2017 SUBARU BRZ low oil pressure

315 4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front
of the vehicle. Make sure to and extend the mirrors before driving.
●When having your vehicle washed in an automatic car wash, make sure
beforehand that the car wash is of suitable type to avoid scratches to the
vehicle surface and harm to your vehicle’s paint.
●Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In certain automatic car washes, the rear
spoiler may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehi-
cle from being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows and door frames as water may enter the cabin.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler lid on your vehicle is
closed properly.
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners. Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Parts containing resin such as the bumper
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■When washing the vehicle
Wear rubber gloves and use a hand brush when washing down underbody,
inner fenders and suspension to effectively remove mud and dirt off.

340 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.

362 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■When replacing wheels (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system)
The wheels of your SUBARU are equipped with tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure monitoring system to
provide advanced warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.
Whenever wheels are replaced, the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must be installed. (oP. 351)
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in
the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a
tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri-
ous injury.
■When installing the wheel nuts
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
●Be sure to install the wheel nuts with
the tapered ends facing inward.
Installing the nuts with the tapered
ends facing outward can cause the
wheel to break and eventually cause
the wheel to come off while driving,
which could lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
Tapered portion

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When trouble arises
403 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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
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.
(Flashes or illu-
minates in red)High engine coolant temperature warning light (if
equipped)
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (oP. 458)
As the engine coolant temperature increases, this warning
light will change from flashing to constantly illuminated.

532 Alphabetical index
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 465
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) ....................................... 251
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering .......... 404
Keyless access with
push button start
system ........................416, 420
Seatbelt reminder.................. 406
Warning lights
Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 404
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light........................ 406
Anti-lock brake
system ................................ 404
Brake assist system ..............404
Brake system ........................ 402
Charging system ................... 403
Cruise control
indicator light....................... 404
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 404
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 404
Engine oil pressure ............... 403
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 403
Keyless access with
push button start
system ........................416, 420
Low fuel level ........................ 406
Low tire pressure................... 406
Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 404
Master warning light ..............406
Open door ............................. 406
Pretensioners ........................ 404
Seatbelt reminder
light ..................................... 406Slip indicator light.................. 404
SRS airbags.......................... 404
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................ 406
Warning messages .................. 414
Washer
Checking ............................... 348
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 268
Switch ................................... 234
Washing and waxing ............... 314
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 263
Load limits............................. 267
Weight ................................... 464
Wheels ...................................... 361
Window glasses ........................ 72
Window lock switch................... 72
Windows
Power windows ....................... 72
Rear window defogger .......... 292
Washer.................................. 234
Windshield wipers ................... 234
Winter driving tips ................... 268
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535 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 404
or
P. 402P. 404
P. 403P. 404
P. 403P. 406
P. 403P. 406
P. 406
or
P. 404P. 406
P. 404P. 406
P. 406
or
P. 404P. 406
P. 404P. 416, 420
*1: The light flashes or illuminates in red to indicate a malfunction.
*2: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightSlip indicator
Automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator
light
*2
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant temperature
warning light
*1Low fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s seatbelt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seatbelt
reminder light
SRS airbag system
warning lightTire pressure warning
light
ABS warning lightAutomatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
Master warning light
Electric power steering
warning lightKeyless access with push button start
system indicator light