2020 SUBARU BRZ mirror

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window. The out-
side rear view mirror defoggers* are used to remove frost, dew or
raindrops from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system On/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning systemOn/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
*: Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

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Interior features
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The defoggers can be operated when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode.
■ The outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
■ When continuous operation is set (vehicles with an automatic air con-
ditioning system)
During continuous operation, the defogger stops operating for 2 minutes
after every 15 minutes of continual operation. Even during the 2 minutes that
operation stops, the operating light remains illuminated. The rear window
defogger will continue to operate in this cycle until it is turned off.
■ Customization that can be configured at SUBARU dealer (vehicles with
an automatic air conditioning system)
The rear window defogger can be set to 15-minute operation or continuous
operation. (Customizable features →P. 518)
WARNING
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-
side rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Vanity mirrors
CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge (vehicles with vanity lights)
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.
Open the cover to use.
Vehicles with vanity lights: The
light turns on when the cover is
opened.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
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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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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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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
driving or parking in hot weather

396 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1MIR HTR 7.5 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
2RDI 25 A Electric cooling fan
3(PUSH-AT) 7.5 A Engine control unit
4ABS NO. 1 40 A ABS
5HEATER 50 A Air conditioning system
6WASHER 10 A Windshield washer
7WIPER 30 A Windshield wipers
8RR DEF 30 A Rear window defogger
9(RR FOG) 10 A
10D FR DOOR 25 A Power window (driver’s side)
11(CDS) 25 A Electric cooling fan
12D-OP 25 A
13ABS NO. 2 25 A ABS
14D FL DOOR 25 A Power window (passenger’s side)
15SPARE See note. Spare fuse

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Instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1ECU ACC 10 A Main body ECU, outside rear view
mirrors
2P/POINT No.2 15 A Power outlet
3PANEL 10 A Illumination
4TAIL 10 A Tail lights
5DRL 10 A Daytime running light system
6UNIT IG1 10A

7STOP 7.5 A Stop lights
8OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
9HEATER-S 7.5 A Air conditioning system
10HEATER 10 A Air conditioning system
11FR FOG LH 10 A Left-hand front fog light
12FR FOG RH 10 A Right-hand front fog light
13BK/UP LP 7.5 A Back-up lights
14ECU IG1 10 A ABS, electric power steering
15AM1 7.5 A Starting system
16AMP 15 A Audio system
17AT UNIT 15 A Transmission
18GAUGE 7.5 AGauge and meters, keyless access
with push button start system
19ECU IG2 10 A Engine control unit
20SEAT HTR LH 10 A Left-hand seat heater
21SEAT HTR RH 10 A Right-hand seat heater
22RADIO 7.5 A Audio system
23P/POINT No.1 15 A Power outlet

550 Alphabetical index
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Brightness controlInstrument panel light control .................................201
Care Alcantara
®............................. 342
Alloy wheels .......................... 333
Exterior.................................. 332
Interior ................................... 338
Seatbelts ............................... 339
Cargo capacity ......................... 269
Chains ....................................... 276
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ............................. 141
Booster seats, installation ........................... 146
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 141
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 146
Front passenger occupant detection system .................131
Infant seats,
definition ............................. 141
Infant seats, installation ........................... 146
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................. 147
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 149
Installing CRS with top tether straps .................. 152
Child safety Airbag precautions ................ 125
Battery precautions .......367, 479
Child restraint system............ 141
How your child should wear the seatbelt ..................62
Installing child restraints........ 146
Power window lock switch.......74
Power window precautions ...........................77 Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 391
Seat heater precautions ........ 315
Seatbelt guide ......................... 61
Seatbelt precautions ............... 64
Trunk precautions ................... 49
Cleaning Alcantara
®............................. 342
Alloy wheels .......................... 333
Exterior.................................. 332
Interior ................................... 338
Seatbelts ............................... 339
Clock ......................................... 311
Condenser ................................ 362
Console tray ............................. 307
Coolant Capacity ................................ 494
Checking ............................... 360
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 481
Cruise control .......................... 243
Cup holders .............................. 307
Curtain airbags .......................... 93
Customizable features ............ 518
Daytime running light system .................................... 235
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ...... 298
Rear window ......................... 298
Side mirror ............................ 298
Dimensions .............................. 488
Dinghy towing .......................... 280
Display Drive information ................... 221
Multi-information display ........................ 210, 218
Trip information ..................... 211
Warning messages ............... 436
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 351
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