2016 SUBARU BRZ check engine light

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior......... 276
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.......... 280
Cleaning and protecting
the Alcantara
® area ....... 284
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................. 286
General maintenance....... 289
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 2924-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................... 293
Engine hood ..................... 296
Engine compartment ........ 298
Tires ................................. 312
Tire inflation pressure ...... 319
Wheels ............................. 323
Air conditioning filter......... 326
Transmitter/access key
battery ............................ 329
Checking and replacing
fuses .............................. 334
Light bulbs........................ 342

372 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*1: Driver’s seatbelt buzzer:
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The driver’s seatbelt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seatbelt
is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, the
buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20
km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seatbelt is still unfastened after 30
seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the
seatbelt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20
more seconds.
Tire pressure warning
light (if equipped)
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure
such as
• Natural causes (oP. 373)
•Flat tire (oP. 382)Adjust the tire inflation
pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after
a few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off
even if the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted,
have the system checked
by your SUBARU dealer.
When the light comes on
after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute:
Malfunction in the tire pres-
sure monitoring system
(oP. 375)Have the system checked
by your SUBARU dealer.
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warning
light (if equipped)
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too high.Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and shift the select
lever to P.
If the light goes off after a lit-
tle while, the vehicle can be
driven. If the light does not
go off, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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When trouble arises
375 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for approximately one minute (if equipped)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for
approximately one minute when the push-button ignition switch is turned
to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without
a keyless access with push button start system), have it checked your
SUBARU dealer.
WARNING
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest SUBARU dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with a tire
pressure monitoring system)
The tire pressure monitoring system may not activate immediately.

394 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the push-button ignition
switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the select lever in P.
Set the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Press and hold the push-button ignition switch about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU
dealer.
■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (oP. 402)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with a keyless access with push button start system)
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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When trouble arises
399 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Trunk lid
Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Starting the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Ensure that the select lever is in P and firmly depress the
brake pedal.
Touch the area behind the lock
button and unlock button on the
access key to the push-button
ignition switch.
When the access key is detected,
a buzzer sounds and the push-
button ignition switch will turn to
“ON” mode.
When the keyless access with push button start system is deacti-
vated in customization setting, the push-button ignition switch will
turn to “ACC” mode. Modes can be changed by pressing the push-
button ignition switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that the keyless
access with push button start system indicator light (green)
turns on.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
In the event that the push-button ignition switch still cannot be oper-
ated, contact your SUBARU dealer.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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

483 Alphabetical index
Tachometer
Tachometer .......................... 187
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 202
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 83
Engine immobilizer system..... 78
Theft prevention labels ............. 82
Tire inflation pressure ............ 424
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 436
Size ...................................... 433
Tire identification number ..... 432
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 434
Tires
Chains .................................. 231
Checking .............................. 312
Compact spare tire ............... 382
If you have a flat tire ............. 382
Inflation pressure .................. 319
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 312
Information ........................... 430
Replacing ............................. 382
Rotating tires ........................ 312
Size ...................................... 424
Snow tires............................. 229
Spare tire.............................. 382
Tire pressure monitoring
system................................ 371Tools .........................................382
Towing
Dinghy towing........................235
Emergency towing.................359
TRAC .........................................217
Traction control........................217
Transmission shift
switches .........................177, 179
Transmitter
Locking/Unlocking ...................37
Replacing the battery ............329
Transmitter ..............................37
Trip meter .................................187
Trunk lid
Opener ....................................45
Trunk light
Wattage .................................425
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............342
Switch....................................184
Wattage .................................425
USB port ...................................256
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................266
Wattage .................................425
Vanity mirrors...........................266
Vehicle identification
number ...................................415
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) .......................................217
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) SPORT mode ...............219T
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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