2018 SUBARU BRZ checking

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 336
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 342
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area.......... 346
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 348
General maintenance ......... 351
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 354
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 355
Engine hood ....................... 358
Engine compartment .......... 360
Tires ................................... 374
Tire inflation pressure......... 382
Wheels ............................... 386
Air conditioning filter ........... 389
Transmitter/ access key battery ........... 392
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 397
Light bulbs .......................... 405 5-1. Essential information
Hazard 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
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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■If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON
indicator turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by
an adult
This can be caused by the adult incorrectly sitting in the front passenger’s
seat. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a key-
less access with push button start system), or turn the push-button ignition
switch off (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system).
Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright position, sit up
straight in the center of the seat cushion, correctly fasten the seatbelt, posi-
tion his/her legs out forward, and adjust the seat to the rearmost position.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a keyless
access with push button start system), or turn the push-button ignition switch
to the “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem). If the OFF indicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains
off, take the following actions.
●Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system:
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system:
Turn the push-button ignition switch off.
● Make sure that the front passenger does not use a blanket, seat cushion,
seat cover, seat heater or massager, etc.
● If wearing excessive layers of clothing, the front passenger should
remove any unnecessary items before sitting in the front passenger’s
seat, or should sit in a rear seat.
● Next, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and wait 6 seconds to
allow the system to complete self-checking. Following the system check,
both indicators turn off for 2 seconds. Now, the ON indicator should illu-
minate while the OFF indicator remains off.
If the OFF indicator still remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains
off, ask the occupant to move to the rear seat and immediately contact your
SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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1: The occupant detection system does not operate during self-
checking.
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2: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not
recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique and
posture.
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3: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seatbelt.
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4: The front passenger’s SRS side airbag, SRS curtain airbag and seatbelt pretensioner are not controlled by the occupant detection
system.
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5: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convertible seat, the system may not recognize him/her as a
child. Factors which may affect this can be the physique or pos-
ture.
Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should
always wear the seatbelt when sitting in the seat irrespective of
whether the airbag is deactivated or activated.
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6: When a child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat, do not place any article on the seat other than the child
occupant and a child restraint system.
Failure to do so may prevent the front passenger occupant detec-
tion system from functioning correctly or cause the system to fail.
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7: Do not place more than one child on the front passenger seat. Failure to do so may prevent the front passenger occupant detec-
tion system from functioning correctly.
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8: Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat. See the caution that follows regarding installation of a child
restraint system. ( →P. 145)
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9: In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to installing the child restraint system properly. ( →P. 145)

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
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WARNING
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When using the rear view camera
● Since the rear view camera uses a wide-angle lens, the image on the
screen will be different from the actual view in terms of distance.
● Since the range of the image displayed on the screen is limited, you
should always check the area behind the vehicle and the surrounding area
with your eyes and mirrors, and move backward at a slow speed. Moving
backward only by checking the rear view image from the rear view camera
could lead to an accident.
● Do not disassemble or modify the rear view camera, switch or wiring. If
smoke comes from any of the parts or you smell a strange odor, stop using
the rear view camera immediately. Contact your SUBARU dealer for an
inspection. Continued use may result in accident, fire or electric shock.
● Do not expose the rear view camera or wiring to an open flame as damage
or a fire may occur.
● Do not use the system if the trunk is open.

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BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 336
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 342
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area ....... 346
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 348
General maintenance....... 351
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 354 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 355
Engine hood ..................... 358
Engine compartment ........ 360
Tires ................................. 374
Tire inflation pressure ...... 382
Wheels ............................. 386
Air conditioning filter......... 389
Transmitter/ access key battery ......... 392
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 397
Light bulbs........................ 405

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than five minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
When checking the oil, look at both sides of the dipstick and use the
lower measurement to determine the level of oil.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection →
P. 496
Oil quantity
(Low → Full) 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
■ Engine oil consumption
Some engine oil will be consumed while driving. The rate of consumption
can be affected by such factors as transmission type, driving style, terrain
and temperature. Under the followi ng conditions, oil consumption can be
increased and thus require refilling between maintenance intervals:
● When the engine is new and within the break-in period
● When the engine oil is of lower quality
● When the incorrect oil viscosity is used
● When engine braking is employed (repeatedly)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Radiator and condenserCheck the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign
objects.
If either of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle checked by your SUBARU dealer.
Brake fluid■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
“MAX”
“MIN”
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.