2023 SUBARU BRZ tow

Warning and Indicator Lights
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Instruments and Controls3
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If the brake system warning light should
illuminate while driving (with the parking
brake fully released and with the ignition
switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an
indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn
brake pads. If this occurs, immediately
stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place
and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid
level is below the “MIN” mark in the reser-
voir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the
vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU
dealer for repair.▼ Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) system warning
If the warning light remains on even
though the parking brake is released, the
brake fluid level may be low or there could
be a problem with the EBD system. Park
the vehicle in a safe place immediately
and contact a SUBARU dealer.
▼ Vacuum pressure system warning
The brake system warning light will illumi-
nate when the vacuum pressure sensor is
malfunctioning or brake booster pressure
is decreasing. If the light continues to illu-
minate for several minutes after starting
the engine, there may be a malfunction in
the vacuum system. In this case, drive the
vehicle carefully and have the system
inspected by a SUBARU dealer.
■ Low Fuel Warning LightThe low fuel warning light illuminates
when the tank is nearly empty approxi-
mately 1.8 US gal (7.0 liters, or 1.5 Imp
gal). It only operates when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.■ Door Open IndicatorWhen any of the doors or the trunk lid is
not fully closed, the door open indicator
appears. This function is effective even if
the ignition switch is in the “OFF” or “ACC”
position.
The open door is indicated by the corre-
sponding part of the door open indicator.
Always make sure this indicator does not
appear before you start to drive.■ Power Steering
Warning LightWhile the engine is running, a warning
light illuminates and a buzzer sounds if a malfunction is detected in the electric

power steering system.
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
CAUTION
Promptly put fuel in the tank when-
ever the low fuel warning light illu-
minates. Engine misfires as a result
of an empty tank could cause dam-
age to the engine.
CAUTION
When 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.
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Light Control Switch
176▼Sensor for the auto on/off head -
lights
The sensor is on the instrument panel as
shown in the illustration.NOTE If the light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position and the headlights do
not turn on when it becomes dark
outside, turn the light switch to “ ”
position. If this happens, have your vehicle inspected
by your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible.
 The light sensor may not operate
correctly for light other than sunlight.
■ High/Low Beam Change
(Dimmer)While the light control switch is in the “ ”
or “AUTO” position in a dark place, the
headlights will turn on.
Pushing the lever forward and releasing it
will activate the high beam. Pulling the
lever rearward and releasing it will switch
the headlights to low beam.
For models with the High Beam Assist,
when the light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position, pushing the lever
forward turns the High Beam Assist is on. Refer to "High Beam Assist Function (If

Equipped)" P177.
When the headlights are on high beam,
the high beam indicator light “ ” on the
combination meter is also on.
■ Headlight FlasherTo flash the headlights, pull the lever
toward you and then release it. The high
beam will stay on for as long as you hold
the lever. The headlight flasher works
even though the lighting sw itch is in the off
position.
CAUTION
If any object is placed on or near the
sensor, the sensor may not detect
the level of the ambient light cor-
rectly and the auto on/off headlights
may not operate properly.
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CAUTION
Do not hold the lever in the flashing
position for more than just a few
seconds.
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Light Control Switch
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Instruments and Controls3
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- In bad weather (fog, snow, sand
storm, heavy rain, etc.).
- When the windshield glass is dirty or
fogged.
- When the windshield is cracked or
damaged.
- If there are lights similar to the head-
lights or the tail lights in the surrounding
area.
- When an oncoming vehicle or
vehicle ahead is driven without its
headlights and tail lights on.
- If the headlights of an oncoming
vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle
ahead are dirty or discolored, or if the
light beams are not aimed correctly.
- When a rapid change of brightness
continues while driving.
- When driving on a road with many
ups and downs or uneven surfaces.
- When driving on a road with many
curves.
- When there are some objects that
reflect light strongly, such as a road
sign or a mirror in vehicle ahead.
- When the rear part of the vehicle
ahead, such as a container, reflects
light strongly.
- When the headlights of your vehicle
are damaged or dirty.
- When your vehicle is tilted, such as
in case the vehicle has a flat tire or is
being towed. - When the stereo camera is

deformed or the stereo camera lenses
are dirty.
- Immediately after the engine has
started.
 In the following conditions, the head-
light mode will not be automatically
changed from the high beam to the low
beam.
- When your vehicle passes an
oncoming vehicle suddenly in a blind
curve.
- When another vehicle passes in
front of your vehicle.
- When an oncoming vehicle or
vehicle ahead comes in and out of view
because of continuous curves, median
strips, roadside trees, etc.
 If the stereo camera detects the light of
the front fog lights of an oncoming vehicle,
the headlight mode may change from the
high beam to the low beam automatically.
 The headlight mode may change from
the high beam to the low beam, or the low
beam mode may continue, when affected
by a street light, traffic signal, illumination
of an advertisement board, or a reflective
object such as a road sign and signboard.
 The timing of the change of headlight
mode may differ due to the following
factors. - Color or brightness of the headlights

