2020 SUBARU BRZ clutch

448 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
BRZ_U
Once
(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
(Vehicles with a manual
transmission) • When the doors
were unlocked
with the mechani-
cal key and then
the push-button
ignition switch
was pressed, the
access key could
not be detected in
the vehicle.
• The access key could not be
detected in the
vehicle even after
the push-button
ignition switch
was pressed two
consecutive
times. Touch the
access
key to the
push-but-
ton igni-
tion switch
while
depress-
ing the
clutch
pedal.
Once 
(Flashes)
(Vehicles with an auto- matic transmission) An attempt was
made to start the
engine with the
select lever in an
incorrect position.
Shift the
select
lever to P
and start
the
engine.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
BRZ_U
Once

(Flashes)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission) The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
push-button igni-
tion switch turned
off and then the
push-button igni-
tion switch was
put in “ACC”
mode twice with-
out the engine
being started.
Press the
push-but-
ton igni-
tion switch
while
depress-
ing the
clutch
pedal.
During an engine
starting proce-
dure in the event
that the access
key was not func-
tioning properly
( → P. 473), the
push-button igni-
tion switch was
touched with the
access key. Press the
push-but-
ton igni-
tion switch
while
depress-
ing the
clutch
pedal
within 10
seconds
of the
buzzer
sounding.
Once 
(Flashes)
(Flashes quickly in green)
Indicates that the
steering lock has
not been
released. Release
the steer-
ing lock.
(
→ P. 179)
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
BRZ_U
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in neutral.
Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Push and hold the push-button ignition switch for about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal
firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU
dealer.
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474 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
BRZ_UVehicles with a manual transmission
Ensure that the shift lever is in neutral and depress the clutch
pedal.
Touch the area behind the lock
button and unlock button on the
access key to the push-button
ignition switch.
When the access key is detected,
a buzzer sounds and the push-
button ignition switch will turn to
“ON” mode.
When the keyless access with push button start system is deacti-
vated in customization setting, the push-button ignition switch will
turn to “ACC” mode. Modes can be changed by pressing the push-
button ignition switch with the clutch pedal released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Firmly depress the clutch pedal and check that the keyless
access with push button start system indicator light (green)
turns on.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
In the event that the push-button ignition switch still cannot be oper-
ated, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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496 6-1. Specifications
BRZ_U
Manual transmission
Clutch
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.3 qt. (2.2 L, 1.9 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type and viscosityUse either of the following:
• “MG Gear Oil special II”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-3, GL-4, or GL-5 and SAE 75W-90 specifica-
tions
CAUTION
■ Manual transmission gear oil
If oil other than “MG Gear Oil special II” is used, the following may be experi-
enced:
●The overall performance and function of the transmission may be
adversely affected.
● Rattling noises may occur during idling and fuel consumption may
increase.
Never use different brands together.
Pedal free play 0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm)
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake
fluid
CAUTION
■
Clutch fluid
Never use different brands of brake fluid together. Also, avoid mixing DOT 3
and DOT 4 brake fluids even if they are the same brand.