2023 SUBARU BRZ warning

SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
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Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags1
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: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
indicator
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator
If the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicators do not work properly,
do not allow anyone to sit on the front passenger’s seat and have the occupant

detection system checked by your
SUBARU dealer.
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
indicator
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator
Also, if luggage is placed on the front
passenger’s seat, this may adversely
affect the ability of the system to deter-
mine deployment. This may prevent the
front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and
OFF indicators from working properly.
Check that the indicators work properly.
When the OFF indicator turns off and the
ON indicator illuminates, the front
passenger’s frontal airbag may deploy
during a collision. Remove luggage from
the front passenger’s seat.
▼ Conditions in which front
passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is
not activatedThe front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
will not be activated when any of the
following conditions are met regarding the
front passenger’s seat:
 The seat is empty.
 The seat is equipped with an appro-
priate child restrain t system and an infant
or a child is restrained in it. (See
WARNING that follows.)
 The front passenger’s occupant detec-
tion system is malfunctioning.
WARNING
Do not kick the front passenger seat
or subject it to severe impact. Oth-
erwise, the SRS airbag system
warning light may illuminate to indi-
cate a malfunction of the front pas-
senger occupant detection system.
In this case, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe pl ace, and consult
a SUBARU dealer.
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: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
indicator
: Front passenger’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator
If you think that the Front passenger's
frontal airbag ON/OFF indicator is incor-
rect, take the following actions.
 Ensure that no article is placed on the
seat other than the occupant.
 Ensure that the backward-forward
position and seatback of front passenger’s
seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth. (Models

equipped with manual seats only)
If the ON indicator still remains illuminated
while the OFF indicator turns off after
taking relevant corrective actions
described above, immediately contact
your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
Even if the system has passed the dealer
inspection, it is recommended that on
subsequent trips the small adult always
take the rear seat.
NOTEWhen a small adult is seated in the
front passenger’s seat, the SUBARU
advanced frontal airbag system may or
may not activate th e front passenger’s
SRS frontal airbag depending on the
occupant’s seating posture. If the OFF
indicator remains illuminated while the
ON indicator turns off when a small
adult is seated in the front passenger's
seat, see next section “Conditions in
which front passenger's SRS frontal
airbag is activated.”▼ Conditions in which front
passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is
activatedThe front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
will be activated for deployment upon
impact when any of the following condi-
WARNING
NEVER INSTALL A CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM IN THE
FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT EVEN
IF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SRS
FRONTAL AIRBAG IS DEACTI-
VATED. Be sure to install it in the
REAR seat in a correct manner.
Also, it is strongly recommended
that any child restraint system
(including any booster seat) be
installed in the REAR seat, and that
even children who have outgrown a
child restraint system be also
seated in the REAR seat. This is
because children sitting in the front
passenger’s seat may be killed or
severely injured should the front
passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
deploy. REAR seats are the safest
place for children.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions
as it increase the load on the front
passenger's seat and not work
properly. Do not install any accessory such
as a table or TV onto the
seatback.
 Do not allow the rear seat occu-
pant to place his/her hands or
legs on the front passenger's
seatback, or allow him/her to pull
the seatback.
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SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
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Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags1
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▽Examples of the types of acci -
dents in which the SRS side
airbag and SRS curtain airbag
are not designed to deploy in
most cases1) The vehicle is involved in frontal colli- sion with another vehicle (moving or stationary).
2) The vehicle is struck from behind.
3) The vehicle pitches end over end.
In the event of accidents like those illus-
trated, the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag are not designed to deploy
in most cases.1) First impact
2) Second impact
A) SRS curtain airbag
B) SRS side airbagIn an accident where the vehicle is struck
from the side more than once, the SRS
side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy
only once on the first impact.
Example: In the case of a double side
impact collision, first with one vehicle and
immediately followed by another from the same direction, once the SRS side airbag

