2014 SUBARU BRZ warning light

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
SRS airbag system monitorsA diagnostic system continually
monitors the readiness of the
SRS airbag system (including
front seatbelt pretensioners)
while the vehicle is being driven.
The SRS airbag system warning
light will show normal system
operation by illuminating for
approximately 6 seconds when
the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
The following components are monitored by the indicator: ● Front sub sensor (right-hand side)
● Front sub sensor (left-hand side)
● Airbag control module (including impact sensors)
● Frontal airbag module (driver’s side)
● Frontal airbag module (front passenger’s side)
● Side airbag sensor (center pillar right-hand side)
● Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-hand side)
● Door impact sensor (right-hand side)
● Door impact sensor (left-hand side)
● Side airbag module (driver’s side)
● Side airbag module (front passenger’s side)
● Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house right-hand side)
● Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house left-hand side)
● Curtain airbag module (right-hand side)

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●Curtain airbag module (left-hand side)
● Satellite safing sensor (under the center of the rear seats)
● Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side)
● Seatbelt pretensioner (front passenger’s side)
● Seatbelt buckle switch (front passenger’s side)
● Front passenger’s occupant detection system sensor
● Front passenger’s occupant detection control module
● Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator
● All related wiring
WARNING
■SRS warning light
If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a
malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag system. Imme-
diately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system
checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners
and/or SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision, which
may increase the risk of injury.
●Flashing or flickering of the warning light
●No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned
to the “ON” position.
●Continuous illumination of the warning light
●Illumination of the warning light while driving

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
Front passenger occupant detection system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant detection
system. Using the sensors installed under the seat cover, the system
detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or
deactivates the frontal airbag for front passenger seat. The occupant
detection system may not inflate
the front passenger’s SRS frontal
airbag even when the driver’s SRS frontal airbag deploys. This is not
a malfunction. If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front passenger’s
occupant detection system have fa iled, the SRS airbag system warn-
ing light will illuminate. Have the system inspected by your SUBARU
dealer immediately if the SRS ai rbag system warning light illumi-
nates.
If your vehicle has sustained impact , this may affect the proper func-
tion of the SUBARU advanced front al airbag system. Immediately
contact your SUBARU dealer a nd have your vehicle inspected. Do
not use the front passenger seat while driving to your SUBARU
dealer.
SRS airbag system warning light
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

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Before driving
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant
detection system*1
■Adult*2
■Child restraint system with infant *6, *7, *8
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS airbag system warning light Off
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light Flashing*3
Devices Front passenger airbag
On
Front side airbag
*4
Front curtain airbag *4
Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner *4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF” *9
SRS airbag system warning light Off
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Off
Front side airbag *4
On
Front curtain airbag *4
Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner *4

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■Child*5, *7
■Unoccupied
■There is a malfunction in the systemIndicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF” or “AIR BAG ON” *5
SRS airbag system warning light Off
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light Off or
flashing *3, *5
Devices Front passenger airbag Off or on
*5
Front side airbag *4
On
Front curtain airbag *4
Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner *4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS airbag system warning light Off
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Off
Front side airbag *4
On
Front curtain airbag *4
Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner *4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS airbag system warning light On
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag Off
Front side airbag *4
On
Front curtain airbag *4
Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner *4

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Before driving
WARNING
■Front passenger occupant detection system precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant
detection system.
Failure to do so may cause the occupant detection system to not function
correctly, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Wear the seatbelt properly.
●Do not apply excessive force to the seat.
●Do not put sharp object(s) on the seat or pierce the seat upholstery.
●Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.
●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers
the seat cushion surface.
●Do not spill liquid on the front passenger seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off
immediately and dry the seat. If the airbag warning light illuminates, dry
the seat until the warning light turns off. If the airbag warning light stays on
even when the seat has dried, do not allow anyone to sit on the front pas-
senger seat and have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer. If the
airbag warning light does not illuminate, check that the airbag ON/OFF
indicator light works properly. If the indicator light does not work properly,
do not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger’s seat and have the sys-
tem inspected by your SUBARU dealer.
●Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger seat. Also, do not
replace or modify the seat upholstery or foam inside the seat.
●Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a gen-
uine SUBARU accessory under the front passenger’s seat.
●Do not place a magnetized items near the seatbelt buckle.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 148
Push-button ignition switch ............................. 162
Engine (ignition) switch ............................. 171
Automatic transmission .... 174
Manual Transmission ....... 181
Turn signal lever .............. 184
Parking brake ................... 185
Horn ................................. 186
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

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
WARNING
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shift changing, or changes in
engine speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
■When shifting the select lever or shift lever
●On vehicles with an automatic transmission, be careful not to shift the
select lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the select lever
to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of
the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious
injury.
●Do not place items in the select lever’s or shift lever’s surrounding area. It
may cause incorrect operation.
●If the select lever’s or shift lever’s boot is pulled out during cleaning, return
it to its previous position. If the select lever’s or shift lever’s boot is left
pulled out, the select lever or shift lever may become difficult to operate.