2020 SUBARU BRZ air condition

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seatbelt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 282
Automatic air conditioning system.......... 289
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 298
3-2. Using the audio system AUX port/USB port ............. 300
Using the microphone ........ 301
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 302
• Interior light ...................... 303
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 304
• Glove box ......................... 305
• Bottle holders ................... 306
• Cup holders/ console tray ...................... 307
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 309
Vanity mirrors ..................... 310
Clock .................................. 311
Power outlets ..................... 312
Seat heaters ....................... 314
Floor mat ............................ 316
HomeLink
®......................... 318
Compass ............................ 329 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning 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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Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Air conditioning
system
P. 282
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P. 298
Air conditioning
system
P. 289
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch*1/rear window defogger switch *1 P. 298
Pictorial indexInstrument panel

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
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Conditions affecting operation
The keyless access with push button start system uses weak radio waves. In
the following situations, the communication between the access key and the
vehicle may be affected, preventing the keyless access with push button
start system, remote keyless entry system and engine immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Way of coping →P. 472)
● When the access key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When the access key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When another transmitters (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When carrying the access key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• A portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
• Another vehicle's access key or a transmitter that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
● When the access key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
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Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The remote keyless entry system may not operate normally in the following
situations:
● When the transmitter battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When the transmitter is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
● When other transmitters (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
→ P. 3 1
■ If the remote keyless entry system does not operate properly (vehicles
with a keyless access with push button start system)
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk lid: Use the mechanical
key. ( →P. 472)
■ Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
If the remote keyless entry system does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( →P. 388)
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
→ P. 3 5
■ When the access key battery is fully depleted
→ P. 388
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your SUBARU dealer for details.
■ Customization that can be configured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. remote keyless entry system) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 518)

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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WARNING
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People with a medical condition
Obtain medical advice and wear the seatbelt in the proper way.
■ When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seatbelt. If the seatbelt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
■ Seatbelt pretensioners
If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS airbag system warning light will
come on. In that case, the seatbelt cannot be used again and must be
replaced at your SUBARU dealer.

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Also, if luggage or electronic devices are placed on the front passenger’s
seat, this may adversely affect the ability of the system to determine deploy-
ment. This may prevent the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators from working properly. Check that the indicators work properly.
When the OFF indicator turns off and the ON indicator illuminates, the front
passenger’s frontal airbag may deploy during a collision. Remove luggage
and electronic devices from the front passenger’s seat.
NOTE
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. This device may cause
interference. If this device causes interference, consult the nearest SUBARU
dealer. Also, for maintenance of the system, consult the nearest SUBARU
dealer.
■ Conditions in which front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is not acti-
vated
The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will not be activated when any of
the following conditions are met regarding the front passenger’s seat:
● The seat is empty.
● The seat is equipped with an appropriate child restraint system and an
infant is restrained in it.
● The occupant changed their posture after the occupant load is judged.
● The front passenger’s occupant detection system is malfunctioning.
WARNING
When the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an infant in an appropriate
child restraint system, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may
interfere with the proper operation of the occupant detection system, activating
the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag even though that seat is occupied by
the infant in the child restraint system.
●Do not place any article (including electronic devices) on the seat other than
the infant in the child restraint system.
● Do not place more than one infant in the child restraint system.

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Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the occupant.
If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off
despite the fact that the actions noted above have been taken, seat the
child/small adult in the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU
dealer for an inspection. Even if the system has passed the dealer inspec-
tion, it is recommended that on subsequent trips the child/small adult always
take the rear seat.
Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should always wear the
seatbelt irrespective of whether the airbag is deactivated or activated.
■ Conditions in which front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated
The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will be activated for deployment
upon impact when any of the following conditions are met regarding the front
passenger’s seat.
● When the seat is occupied by an adult.
● When a certain item(s) (e.g. jug of water) is placed on the seat.