2018 SUBARU BRZ mirror

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window. The out-
side rear view mirror defoggers* are used to remove frost, dew or
raindrops from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system On/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning systemOn/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
*: Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
■
The defoggers 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.
■ The outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
■ When continuous operation is set (vehicles with an automatic air con-
ditioning system)
During continuous operation, the defogger stops operating for 2 minutes
after every 15 minutes of continual operation. Even during the 2 minutes that
operation stops, the operating light remains illuminated. The rear window
defogger will continue to operate in this cycle until it is turned off.
■ Customization that can be configured at SUBARU dealer (vehicles with
an automatic air conditioning system)
The rear window defogger can be set to 15-minute operation or continuous
operation. (Customizable features →P. 522)
WARNING
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-
side rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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3-5. Other interior features
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
Vanity mirrors
CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge (vehicles with vanity lights)
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.
Open the cover to use.
Vehicles with vanity lights: The
light turns on when the cover is
opened.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
Compass∗
∗: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is heading.
■Operation
To turn the compass feature
on/off, press and hold the
switch for more than 3 sec-
onds or until the display turns
on/off. The compass feature
will default to on with each
ignition cycle.
Display
Switch
If the display reads “C”, slowly
drive the vehicle in circles until
compass is calibrated.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
4
Maintenance and care
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
■
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.
● Vehicles with CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) parts: Do not use
automatic car washes as they may damage the rear wing or its finish.
■ 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.
■ Alloy wheels
● Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
● Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
● To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following
precautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after
driving or parking in hot weather
■ Parts containing resin such as the bumper
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

400 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1MIR HTR 7.5 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
2RDI 25 A Electric cooling fan
3(PUSH-AT) 7.5 A Engine control unit
4ABS NO. 1 40 A ABS
5HEATER 50 A Air conditioning system
6WASHER 10 A Windshield washer
7WIPER 30 A Windshield wipers
8RR DEF 30 A Rear window defogger
9(RR FOG) 10 A
10D FR DOOR 25 A Power window (driver’s side)
11(CDS) 25 A Electric cooling fan
12D-OP 25 A
13ABS NO. 2 25 A ABS
14D FL DOOR 25 A Power window (passenger’s side)
15SPARE See note. Spare fuse

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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■
Instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU ACC 10 A Main body ECU, outside rear view
mirrors
2P/POINT No.2 15 A Power outlet
3PANEL 10 A Illumination
4TAIL 10 A Tail lights
5DRL 10 A Daytime running light system
6UNIT IG1 10A
7STOP 7.5 A Stop lights
8OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
9HEATER-S 7.5 A Air conditioning system
10HEATER 10 A Air conditioning system
11FR FOG LH 10 A Left-hand front fog light
12FR FOG RH 10 A Right-hand front fog light
13BK/UP LP 7.5 A Back-up lights
14ECU IG1 10 A ABS, electric power steering
15AM1 7.5 A Starting system
16AMP 15 A Audio system
17AT UNIT 15 A Transmission
18GAUGE 7.5 AGauge and meters, keyless access
with push button start system
19ECU IG2 10 A Engine control unit
20SEAT HTR LH 10 A Left-hand seat heater
21SEAT HTR RH 10 A Right-hand seat heater
22RADIO 7.5 A Audio system
23P/POINT No.1 15 A Power outlet

556 Alphabetical index
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
Brightness controlInstrument panel light control .................................201
Care Alcantara
®............................. 346
Alloy wheels .......................... 337
Exterior.................................. 336
Interior ................................... 342
Seatbelts ............................... 343
Cargo capacity ......................... 272
Chains ....................................... 279
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ............................. 141
Booster seats, installation ........................... 145
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 141
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 145
Front passenger occupant detection system .................131
Infant seats,
definition ............................. 141
Infant seats, installation ........................... 145
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................. 146
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 148
Installing CRS with top tether straps .................. 151 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 125
Battery precautions ....... 371, 483
Child restraint system ........... 141
How your child should wear the seatbelt .................. 62
Installing child restraints........ 145
Power window lock switch ...... 74
Power window precautions ........................... 77
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 395
Seat heater precautions ........ 319
Seatbelt guide ......................... 61
Seatbelt precautions ............... 64
Trunk precautions ................... 49
Cleaning Alcantara
®............................. 346
Alloy wheels .......................... 337
Exterior.................................. 336
Interior ................................... 342
Seatbelts ............................... 343
Clock ......................................... 315
Condenser ................................ 366
Console tray ............................. 311
Coolant Capacity ................................ 498
Checking ............................... 364
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 485
Cruise control .......................... 243
Cup holders .............................. 311
Curtain airbags .......................... 93
Customizable features ............ 522
Daytime running light
system .................................... 235
Defogger Rear window ......................... 302
Side mirror ............................ 302
Dimensions .............................. 492
Dinghy towing .......................... 283
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