2023 SUBARU BRZ heating

Braking
243
Starting and Operating7
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NOTEIf the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent
the system components, such as the
control computer and drive motor,
from overheating.
 The steering wheel is operated
frequently and turned sharply while the
vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low
speeds, such as while frequently
turning the steering wheel during
parallel parking.
 The steering wheel remains in the
fully turned position for a long period
of time.
At this time, there will be more resis-
tance when steering. However this is
not a malfunction. Normal steering
force will be restored after the steering
wheel is not operated for a while and the power steering control system has

an opportunity to cool down. However,
if the power steering is operated in a
non-standard way which causes
power assist limitation to occur too
frequently, this may result in a mal-
function of the power steering control
system.
7-10. Braking■ Braking Tips▼ When the brakes get wet
When driving in rain or after washing the
vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a
result, brake stopping distance will be
longer. To dry the brakes, drive the
vehicle at a safe speed while lightly
depressing the brake pedal to heat up the
brakes.
▼ Use of engine brakingRemember to make use of engine braking
in addition to foot braking. When
descending a grade, if only the foot brake
is used, the brakes may start working
improperly because of brake fluid over-
heating, caused by overheated brake
pads. To help prevent this, shift into a
lower gear to get stronger engine braking.
CAUTION
While the power steering warning
light is illuminated, there may be
more resistance when the steering
wheel is operated. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and
have the vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.
WARNING
Never rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. This can cause
dangerous overheating of the
brakes and needless wear on the
brake pads.
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In Case of Emergency9
In Case of Emergency
9-1. If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency.......302
9-2. Maintenance Tools..............................................302
Models with Flat Tire Repair Kit ..................................303
Models with Spare Tire ................................................303
9-3. Flat Tires ..............................................................303
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................................303
Sealing a Flat Tire (Models with the Flat 
Tire Repair Kit) ...........................................................306
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 
(If Equipped) ...............................................................315
TPMS Screen (If Equipped)..........................................316
9-4. Jump Starting ......................................................316
Battery Precautions......................................................316
How to Jump Start ........................................................317
9-5. Engine Overheating ............................................319
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine 
Compartment ..............................................................319 If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine

Compartment ............................................................. 319
9-6. Towing .................................................................320
Towing Hook and Tie-Down Hooks/Holes ................. 320
Using a Flat-Bed Truck................................................ 324
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground ..................... 324
9-7. Access Key Fob – If Access Key Fob Does 
Not Operate Properly ...... ..................................325
Locking and Unlocking ............................................... 326
Switching Power Status .............................................. 326
Starting Engine ............................................................ 326
9-8. Malfunctions of the Center Information 
Display ...............................................................327
9-9. If Your Vehicle Is Invo lved in an Accident ........328
To Restart the Engine When Involved in an 
Accident ..................................................................... 328
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Flat Tires
308Do not use tire chains on a sealed
tire. Do not tow a trailer.If used for a purpose other than
sealing a flat tire, the flat tire
repair kit may cause a severe
accident or injury due to the fact
that compressed air can act as an
explosive or propellant. Safely park your vehicle on the
roadside so that you do not
obstruct the flow of traffic and so
that you are able to seal the flat
tire without being in danger. Apply the parking brake, even if
the vehicle is parked on a level
road, to make sure that the
vehicle will not move. Stop the engine before sealing
the flat tire. Turn on the hazard warning
flasher while sealing the flat tire. Do not attempt to remove foreign
objects like nails or screws that
have penetrated the tire. Leave
them as they are. Never leave the flat tire repair kit
unattended while in use. Only one tire can be repaired with
one bottle of sealant.
 The tires can be repaired when
the ambient temperature is −22 °F
( − 30 °C) or higher.
CAUTION
 Remember that the flat tire repair
kit only provides temporary
mobility. Regulations concerning
tire repair after usage of flat tire
repair kit may di ffer from country
to country. We recommend that
you consult your SUBARU dealer
or tire dealer for advice. Store the flat tire repair kit safely
and secure it under the floor of
the trunk. Storing it anywhere in
the passenger compartment is
not advisable because it could
strike an occupant in the event of
a sudden stop or collision and
cause injury. Use the flat tire repair kit with
original vehicle tires only. Do not keep the air compressor
operating for more than 10
minutes, otherwise there is a risk
of overheating. The temperature of the air
compressor may become high.
Be careful not to burn yourself.
When raining, take measures to
prevent the air compressor from
being exposed directly to the
rain. Exposing to rain may cause
a malfunction. Do not use air compressors other
than the one in the repair kit.
Using an air compressor other
than the one in the repair kit may
damage the tires. Do not disassemble or modify the
air compressor to enable the use
of a power supply or a battery
other than DC 12 V. If a temporary puncture repair is
performed with the repair kit, the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (if equipped) may not
operate normally.
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Engine Overheating
319
In Case of Emergency9
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9-5. Engine Overheating■If Steam Is Coming from the
Engine CompartmentTurn off the engine and get everyone
away from the vehicle until it cools down.
■ If No Steam Is Coming from
the Engine Compartment1. Keep the engine running at idling
speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine
compartment. Refer to "Engine Hood"
 P343.
Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If
the fan is not turning, immediately turn off
the engine and contact your authorized
dealer for repair.
3. After the engine coolant temperature
has dropped, turn off the engine.
If the temperature gauge stays in the over-
heated zone, turn off the engine.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down,
check the coolant level in the reserve
tank.
If the coolant level is below the “LOW”
mark, add coolant up to the “FULL” mark.NOTEFor details about how to check the
coolant level or how to add coolant,
refer to "Eng ine Coolant" P349.
5. If there is no coolant in the reserve
tank, add coolant to the reserve tank.
Then remove the radiator cap and fill the
radiator with coolant.
If you remove the radiator cap from a hot
radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap, then turn the cap

