2023 SUBARU BRZ power steering

Warning and Indicator Lights
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Ding
―System malfunction warning:
A malfunction is detected in the power system or
steering lock. Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately and have
the vehicle inspected.
Inside warning
chime Outside warning
chime Status
Action
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Combination Meter Display (Color TFT)
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4) Brake fluid pressure
5) Steering amount
This screen displays lateral G-forces on

the vehicle
Also displays, around the periphery of the
G-force display, the left and right steering
amount, accelerator pedal input, and
brake fluid pressure
This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on factors such as the
road surface condition, temperature and
vehicle speed, the display may not show
the actual condition of the vehicle.
Press and hold to reset the record of
maximum G-forces.▼ Power and torque curve1) Power output
2) Torque 3) Current engine speed
The vertical bar will slide laterally

according to the current engine speed.
This chart is intended for reference only
and does not show the actual engine
torque or output.
▼ StopwatchTop screen Measurement screen
1) Fastest lap time (top screen)
2) Fastest lap time (measurement screen)
3) Current lap time
4) Total lap time
5) Past lap times
6) Meter control switch operation guide
When the timer is reset, “
− − ’− − ”− − ” will
be displayed.
A maximum of 50 lap times can be
recorded.
 Changing between the stopwatch
screens 
To change to the measurement screen:
Press . 
To change to the top screen: Press .
 Operating the measurement screen 
: Start/stop measurement 
: Mark off one lap 
2 1
3
306801
1
306802
6
2
3
4
5
306803
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Starting and Operating7
Starting and Operating
7-1. Fuel.......................................................................223
Fuel Requirements .......................................................223
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap .................................................224
7-2. State Emission Testing (U.S. Only) ...................227
7-3. Preparing to Drive ...............................................228
7-4. Starting and Stopping Engine ...........................229
Safety Precautions ............................................ ...........229
Operating Range for Push-Button Start System .......229
General Precautions When St arting Engine ..............229
Starting Engine .............................................................230
Stopping Engine ...........................................................232
When Access Key Fob Does Not Operate 
Properly.......................................................................232
Steering Lock ................................................................232
7-5. Manual Transmission .........................................233
Shifting Speeds ............................................................234
Driving Tips ...................................................................235
7-6. Automatic Transmission ....................................235
Select Lever ..... .......................................... ...................236
Adaptive Control...........................................................237
Shift Lock Function ......................................................238
Selection of Manual Mode ...........................................239
Driving Tips ...................................................................240
7-7. Driving Mode Select Switch (If Equipped) ........241
Normal Mode .................................................................241
Sport Mode ....................................................................241
Snow Mode....................................................................241
Driving Mode Select Switch.........................................241
7-8. Active Sound Control .........................................242
7-9. Power Steering ....................................................242
7-10. Braking...............................................................243
Braking Tips ..................................................................243 Brake System ............................................................... 244
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators ................. 245
7-11. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ........................245
ABS Self-Check............................................................ 245
ABS Warning Light ...................................................... 245
7-12. Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
System ...............................................................246
EBD System Malfunctions .......................................... 246
7-13. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC 
System ...............................................................247
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) System ..................... 247
TRAC System ............................................................... 247
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) System Monitor....... 248
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF Switch .............. 248
7-14. TRACK Mode .....................................................250
TRACK Mode ................................................................ 250
Selecting TRAC Mode and Ve hicle Stability Control
(VSC) Mode ............................................................... 251
7-15. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 
(If Equipped) ......................................................251
Certification for the Transmitter ................................. 253
Certification for the Receiver...................................... 253
TPMS Screen ................................................................ 254
Initializing the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..... 254
How to Initialize the Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System (If Equipped) ................................................. 254
If You Press the Tire Pressure Monitoring Reset 
Switch Accidentally................................................... 254
Initialization Procedure ............................................... 254
When Initialization of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System has Failed ..................................................... 255
Registering ID Codes .................................................. 255
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Starting and Stopping Engine
230On rare occasions, it may be difficult
to start the engine depending on the
fuel and the usage condition (repeated
driving of a distance in which the
engine has not warmed up suffi-
ciently). In such a case, it is recom-
mended that you change to a different
brand of fuel.
 On rare occasions, transient
knocking may be heard from the
engine when the accelerator is oper-
ated rapidly such as a rapid start-up
and a rapid acceleration. This is not a
malfunction.
 The engine starts more easily when
the headlights, air conditioner and rear
window defogger are turned off.■ Starting Engine
NOTEWhen pressing the push-button
ignition switch while depressing the
clutch pedal (MT models) or the brake
pedal (AT models): - The engine starter operates for a
maximum of 10 seconds and after
starting the engine, the starter stops
automatically.
- The engine can be started
regardless of the power status.
 If the engine does not start, check
the security indicator light. Then press
the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the clutch pedal
(MT models) or the brake pedal (AT
models) to switch the power to “OFF”. - If the light had illuminated, try to
start the engine again.
- If the light had been off, press the
push-button ignition switch while
depressing the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brake pedal (AT
models) more forcefully.
 The engine start procedures may
not function depending on the radio
