2020 SUBARU BRZ Owners Manual

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Compass∗
∗: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is heading.
■Operation
To turn the compass feature
on/off, press and hold the
switch for more than 3 sec-
onds or until the display turns
on/off. The compass feature
will default to on with each
ignition cycle.
Display
Switch
If the display reads “C”, slowly
drive the vehicle in circles until
compass is calibrated.

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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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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 338
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area ....... 342
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 344
General maintenance....... 347
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 350 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 351
Engine hood ..................... 354
Engine compartment ........ 356
Tires ................................. 370
Tire inflation pressure ...... 378
Wheels ............................. 382
Air conditioning filter......... 385
Transmitter/access key battery ............................ 388
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 393
Light bulbs........................ 401

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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■
Automatic car washes
● Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front
of the vehicle. Make sure to and extend the mirrors before driving.
● When having your vehicle washed in an automatic car wash, make sure
beforehand that the car wash is of suitable type to avoid scratches to the
vehicle surface and harm to your vehicle’s paint.
● Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In certain automatic car washes, the rear
spoiler may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehi-
cle from being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
■ High pressure car washes
● As water may enter the cabin, do not bring the nozzle tip near the gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these areas con-
tinuously.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler lid on your vehicle is
closed properly.
■ Alloy wheels
● Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
● Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
● To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following
precautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after
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■Alloy wheels (vehicles with matte bronze painted wheels)
As matte bronze painted wheels require different cleaning methods than
conventional alloy wheels, be sure to observe the following. For details, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer.
●Remove dirt using water. If the wheels are excessively dirty, use a
sponge or soft cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent to remove
the dirt.
● To prevent the matte bronze paint from being damaged, make sure to
observe the following precautions:
• Do not scrub or polish the wheel s using a brush or dry cloth.
• Do not use any wheel coatings or abrasive detergents.
■ Parts containing resin such as the bumper
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■ Brake (vehicles with Brembo
® brake)
● Painted brake calipers
• When using detergent, use neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes
or abrasive cleaners, as they will damage the paint.
• Do not use detergent on the brake calipers when they are hot.
• Wash detergent off immediately after use.
● Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with wet brake pads or disc rotors,
causing them to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is washed, drive
slowly and apply the brakes several times to dry the parts.
■ When washing the vehicle
Wear rubber gloves and use a hand brush when washing down underbody,
inner fenders and suspension to effectively remove mud and dirt off.
■ Plated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows:
●Use a soft cloth dampened with an approximately 5% solution of neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
● Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.
● To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product.

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WARNING
■
When washing the vehicle
● Do not wash the engine compartment.
• Water entering the intake system will cause damage to the engine.
• Water contacting electrical components will cause malfunction of elec-
trical components and in the worst case, they may catch fire.
● When washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result, the brake
stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a
safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes.
● When washing inner fenders, underbody, bumpers and protruding objects
such as exhaust pipes and exhaust finishers, be careful to prevent injuries
from contacting sharp ends.
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to
become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers
until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear
bumper diffusers can cause burns.

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CAUTION
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (alloy wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Protective film for side sill plates
Make sure to remove the protective film. Failure to do so may cause rust,
depending on conditions.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.