2023 SUBARU BRZ warning

Jump Starting
316■TPMS Screen (If Equipped)This screen displays ea ch tire pressure.
Refer to "Combination Meter Display
(Color TFT)" P151.
9-4. Jump Starting■ Battery Precautions
When your vehicle does not start due to a
run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle
may be jump started by connecting your
battery to another battery (called the
booster battery) with jumper cables.
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WARNING
 Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.
Do not let it come in contact with
the eyes, skin, clothing or the
vehicle.
If battery fluid gets on you, thor-
oughly flush the exposed area
with water immedi ately. Get med-
ical help if the fluid has entered
your eyes.If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, imme diately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and obtain immediate medical
help.Keep everyone including chil-
dren away from the battery.
 The gas generated by a battery
explodes if a flame or spark is
brought near it. Do not smoke or
light a match while jump starting. Never attempt jump starting if the
discharged battery is frozen. It
could cause the battery to burst
or explode.
 Whenever working on or around a
battery, always wear suitable eye
protectors, and remove metal
objects such as rings, bands or
other metal jewelry. Be sure the jumper cables and
clamps on them do not have
loose or missing insulation. Do not jump start unless cables in
suitable condition are available. A running engine can be
dangerous. Keep your fingers,
hands, clothing, hair and tools
away from the cooling fan, belts
and any other moving engine
parts. Removing rings, watches
and ties is advisable. Jump starting is dangerous if it is
done incorrectly. If you are
unsure about the proper proce-
dure for jump starting, consult a
competent mechanic.
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Engine Overheating
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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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Towing
3209-6. TowingIf towing is necessary, SUBARU recom-
mends it be done by your SUBARU dealer
or a commercial towing service.
■ Towing Hook and Tie-Down
Hooks/HolesThe towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency.
SUBARU recommends towing be done
by your SUBARU dealer or a commer-
cial towing service.
Front towing hook:
1. Take out the screwdriver, towing hook
and wheel nut wrench from the under-floor
storage compartment.
1) Upper cover
2) Lower cover2. Insert a screwdriver, with its tip covered with tape or a cloth to prevent damage
to the bumper, into the cutout of the
cover and pry up to separate the upper
WARNING
Never tow vehicles with the front
wheels raised off the ground while
the rear wheels are on the ground,
or with the rear wheels raised off
the ground while the front wheels
are on the ground.
This will cause the vehicle to dam-
age or cause an accident.
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CAUTION
 Use only the specified towing
hook and tie-down hooks/holes.
Never use suspension parts or
other parts of the body for towing
or tie-down purposes. Never use the tie-down hole
closest to the muffler under the
vehicle for towing purposes.
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Towing
321
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cover. Then, pull the lower cover to
separate it.1) Slit3. Remove the covers from the bumper.
When removing the upper side cover,
align the hook portion of the cover with the
slit and push it through the slit to remove
the cover. 4. Screw the towing hook into the
threaded hole until the threads can no
longer be seen.
5. Tighten the towing hook securely using the wheel nut wrench. After towing, remove the towing hook from

the vehicle and stow it in the under-floor
storage compartment.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.
Rear towing hook:
1. Take out the screwdriver, towing hook, wheel nut wrench from the under-floor
storage compartment.
CAUTION
Do not apply excessive force when
removing the covers. Otherwise,
they may be deformed or damaged.
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WARNING
 Do not use the towing hook
except when towing your vehicle. Be sure to remove the towing
hook after towing. Leaving the
towing hook mounted on the
vehicle could interfere with
proper operation of the SRS
airbag system in a frontal colli-
sion.
CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the
bumper and the towing hook, do not
apply excessive load to the towing
hook.
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Towing
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After towing, remove the towing hook from
the vehicle and stow it in the under-floor
storage compartment.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper. Front tie-down hooks:
The front tie-down hooks are located

