2016 SUBARU BRZ charging

34 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
■Access key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
engine stops. (oP. 378)
●As the access key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the access key is not used. The following symptoms
indicate that the access key battery may be depleted. Replace the bat-
tery when necessary. (oP. 329)
• The keyless access with push button start system or the remote key-
less entry system does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the access key close to any
of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
■When the access key battery is fully depleted
oP. 329
■If the keyless access with push button start system has been deacti-
vated in a customized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk lid: Use the remote
keyless entry system or mechanical key. (oP. 37, 398)
●Starting the engine and changing push-button ignition switch modes:
oP. 399
●Stopping the engine: oP. 4 0 1
■Customization that can be configured at SUBARU dealer
Settings (e. g. keyless access with push button start system) can be
changed. (Customizable features: oP. 443)

308 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)
●Unlocking the doors using the keyless access with push button start sys-
tem may not be possible immediately after reconnecting the battery. If
this happens, use the remote keyless entry system or the mechanical
key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the push-button ignition switch in “ACC” mode. The
engine may not start with the push-button ignition switch turned off. How-
ever, the engine will operate normally from the second attempt.
●The push-button ignition switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the
battery is reconnected, the vehicle will return the push-button ignition
switch mode to the status it was in before the battery was disconnected.
Make sure to turn off the engine before disconnect the battery. Take extra
care when connecting the battery if the push-button ignition switch mode
prior to discharge is unknown.
If the engine will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your
SUBARU dealer.

310 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Washer fluid
If the washer fluid level is at
“LOW”, add washer fluid.
CAUTION
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
■When adding distilled water
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during battery recharging may cause corro-
sion.
■Using the gauge
The washer fluid level can be checked by
observing the position of the level on the
liquid-covered holes in the gauge.
If the level falls below the second hole
from the bottom (the “LOW” position),
refill the washer fluid.
CTH43AS134
Current
fluid level

338 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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SPARE See note. Spare fuse
17SPARE See note. Spare fuse
18SPARE See note. Spare fuse
19SPARE See note. Spare fuse
20SPARE See note. Spare fuse
21ST 7.5 A Starting system
22ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
23(STR LOCK) 7.5 A Steering lock system
24D/L 20 A Power door lock
25ETCS 15 A Engine control unit
26(AT+B) 7.5 A Transmission
27(AM2 NO. 2) 7.5 AKeyless access with push button
start system
28EFI (CTRL) 15 A Engine control unit
29EFI (HTR) 15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
30EFI (IGN) 15 A Starting system
31EFI (+B) 7.5 A Engine control unit
32HAZ 15 ATurn signal lights, hazard warning
flashers
33MPX-B 7.5 AAutomatic air conditioning system,
gauge and meters
34F/PMP 20 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
35IG2 MAIN 30 ASRS airbag system, engine control
unit
36DCC 30 AInterior light, remote keyless entry
system, main body ECU
FuseAmpereCircuit

368
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
SUBARU dealer.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your SUBARU dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Brake system warning light
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

404 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the air conditioning system while the engine is
off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
■Precautions when the battery is discharged (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the key-
less access with push button start system when the battery is dis-
charged. Use the remote keyless entry system or the mechanical key to
lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has
recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
●The push-button ignition switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When
the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in
before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn
the push-button ignition switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the push-button ignition switch was in
before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting
the battery.

421 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Specific gravity reading at
68qF (20qC):1.250 1.290 Fully charged
1.160 1.200 Half charged
1.060 1.100 Discharged
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
Oil capacity (Refer-
ence)1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity• Differential Gear Oil LX
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-5 and SAE
75W-85 or GL-5 and SAE 75W-90 specifications
CAUTION
■Differential gear oil
Using a differential gear oil other than Differential Gear Oil LX may cause
occurrences of rattling noises while idling and poor fuel consumption.
Never use different brands together.

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