2016 SUBARU BRZ coolant

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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
STEP 4

408 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. (oP. 420)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest SUBARU dealer as soon
as possible.
STEP 5

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When trouble arises
409 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

420 6-1. Specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
CapacityVehicles with an automatic transmission
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• SUBARU Super Coolant
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO ZXE27HBR8
0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
CAUTION
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

436 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weightThe weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weightThe sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

478 Alphabetical index
Engine
Compartment ........................ 298
Engine hood .......................... 296
Engine switch ................162, 171
How to start the
engine .........................162, 171
Identification number............. 415
If the engine will not start ...... 393
Ignition switch................162, 171
Overheating........................... 407
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 420
Checking ............................... 302
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 187
Engine hood ............................. 296
Engine immobilizer system....... 78
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 418
Checking ............................... 299
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Engine switch ...................162, 171
Engine switch light .................. 258
Event data recorder ...................16Floor mat .................................. 273
Fluid
Brake..................................... 304
Washer.................................. 310
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 342
Switch ................................... 208
Wattage................................. 425
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 342
Switch ................................... 208
Wattage................................. 425
Front passenger occupant
detection system ................... 124
Front passenger's seatbelt
reminder light ........................ 371
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 51
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 342
Wattage................................. 425
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 342
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage................................. 425
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 417
Fuel gauge ............................ 187
Fuel pump shut off system .... 367
Gas station information ......... 488
Information ............................ 426
Refueling................................. 74
Fuel door .................................... 74
Fuel filler lid................................ 74
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 367
Fuses ........................................ 334F

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 382If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 393If the engine will not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 402If the battery is discharged
The select lever cannot be
moved outP. 396If 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. 407If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 397If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 402If 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. 410If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 368If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...