2020 SUBARU BRZ low oil pressure

333
4-1. Maintenance and care
4
Maintenance and care
BRZ_U
■
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

360 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
BRZ_U
Engine coolantThe coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold. Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
CAUTION
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you fill the oil.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap,
drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your SUBARU dealer pressure test the cap
and check for leaks in the cooling system.

383
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
BRZ_U
■When replacing wheels (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system)
The wheels of your SUBARU are equipped with tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure monitoring system to
provide advanced warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.
Whenever wheels are replaced, the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must be installed. (
→P. 371)
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in
the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a
tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri-
ous injury.
■When installing the wheel nuts
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
●Be sure to install the wheel nuts with
the tapered ends facing inward.
Installing the nuts with the tapered
ends facing outward can cause the
wheel to break and eventually cause
the wheel to come off while driving,
which could lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
Tapered portion

5
When trouble arises
425
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
BRZ_U
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 lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
(Flashes or illu- minates in red) High engine coolant temperature warning light (if
equipped)
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. ( →P. 481)
As the engine coolant temperature increases, this warning
light will change from flashing to constantly illuminated.

556 Alphabetical index
BRZ_U
Vehicle identification number ................................... 489
Vehicle stability control (VSC) ....................................... 257
Warning buzzers Electric power steering .......... 426
Keyless access with push button start
system ........................438, 442
Seatbelt reminder.................. 428
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ................................ 426
Automatic headlight leveling system ................... 426
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light........................ 428
Brake assist system ..............426
Brake system ........................ 424
Charging system ................... 425
Cruise control indicator light....................... 426
Electric power steering system warning light ........... 426
Electronic engine control system ................................ 426
Engine oil pressure ............... 425
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 425
Keyless access with push button start
system ........................438, 442
Low fuel level ........................ 428 Low tire pressure .................. 428
Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 426
Master warning light .............. 428
Open door ............................. 428
Pretensioners........................ 426
Seatbelt reminder light ..................................... 428
Slip indicator light.................. 426
SRS airbags.......................... 426
Tire pressure monitoring system ................................ 428
Warning messages .................. 436
Washer Checking ............................... 368
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 274
Switch ................................... 240
Washing and waxing ............... 332
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 269
Load limits............................. 273
Weight ................................... 488
Welcome lighting function .................................. 236
Wheels ...................................... 382
Window glasses ........................ 74
Window lock switch................... 74
Windows Power windows ....................... 74
Rear window defogger .......... 298
Washer.................................. 240
Windshield wipers ................... 240
Winter driving tips ................... 274
W

559
What to do if...
BRZ_U
■
Warning lights
P. 426
or
P. 424P. 426
P. 425P. 426
P. 425P. 428
P. 425P. 428
P. 428
or
P. 426P. 428
P. 426P. 428
P. 428
or
P. 426P. 428
P. 426P. 438, 442
*1: The light flashes or illuminates in red to indicate a malfunction.
*2: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightSlip indicator
Automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator
light
*2
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant temperature
warning light
*1Low fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s seatbelt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seatbelt
reminder light
SRS airbag system
warning lightTire pressure warning
light
ABS warning lightAutomatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
Master warning light
Electric power steering
warning lightKeyless access with push button start
system indicator light