2016 SUBARU BRZ ignition

190 2-2. Instrument cluster
Tachometer indicator needle movement function when starting
the vehicle
When the engine switch is turned to “ON” position (vehicles without a
keyless access with push button start system), or the push-button
ignition switch is turned to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access
with push button start system), the tachometer indicator needle points
to the highest value once and then quickly returns.
■Changing between activated/deactivated
Press the “ODO/TRIP” switch repeatedly until the setting
screen is displayed. (oP. 189)
Each time the switch is pressed and held, the function
changes between activated/deactivated.
“S-on”: Activated
“S-oFF”: Deactivated
Setting the shift position indicator and shift-up indicator
(vehicles with a manual transmission)
Displaying of the shift position indicator and shift-up indicator can be
turned on/off.
Press the “ODO/TRIP” switch repeatedly until the setting
screen is displayed. (oP. 189)
Each time the switch is pressed and held, the display changes
between on/off.
“G-on”: Display on
“G-oFF”: Display off
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2

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*1:Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
These lights turn on when the push-button ignition switch is turned
to “ON” mode to indicate that a system check is being performed.
They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show
you the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. When the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, (vehicles without a key-
less access with push button start system), or the push-button ignition
switch is turned to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system), both the ON and OFF indicators illuminate
for 6 seconds during the system check. After the system check, both
the ON and OFF indicators turn off for 2 seconds. Then, either the
ON or OFF indicator illuminates depending on the condition of the
front passenger’s frontal airbag.
When the OFF indicator remains off and ON indicator illuminates, the
front passenger’s frontal airbag may deploy during a collision. When
the OFF indicator illuminates and ON indicator remains off, the front
passenger’s frontal airbag does not deploy during a collision.
If the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators remain
on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles
without a keyless access with push button start system) or the push-
button ignition switch is turned to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system), or the indicators remain off
after the system check, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately.
Airbag on-off indicator (oP. 124)
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When driving
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (oP. 368)
*1:Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer for details.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
These lights turn on when the push-button ignition switch is turned
to “ON” mode to indicate that a system check is being performed.
They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer for details.
*2: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light
flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not
been released.
*3: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
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WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag system warn-
ing light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer immediately if this occurs.
*4:Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started. There may be a malfunction
in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer for details.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
These lights turn on when the push-button ignition switch is turned
to “ON” mode to indicate that a system check is being performed.
They will turn off after the engine is started. There may be a mal-
function in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do
not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer for
details.

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2
When driving
■The multi-information display operate when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode.
WARNING
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver's shifting and the new shift
position number appearing on the display. In this case, wait until the display
changes and take care not to downshift again, causing rapid and excessive
engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

206 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
■Automatic light off system
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The light switch is in , the headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the key is removed from the engine
switch. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after
all the doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the lights off and then back to or
.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The light switch is in , the headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the push-button ignition switch is turned
off. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all
the doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the push-button ignition switch to “ON”
mode, or turn the light switch off and then back to or
.
■Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position and
the driver's door is opened with the key removed from the engine switch
while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
A buzzer sounds when the push-button ignition switch is turned off or turned
to “ACC” mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.

207 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
■Battery-saving function
In the following conditions, the headlights and the other remaining lights will
go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery
from being discharged:
●The headlights and/or tail lights are on.
●The key is removed from the engine switch (vehicles without a keyless
access with push button start system) or the push-button ignition switch
is turned off (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem).
●The light switch is in , or .
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
●When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
keyless access with push button start system) or the push-button ignition
switch is turned to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push
button start system)
●When the light switch is operated
●When the door is opened or closed
■Customization that can be configured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features oP. 443)
CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

210 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid tank.
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.