counterclockwise slowly without pressing
down until it stops. Release the pressure
from the radiator. After the pressure has
been fully released, remove the cap by
pressing down and turning it.
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap until
the engine has been shut off and
has fully cooled down. When the
engine is hot, the coolant is under
pressure. Removing the cap while
the engine is still hot could release
a spray of boiling hot coolant,
which could burn you very seri-
ously.
CAUTION
If the engine overheats, the engine
speed or the vehicle speed may be
reduced. Stop the vehicle in a safe
place immediately.
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Index
413
Index14
Driving distance ................................................................... P153
Driving mode select switch .................................................. P241
Driving range ....................................................................... P153
Driving support system setting display ................................ P157
Driving time ......................................................................... P153EElectrical system ................................................................. P385
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system .............. P246
Warning........................................................................... P141
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR ) ..................................... P40
Engine
Compartment overview ................................................... P345
Coolant............ .......................................... ............ P349, P384
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . .............................. P7, P290
Hood ............................................................................... P343
Hood release knob ........ .......................................... ........ P343
Oil............................ ..................................... ......... P346, P381
Overheating .................................................................... P319
Start & stopping ......... ................................................ ..... P229
Engine oil temperature gauge ............................................. P153
Event data recorder ............................................................... P11
Exclusive content for SUBARU BRZ ................................... P154
Exterior care ........................................................................ P332FFlat tire ................................................................................ P303
Flat tire repair kit .................................................................. P309 Technical data of air compressor .................................... P314 Floor mat.............................................................................. P218
Fluid level
Automatic transmission .............. ..................................... P352
Brake ............................................................................... P353
Clutch .............................................................................. P354
Front
Passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF ........................... P72
Seatbelt pretensioners ...................................................... P44
Front seats ............................................................................. P30 Forward and backward adjustment ................................... P33
Head restraint adjustment .......... ....................................... P34
Manual seat............... ........................................................ P33
Reclining ........................................................................... P33
Seat heater.......... ........................................................ ...... P35
Seat height adjustment (driver's seat) ............................... P33
Fuel ...................................................................................... P223 Economy hints.............. .................................... ............... P290
Filler door and cap .......................................................... P224
Filler lid and cap .............................................................. P224
Gauge ............................................................................. P129
Requirements .......................... ..............................P223, P381
Tank capacity .................................................................. P381
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumption............................................... P153
Current fuel consumption ................................................ P153
Fuses ................................................................................... P371
GGasoline............................................................................... P223
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Index
416NNavigation system-linked display ................................... ......P156
New vehicle break-in driving ...... ..........................................P290OOdometer .............................................................................P128
Oil filter .................................................................................P347
Oil level
Differential gear ...............................................................P353
Engine .............................................................................P346
Manual transmission........................................................P353
Oil pressure warning light.....................................................P137
One-touch lane change ................. .......................................P182
Outside Mirrors .............................................................................P194
Mirror defogger ................................................................P185
Overheating engine ..............................................................P319PParking Brake ...............................................................................P255
Brake stroke ....................................................................P357
Tips ..................................................................................P255
Periodic inspections .............................................................P292
Petrol fuel .............................................................................P223
PIN code Access ..................................................................P100
Power
Door locking switch..........................................................P113 Outlets ............................................................................ P215
Outside mirrors ............................................................... P194
Steering .......................................................................... P242
Steering warning light ..................................................... P141
Window switches ............................................................ P117
Windows ......................................................................... P116
Power and torque curve ...................................................... P155
Precautions against vehicle modification ...................... P46, P89
Preparing to drive ................................................................ P228
Push-button Ignition switch ................................................................. P125
Starting and stopping engine .......................................... P229
RRear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......................................... P269
Rear seat ............................................................................... P37Folding down .................................................................... P37
Rear seatbelt warning light .................................................. P133
Rear view camera .................... ........................................... P263
Rear window Defogger ......................................................................... P185
Recommended Brake fluid ....................................................................... P383
Clutch fluid ............................................................ P355, P383
Differential gear oil ............... ........................................... P383
Engine oil ........................................................................ P381
Manual transmission oil ............. ..................................... P383
Spark plugs ..................................................................... P385
Refueling ............................................................................. P224
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