2020 SUBARU BRZ ignition

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■Welcome lighting system
When entering the vehicle
When the headlight switch is in and the doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry system, the headlights, front position lights, etc. will
illuminate for approximately 30 seconds.
The lights are turned off in the following situations.
●The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position. (Vehicles without a key-
less access with push button start system)
● The push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON” mode. (Vehicles with a
keyless access with push button start system)
● The doors are locked.
When exiting the vehicle
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system:
The light switch is in , the headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the key is removed from the engine
switch. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after
all the doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the lights off and then back to or
.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system:
The light switch is in , the headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the push-button ignition switch is turned
off. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed or the
door lock sensor on the door handle is touched after all the doors are
locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the push-button ignition switch to “ON”
mode, or turn the light switch off and then back to or
.
■ Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position and
the driver's door is opened with the key removed from the engine switch
while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
A buzzer sounds when the lights are left on with the push-button ignition
switch off and the driver's door is opened.

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Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■ Windshield wiper-linked automatic headlights
When the headlight switch is in , if the windshield wipers operate for
approximately 10 seconds, the headlights will turn on automatically. (If the
windshield wipers are operated due to oper ation of the windshield washers,
the headlights will not turn on automatic ally.) In this case, the headlights will
automatically turn off approximately 60 seconds after the windshield wipers
stop operating.
■ Battery-saving function
In the following conditions, the headlights and the other remaining lights will
go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery
from being discharged:
● The headlights and/or tail lights are on.
● The key is removed from the engine switch (vehicles without a keyless
access with push button start system) or the push-button ignition switch
is turned off (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem).
● The light switch is in , or .
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
● When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
keyless access with push button start system) or the push-button ignition
switch is turned to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push
button start system).
● When the light switch is turned off.
● When the door is opened or closed.
■ Customization that can be configured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 518)

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The windshield wipers and washer 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.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid tank.
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the wi ndshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

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Rear view camera
The rear view camera is installed to the trunk lid and displays a rear
view image on the audio/navigation monitor when the engine switch
is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a keyless access with push
button start system) or the push-button ignition switch is in “ON”
mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system)
and the select lever (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
shift lever (vehicles with a manual transmission) is set to “R”.

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How to use the rear view camera
Perform the following to display a rear view image on the rear view
camera. Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
keyless access with push button start system) or turn the
push-button ignition switch to “ON” mode (vehicles with a key-
less access with push button start system).
Shift the select lever (vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion) or shift lever (vehicles with a manual transmission) to
“R”.
In the following situations, the screen will return to the image that
was displayed before the lever was shifted to “R”.
• Vehicles with an automatic transmission: When several secondshave passed since the select lever was shifted to a position other
than “P” or “R” (off delay function).
• Vehicles with an automatic transmission: When the select lever is
shifted to “P”.
• Vehicles with a manual transmission: When several seconds have passed since the shift lever was shifted to a position other than
“R” (off delay function).
• When the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or more.
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Rear view camera display
● On vehicles with a genuine SUBARU navigation system, the rear view
camera display will be prioritized over other displays. To display another
display, shift the select lever (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
shift lever (vehicles with a manual transmission) to a position other than
“R”.
● Images from the rear view camera will be displayed horizontally reversed
as is the case with the vehicle’s rear view mirror or a side view mirror.
● Images on the screen may look different depending on the number of
passengers and loading conditions.
● When the vehicle is on an incline or decline, distances displayed on the
screen may look different than the actual distance.
● When the vehicle is loaded, the distance on the screen will look farther
than the actual distance, as is the case when approaching an upward
incline.
● The color of objects on the screen may be different from the actual color
of the objects.
● Be sure to check your surroundings when “Check Surroundings Before
Backing Up” is displayed.
● If you shift to “R” shortly after turning the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system) or
the push-button ignition switch to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system), “Check Surroundings Before
Backing Up” may not be displayed. Wait several seconds or more after
turning the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a keyless
access with push button start system) or the push-button ignition switch
to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem) before shifting to the “R” range. The warning message can then be
displayed.

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Automatic reactivation of TRAC and Vehicle stability control (VSC) sys-
tems
After turning the TRAC and Vehicle stability control (VSC) systems off, the
systems will be automatically reactivated in the following situations:
● Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: When
the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position
● Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: When the
push-button ignition switch is turned off
● If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle
speed is more than approximately 31 mph (50 km/h).
If both the TRAC and Vehicle stability control (VSC) systems are turned
off, automatic reactivation will not occur when vehicle speed increases.
■ Automatic deactivation of “TRACK” mode
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
When the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position after driving in
“TRACK” mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
When the push-button ignition switch is turned off after driving in “TRACK”
mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRAC and
Vehicle stability control (VSC) systems
● A sound may be heard from the engi ne compartment when the brake
pedal is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction
has occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

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Hill star t assist
The hill start assist system helps to maintain braking force to assist
starting off forward while facing uphill or starting off backward while
facing downhill. As the hill start assist system is initially disabled,
enable the system to make it oper able. The enabled/disabled setting
will be maintained the next time the engine is started.
When the system is enabled,
the hill start assist ON indica-
tor will be illuminated.
■ Enabling the hill start assist system
Park your vehicle in a flat, safe location.
Make sure that the parking brake is securely engaged.
Stop the engine by turning the engine switch to the “LOCK”
position (vehicles without a keyless access with push but-
ton start system) or turning the push-button ignition switch
off (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start
system).
Start the engine and check that the ABS warning light and
slip indicator are off.
Press and hold for
approximately 30 seconds.
Check that both the Vehicle
stability control (VSC) off indi-
cator and Traction Control Sys-
tem OFF indicator illuminate
and then turn off.
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