2023 SUBARU BRZ Owners Manual

Trailer Towing
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Driving Tips8
weight of the driver and all passengers,
their belongings, and any optional equip-
ment.■ GVWR and GAWR (Gross
Veh icle Weight Rating an d
Gross Axle Weight Rating)Certification labelThe certification label attached to the
driver’s side center pillar shows GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must
never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the
combined total of weight of the vehicle,
fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, and
any optional equipment. Therefore, the
GVW changes depending on the situation. In addition, the tota
l weight applied to
each axle (GAW) must never exceed the
GAWR. The front and rear GAWs can be
adjusted by relocating luggage inside the
vehicle.
Even if the total weight of your luggage is
lower than the vehicl e capacity weight,
either front or rear GAW may exceed the
GAWR, depending on the distribution of
the luggage.
When possible, the load should be evenly
distributed throughout the vehicle.
If you carry heavy loads in the vehicle, you
should confirm that GVW and front and
rear GAWs are within the GVWR and
GAWR by putting your vehicle on a
vehicle scale, found at a commercial
weighing station.
Do not use replacement tires with a lower
load range than the originals because
they may lower the GVWR and GAWR
limitations. Replacement tires with a
higher load range than the originals do not
increase the GVWR and GAWR limita-
tions.
8-10. Trailer TowingSUBARU assumes no responsibility for
injuries or vehicle damage that may result
from trailer towing, from any trailer towing
equipment or from any errors or omissions
in the instructions accompanying such
equipment. SUBARU warranties do not
apply to vehicle damage or malfunction
caused by trailer towing.
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CAUTION
Your vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to be used for trailer tow-
ing. Therefore, never tow a trailer
with your vehicle.
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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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If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency
3029-1. If You Park Your Vehicle in an EmergencyThe hazard warning flasher should be
used in day or night to warn other drivers
when you have to park your vehicle under
emergency conditions.
Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to
safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.
The hazard warning flasher can be acti-
vated regardless of the ignition switch
position.
Turn on the hazard warning by pressing
the hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it
off by pressing the switch again.
When the hazard warning flasher are
flashing, the corresponding turn signal
indicator will also flash.
NOTEWhen the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
9-2. Maintenance ToolsYour vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools.
 Jack
 Jack handle
 Screwdriver
 Towing hook (eye bolt)
 Wheel nut wrench
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Flat Tires
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■Models with Flat Tire Repair
Kit1) Under-floor storage compartment
2) Jack handle
3) Wheel nut wrench
4) Jack
5) Towing hook (eye bolt) 6) Screwdriver
7) Flat tire repair kit
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Models with Spare Tire1) Spare tire
2) Jack handle
3) Wheel nut wrench
4) Jack
5) Towing hook (eye bolt)
6) Screwdriver
9-3. Flat TiresIf you have a flat tire while driving, never
brake suddenly; keep driving straight
ahead while gradually reducing speed.
Then slowly pull off the road to a safe
place.■ Changing a Flat Tire
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WARNING
Use only the jack and the jack
handle provided with your
vehicle. The jack supplied with
the vehicle is designed only for
changing a tire. Never get under
the vehicle while supporting the
vehicle with this jack. Do not jack up the vehicle on an
incline or a loose road surface.
The jack can come out of the
jacking point or sink into the
ground and this can result in
serious injury or death. Before jacking up the vehicle, be
sure that there are no occupants
or cargo on board. Do not jack up the vehicle with an
object on or underneath the jack.
The jack can be unstable and this
can result in a severe accident.
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Flat Tires
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NOTEContact a SUBARU dealer when jack-
ing up the vehicle using a garage jack.
1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-
ever possible, then stop the engine.
2. Set the parking brake securely and
shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models)
or the select lever to the “P” (Park) posi-
tion (AT models).
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher
and unload all occupants and luggage
from the vehicle.
4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear
of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire. 5. Take out the jack, jack handle and

wheel nut wrench.
The tools and the spare tire are stored
under the floor of the trunk. Refer to
"Maintenance Tools" P302.
NOTEMake sure that the jack is well lubri-
cated before using it.
6. Models with spare tire: Take out the
under-floor storage compartment and turn
the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then
take the spare tire out.
 Always turn off the engine before
raising the flat tire off the ground
using the jack. Never swing or
push the vehicle supported with
the jack. The jack can come out of
the jacking point due to a jolt and
this can result in serious injury or
death. All passengers must exit the
vehicle before you raise it with
the jack. Raising the vehicle with
someone inside of it could result
in serious injury or death. Do not start the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Doing so
could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
Do not hit and bend the disc rotor
backing plate when removing and
installing the tire. A bent backing
plate may scrape against the disc
rotor and cause noise while the
vehicle is in motion.
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Flat Tires
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7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel
nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.
8. Place the jack under the side sill at the
front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat
tire. Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack

head engages firmly into the jack-up point.
9. Insert the jack handle into the jack-
screw, and turn the handle until the tire
clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle
higher than necessary. 10. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat

tire.
11. Before putting the spare tire on, clean
the mounting surface of the wheel and
hub with a cloth.
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Flat Tires
30612. Put on the spare tire. Replace the
wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.
13. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
to lower the vehicle. 14. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely

tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torque, following the tightening order in
the illustration.
For the wheel nut tightening torque, refer
to "Tires" P385. Never use your foot on
the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension
on the wrench because you may exceed
the specified torque. Have the wheel nut
torque checked at the nearest automotive
service facility.
1) Support holder15. Models with spare tire: Store the flat
tire in the spare tire compartment. Install
with the support holder facing upward and
secure the flat tire by firmly tightening the
attaching bolt.
NOTEIf you cannot fix the fl at tire firmly, try
turning the support holder upside
down.
16. Store the jack, jack handle and wheel
nut wrench in their storage locations.■ Sealing a Flat Tire (Models
with the Flat Tire Repair Kit)
CAUTION
If the threaded part was damaged,
you should immediately contact
your SUBARU dealer.
WARNING
Do not use oil or grease on the
wheel studs or nuts when the spare
tire is installed. This could cause
the nuts to become loose and lead
to an accident.

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WARNING
Never place a tire or tire changing
tools in the passenger compartment
after changing wheels. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment
could strike occupants and cause
injury. Store the tire and all tools in
the proper place.
WARNING
Read these instructions and
warnings carefully before sealing a
flat tire.
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