2016 SUBARU BRZ brake light

163 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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.
The keyless access with push button start system indicator light
(green) will turn on. If the indicator light does not turn on, the
engine cannot be started.
Press the push-button ignition
switch.
The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 10 seconds,
whichever is less.
Continue depressing the clutch
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine can be started
from any push-button ignition
switch mode.
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■Stopping the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the select lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (oP. 185)
Release the brake pedal.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
Check that the keyless access with push button start sys-
tem indicator light (green) is off.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to neutral.
Set the parking brake. (oP. 185)
Release the clutch pedal.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
Check that the keyless access with push button start sys-
tem indicator light (green) is off.
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When driving
■Changing push-button ignition switch mode
Modes can be changed by pressing the push-button ignition switch
with the brake pedal (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
clutch pedal (vehicles with a manual transmission) released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off*
The hazard warning flashers
can be used.
The keyless access with push
button start system indicator
light (green) is off.
“ACC” mode
Some electrical components
such as the power outlet can
be used.
The keyless access with push
button start system indicator
light (green) flashes slowly.
“ON” mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The keyless access with push
button start system indicator
light (green) flashes slowly.
*: Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: If the select lever
is in a position other than P
when turning off the engine, the
push-button ignition switch will
be turned to “ACC” mode, not
to off.

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When stopping the engine with the select lever in a position
other than P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
If the engine is stopped with the select lever in a position other than P,
the push-button ignition switch will not be turned off but instead be
turned to “ACC” mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the select lever to P.
Check that the keyless access with push button start system
indicator light (green) flashes slowly and then press the push-
button ignition switch once.
Check that the keyless access with push button start system
indicator light (green) is off.
■Auto power off function
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
If the vehicle is left in “ACC” mode for more than 20 minutes or “ON” mode
(the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the select lever in P,
the push-button ignition switch will automatically turn off. However, this func-
tion cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with
the push-button ignition switch in “ACC” or “ON” mode for long periods of
time when the engine is not running.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in “ACC” mode for more than 20 minutes or “ON” mode
(the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the push-button ignition
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the push-button ignition
switch in “ACC” or “ON” mode for long periods of time when the engine is not
running.
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When driving
WARNING
■When starting the engine
●Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress
the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●If the keyless access with push button start system indicator light flashes
in green after the engine has started, never drive the vehicle. The steering
wheel is still locked, and it may result in an accident.
■Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
■Stopping the engine
Do not touch the push-button ignition switch during driving.
When the push-button ignition switch is pressed for 2 seconds or longer or
pressed 3 times successively, the engine will stop. When the engine stops,
the brake booster will not function. A greater foot pressure will be required
on the brake pedal.
The power steering system will not operate either. A greater force will be
required to steer, and it may result in an accident.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
oP. 229
CAUTION
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever while
depressing the brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, slightly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the button.
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When driving
■Daytime running light system
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission: To make your vehicle more visi-
ble to other drivers, the daytime running lights turn on automatically
whenever the engine is started, the select lever is shifted out of P and the
parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: To make your vehicle more visible
to other drivers, the daytime running lights turn on automatically when-
ever the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime
running lights are not designed for use at night.
●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
■Headlight control sensor
Headlight control sensor is located on the
passenger's side.
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Driving assist systems
When the TRAC/Vehicle stability control (VSC) systems are operating
The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC (brake LSD
function)/Vehicle stability control
(VSC) systems are operating.
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
■Vehicle stability control (VSC)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
The TRAC system is also equipped with the brake LSD function.
■Electric power steering
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel