Owner's Manual
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Getting Started Digital Speedometer Instrument Panel Gauges Gauges Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge Personalize VSC off CHECK engine/ Malfunction indicator Tire pressure warning light Front passenger frontal airbag OFF/ON Headlight leveler (if equipped) TRAC OFF indicator Turn signals Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control indicator light Cruise control set indicator light SPORT indicator (Automatic Transmission) Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency VSC SPORT indicator Smart key system (if equipped) Additional Information 7
Getting Started Digital Speedometer Instrument Panel Gauges Gauges Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge Personalize VSC off CHECK engine/ Malfunction indicator Tire pressure warning light Front passenger frontal airbag OFF/ON Headlight leveler (if equipped) TRAC OFF indicator Turn signals Front fog light indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control indicator light Cruise control set indicator light SPORT indicator (Automatic Transmission) Controls While Operating Safety/In Case of Emergency VSC SPORT indicator Smart key system (if equipped) Additional Information 7
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...25 Safety/ Safety/In Case of Case Emergency In of the trunk. Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every 2013 BRZ vehicle. Getting Started Location of Spare Tire and Jack A spare tire, jack, jack handle, towing eyelet, screwdriver and wheel nut wrench are ...stored under the floor of Emergency Additional Information Subaru Roadside Assistance: 1-800-261-2155 Exclusions Specifically...
...25 Safety/ Safety/In Case of Case Emergency In of the trunk. Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every 2013 BRZ vehicle. Getting Started Location of Spare Tire and Jack A spare tire, jack, jack handle, towing eyelet, screwdriver and wheel nut wrench are ...stored under the floor of Emergency Additional Information Subaru Roadside Assistance: 1-800-261-2155 Exclusions Specifically...
Owner's Manual
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...2155 Explain 3/36 BASIC Warranty / 5/60 Powertrain Warranty / Explain Wear Items & Adjustments / Review Rust Perforation Warranty / Tire Warranty Review Service & Maintenance Schedules & Terms Explain Normal vs. new owner signature sales consultant signature sales manager signature Additional copies...Owner Follow Up Procedure Customer Signature Review Dealership Service Department Location, Payment Options & hours of Operation Introduce The Subaru Service Advisor & Provide Their Business Card Explain Dealership Service Appointment Scheduling & Early Morning Service Drop Off Procedures ...
...2155 Explain 3/36 BASIC Warranty / 5/60 Powertrain Warranty / Explain Wear Items & Adjustments / Review Rust Perforation Warranty / Tire Warranty Review Service & Maintenance Schedules & Terms Explain Normal vs. new owner signature sales consultant signature sales manager signature Additional copies...Owner Follow Up Procedure Customer Signature Review Dealership Service Department Location, Payment Options & hours of Operation Introduce The Subaru Service Advisor & Provide Their Business Card Explain Dealership Service Appointment Scheduling & Early Morning Service Drop Off Procedures ...
Owner's Manual
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... REAR & SIDE q Show Trunk Release & Valet Feature q Explain Towing Requirements & Limitations q Show Spare Tire, Tools & Jack Location q Show LATCh System & Tethers q Explain Temporary Spare Tire q Show Child Safety Lock Operation Usage & Limitations INtERIOR q Explain Operation of Manual Transmission q Explain the Subaru Advanced Frontal q Explain Operation of VSC Control Switches Options, Equipment, or Genuine...
... REAR & SIDE q Show Trunk Release & Valet Feature q Explain Towing Requirements & Limitations q Show Spare Tire, Tools & Jack Location q Show LATCh System & Tethers q Explain Temporary Spare Tire q Show Child Safety Lock Operation Usage & Limitations INtERIOR q Explain Operation of Manual Transmission q Explain the Subaru Advanced Frontal q Explain Operation of VSC Control Switches Options, Equipment, or Genuine...
Owner's Manual
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... protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information. 5 When trouble arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident. 6 Vehicle specifications Detailed vehicle information. 7 For owners Reporting safety defects for US owners, and seatbelt and SRS airbag instructions...
... protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information. 5 When trouble arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident. 6 Vehicle specifications Detailed vehicle information. 7 For owners Reporting safety defects for US owners, and seatbelt and SRS airbag instructions...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle needs to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...If you have a flat tire ...If the engine will not start...If the select lever cannot be towed ...If you lose your vehicle overheats...If the vehicle ...285 Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs ...288 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...Engine hood ...Engine compartment ...Tires ...Tire inflation pressure...Wheels ...Air conditioning filter...Transmitter/access key battery ...Checking and replacing fuses ...Light bulbs...289 292 294 308 315 319 322...
... vehicle needs to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...If you have a flat tire ...If the engine will not start...If the select lever cannot be towed ...If you lose your vehicle overheats...If the vehicle ...285 Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs ...288 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...Engine hood ...Engine compartment ...Tires ...Tire inflation pressure...Wheels ...Air conditioning filter...Transmitter/access key battery ...Checking and replacing fuses ...Light bulbs...289 292 294 308 315 319 322...
Owner's Manual
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Customization Customizable features ...439 1 2 7 For owners Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners (in French) ...448 3 4 5 Index Abbreviation list ...470 Alphabetical index...471 What to do if...481 6 7 5 owners ...444 Seatbelt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ...445 SRS airbag instructions for U.S. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...410 Fuel information ...422 Tire information ...426 6-2. 6 Vehicle specifications 6-1.
