2016 SUBARU BRZ tow

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2-5. Driving information
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are described on the tire and loading information label.
(oP. 319)
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■Total load capacity
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■Seating capacity
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■Towing capacity
SUBARU does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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2-5. Driving information
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer
towing. Therefore, never tow a trailer with your vehicle.
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage
that may result from trailer towing, from any trailer towing equip-
ment or from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompa-
nying such equipment. SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle
damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing.

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When driving
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed behind a motor
home or other vehicle with the wheels (2 or 4) on the ground. Serious
damage can result.

241 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from outside
the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recycles air inside
the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.
Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
When defrosting the side win-
dows, face the right and left side
outlets toward them.

250 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Switching between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-
lated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.
Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
When defrosting the side win-
dows, face the right and left side
outlets toward them.

262 3-4. Using the storage features
Bottle holders
■When using the bottle holder
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
●The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Do not place anything other than a PET bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders

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Maintenance and care
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (oP. 306)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Brake fluid level (oP. 304)• FMVSS No.116 fresh DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
brake fluid)
Engine coolant level (oP. 302)• SUBARU Super Coolant or simi-
lar high-quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology.
SUBARU Super Coolant is pre-
mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine coolant)
Engine oil level (oP. 299)• SUBARU approved engine oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (oP. 334)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original

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Maintenance and care
●When the engine is operated at high engine speeds
●When the engine is operated under heavy loads
●When towing a trailer
●When the engine idles for long periods of time
●When the vehicle is operated in stop and go and/or heavy traffic situa-
tions
●When the vehicle is used under severe thermal conditions
●When the vehicle accelerates and decelerates frequently
Under these or similar conditions, you should check your oil at least every
2nd fuel fill-up and change your engine oil more frequently. If your oil con-
sumption rate is greater than 1 quart every 1,200 miles or 1 liter every 2,000
kilometers, contact your SUBARU dealer who may perform a test under con-
trolled conditions.
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your SUBARU dealer, service station or auto parts store for informa-
tion concerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.