power outlets ........................... 266
Power windows ..........................70 Radiator .................................... 302
Rear seats................................... 54
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 340
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage................................. 423
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 340
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage................................. 423
Rear window defogger ............ 252
Replacing Fuses .................................... 332
Key battery............................ 328
Light bulbs............................. 340
Tires ...................................... 380
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 447
REV indicator ........................... 152O
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 380If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 391If the engine will not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 400If the battery is discharged
The select lever cannot be
moved outP. 394If the select lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the engine hood
P. 405If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 395If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 400If 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. 408If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 366If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...