and SRS curtain airbag are activated on
the first impact, they will not be activated
on the second.
■ SRS Airbag System MonitorsSRS airbag system warning lightA diagnostic system continually monitors
the readiness of the SRS airbag system
(including seatbelt pretensioners) with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position. The
SRS airbag system warn ing light will show
normal system operation by illuminating
for approximately 6 seconds when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.
The following components are monitored
by the indicator:
 Front impact sensor
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A
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2
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- Right-hand side
- Left-hand side
 Airbag control module (including
impact sensor and rollover sensor)
 Frontal airbag module
- Driver’s side
- Front passenger’s side
 Knee airbag module
- Driver’s side
 Side impact sensor
- Center pillar left-hand side
- Center pillar right-hand side
- Forward of rear wheel house left-
hand side
- Forward of rear wheel house right-
hand side
- Door left-hand side
- Door right-hand side
 Side airbag module
- Driver’s side
- Front passenger’s side
 Curtain airbag module
- Right-hand side
- Left-hand side
 Front seatbelt pretensioner and adap-
tive force limiter
- Front passenger's side
 Front seatbelt pretensioner
- Driver's side
 Seatbelt buckle switch
- Front passenger’s side 
Front passenger’s occupant detection
sensor
 Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicator
 All related wiring
■ SRS Airbag System
Servicing
WARNING
If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and consult a SUBARU
dealer. Unless a technician checks
and repairs the system as needed,
the seatbelt pretensioners and/or
the SRS airbag will not operate
properly in the event of a collision,
which may result in injury. Flashing or flickering of the
warning light No illumination of the warning
light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the “ON” position Continuous illumination of the
warning light Illumination of the warning light
while driving
WARNING
 When discarding an airbag
module or scrapping the entire
vehicle damaged by a collision,
consult your SUBARU dealer. The SRS airbag has no user-
serviceable parts. Do not use
electrical test equipment on any
circuit related to the SRS airbag
system. For required servicing of
the SRS airbag, consult your
nearest SUBARU dealer.
Tampering with or disconnecting
the system’s wiring could result
in accidental inflation of the SRS
airbag or could make the system
inoperative, which may result in
serious injury.
CAUTION
If you need service or repair in
areas indicated in the following list,
have the work performed by an
authorized SUBARU dealer. The
SRS airbag control module, impact
sensors and airbag modules are
stored in these areas.
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SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
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Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags1
– CONTINUED –
In the event that the SRS airbag is
deployed, replacement of the system
should be performed only by an autho-
rized SUBARU dealer. When the
components of the SRS airbag system
are replaced, use only genuine
SUBARU parts.
NOTEIn the following cases, contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
 The front part of the vehicle was
involved in an accident in which only
the driver’s SRS fron tal airbag or both
driver’s and front passenger’s SRS
frontal airbags did not deploy.
 The pad of the steering wheel, the
cover over the front passenger’s SRS
frontal airbag, or ei ther roof side (from
the front pillar to a point over the rear
seat) is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.
 The center pillar, door, rear wheel
house or rear sub frame, or an area
near these parts, was involved in an
accident in which the SRS side airbag
and SRS curtain airbag did not deploy.
 The fabric or leather of either front
seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise
damaged.
 The rear part of the vehicle was
involved in an accident in which no
SRS airbag was deployed.
■ Precautions against Vehicle
Modification
Under the center of the instru-
ment panelOn both the righ t and left sides at
the front of the vehicle Steering wheel and column and
nearby areas Bottom of the steering column
and nearby areas Top of the dashboard on front
passenger’s side and nearby
areas Each front seat and nearby areaInside each center pillarInside each doorIn each roof side (from the front
pillar to a point over the rear seat) Between the rear seat cushion
and rear wheel house on each
side
WARNING
 To avoid accidental activation of
the system or rendering the
system inoperative, which may
result in serious injury, no modifi-
cations should be made to any
components or wiring of the SRS
airbag system. 
This includes following modifica-
tions.
- Installation of custom steering
wheels- Attachment of additional trim
materials to the dashboard- Installation of custom seats- Replacement of seat fabric or
leather- Installation of additional fabric
or leather on the front seat- Attachment of a hands-free
microphone or any other
accessory to a front pillar, a
center pillar, a rear pillar, the
windshield, a side window or
any other cabin surface that
would be near a deploying
SRS curtain airbag.
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Keys and Doors2
Keys and Doors
2-1. Keyless Access with Push-Button Start 
System .................................................................94
Safety Precautions ..... .......................................... ..........94
Locking and Unlocking with “Keyless Access” 
Entry Function ..............................................................97
Unlock Using PIN Code Access ..................................100
Power Saving Function ................................................102
Power Saving Function of Access Key Fob...............103
Disabling Keyless Access Function ...........................103
Selecting Audible Signal Operation (If Equipped).....105
Selecting Hazard Warning Flasher Operation ...........106
Warning Chimes and Warning Indicator ....................106
When Access Key Fob Does Not Operate 
Properly.......................................................................106
Replacing Battery of Access Key Fob ........................106
Replacing Access Key Fob..........................................106
Certification for Keyless Access with Push-Button 
Start System ...............................................................106
2-2. Immobilizer ..........................................................108
Security Indicator Light ...............................................108
Key Replacement..........................................................108
Certification for Immobilizer System ..........................108
2-3. Remote Keyless Entry System ..........................109
Locking the Doors ........................................................110
Unlocking the Doors ....................................................110
Opening the Trunk Lid .................................................110 Setting Audible Signal Operation (If Equipped)........ 110
Selecting Hazard Warning Flasher Operation........... 110
Vehicle Finder Function .............................................. 110
Sounding a Panic Alarm ............................................. 110
Replacing the Battery .................................................. 111
Replacing Lost Transmitters ...................................... 111
2-4. Door Locks ..........................................................111
Locking and Unlocking from the Outside ................. 111
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside .................... 112
Key Lock-In Prevention Function............................... 113
Battery Drainage Prevention Function ...................... 113
2-5. Alarm System ......................................................114
Alarm System Operation ............................................. 114
Arming the System ...................................................... 114
Disarming the System ................................................. 115
Alarm System Setting.................................................. 115
If You Have Accidentally Triggered the Alarm

