2020 SUBARU BRZ towing

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 156
Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button
start system) ..................... 172
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
a keyless access with
push button start
system) ............................. 182
Automatic transmission ....... 185
Manual Transmission .......... 192
Turn signal lever ................. 195
Parking brake ...................... 197
Horn .................................... 198
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 199
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 203
Multi-information display (monochrome display)
........ 210
Multi-information display (color display) ................... 218 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................. 233
Fog light switch................... 239
Windshield wipers and washer.............................. 240
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 243
Rear view camera .............. 248
Driving assist systems ........ 257
Hill start assist .................... 264
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 269
Vehicle load limits............... 273
Winter driving tips ............... 274
Trailer towing ...................... 279
Dinghy towing ..................... 280
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Engine hood P. 354
Windshield wipers P. 240
Headlights P. 233
Parking lights/daytime running
lights
P. 233
Front side marker
lights
P. 233
Turn signal lights P. 195
Front fog lights *1 P. 239
Pictorial indexExterior
Towing eyelet P. 415
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 71

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 370
P. 453
P. 378
P. 505
Fuel filler lid P. 78
Turn signal lights
P. 195
Rear side marker lights P. 233
*1: If equipped
License plate lights P. 233
Towing eyelet
P. 415
Towing eyelet P. 415
Rear view camera P. 248
Stop lights
Rear window defogger
P. 298
Trunk lid P. 46
Tail lights/stop lights P. 233
Doors P. 43

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 156
Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button
start system) .................. 172
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
keyless access with
push button start
system) .......................... 182
Automatic transmission................... 185
Manual Transmission ....... 192
Turn signal lever .............. 195
Parking brake ................... 197
Horn ................................. 198
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 199
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 203
Multi-information display (monochrome
display) .......................... 210
Multi-information display (color display) ................ 218 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 233
Fog light switch ................ 239
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 240
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 243
Rear view camera ............ 248
Driving assist systems ..... 257
Hill start assist .................. 264
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 269
Vehicle load limits ............ 273
Winter driving tips ............ 274
Trailer towing ................... 279
Dinghy towing .................. 280

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WARNING
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When using the cruise control
Always set the speed appropriately according to the speed limit, traffic flow,
road conditions, and other conditions.
■ Cruise control precaution (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
You can cancel the cruise control by shifting the select lever into the N posi-
tion. However, do not shift the lever into the N position while driving except in
case of emergency. If the select lever is shifted into the N position, the
engine brake will no longer work. This could result in an accident.
■ To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● During emergency towing

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BRZ_U(6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
(→ P. 488)
SUBARU does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are
riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 699 lb. (317
kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be
as follows:
699 lb. - 366 lb. = 333 lb. (317 kg -166 kg = 151 kg)
In this condition, if 2 more passengers with the combined weight of
258 lb. (117 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be
reduced as follows:
333 lb. - 258 lb. = 75 lb. (151 kg - 117 kg = 34 kg)
As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.

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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are described on the tire and loading information label.
(→ P. 378)
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■Seating capacity
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■Towing capacity
SUBARU does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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Trailer towing
Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer
towing. Therefore, never tow a trailer with your vehicle.
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage
that may result from trailer towing, from any trailer towing equip-
ment or from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompa-
nying such equipment. SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle
damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing.