2014 SUBARU BRZ tow

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire. (→ P. 422)
■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a tire pressure
monitoring system)
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
warned. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains on.
■If you have a flat rear tire
Install the compact spare tire on the front of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps.
Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of
the vehicle.
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CAUTION
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system)
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your SUBARU dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system)
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your SUBARU dealer or other qualified service shop as
soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter when replacing the tire. (→P. 3 1 1 )
■Stowing the jack
When stowing the jack in the jack holder, make sure that the part that the
jack handle attaches to is pointing towards the inside of the trunk. Failure
to do so may damage the vehicle body.

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CAUTION
■When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fans
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.
■When closing the doors
While pushing the door glass towards the inside of the vehicle, slowly close
the door.
Because the side window open/close function linked to door operation will
not operate, the window may interfere with the vehicle body, possibly
scratching both the vehicle body and window, or even shattering the window.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the select lever
For vehicles with an automatic transmission, be careful not to shift the select
lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
■To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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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
Tools......................................... 380
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 234
Emergency towing ................ 357
TRAC ........................................ 217
Traction control....................... 217
Transmission shift switches......................... 177, 179
Transmitter Locking/Unlocking .................. 37
Replacing the battery ........... 328
Transmitter ............................. 37
Trip meter................................. 187
Trunk lid Opener ................................... 45
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 423
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 340
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage ................................ 423
USB port................................... 254
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 263
Wattage ................................ 423
Vanity mirrors .......................... 263
Vehicle identification number................................... 413
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) ...................................... 217
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) SPORT mode .............. 219 Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ..........367
Seatbelt reminder ..................369
Warning lights Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light........................369
Anti-lock brake system ................................367
Brake assist system ..............367
Brake system ........................366
Charging system ...................366
Cruise control indicator light.......................367
Electric power steering system warning light ...........367
Electronic engine control system ................................367
Engine oil pressure ...............366
Keyless access with push button start
system ........................367, 376
Low fuel level ........................369
Low tire pressure...................369
Malfunction indicator
lamp ....................................367
Open door .............................369
Pretensioners ........................367
Seatbelt reminder
light .....................................369
Slip indicator light ..................367
SRS airbags ..........................367
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................369
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