2018 SUBARU BRZ Owners Manual

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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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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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Tur n signal lever
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of
the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway
and release it)
The right hand signals will
flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway
and release it)
The left hand signals will flash
3 times.

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■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the turn signal lights has not burned out.
■ If the turn signals stop flashing be fore a lane change has been per-
formed
Operate the lever again.
■ To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
■ Customization that can be conf igured at your SUBARU dealer
The lane change turn signal function can be disabled.
(Customizable features: →P. 522)

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Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
→ P. 277
CAUTION
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever while
depressing the brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, slightly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the button.
U.S.A. Canada and
Mexico

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Hor n
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(→ P. 67)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
With monochrome display
With color display

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Analog Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Engine coolant temperature gauge (if equipped)
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Digital Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Multi-information display, odometer and trip meter
→P. 210, 218
“DISP” switch (if equipped)
→P. 213
“ODO/TRIP” switch
→P. 212, 219
“km/h MPH” switch
Each time the switch is pressed, the display inside the meter changes
between km/h and MPH.