2015 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. 422)
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 ...... 309, 407
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 ........................ 333
Seat heater precautions ....... 272
Seatbelt guide ........................ 59
Seatbelt precautions............... 62
Trunk precautions................... 48
Cleaning Alcantara ®
............................ 284
Exterior ................................. 276
Interior .................................. 280
Seatbelts .............................. 281
Clock ........................................ 267
Condenser ............................... 304
Console tray ............................ 263
Cooling system Engine overheating .............. 409
Cruise control.......................... 212
Cup holders ............................. 263
Customizable features ............ 445 Daytime running light
system ....................................205
Defogger
Rear window .........................254
Side mirror.............................254
Dimension.................................416
Dinghy towing ..........................235
Display
Multi-information display ....... 197
Trip information .....................198
Do-it-yourself maintenance.....293
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............258
Wattage .................................427
Doors Door lock .....................23, 37, 42
Door windows..........................70
Side mirrors .............................67
Driver's seatbelt
reminder light.........................373
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............ 400
If the engine will not start ...... 395
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P.................398
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............404
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 370
If the warning light
turns on ............................... 370
If you have a flat tire ............. 384
If you lose your keys ............. 399
If you think something is wrong .................................. 368
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 412
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 361
If your vehicle overheats ....... 409 Engine
Compartment ........................ 298
Engine hood.......................... 296
Engine switch................ 162, 171
How to start the engine ......................... 162, 171
Identification number............. 417
If the engine will not start ...... 395
Ignition switch ............... 162, 171
Overheating .......................... 409
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 422
Checking ............................... 302
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................... 187
Engine hood ............................. 296
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 420
Checking ............................... 299
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
Engine switch................... 162, 171
Engine switch light .................. 258
Event data recorder ................... 16E

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Alphabetical index
Odometer .................................. 187 OilEngine oil ..............................299
Opener
Engine hood .......................... 296
Fuel filler lid .............................74
Trunk lid ..................................45
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding...............67
Outside temperature display .................................... 268
Overheating, Engine ................ 409
Parking brake ........................... 185
Parking lights
Switch.................................... 202
Power outlets ........................... 269
Power windows ..........................70 Radiator .................................... 304
Rear seats................................... 54
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 343
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage................................. 427
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 343
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage................................. 427
Rear window defogger ............ 254
Replacing Fuses .................................... 335
Key battery............................ 330
Light bulbs............................. 343
Tires ...................................... 384
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 451
REV indicator ........................... 152O
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 384If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 395If the engine will not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 404If the battery is discharged
The select lever cannot be
moved outP. 398If 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. 409If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 399If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 404If 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. 412If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 370If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...