2015 SUBARU BRZ automatic transmission

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When driving
■Operation of the push-button ignition switch
When operating the push-button ignition switch, one short, firm press is
enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the
push-button ignition switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to
press and hold the switch.
■Access key battery depletion
→ P. 3 4
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 3 0
■Note for the “keyless access” entry function
→P. 3 1
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 78)
Contact your SUBARU dealer.
■Steering lock
After turning the push-button ignition switch off and opening and closing the
doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function.
Operating the push-button ignition switch again automatically cancels the
steering lock. Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Check that the select lever is securely set
in P. The engine may not start if the select
lever is displaced out of P. The keyless
access with push button start system indi-
cator light (green) will flash quickly.

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■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■When the keyless access with push button start system indicator light
flashes in yellow
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer immediately.
■If the access key battery is depleted
→P. 330
■If the keyless access with push button start system has been deacti-
vated in a customized setting
→ P. 401
■Immediately after reconnecting the battery terminals due to replacing
the battery and so forth
The engine may not start. If this occurs, turn the push-button ignition switch
to “ON” mode, and start the engine after waiting at least 10 seconds. Idling
may be unstable immediately after the engine starts, however, this is not a
malfunction. The keyless access with push button start
system indicator light (green) will flash
quickly.
Vehicles with an automatic transmis- sion
Check that the select lever is set in P.
Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left andright.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left andright.

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CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge
●Do not leave the push-button ignition switch in “ACC” or “ON” mode for
long periods of time without the engine running.
●If the keyless access with push button start system indicator light (green)
is illuminated, the push-button ignition switch is not off. When exiting the
vehicle, always check that the push-button ignition switch is off.
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Do not stop the engine when the
select lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another
select lever position, the push-button ignition switch will not be turned off
but instead be turned to “ACC” mode. If the vehicle is left in “ACC” mode,
battery discharge may occur.
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your SUBARU dealer immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the push-button ignition
switch
If the push-button ignition switch seems to be operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately.

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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system)
■Starting the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the select lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
Vehicles with a manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in neutral.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
■Changing the engine switch positions
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: The key can be
removed only when the select
lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the power outlet can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Shift the select lever to P. (→ P. 174)
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to neutral. ( → P. 181)
■If the engine does not start
Remove the key and try again. If the engine does not start, the engine immo-
bilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 78)
Contact your SUBARU dealer.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
■Immediately after reconnecting the battery terminals due to replacing
the battery and so forth
The engine may not start. If this occurs, turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position, and start the engine after waiting at least 10 seconds. Idling may be
unstable immediately after the engine starts, however, this is not a malfunc-
tion.
STEP 1
Push in the key and turn to the “LOCK”
position.STEP 2
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left andright.

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Automatic transmission∗
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the select lever
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button
start system
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the
select lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the select lever between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start
system
While the push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode,
move the select lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the select lever between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped.
∗: If equipped

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■Automatic gear selection when the vehicle is stopped
When the vehicle is idling at high rpm in order to warm up, and the vehicle is
on a slippery road, the transmission may automatically shift to 2nd
gear for
stopping and starting off.
■Temporary manual mode driving
Temporary manual mode driving will be deactivated and normal D position
driving will be returned to in the following situations:
●When driving for longer than the set time (the set time differs according
to driving conditions).
●When the vehicle comes to a stop.
●When the accelerator pedal is continually depressed for longer than the
set time.
●When the accelerator pedal is fully, or near-fully, depressed. Temporary manual mode driving can be
changed to by operating the paddle shift
levers while the select lever is in the D
position.
When this occurs, the selected gear and
“D” are displayed on the shift position and
shift range indicator.
(When engine speed rises close to the
red zone, upshifting will be automaticallyperformed.)

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When driving
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator (→ P. 184)Shift position indicator (→ P. 182)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 203)Shift-up indicator (→ P. 182)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
(If equipped)
Front fog light indicator (→ P. 208)Slip indicator (→ P. 217)
Security indicator (→ P. 78, 82)Traction Control Sys-
tem OFF indicator light (→ P. 218)
(If equipped)
Keyless access with
push button start sys-
tem indicator light (→ P. 162)Vehicle stability control
(VSC) off indicator (→ P. 221)
Shift position and shift
range indicator (→ P. 175)“VSC SPORT” indicator (→ P. 219)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Upshift/downshift indi-
cator ( →P. 177, 179)REV indicator (→ P. 152)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“SPORT” indicator (→ P. 176)Cruise control indicator (→ P. 212)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“SNOW” indicator (→ P. 176)“SET” indicator (→ P. 212)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
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