2020 SUBARU BRZ Owners Manual

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WARNING
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest SUBARU dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with a tire
pressure monitoring system)
The tire pressure monitoring system may not activate immediately.

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■Maintenance of the tires (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale (tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is sig-
nificantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
(tire pressure warning light) illuminates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driv-
ing on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and
tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-
nance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pres-
sure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning
light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS mal-
function indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale
will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illu-
minated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu-
minated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.

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TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION
■To ensure the tire pressure monitoring system operates properly
(vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system)
Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire
pressure monitoring system may not operate properly.

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If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with a color multi-infor mation display)
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
SUBARU dealer.
Warning messageDetails
(U.S.A.)
(Canada and Mexico)
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning A buzzer also sounds.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact your SUBARU dealer.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your SUBARU dealer.
Warning messageDetails
(Comes on in red)
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating.
( → P. 481)
A buzzer also sounds.

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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately.
Warning messageDetails
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The seatbelt pretensioner system;
• The front passenger occupant detection system. A buzzer also sounds.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada and Mexico)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS;
• The brake assist system. A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates a malfunction in the electric power steer-
ing system. A buzzer also sounds.

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(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the keyless access with
push button start system.
A buzzer also sounds.
Warning messageDetails

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Follow the correction procedures.After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that one or
more of the doors is
not fully closed The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 3 mph (5
km/h),
flashes to indicate
that the door(s) are
not yet fully closed. Make sure that both
side doors are closed.
Indicates that the trunk
is not fully closed If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 3 mph (5
km/h),
flashes to indicate
that the trunk is not
yet fully closed. Close the trunk.