2018 SUBARU BRZ tow

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seatbelt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges 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 3-1. Using the
air conditioning system
and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 286
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 293
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 302
3-2. Using the audio system AUX port/USB port ............. 304
Using the microphone ........ 305
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 306
• Interior light ...................... 307
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 308
• Glove box ......................... 309
• Bottle holders ................... 310
• Cup holders/console tray ...................... 311
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 313
Vanity mirrors ..................... 314
Clock .................................. 315
Power outlets...................... 316
Seat heaters ....................... 318
Floor mat ............................ 320
HomeLink
®......................... 322
Compass ............................ 333
3Interior features

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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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Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 71
Engine hood P. 358
Windshield wipers P. 240Headlights P. 233
Parking lights/daytime running
lights
P. 233
Front side marker
lights
P. 233
Turn signal lights P. 195
Front fog lights ∗ P. 239
Pictorial indexExterior
Towing eyelet P. 419
Side under spoilers
P. 170, 341
tS models
Front under spoiler P. 170, 341

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 374
P. 457
P. 382
P. 509
Doors P. 43
Fuel filler lid P. 78
Turn signal lights
P. 195
Rear side marker lights P. 233
∗: If equipped
License plate lights P. 233
Towing eyelet
P. 419
Towing eyelet P. 419
Rear view camera P. 248
Stop lights
Rear window defogger
P. 302
Trunk lid P. 46
Tail lights/stop lights P. 233
tS models Rear wing
P. 269
Rear under spoilers
P. 170, 341

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
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Before driving
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Conditions affecting operation
The keyless access with push button start system uses weak radio waves. In
the following situations, the communication between the access key and the
vehicle may be affected, preventing the keyless access with push button
start system, remote keyless entry system and engine immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Way of coping →P. 476)
● When the access key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When the access key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When another transmitters (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When carrying the access key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• A portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
• Another vehicle's access key or a transmitter that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
● When the access key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
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Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The remote keyless entry system may not operate normally in the following
situations:
● When the transmitter battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When the transmitter is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
● When other transmitters (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
→ P. 3 1
■ If the remote keyless entry system does not operate properly (vehicles
with a keyless access with push button start system)
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk lid: Use the mechanical
key. ( →P. 476)
■ Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
If the remote keyless entry system does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( →P. 392)
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
→ P. 3 5
■ When the access key battery is fully depleted
→ P. 392
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your SUBARU dealer for details.
■ Customization that can be configured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. remote keyless entry system) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 522)

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BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag systemYour vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU advanced frontal airbag
system that complies with the new advanced frontal airbag require-
ments in the amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS) No. 208.
The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system automatically deter-
mines the deployment force of the driver’s SRS frontal airbag at the
time of deployment as well as whether or not to activate the front pas-
senger’s SRS frontal airbag and, if activated, the deployment force of
the SRS frontal airbag at the time of deployment.
Your vehicle has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s
sun visors beginning with the phrase “EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR
BAGS” and a tag attached to the glove box lid beginning with the
phrase “Even with Advanced Air Bags”. Make sure that you carefully
read the instructions on the warning labels and tag.
Always wear your seatbelt. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag
system is a supplemental restraint system and must be used in com-
bination with a seatbelt. All occupants should wear a seatbelt or be
seated in an appropriate child restraint system.
The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the
steering wheel. The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed
near the top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark.
In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the following components
deploy.
● SRS frontal airbag for driver
● SRS frontal airbag for front passenger
These components supplement the seatbelts by reducing the impact
to the occupant’s head and chest.