2018 SUBARU BRZ brake

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Vehicle specifications
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50
kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45.0 lbf (200 N,20.4 kgf).
■ Brake disc
If you need information on the usage limit value of brake discs and
the method for measuring them, we recommend that you consult
your SUBARU dealer.
Pedal clearance*1
2.16 in. (55 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.020  0.106 in. (0.5  2.7 mm)
Brake pad wear
limit (vehicles with-
out brembo brake)Front 0.059 in. (1.5 mm)
Rear 0.059 in. (1.5 mm)
Brake pad wear
limit (vehicles with
brembo brake)Front 0.047 in. (1.2 mm)
Rear 0.061 in. (1.55 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.059 in. (1.5 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*27  8 clicks
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake
fluid
Brake pedal
Pedal
clearance
Carpet

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BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CFRP Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
M + S Mud and Snow
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 286, 293
ABS........................................... 257
Access keyIf the access key does not operate properly........... 476
Air conditioning filter.............. 389
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 389
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 293
Manual air conditioning system................................ 286
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 108, 116
Airbag precautions for your child............................ 125
Airbag warning light .............. 430
Curtain airbag
operating conditions........... 116
Curtain airbag precautions ........................ 125
Front passenger occupant detection system ................ 131
General airbag precautions ........................ 125
Locations of airbags ............... 93
Modification and disposal of airbags ............. 128
Proper driving
posture ......................... 91, 125
Side airbag operating conditions........................... 116
Side airbag precautions ........................ 125
Side and curtain airbags
operating conditions........... 116
Side and curtain airbags precautions ........................ 125
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners .......... 532
SRS airbags ........................... 93 Alarm ...........................................87
Anti-lock brake system............257
Audio input ...............................304
Audio system
Audio input ............................304
AUX port................................304
iPod .......................................304
Portable music player............304
USB memory .........................304
USB port................................304
Auto dimmer cancel function ..................................201
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................293
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................237
Automatic light control system .......................233
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........185
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P......................474
Manual mode ........................188
Mode select switch ................187
Paddle shift levers .................188
AUX port ...................................304
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............405
Wattage .................................504
Battery Checking ...............................368
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............480
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................277
Bottle holders ...........................310
Brake Fluid ......................................366
Parking brake ........................197
Brake assist..............................257
Break-in tips .............................159A
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Display
Drive information .................. 221
Multi-information display ........................ 210, 218
Trip information .................... 211
Warning messages............... 440
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 355
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.............. 306
Wattage ................................ 504
Doors Door lock .................... 25, 38, 43
Door windows ......................... 74
Side mirrors ............................ 71
Drive information .................... 221
Driver's seatbelt reminder light ........................ 432
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 159
Correct posture....................... 91
Procedures ........................... 156
Winter drive tips.................... 277
Electric power steering........... 257
Emergency, in case of If the access key does not operate properly........... 476
If the engine will not start...... 471
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 474
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 480
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 428
If the warning light turns on .............................. 428
If the warning message is displayed ........................ 440
If you have a flat tire ............ 457
If you lose your keys............. 475
If you think something is wrong ................................. 426 If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................488
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................419
If your vehicle overheats .......485
Engine
Compartment ........................360
Engine hood ..........................358
Engine switch ................172, 182
How to start the engine .........................172, 182
Identification number .............493
If the engine will not start ......471
Ignition switch................172, 182
Overheating...........................485
Engine coolant Capacity ................................498
Checking ...............................364
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........199, 223
Engine hood .............................358
Engine immobilizer system.......82
Engine oil Capacity ................................496
Checking ...............................361
Preparing and checking before winter .......................277
Engine switch ...................172, 182
Engine switch light ..................306
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................320
Fluid Brake .....................................366
Washer ..................................372
Fog lights
Switch....................................239
Front fog lights Switch....................................239
Front passenger occupant detection system ...................131
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Paddle shift levers ................... 188
Parking brake ........................... 197
Parking lightsSwitch.................................... 233
Power outlets ........................... 316
Power windows ..........................74
Radiator .................................... 366
Rear seats ...................................56
Rear side marker lights Switch.................................... 233
Rear turn signal lights Switch.................................... 195
Rear view camera..................... 248
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror.............69
Outside rear view mirrors ........71
Rear window defogger ............ 302
Replacing Fuses .................................... 397
Key battery ............................ 392
Light bulbs............................. 405
Tires ...................................... 457
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 529
REV indicator ........................... 161 Seat heaters ............................. 318
Seatbelts
Adjusting the seatbelt.............. 60
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 62
Child restraint system
installation........................... 145
Cleaning and maintaining the seatbelts ....................... 343
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 62
How to wear your seatbelt ...... 60
How your child should
wear the seatbelt .................. 62
Pregnant women, proper seatbelt use ............... 64
Reminder light ....................... 432
Seatbelt guide ......................... 61
Seatbelt pretensioners ............ 61
Seating capacity ...................... 276
Seats Adjustment .............................. 53
Adjustment precautions .......... 54
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 145
Cleaning................................ 342
Head restraint ......................... 58
Properly sitting in the seat....... 91
Seat heaters.......................... 318
Service reminder indicators .............................. 203P
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Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ......... 430
Keyless access with push button start
system........................ 442, 446
Seatbelt reminder ................. 432
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system................................ 430
Automatic headlight leveling system .................. 430
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light ....................... 432
Brake assist system ............. 430
Brake system........................ 428
Charging system .................. 429
Cruise control indicator light ...................... 430
Electric power steering system warning light .......... 430
Electronic engine control system................................ 430
Engine oil pressure............... 429
High engine coolant temperature........................ 429
Keyless access with push button start
system........................ 442, 446
Low fuel level........................ 432 Low tire pressure...................432
Malfunction indicator
lamp ....................................430
Master warning light ..............432
Open door .............................432
Pretensioners ........................430
Seatbelt reminder light .....................................432
Slip indicator light ..................430
SRS airbags ..........................430
Tire pressure monitoring system ................................432
Warning messages ..................440
Washer Checking ...............................372
Preparing and checking before winter .......................277
Switch....................................240
Washing and waxing ...............336
Weight Cargo capacity ......................272
Load limits .............................276
Weight ...................................492
Welcome lighting function ..................................236
Wheels ......................................386
Window glasses ........................74
Window lock switch ...................74W