wave conditions around the vehicle. In
such a case, refer to "Starting Engine"
 P326.
 If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the steering cannot be unlocked.
Charge the battery.
WARNING
 There are some general precau-
tions when starting the engine.
Carefully read the precautions
described in "General Precau-
tions When Starting Engine"
 P229. If the steering lock cannot be
released after the engine has
started, never drive the vehicle.
The steering is still locked, and it
may result in an accident.
CAUTION
 If a system malfunction warning
message is displayed on the
combination meter, there may be
a malfunction with the vehicle.
Contact a SUBARU dealer imme-
diately. If a steering lock warning
message is displayed on the
combination me ter after the
engine has started, it means that
the steering is still locked. While
moving the steering wheel right
and left, depress the brake pedal,
and press the push-button igni-
tion switch. Do not continue pressing the
push-button ignition switch for
more than 10 seconds. Doing so
could cause a malfunction. If the
engine does not start, stop
pressing the push -button ignition
switch. Instead, press the push-
button ignition switch without
depressing the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brake pedal (AT
models) to switch the power
status to “OFF”. Wait 10 seconds,
and then press the push-button
ignition switch to start the
engine.
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Starting and Stopping Engine
232■Stopping Engine1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the shift lever to neutral (MT
models) or select leve r to the “P” position
(AT models).
3. Press the push-button ignition switch.
The engine will stop, and the power will be
switched off.
NOTEAlthough you can stop the engine by
operating the push -button ignition
switch, do not stop the engine during
driving except in an emergency.■ When Access Key Fob Does
Not Operate ProperlyRefer to "Access Key Fob – If Access Key
Fob Does Not Operate Properly" P325.■ Steering LockAfter stopping the engine and any door is
opened, the steering wheel will be locked
due to the steering lock function.
When the engine is restarted, the steering
lock will be automatically released.
WARNING
 Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch during driving.
When the push-button ignition
switch is operated as follows, the
engine will stop.–The switch is pressed and held
for 2 seconds or longer.–The switch is pressed briefly 3
times or more in succession.When the engine stops, the brake
booster will not function. A
greater foot pressure will be
required on the brake pedal.The power steering system will
not operate either. A greater
force will be required to steer,
and it may result in an accident.
 If the engine stops during driving,
do not operate the push-button
ignition switch or open any of the
doors until the vehicle is stopped
in a safe location. It is dangerous
because the steering lock may be
activated. Stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
CAUTION
For AT models:Do not stop the engine while the
select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position. If the engine is stopped while the
select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position, the power
will be in “ACC”. If the vehicle is
left in this cond ition, the battery
may be discharged.
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Active Sound Control
242NOTEIn the following situations, the driving
mode will automatically change to nor-
mal mode:
 When the engine is turned off after
driving in Sport mode or Snow mode.
 When adaptive cruise control/cruise
control is activated while driving in
Sport mode.
 If a malfunction occurs in the engine
or automatic transmission electrical
control system while Sport mode or
Snow mode is selected.
 When in Sport mode and the idling
speed is high during warm-up or when
the road surface is slippery and stop-
ping/starting off is automatically
performed in second gear.
7-8. Active Sound ControlThe active sound control provides
dynamic engine sounds. When driving
with Sport mode selected, the engine
sounds will be particularly loud.NOTEThe operational/non-operational set-
ting of the Active Sound Control can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for details.
When the driving mode is changed,
the sound of the active sound control
will be stopped for approximately 1
second, this is not a malfunction.
7-9. Power SteeringPower steering warning lightThe vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering system. When the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, the
power steering warning light on the combi-
nation meter illuminates to inform the
driver that the warn ing system is func-
tioning properly. Then, if the engine
started, the warni ng light turns off to
inform the driver that the steering power
assist is operational.
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Braking
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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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Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC System
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7-13. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC System■Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) SystemIn the event of wheelspin and/or skidding
on a slippery road surface and/or during
cornering and/or an evasive maneuver,
the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system
adjusts the engine’s output and the
wheels’ respective braking forces to help
maintain traction and directional control.
The skid suppression function is designed
to help maintain directional stability by
suppressing the wheels’ tendency to slide
sideways during steering operations. Acti-
vation of this function is indicated by
flashing of the Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) operation indicator light.NOTE In the following circumstances, the
vehicle may be less stable than it feels
to the driver. The Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC) system may therefore
operate. Such operation does not indi-
cate a system malfunction. - On gravel-covered or rutted
roads
- On unfinished roads
- When the vehicle is fitted with
snow tires or winter tires 
Activation of the Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC) system will cause opera-
tion of the steering wheel to feel
slightly different compared to that for
normal conditions.
 It is always important to reduce
speed when approaching a corner,
even if the vehicle is equipped with
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system.
 Always turn off the engine before
replacing a tire as failure to do so may
render the Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) system unable to operate
correctly.
■ TRAC SystemThe TRAC system is designed to prevent
spinning of the driving wheels on slippery
road surfaces, thereby helping to maintain
traction and directional control. Activation
of this function is indicated by flashing of
the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) opera-
tion indicator light. The TRAC system is
also equipped with the brake LSD func-
tion.
WARNING
 Directional control and power
may not be achievable while
driving on slippery road surfaces,
even if the TRAC system is oper-
ating. Do not drive the vehicle in
conditions where stability and
power may be lost. Always use the utmost care in
driving – overconfidence
because you are driving with a
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
system and TRAC system
equipped vehicle could easily
lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
 Even if your vehicle is equipped
with Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) system and TRAC system,
winter tires should be used when
driving on snow-covered or icy
roads; in addition, vehicle speed
should be reduced considerably.
Simply having a Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC) system and TRAC
system does not guarantee that
the vehicle will be able to avoid
accidents in any situation.
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