2016 SUBARU BRZ cruise control

215 2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
●Vehicle stability control (VSC) is activated.
■The system may be malfunctioning when
In the following situations, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your SUBARU dealer.
●The cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow.
●The cruise control indicator does not come on even when the “ON-OFF”
button is pressed while the engine is running.

216 2-4. Using other driving systems
WARNING
■Cruise control precaution (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
You can cancel the cruise control by shifting the select lever into the N posi-
tion. However, do not shift the lever into the N position while driving except in
case of emergency. If the select lever is shifted into the N position, the
engine brake will no longer work. This could result in an accident.
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●During emergency towing

370 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Comes on in
yellow)Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
■SRS airbag system warning light
oP. 122
■Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
The electric power steering warning light may come on and the warning
buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops.
WARNING
■When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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When trouble arises
391 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for
use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
●Do not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
●Install the compact spare tire on a front wheel.
■When storing the compact spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & brake assist
●Vehicle stability control (VSC)
●TRAC
●Electric power steering
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Cruise control
●LSD (if equipped)

476 Alphabetical index
Care
Alcantara®............................. 284
Exterior.................................. 276
Interior ................................... 280
Seatbelts ............................... 281
Cargo capacity ......................... 224
Chains ....................................... 231
Child restraint system
Booster seats,
definition ............................. 134
Booster seats,
installation ........................... 138
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 134
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 138
Front passenger occupant
detection system .................124
Infant seats,
definition ............................. 134
Infant seats,
installation ........................... 138
Installing CRS with
LATCH anchors .................. 139
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 141
Installing CRS with
top tether straps .................. 144Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 118
Battery precautions ....... 309, 405
Child restraint system ........... 134
How your child should
wear the seatbelt .................. 60
Installing child restraints........ 138
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window
precautions ........................... 73
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 332
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 ............... 407
Cruise control .......................... 212
Cup holders .............................. 263
Customizable features ............ 443
C

484 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering .......... 369
Seatbelt reminder.................. 371
Warning lights
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light........................ 371
Anti-lock brake
system ................................ 369
Brake assist system ..............369
Brake system ........................ 368
Charging system ................... 368
Cruise control
indicator light....................... 369
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 369
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 369
Engine oil pressure ............... 368
Keyless access with
push button start
system ........................369, 378
Low fuel level ........................ 371
Low tire pressure................... 371
Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 369
Open door ............................. 371
Pretensioners ........................ 369
Seatbelt reminder
light ..................................... 371
Slip indicator light .................. 369
SRS airbags .......................... 369
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................ 371Washer
Checking ............................... 310
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Switch ................................... 209
Washing and waxing ............... 276
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 224
Load limits............................. 228
Weight ................................... 414
Wheels ...................................... 323
Window glasses ........................ 70
Window lock switch................... 70
Windows
Power windows ....................... 70
Rear window defogger .......... 254
Washer.................................. 209
Windshield wipers ................... 209W

487 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 369, 378
or
P. 368P. 369
P. 368P. 369
P. 368P. 371
P. 371
or
P. 369P. 371
P. 369P. 371
P. 371
or
P. 369P. 371
P. 369
*: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightKeyless access with push button start
system indicator light
Slip indicator
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator
light
*
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seatbelt
reminder light
SRS airbag system
warning lightFront passenger’s seatbelt
reminder light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
Electric power steering
warning light