2015 SUBARU BRZ light

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Interior
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ContinuousContinuous (Flashes
in yellow) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission:
The access key was carried
outside the vehicle and the
driver’s door was opened
and closed while any shift
position other than P was
selected without turning off
the push-button ignition
switch.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once3 times (Flashes
in yellow) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission:
The access key was carried
outside the vehicle and the
driver’s door was opened
and closed while the shift
position P was selected with-
out turning off the push-but-
ton ignition switch.
Vehicles with a manual trans-
mission:
The access key was carried
outside the vehicle and the
driver’s door was opened
and closed while the shift
position neutral was selected
without turning off the push-
button ignition switch. Turn the
push-button
ignition switch
off or bring
the access
key back into
the vehicle.
Once
3 times (Flashes
in yellow) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
Indicates that a door other
than the driver’s door has
been opened and closed with
the push-button ignition
switch in any mode other
than off and the access key
outside of the detection area. Confirm the
location of the
access key.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
OnceContinuous
(5 seconds)
(Flashes
in yellow) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the access
key and lock the doors with-
out first turning the push-but-
ton ignition switch off. Turn the
push-button
ignition switch
off and lock
the doors
again.
Once (Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds.) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
Indicates that the access key
is not present when attempt-
ing to start the engine. Confirm the
location of the
access key.
Intermit-
tently (7 sec-
onds)
 (Flashes
in yellow) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
An attempt was made to
drive when the regular key
was not inside the vehicle. Confirm that
the access
key is inside
the vehicle.
Once (Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds.) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
Indicates that the access key
battery is low. Replace the
battery. (
→ P. 330)
Once (Flashes
quickly in green for 15 sec-onds.) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
Indicates that the steering
lock has not been released. Release the
steering lock. (
→ P. 168)
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once(Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds.) Keyless access with push
button start system indica-
tor light
The access key could not be
detected in the vehicle even
after the push-button ignition
switch was pressed once. Vehicles with
an automatic
transmission:
Touch the
access key to
the push-but-
ton ignition
switch while
depressing
the brake pedal.
Vehicles with a manual
transmission:
Touch the
access key to
the push-but-
ton ignition
switch while
depressing
with the
clutch pedal.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
Turn the tire jack portion “A” by
hand until the notch of the jack is
in contact with the jack point.
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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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. 426)
■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.
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed ( →P. 162, 171), consider each of the following
points.
■The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( →P. 162, 171)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. (→ P. 78)
■The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 404)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■The starter motor does not turn over. (vehicles with a key-
less access with push button start system)
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. (→ P. 396)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the push-button ignition
switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Set the parking brake.
Put the select lever in P.
Set the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Press and hold the push-button ignition switch about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU
dealer.
■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 404)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with a keyless access with push button start system)
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4