2023 SUBARU BRZ glove box

Interior
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Illustrated Index
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1) Cup holder and console tray (AT
models) (page 214)
2) Parking brake lever (page 255)
3) Shift lever (MT models)/Select lever (AT
models) (page 233, 236)
4) Center information display (page160)/
Audio system
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5) Climate control (page 198)
6) Glove box (page 214)
7) Accessory power outlet (page 215)
8) Center console (page 214)
9) Cup holder and console tray (page 214)
10) USB power supply (page 216)
*: For details about how to use the audio
system, refer to the separate audio
Owner’s Manual.
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SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
70■SUBARU Advanced Frontal
Airbag SystemThis vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU
advanced frontal airbag system that
complies with the new advanced frontal
airbag requirements in the amended
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS) No. 208.
The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag
system automaticall y determines the
deployment force of the driver’s SRS
frontal airbag at the time of deployment as
well as whether or not to activate the front
passenger’s SRS frontal airbag and, if
activated, the deployment force of the
SRS frontal airbag at the time of deploy-
ment.
This vehicle has warning labels on the
driver’s and front passenger’s sun visors beginning with th
e phrase “EVEN WITH
ADVANCED AIR BAGS” and a tag
attached to the glove box lid beginning
with the phrase “Even with Advanced Air
Bags”. Make sure that you carefully read
the instructions on the warning labels and
tag.
Always wear your seatbelt. The SUBARU
advanced frontal airbag system is a
supplemental restraint system and must
be used in combination with a seatbelt. All
occupants should wear a seatbelt or be
seated in an appropriate child restraint
system.
For the locations of the SRS airbags, refer
to "Components" P68.
In a moderate to severe frontal collision,
the following components deploy.
 SRS frontal airbag for driver
 SRS frontal airbag for front passenger
 SRS curtain airbag*
 SRS knee airbag for driver
*: When an offset frontal collision that is
severe enough to deploy the front airbag
occurs.These components supplement the
seatbelts by reducing the impact to the
occupant’s head, chest and knees.
NOTEOnly driver’s SRS frontal airbag and
front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
are controlled by the SUBARU
advanced frontal airbag system.
▼ Driver’s SRS frontal airbagThe driver’s SRS frontal airbag uses a
dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in
different ways depending on the severity
of impact.SRS airbag system warning light
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Keyless Access with Push-Button Start System
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Keys and Doors2
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- 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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Push-Button Ignition Switch
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Instruments and Controls3
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3-1. Push-Button Ignition Switch■Safety PrecautionsRefer to "Safety Precautions" P94.■ Operating Range for Push-
Button Start System1) Antenna
2) Operating rangeNOTEIf the access key fob is not detected
within the operating range of the
antennas inside the vehicle, the push-
button ignition switch and the engine
start cannot be operated.
 Even when the access key fob is
outside the vehicle, if it is placed too close to the glass, it may be possible to

switch the power or to start the engine.
 Do not leave the access key fob in
the following places. It may become
impossible to operate the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start. - On the instrument panel
- On the floor
- Inside the glove box
- Inside the door trim pocket
- On the rear seat
- On the rear shelf
 When operating the push-button
ignition switch or starting the engine, if
the access key fob battery is
discharged, perform the procedure
described in "Access Key Fob – If
Access Key Fob Does Not Operate
Properly" P325. In such a case,
replace the battery immediately. Refer
to "Replacing Battery of Access Key
Fob" P376.
■ Switching Power Status1) Push-button ignition switchThe power status is switched every time
the push-button ignition switch is pressed.
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Shift the shift lever in neutral (MT
models) or the select lever in the “P” posi-
tion (AT models).
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brak e pedal (AT models).
Every time the button is pressed, the
power is switched in the sequence of
“OFF”, “ACC”, “ON” and “OFF”.
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Air Filtration System
206■Replacing the Cabin Air Filter1. Remove the glove box.
(1) Open the glove box.1) Link pocket(2) Remove the link pocket from the
glove box. (3) Push both sides of the glove box

inward to unlock the stoppers and then
pull down the glove box as far as it will
go.
(4) Pull out the glove box horizontally
and remove the hinge portion. When doing this, be careful not to damage the

hinge.
2. Remove the cabin air filter according
to the following procedure in order to
prevent dust on the air cleaner from falling
to the inside of its housing.
(1) Pinch both tabs and remove the
filter cover.
(2) Gently tilt down the end of the filter
and slowly pull it out 0.4 in (1 cm).
(3) Slowly pull out the rest of the filter.
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Air Filtration System
207
Climate Control4
3. Replace the cabin air filter with a new
one and then reinstall the cover. 4. Reinstall the glove box in the reverse

order of removal.
5. Close the glove box.
CAUTION
The arrow mark on the filter must
point UP.
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Interior Equipment6
Interior Equipment
6-1. Interior Light ........................................................212
Map Lights.....................................................................212
OFF Delay Timer ...........................................................212
6-2. Sun Visors ...........................................................213
Vanity Mirror with Light (If Equipped) ........................213
6-3. Storage Compartment ........................................213
Glove Box ......................................................................214
Center Console .............................................................214
6-4. Bottle Holders .....................................................215
6-5. Accessory Power Outlets ...................................215
6-6. USB Power Supply ..............................................216
How to Use the USB Power Supply ........................... 217
6-7. Ashtray (Dealer Option) ......................................217
6-8. Floor Mat ..............................................................218
6-9. Under-Floor Storage Compartment 
(models with the flat tire repair kit) .................219
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Storage Compartment
214■Glove BoxTo open the glove box, pull the handle. To
close it, push the lid firmly upward.■ Center Console
To open the center console, push on the
button lightly and it will automatically
open.
▼ Cup Holder and Console Tray
MT models
AT modelsThe cup holder and console tray is built
into the center console.
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CAUTION
 Take care to avoid spills. Bever-
ages, if hot, might burn you and/
or your passengers. Spilled
beverages may also damage
upholstery, carpets or audio
equipment. Do not pick up a cup from the cup
holder or put a cup in the holder
while you are driving, as this may
distract you and lead to an acci-
dent. Take care not to spill a beverage
on the select lever/shift lever or
any switch(es) in the adjacent
area. If the beverage is spilled, it
may cause a malfunction of the
select lever/shift lever and/or
switch(es).
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