2018 SUBARU BRZ display

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Calibrating the compass■ To adjust for compass zone variance
Find your current location and zone number on the map.
Press and hold the switch for more than 6 seconds or
until a zone number appears in the display.
Once the zone number appears in the display, toggle the
switch again until your current location zone number appears.
After you stop pressing the switch, your new zone number will
be saved. Within a few seconds, the display will show a com-
pass direction.
If the vehicle’s magnetics have changed or if the compass
appears inaccurate, recalibrate the compass. Press and hold
the switch for more than 9 seconds or until a “C” appears
in the display. Once a “C” appears in the display, slowly drive
the vehicle in circles until compass is calibrated.
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5-1. Essential informationHazard warning flashers .......................... 418
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 419
If you think something is wrong ............................. 426
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 427
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 428
If a warning message is displayed........................ 440
If you have a flat tire......... 457
If the engine will not start ................................ 471 If the select lever cannot
be shifted from P ............ 474
If you lose your keys ........ 475
If the access key does not operate properly....... 476
If the battery is discharged ..................... 480
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 485
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 488

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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible.
■Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display: The
engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
● Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high
engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or illumi-
nates
■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with a color multi-infor mation display)
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
SUBARU dealer.
Warning messageDetails
(U.S.A.)
(Canada and Mexico)
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning A buzzer also sounds.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact your SUBARU dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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Once
Contin-
uous
(5 sec-
onds)
(Displayed alternately)(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
access key and
touch the lock
sensor to lock the
doors without first
turning the push-
button ignition
switch off. Turn the
push-but-
ton igni-
tion switch
off and
lock the
doors
again.
Intermit-
tently (7
seconds)

(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regular
key was not
inside the vehi-
cle. Confirm
that the
access
key is
inside the
vehicle.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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Contin-
uous
(Flashes)
(Vehicles with an auto- matic transmission) The driver’s door
was opened
while any shift
position other
than P was
selected without
turning off the
push-button igni-
tion switch.
Shift the
select
lever to P.
Contin-
uous
Contin-
uous
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
(Vehicles with an auto-matic transmission) The access key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
any shift position
other than P was
selected without
turning off the
push-button igni-
tion switch.
• Shift the
select
lever to P.
• Bring the access
key back
into the
vehicle.
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction proceduresStop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam: Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your
SUBARU dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display: The
engine coolant temperature gauge ( →P. 199) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine power is experienced (for example, the
vehicle speed does not increase).
Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high engine
coolant temperature warning light ( →P. 203) flashes or illumi-
nates or a loss of engine power is experienced (for example, the
vehicle speed does not increase).
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
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