2023 SUBARU BRZ towing

Exterior
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1) Engine hood (page 343)
2) Turn signal lights (page 182, 373)
3) Lights (page 174, 373)
4) Wipers (page 184)
5) Outside mirrors (page 194)
6) Door locks (page 111)
7) Tire pressure (page 361)
8) Flat tires (page 303)
9) Tire chains (page 297)
10) Tie-down hooks (page 320)
11) Towing hook (page 320)
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Exterior
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Illustrated Index
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002013
1) Rear window defogger (page 185)
2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 224)
3) Tie-down holes (page 320)
4) Lights (page 174, 373)
5) Turn signal lights (page 182, 373)
6) Towing hook (page 320)
7) Trunk lid (page 119)
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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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Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System (If Equipped)
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Starting and Operating7
– CONTINUED –
7-21. Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) System (If Equipped)Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) is a
system designed to help avoid collisions
or reduce collision damage when
reversing the vehicle. If a wall or an
obstacle is detected in the reversing direc-
tion, the system will notify the driver with a
warning sound and may activate the
vehicle’s brakes automatically.
NOTEThe Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
system records and stores the follow-
ing data when automatic braking oper-
ates. It does not record conversations,
personal information or other audio
data.
 Distance from the object
 Vehicle speed
 Accelerator pedal operation status
 Brake pedal operation status
 Select lever position
 Outside temperature
 The sensitivity setting of the sonar
sensors
SUBARU and third parties contracted
by SUBARU may acquire and use the
recorded data for the purpose of vehi-
cle research and development.
SUBARU and third parties contracted
by SUBARU will not disclose or pro-
vide the acquired data to any other
third party except under the following
conditions.
 The vehicle owner has given his/her
consent.
 The disclosure/provision is based
on a court order or other legally
enforceable request.
 Data that has been modified so that
the user and vehicle cannot be identi-
fied is provided to a research institu-
WARNING
 Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) is not a system intended to
replace the driver’s responsibility
to check their surroundings for
vehicles or obstacles to avoid a
collision. The driver is responsible for
driving safely. Before reversing,
be sure to first depress the brake
pedal and visually check the
surroundings.
 There are some cases in which
the vehicle cannot avoid colli-
sion, because the system opera-
tion has limitations. The warning
sound or automatic braking may
be delayed or may not operate at
all even when an obstacle is
present. Make sure to set the Automatic
Braking to OFF when the vehicle
is on the free roller or on the
chassis dynamometer. Other-
wise, the vehicle may move and it
may cause an accident. Make sure to set the Automatic
Braking to OFF when towing the
vehicle. Otherwis e, the vehicle
may move and it may cause an
accident. The system is not designed to
detect people (including chil-
dren), animals or other moving
objects. Depending on the vehicle condi-
tion or the surrounding environ-
ment, the sonar sensor’s ability
to detect objects may become
unstable.
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Driving Tips8
Driving Tips
8-1. New Vehicle Break-In Driving – the First 
1,000 miles (1,600 km) ......................................290
8-2. Fuel Economy Hints ...................... .....................290
8-3. Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide) .........290
8-4. Catalytic Converter .............................................291
8-5. Periodic Inspections ...........................................292
8-6. Driving in Foreign Coun tries .............................292
8-7. Driving Tips .........................................................292
8-8. Winter Driving .....................................................293
Operation during Cold Weather ..................................293 Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads ............................... 295
Corrosion Protection ................................................... 296
Snow Tires.................................................................... 296
Tire Chains ................................................................... 297
Rocking the Vehicle..................................................... 297
8-9. Loading Your Vehicle .........................................297
Vehicle Capacity Weight ............................................. 298
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................................ 299
8-10. Trailer Towing ...................................................299
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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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