2014 SUBARU BRZ warning light

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. (→P. 340)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer.
■If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine SUBARU fuse or equivalent.
●Do not modify the fuse or the fuse box.
CAUTION
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
SUBARU dealer.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■When replacing light bulbs
SUBARU recommends that you use genuine SUBARU products designed
for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent over-
load, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unus-able.
■Removing and installing the luggage trim cover and trunk lid panel
cover clip
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■When changing the back-up lights
Stop the engine and wait until the exhaust pipe has cooled sufficiently. The
lights are located near the exhaust pipe and touching a hot exhaust pipe can
cause burns.
Removing
Installing

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WARNING
■Discharge headlights
●Contact your SUBARU dealer before replacing the discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
●Do not touch the discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the head-
lights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 25000 V will be discharged and could result
in serious injury or death by electric shock.
●Do not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam discharge headlight
bulbs, connectors, power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury or death.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationHazard 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

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5-1. Essential information
Hazard war ning flashers
■Hazard warning flashers
If the hazard warning flashers are used for a long time while the engine is
not operating, the battery may discharge.
The hazard warning flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch.All the turn signal lights will
flash. To turn them off, press
the switch once again.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
SUBARU dealer.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your SUBARU dealer.
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(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately.
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(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Comes on in yellow) Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
■SRS airbag system warning light
→ P. 121
■Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
The electric power steering warning light may come on and the warning
buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops.
WARNING
■When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
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