System........................................................................ 116
2-6. Windows ..............................................................116
Power Window Operation ........................................... 117
Initialization of Power Window ................................... 118
2-7. Trunk Lid ..............................................................119
To Open and Close the Trunk Lid from Outside ....... 120
To Open the Trunk Lid from Inside ............................ 121
Internal Trunk Lid Release Handle ............................. 121
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Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System
942-1. Keyless Access with Push-Button Start SystemThe following access key fobs are
provided with the vehicle.1) Access key fob
2) Key number plateThe keyless access with push-button start
system allows you to perform the following
functions when you are carrying the
access key fob.
 Locking and unlocking of the doors,
fuel filler lid
 Opening the trunk
 Starting and stopping the engine. For
detailed information, refer to "Starting and
Stopping Engine" P229. 
Arming and disarming the alarm
system. For detailed in formation, refer to
"Alarm System" P114.
NOTE Locking and unlocking by the
remote keyless entry system can also
be controlled with the buttons on the
access key fob. For detailed informa-
tion, refer to "Remote Keyless Entry
System" P109.
 Carefully store the key number plate
supplied with the access key fob. It is
necessary for vehicle repair and addi-
tional registration of access key fobs.
For details, refer to "Key Replacement"
 P108.
An emergency key is attached to each
access key fob.
1) Release button
2) Emergency keyWhile pressing the release button of the
access key fob, take out the emergency
key.
The emergency key is used for locking
and unlocking the driver’s door.■ Safety Precautions
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WARNING
If you wear an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, stay at
least 8.7 in (22 cm) away from the
transmitting antennas installed on
the vehicle.
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Keys and Doors2
– CONTINUED –
- When operating near a facility
where strong radio waves are trans-
mitted, such as a broadcast station
and power transmission lines.
- When products that transmit
radio waves are used, such as an
access key fob or a remote trans-
mitter key of another vehicle.
- When carrying the access key
fob of your vehicle together with the
access key fob or the remote trans-
mitter of another vehicle.
- When the access key fob is
placed near wireless communica-
tion equipment such as a cell phone.
- When the access key fob is
placed near a metallic object.
- When metallic accessories are
attached to the access key fob.
- When carrying the access key
fob with an elec tronic appliance
such as a laptop computer.
- When the battery of the access
key fob is discharged.
 The access key fob is always
communicating with the vehicle and is
continuously using the battery.
Although the life of the battery varies
depending on the operating condi-
tions, it is approximately 1 to 2 years. If
the battery becomes fully discharged,
replace it with a new one. 
If an access key fob is lost, it is
recommended that all of the remaining
access key fobs be reregistered. For
reregistration of an access key fob,
contact a SUBARU dealer.
 For a spare access key fob, contact
a SUBARU dealer.
 Up to 7 access key fobs can be
registered for one vehicle.
 Do not leave the access key fob in
the storage spaces inside the vehicle,
such as the door pocket, dashboard or
inside the corner of the trunk. Vibra-
tions may damage the access key fob
or turn on the switch, possibly
resulting in a lockout.
 After the vehicle battery is
discharged or replaced, initialization of
the steering lock system may be
required to start the engine. In this
case, perform the following procedure
to initialize the steering lock. (1) Turn the push -button ignition
switch to the “OFF” position. For
details, refer to "Switching Power
Status" P125.
(2) Open and close the driver’s door.
(3) Wait for approximately 10
seconds.
When the steering is locked, the initial-
ization is completed.
 Do not leave the access key fob in
the following places. - On the instrument panel
- On the floor
- Inside the glove box
- Inside the door trim pocket
- On the rear seat
- On the rear shelf
- Inside the trunk
 If you do, the following situations
may occur. - The access key fob is mistakenly
locked inside the vehicle.
- A false warning issues although
no malfunction actually occurs.
- No warning issues even when a
malfunction occurs.
■ Locking and Unlocking with
“Keyless Access” Entry
FunctionWhen the access key fob is carried within
the operating range, the doors, the fuel
filler lid can be locked/unlocked just by
touching the door handle.NOTEThe vehicle can also be locked/
unlocked with the remote keyless
entry system. For details, refer to
"Remote Keyless Entry System"
 P109.
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