2016 SUBARU BRZ radiator cap

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compartment
Battery (oP. 306)
Engine oil level dipstick
(oP. 299)
Brake fluid reservoir
(oP. 304)
Engine oil filler cap
(oP. 3 0 0 )Washer fluid tank
(oP. 3 1 0 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (oP. 3 0 4 )
Radiator (oP. 3 0 4 )
Engine coolant reservoir
(oP. 3 0 2 )
Fuse box (oP. 3 3 4 )

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Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
CAUTION
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you fill the oil.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap,
drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your SUBARU dealer pressure test the cap
and check for leaks in the cooling system.

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Maintenance and care
■Coolant selection
Only use SUBARU Super Coolant or similar 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 a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
water. (Enabled: -31qF [-35qC])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your SUBARU dealer.
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the radiator cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
CAUTION
■When adding engine coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it damaging parts or paint.

408 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the engine hood.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the engine
hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the engine hood, do not open the
engine hood until the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may
be very hot, causing serious injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. (oP. 420)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest SUBARU dealer as soon
as possible.
STEP 5

481 Alphabetical index
Odometer ................................. 187
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 299
Opener
Engine hood ......................... 296
Fuel filler lid ............................ 74
Trunk lid.................................. 45
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 67
Outside temperature
display ................................... 268
Overheating, Engine ............... 407
Parking brake .......................... 185
Parking lights
Switch ................................... 202
Power outlets........................... 269
Power windows ......................... 70
Radiator.................................... 304
Rear seats .................................. 54
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 342
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage ................................ 425
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 342
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage ................................ 425
Rear window defogger............ 254
Replacing
Fuses.................................... 334
Key battery ........................... 329
Light bulbs ............................ 342
Tires ..................................... 382
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ..................... 449
REV indicator........................... 152Seatbelts
Adjusting the seatbelt ..............58
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR).....................60
Child restraint system
installation ...........................138
Cleaning and maintaining
the seatbelts .......................281
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR).....................60
How to wear your seatbelt....... 58
How your child should
wear the seatbelt ..................60
Pregnant women,
proper seatbelt use ...............62
Reminder light .......................371
Seatbelt guide .........................59
Seatbelt pretensioners ............59
Seat heaters..............................271
Seating capacity.......................228
Seats
Adjustment ..............................51
Adjustment precautions...........52
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............138
Cleaning ................................280
Head restraint..........................56
Properly sitting in the seat .......87
Seat heaters ..........................271O
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