2017 SUBARU BRZ Owners Manual

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When driving
■Refueling in cold weather
To help prevent moisture from forming in the fuel system and the risk of its
freezing, use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel tank is recommended dur-
ing cold weather.
Use only additives that are specifically designed for this purpose. When an
antifreeze additive is used, its effect lasts longer if the tank is refilled when-
ever the fuel level reaches half empty.
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size, and that are the same for the following
items:
•Size
• Circumference
• Speed symbol
• Load index
• Construction
• Manufacturer
• Brand (tread pattern)
• Degrees of wear
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

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CAUTION
■Repairing or replacing snow tires (vehicles with a tire pressure moni-
toring system)
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from SUBARU dealers or
legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the
operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function cor-
rectly when tire chains are fitted.

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When driving
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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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.

Interior features3
275
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system ........................... 276
Automatic air conditioning
system ........................... 283
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 292
3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX/USB
port................................. 294
Using the microphone ...... 2953-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 296
• Interior light .................... 297
3-4. Using the storage
features
List of storage features .... 298
• Glove box ....................... 299
• Bottle holders ................. 300
• Cup holders/
console tray ................... 301
• Cup holders/
console tray ................... 302
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 303
Vanity mirrors ................... 304
Clock ................................ 305
Power outlets ................... 306
Seat heaters..................... 308
Floor mat .......................... 310

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings
To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clock-
wise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “0” turns off the fan.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
To select the air outlets, set the air outlet selection dial to the
desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can
also be selected for more delicate adjustment.

: If equipped
Fan speed control dial Air outlet selection dial
Air conditioning on/off buttonTemperature control dial
Outside air or recirculated air mode
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Interior features
Defogging the windshield
Set the air outlet selection dial to
position.
The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.
Perform the following operations accordingly:
●To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial.
●To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature con-
trol dial.
●If the dehumidification function is not operating, press
to operate the dehumidification function.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the
air flow and temperature up.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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■Air outlets and air flow
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.