between each of the front tires and the
front bumper.
Front Tie-down Hooks are for tying down
the vehicle. They are not for towing.
Rear tie-down holes:1) Rear tie-down holeThe rear tie-down holes are located near
each of the jack-up reinforcements.
There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole.
To use the rear tie-down holes, remove
the plugs. After using the rear tie-down
WARNING
Do not use the towing hook
except when towing your vehicle. Be sure to remove the towing
hook after towing. Leaving the
towing hook mounted on the
vehicle could interfere with
proper operation of the fuel pump
shut off function when the vehicle
is struck from behind.
CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the
bumper and the towing hook, do not
apply excessive load to the towing
hook.
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Towing
324holes, return the plugs to their original
places.■Using a Flat-Bed Truck
This is the best way to transport your
vehicle. Use the following procedures to
ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the select lever into the “P” posi-
tion for AT models. Sh ift the shift lever into
the 1st position for MT models.
2. Apply the parking brake firmly.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier
properly with safety chains. Each safety
chain should be equally tightened and
care must be taken not to pull the chains
so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.
■ Towing with All Wheels on
the Ground
WARNING
Use the rear tie-down holes only for
downward anchoring. If they are
used to anchor the vehicle in any
other direction, cables may slip out
of the holes, possibly causing a
dangerous situation.
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CAUTION
Transport by flat -bed truck may
cause the headlights to become
misaligned. In such a case, have the
headlight alignment checked by a
SUBARU dealer after transporting
the vehicle by flat-bed truck.
WARNING
 Never turn the ignition switch to
the “OFF” position while the
vehicle is being towed because
the steering wheel and the direc-
tion of the wheels will be locked. Remember that the brake booster
and power steering do not func-
tion when the engine is not
running. Because the engine is
turned off, it w ill take greater
effort to operate the brake pedal
and steering wheel.
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Maintenance Schedule
339
Maintenance and Service11
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11-1. Maintenance ScheduleU.S. models
The scheduled maintenance items
required to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the “Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”. For details, read the
separate “Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet”.
Canada models
The scheduled maintenance items
required to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the “Warranty and Service
Booklet”. For details, read the separate
“Warranty and Service Booklet”.
Except for U.S. and Canada models
Some items of your vehicle are required to
be serviced at scheduled intervals. For
details about your maintenance schedule,
read the separate “Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”.
11-2. Maintenance Precau -tionsWhen maintenance and service are
required, it is reco mmended that all work
be done by an authorized SUBARU
dealer.
If you perform maintenance and service
by yourself, you should familiarize your-
self with the information provided in this
section on general maintenance and
service for your SUBARU.
Incorrect or incomplete service could
cause improper or unsafe vehicle opera-
tion. Any problems caused by improper
maintenance and service performed by
you are not eligible for warranty coverage.
WARNING
 Always select a safe area when
performing maintenance on your
vehicle. Always be very careful to avoid
injury when working on the
vehicle. Remember that some of
the materials in the vehicle may
be hazardous if improperly used
or handled, for example, battery
acid.
 Your vehicle should only be
serviced by persons fully compe-
tent to do so. Serious personal
injury may result to persons not
experienced in servicing vehi-
cles. Always use the proper tools and
make certain that they are well
maintained. Never get under the vehicle
supported only by a jack. Always
use safety stands to support the
vehicle. Never keep the engine running in
a poorly ventilated area, such as a
garage or other closed areas. Do not smoke or allow open
flames around the fuel or battery.
This will cause a fire. Because the fuel system is under
pressure, replacement of the fuel
filter should be performed only by
your SUBARU dealer. Wear adequate eye protection to
guard against getting oil or fluids
in your eyes. If something does
get in your eyes, thoroughly wash
them out with clean water.
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Maintenance Precautions
340NOTESUBARU does not endorse the use of
non-SUBARU approved flushing sys-
tems and strongly advises against per-
forming these services on a SUBARU
vehicle. Non-SUBARU approved flush-
ing systems use chemicals and/or sol-
vents which have not been tested or
approved by SUBARU. SUBARU war-
ranties do not cover any part of the
vehicle which is damaged by adding or
applying chemicals and/or solvents
other than those approved or recom-
mended by SUBARU.
■ Before Checking or
Servicing in the Engine
Compartment
■When Checking or Servicing
in the Engine Compartment
Do not tamper wi th the wiring of
the SRS airbag system or seatbelt
pretensioner system, or attempt
to take its connectors apart, as
that may activate the system or it
can render it inoperative. NEVER
use a circuit tester for these
wiring. If your SRS airbag or
seatbelt pretensioner needs
service, consult your nearest
SUBARU dealer. Check the inside of the engine
compartment to see if there are
any cloths and tools left. If they
are left inside, they may be a
cause of malfunction and fire.
WARNING
 Always stop the engine and apply
the parking brake to prevent the
vehicle from moving. Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after the
engine is stopped. Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components.
This may cause a fire. When the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position, the cooling fan
may operate suddenly even when
the engine is stopped. If your
body or clothes come into
contact with a rotating fan, that
could result in serious injury. To
avoid risk of injury, always turn
the push-button i gnition switch to
the “OFF” position and confirm
that the operation indicator on
the switch is turn ed off. Then take
the access key fob out from the
vehicle.
 Before performing any servicing
on a vehicle equipped with a
remote engine start system
temporarily place that system in
the service mode to prevent it
from unexpectedly starting the
engine.
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