2018 SUBARU BRZ light

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*: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
(Vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission) Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too
high.
A buzzer also
sounds. Stop the vehicle in a
safe place and shift the
select lever to P.
If the message is
cleared after a little
while, the vehicle can
be driven. If the mes-
sage is not cleared,
contact your SUBARU
dealer.
(Flashes) Indicates that the push-
button ignition switch is
turned off and the
driver’s door is opened
while the lights are
turned on.
A buzzer also
sounds. Turn the lights off.
(Comes on in yellow)
Indicates that remain-
ing fuel is approxi-
mately 1.8 gal. (7.0 L,
1.5 Imp. gal.) or less
The estimated
remaining driving
range will be dis-
played under this
warning message.* Refuel the vehicle.
Roads may be icy due
to the low outside tem-
perature. Drive carefully avoiding
sudden acceleration,
sudden braking, sud-
den deceleration, and
sharp turns.
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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.
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Once 
(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
Indicates that the
access key is not
present when
attempting to
start the engine. Confirm
the loca-
tion of the
access
key.
Once
3 times
(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been opened
and closed with
the push-button
ignition switch in
any mode other
than off and the
access key out-
side of the detec-
tion area. Confirm
the loca-
tion of the
access
key.

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
Power was
turned off due to
the automatic
power off func-
tion.Next time
when
starting
the
engine,
increase
the engine
speed
slightly
and main-
tain that
level for
approxi-
mately 5
minutes to
recharge
the bat-
tery.
Once 
(Flashes in yellow)
Indicates that the
access key bat-
tery is low. Replace
the bat-
tery.
(
→ P. 392)
Interior
buzzerExterior
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Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
Turn the tire jack portion “A” by
hand until the notch of the jack is
in contact with the jack point.
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.
When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.
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■The compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare tire)
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire.
(→ P. 502)
■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a tire pressure
monitoring system)
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
warned. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains on.
■If you have a flat rear tire (vehicles with a compact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on the front of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps.
Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of
the vehicle.
■After completing the tire change (vehicles with a tire pressure mon-
itoring system)
The tire pressure monitoring system must be reset. ( →P. 375)
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If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed ( →P. 172, 182), consider each of the following
points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( →P. 172, 182)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→ P. 82)
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 480)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over. (vehicles with a key-
less access with push button start system)
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(→ P. 472)

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Emergency start function (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the push-button ignition
switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Set the parking brake.
Put the select lever in P.
Set the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Press and hold the push-button ignition switch about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU
dealer.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 480)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with a keyless access with push button start system)
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Starting the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Ensure that the select lever is in P and firmly depress the
brake pedal.
Touch the area behind the lock
button and unlock button on the
access key to the push-button
ignition switch.
When the access key is detected,
a buzzer sounds and the push-
button ignition switch will turn to
“ON” mode.
When the keyless access with push button start system is deacti-
vated in customization setting, the push-button ignition switch will
turn to “ACC” mode. Modes can be changed by pressing the push-
button ignition switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that the keyless
access with push button start system indicator light (green)
turns on.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
In the event that the push-button ignition switch still cannot be oper-
ated, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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