2018 SUBARU BRZ clutch

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2-1. Driving procedures
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a keyless access with push button star t system)
■Starting the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the select lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
Vehicles with a manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in neutral.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
■ Changing the engine switch positions
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: The key can be
removed only when the select
lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the power outlet can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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Manual Transmission∗
∗: If equipped
■Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
■ Shifting the shift lever to R
Shift the shift lever to R while
lifting up the ring section.

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When driving
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Shift position indicator
The selected shift position will be
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
The selected shift position will not
appear in the following situations:
• When the shift lever is in neu-tral.
• When the vehicle speed is 6 mph (10 km/h) or less (except
when the shift lever is in R).
• When the clutch pedal is depressed.
The default setting of the indicator
is off. The indicator can be turned
on/off. (
→P. 214, 228)
*1: Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display
*2: Vehicles with a color multi-information display
Shift-up indicator
To help enable fuel-efficient driv-
ing, the shift-up indicator flashes
3 times to indicate upshift timing.
The default setting of the indicator
is off. The indicator can be turned
on/off. (
→P. 214, 228)
*1: Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display
*2: Vehicles with a color multi-information display
*1*2
*1*2

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BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
CAUTION
■To prevent damage to the transmission
●Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.
● Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary and the clutch
pedal is fully depressed.
●Do not shift the shift lever without
depressing the clutch pedal.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
■
Cruise control can be set when
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
● The select lever is in D or M and the vehicle is in the 2
nd gear or higher.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
Vehicles with a manual transmission
● The vehicle is in the 2
nd gear or higher.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when:
• The brakes are applied.
• The clutch pedal isdepressed (manual trans-
mission only).
Pushing the lever up
resumes the constant
speed control.
Resuming is available when
the vehicle speed is more
than approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h).

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
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■
The hill start assist system will not operate when
The hill start assist system will not operate when any of the following condi-
tions are met:
● Vehicles with an automatic transmission: The select lever is in a position
other than D or M (when facing uphill) or in a position other than R (when
facing downhill).
● Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is in R (when facing
uphill) or in a position other than R (when facing downhill).
● Vehicles with an automatic transmission: The accelerator pedal is
depressed.
● The parking brake is applied.
● Vehicles with a manual transmission: The clutch is engaged.
● Approximately 2 seconds have elapsed since the brake pedal was
released.
● The hill start assist ON indicator is not illuminated.
● Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: The
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
● Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: The push-
button ignition switch is turned to “ACC” mode or turned off.
■ Notes for the hill start assist system
● A slight jolt may be felt when starting off backward with the select lever in
R (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or the shift lever in R (vehi-
cles with a manual transmission) and then moving forward.
● If the braking power of the hill start assist system is insufficient, depress
the brake pedal.
● While the vehicle is stopped, make sure to depress the brake pedal.
■ The system may be malfunctioning when
In the following situations, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your SUBARU dealer.
● The slip indicator is illuminated.
● The hill start assist ON indicator turns off and a buzzer sounds.

274 2-5. Driving information
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WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
●To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do
not stack anything in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low,
as close to the floor as possible.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not designed for
passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seatbelts prop-
erly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer death or
serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving
or an accident.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the
item may get under the clutch, brake or accelerator pedal and prevent
the pedals from being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or
hit the driver or passengers, causing an accident:
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the rear shelf
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and
injure someone during sudden braking, sudden swerving or an acci-
dent.

352 4-2. Maintenance
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be held securely
on an incline with the select lever
in P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Clutch pedal • Moves smoothly?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seatbelts • Does the seatbelt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?