2016 SUBARU BRZ power steering

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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)

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

477 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system ................................... 205
Defogger
Rear window......................... 254
Side mirror ............................ 254
Dimension ................................ 414
Dinghy towing ......................... 235
Display
Multi-information display....... 197
Trip information .................... 198
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 293
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights.............. 258
Wattage ................................ 425
Doors
Door lock .................... 23, 37, 42
Door windows ......................... 70
Side mirrors ............................ 67
Driver's seatbelt
reminder light ........................ 371
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 151
Correct posture....................... 87
Procedures ........................... 148
Winter drive tips.................... 229Electric power steering ...........217
Emergency, in case of
If the access key does
not operate properly............398
If the engine will not start ......393
If the select lever cannot
be shifted from P.................396
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............402
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................368
If the warning light
turns on ...............................368
If you have a flat tire .............382
If you lose your keys .............397
If you think something is
wrong ..................................366
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................410
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .............................359
If your vehicle overheats ....... 407DE

482 Alphabetical index
Service reminder
indicators ..............................192
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 174
If the select lever cannot
be shifted from P.................396
Manual transmission ............. 181
Shift lock system ..................... 396
Side airbags................................89
Side maker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 342
Switch.................................... 202
Wattage.................................425
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding...............67
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 424
Storage location .................... 382
Spark plug ................................ 420
Specifications........................... 414Speedometer
Speedometer ........................ 187
Steering
Column lock release ............... 65
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 65
Storage feature ........................ 260
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 410
Sun visors ................................ 265
Switch
Driving pattern selector
switch.................................. 176
Engine switch................ 162, 171
Fog light switch ..................... 208
Hazard light switch ................ 358
Hazard warning flasher
switch.................................. 358
Ignition switch ............... 162, 171
Light switches ....................... 202
“ODO/TRIP” switch ............... 189
Power door lock
switch.................................... 43
Power window switch .............. 70
Transmission shift
switches ...................... 177, 179
Vehicle stability control
(VSC)/TRAC off
switch.......................... 218, 221
“VSC SPORT” switch ............ 219
Window lock switch................. 70
Wiper and washer
switch.................................. 209

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