2018 SUBARU BRZ parking brake

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk lid
Keyless access with push button start system ............. 25
Remote keyless entry system ................................ 38
Doors.................................... 43
Trunk lid ............................... 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 53
Rear seats ............................ 56
Head restraints ..................... 58
Seatbelts .............................. 60
Steering wheel ..................... 67
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 69
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 71
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 74
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 78 1-6. Security system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 82
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 86
Alarm .................................... 87
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 91
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag) ................... 93
Front passenger occupant detection system .............. 131
Child restraint systems ....... 141
Installing child restraints ..... 145
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 156
Push-button ignition switch ............................... 172
Engine (ignition) switch....... 182
Automatic transmission ...... 185
Manual Transmission ......... 192
Turn signal lever ................. 195
Parking brake ..................... 197
Horn .................................... 198
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Pictorial indexInterior
Select lever ∗
Shift lever
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P. 185
P. 192
Parking brake lever P. 197
Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRAC off switch P. 258, 259
Seat heater switches ∗ P. 318
“TRACK” switch P. 259
Power outlet P. 316
Shift lock release button ∗ P. 474
Driving pattern selector switch ∗ P. 187

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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WARNING
■
When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the select
lever to P (automatic transmission) or shift lever to neutral (manual trans-
mission).
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.
● Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
■ After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Check that the seatbelts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
■ Before using the rear seatbelts
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red portion of the seatback lock
indicator will be visible. Make sure that
the red portion is not visible.
●Always make sure that the seatbelt is
not caught in the seatback or twisted in
one of the hooks that secure the seat-
back. Failure to do so may cause the
seatbelt to not be fastened correctly or
to become ineffective in a collision,
resulting in serious injury.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 156
Push-button ignition switch ............................. 172
Engine (ignition) switch .... 182
Automatic transmission .... 185
Manual Transmission ....... 192
Turn signal lever .............. 195
Parking brake ................... 197
Horn ................................. 198
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 199
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 203
Multi-information display (monochrome display) ... 210
Multi-information display (color display) ................ 218 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 233
Fog light switch ................ 239
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 240
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 243
Rear view camera ............ 248
Driving assist systems ..... 257
Hill start assist .................. 264
Rear wing ......................... 269
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 272
Vehicle load limits ............ 276
Winter driving tips ............ 277
Trailer towing ................... 282
Dinghy towing .................. 283

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
■Starting the engine
→P. 172, 182
■ Driving
Vehicles with an automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, shift the select lever to D.
(→ P. 185)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 197)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Vehicles with a manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
(→ P. 192)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 197)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Vehicles with an automatic transmission With the select lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the select lever to P or N. ( →P. 185)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to neutral. (
→P. 192)
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Parking the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission With the select lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the select lever to P. ( →P. 185)
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 197)
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start
system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem:
Press the push-button ignition switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles with a manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Shift the shift lever to neutral. ( →P. 192)
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 197)
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start
system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem:
Press the push-button ignition switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the
wheels as needed.
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Starting off on a steep uphillVehicles with an automatic transmission Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the select
lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a manual transmission With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on an uphill
When enabled, the hill start assist system can operate. ( →P. 264)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
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■Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings
When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only genuine SUBARU parts.
After replacement, the new parts must be broken in as follows.
Brake pad and lining
While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on the
brake pedal lightly. Repeat this five or more times.
Parking brake lining
Drive the vehicle at a speed of approximately 22 mph (35 km/h).
With the parking brake release button pushed in, pull the parking
brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY (pulling with a force of approxi-
mately 33.7 lbf [150 N, 15.3 kgf]).
Drive the vehicle for approximately 220 yards (200 meters) in this
condition.
Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to cool down. Repeat this
procedure.
Check the parking brake lever travel. If the parking brake lever
travel is out of the specified range, adjust it by turning the adjusting
nut located on the parking brake lever.
Parking brake lever travel: →P. 501
■ High friction brake pads (if equipped)
The brake pads and discs are desi gned for use under high load conditions.
Therefore, brake noise may be generated depending on the vehicle speed,
braking force and vehicle environment (temperature, humidity, etc.).
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of t he brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your
SUBARU dealer perform the bedding down. ( →P. 160)
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