of an oncoming vehicle or the tail lights
of a vehicle ahead.
- The headlights of the oncoming
vehicle or the tail lights of the vehicle
ahead are covered with mud, snow,
etc.
- Movement and direction of an
oncoming vehicle or a vehicle ahead.
- When the headlights of an
oncoming vehicle or the tail lights of a
vehicle ahead illuminate on only one
side.
- When the oncoming vehicle or
vehicle ahead is a motorcycle.
- Conditions of a road (slope, curve,
road surface, etc.).
- Number of passengers and weight
of loaded cargo.
- Limitation of the detection ability of
the stereo camera.
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Defogger
185
Instruments and Controls3
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interval can be adjusted in several steps
from the shortest interval to the longest.▼ Windshield washerTo wash the windshield, pull the wiper
control lever toward you. The washer fluid
sprays until you release the lever. The
wipers operate while you pull the lever.
3-15. Defogger1) Rear window defogger
2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)The defogger system is activated only
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
Rear window and outside mirror (if
equipped) defogger buttonTo activate the defogger system, press
the rear window and outside mirror
defogger button. The rear window
defogger and outside mirror defogger are
activated simultaneously. The indicator
light on the button illuminates while the
defogger system is activated.
To turn them off, press the button again.
They also turn off when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ACC” or “OFF” position.
The defogger system will automatically
shut off after approximately 15 minutes. If
the rear window and outside mirrors have
been cleared before that time, press the
button to turn them off. If defrosting or
defogging is not complete, you have to
press the button to turn them on again.
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Sun Visors
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Interior Equipment6
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6-2. Sun VisorsTo block out glare, swing down the visors.
To use the sun visor at a side window,
swing it down and move it sideways.■ Vanity Mirror with Light (If
Equipped)
To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror
cover.
The lights beside the vanity mirror illumi-
nate when the mirror cover is opened.NOTEUse of the vanity mirror light for a long
period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge.
6-3. Storage Compartment
CAUTION
Keep the vanity mirror cover closed
while the car is being driven to
avoid being blinded by glare.
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CAUTION
 Keep the storage compartment
closed when it is not being used.
If left open, in the event of sudden
braking, etc., stowed items may
fly out, possibly leading to an
accident. Do not store the following items
in the storage compartment.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire or
accident.
- Spray cans, containers with
flammable or corrosive liquids
or any other dangerous items.- Plastic or other heat-vulner- able or flammable articles
such as a lighter.
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Automatic Transmission
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Starting and Operating7
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3. While depressing the brake pedal,
insert the screwdriver into the hole, press
the shift lock release portion using the
screwdriver, and then move the select
lever.
If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, the shift
lock system may be malfunctioning.
Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
tion as soon as possible.■ Selection of Manual Mode▼ Selecting gears in manual modeShift the select lever to the “M” position to
change to manual mode.
When the upshift/downshift indicators are
illuminated, the vehicle can be driven in a
selected gear by shifti ng the select lever toward “-” or “+” or operating the “-” or “+”

shift paddle.
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Upshift
4) Downshift
The gear changes once each time the
select lever or a shift paddle is operated.
The selected gear, from “M1” to “M6”, will
be displayed on the combination meter.
When in manual mode, the gear will not
change unless the select lever or a shift
paddle is operated, except in the following
situations.
 When the vehicle speed drops
(downshift only)
 When the engine oil temperature is
high and the engine speed approaches
close to the red zone
If an upshift is atte mpted while the vehicle
speed is low, the gear will not be changed.NOTE If a downshift is attempted at a
vehicle speed where a downshift is not
possible (when the engine speed
would enter the red zone if a downshift
is performed), the downshift warning
buzzer will sound to inform the driver
that a downshift cannot be performed.
 You can perform a skip-shift (for
example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating
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CAUTION
Do not place or hang anything on
the shift paddles. Doing so may
result in accidental gear shifting.
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Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System
2467-12. Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) SystemThe EBD system maximizes the effective-
ness of the brakes by allowing the rear
brakes to supply a greater proportion of
the braking force. It functions by adjusting
the distribution of braking force to the rear
wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s
loading condition and speed.
The EBD system is an in tegral part of the
ABS and uses some of the ABS compo-
nents to perform its function of optimizing
the distribution of braking force. If any of
the ABS components used by the EBD
function fails, the EBD system also stops
working.
When the EBD system is operating, you
may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight
vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.
■ EBD System MalfunctionsIf a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,
the system stops working and the
following warning lights illuminate simulta-
neously.
 Brake system warning light
 ABS warning light
 Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
warning light
If all the warning lights remain on even
though the parking brake is released, the
brake fluid level may be low or there could
be a problem with the EBD system. Park
the vehicle in a safe place immediately
and contact an SUBARU dealer.
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WARNING
 Driving with the brake system
warning light on is dangerous.
This indicates your brake system
may not be working properly. If
the light remains on, have the
brakes inspected by a SUBARU
dealer immediately. If at all in doubt about whether the
brakes are operating properly, do
not drive the vehicle. Have your
vehicle towed to the nearest
SUBARU dealer for repair.
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Cruise Control (Models without the EyeSight system)
2607-18. Cruise Control (Models without the EyeSight system)NOTEFor models with the EyeSight system:
Refer to the Owner’s Manual supple-
ment for the EyeSight system.
Cruise control enables you to maintain a
constant vehicle speed without holding
your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is
operative when the vehicle speed is 20
mph (30 km/h) or more.
NOTEMake sure the cruise control system is
turned off when the cruise control is
not in use to avoid unintentionally set-
ting of the cruise control.■ To Set Cruise Control
“ON-OFF” switch
1. After the engine has started, press the
“ON-OFF” switch of the cruise control
switch.
Cruise control indicator light
The cruise control indicator light (white) on
the combination meter will illuminate.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the
vehicle reaches the desired speed.
WARNING
 Do not use the cruise control
under any of the following condi-
tions. These may cause loss of
vehicle control.
- 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
 When using the cruise control,
always set the speed appropri-
ately according to the speed limit,
traffic flow, road conditions, and
other conditions.
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