Customization Customizable features ...439 1 2 7 For owners Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners (in French) ...448 3 4 5 Index Abbreviation list ...470 Alphabetical index...471 What to do if...481 6 7 5 owners ...444 Seatbelt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ...445 SRS airbag instructions for U.S. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...410 Fuel information ...422 Tire information ...426 6-2. 6 Vehicle specifications 6-1.
Owner's Manual
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...disabilities that may contact the following SUBARU distributors. 1-7. only) Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, rear seat, seatbelts, front bumper, front side frame, radiator panel, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column, tire, suspension or floor panel can affect... the operation of America, Inc. If you have any other U.S. Box 6000 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783) Servco Subaru Inc., dba Subaru Hawaii 2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202,...
...disabilities that may contact the following SUBARU distributors. 1-7. only) Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, rear seat, seatbelts, front bumper, front side frame, radiator panel, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column, tire, suspension or floor panel can affect... the operation of America, Inc. If you have any other U.S. Box 6000 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783) Servco Subaru Inc., dba Subaru Hawaii 2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202,...
Owner's Manual
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..., seatbelts, front bumper, front side frame, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column, tires, suspension or floor panel can affect the operation of the SUBARU front passenger occupant detection system. 1 Before driving 131 Also, it in the rear seat in the ... outgrown a child restraint system be killed or severely injured should the front passenger's SRS frontal airbag deploy. This is deactivated. SUBARU believes that may be also seated in the rear seat. Safety information WARNING ■ Front passenger occupant detection system precautions ●...
..., seatbelts, front bumper, front side frame, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column, tires, suspension or floor panel can affect the operation of the SUBARU front passenger occupant detection system. 1 Before driving 131 Also, it in the rear seat in the ... outgrown a child restraint system be killed or severely injured should the front passenger's SRS frontal airbag deploy. This is deactivated. SUBARU believes that may be also seated in the rear seat. Safety information WARNING ■ Front passenger occupant detection system precautions ●...
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... ● When the accelerator pedal is released ● When driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly. ■ Engine speed while driving (vehicles with a manual transmission STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 ■...
... ● When the accelerator pedal is released ● When driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly. ■ Engine speed while driving (vehicles with a manual transmission STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 ■...
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... to a gear other parts of their body are functioning properly. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has highspeed capability tires. If the brakes on slippery road surfaces ● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. It may ...■ When shifting the select lever or shift lever ● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, be careful not to determine whether the tires on your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident. ● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shift changing, or changes ...
... to a gear other parts of their body are functioning properly. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has highspeed capability tires. If the brakes on slippery road surfaces ● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. It may ...■ When shifting the select lever or shift lever ● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, be careful not to determine whether the tires on your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident. ● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shift changing, or changes ...
Owner's Manual
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...indicator, it will lean abnormally. 2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION ■ Replacement of brake pad and lining If you get a flat tire while driving When driving 2 A flat or damaged tire may cause the following : ● Brake function ● Changes in of all joints, bearings, etc. 159 Hold the... steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle. ● It may cause the rear wheels to control your SUBARU dealer check...
...indicator, it will lean abnormally. 2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION ■ Replacement of brake pad and lining If you get a flat tire while driving When driving 2 A flat or damaged tire may cause the following : ● Brake function ● Changes in of all joints, bearings, etc. 159 Hold the... steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle. ● It may cause the rear wheels to control your SUBARU dealer check...
Owner's Manual
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...the ABS is frequent steering input over roads with inadequate gripping ability are operating. The brake pedal may feel heavy as excessively worn tires on a snow covered road). ● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads ●...after the vehicle comes to shorten the vehicle's stopping distance. When driving 2 WARNING ■ The ABS does not operate effectively when ● Tires with potholes or uneven surfaces 219 The brake pedal may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. This does not indicate a malfunction. ...
...the ABS is frequent steering input over roads with inadequate gripping ability are operating. The brake pedal may feel heavy as excessively worn tires on a snow covered road). ● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads ●...after the vehicle comes to shorten the vehicle's stopping distance. When driving 2 WARNING ■ The ABS does not operate effectively when ● Tires with potholes or uneven surfaces 219 The brake pedal may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. This does not indicate a malfunction. ...
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...driving systems WARNING ■ TRAC may not operate effectively when Directional control and power may cause a system to the recommended tire inflation pressure level. Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may cause an accident. Exercise particular care...When the TRAC/Vehicle stability control (VSC) systems are inflated to malfunction. 220 Contact your SUBARU dealer for further information when replacing tires or wheels. ■ Handling of tires and suspension Using tires with any kind of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and total load capacity. ...
...driving systems WARNING ■ TRAC may not operate effectively when Directional control and power may cause a system to the recommended tire inflation pressure level. Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may cause an accident. Exercise particular care...When the TRAC/Vehicle stability control (VSC) systems are inflated to malfunction. 220 Contact your SUBARU dealer for further information when replacing tires or wheels. ■ Handling of tires and suspension Using tires with any kind of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and total load capacity. ...
Owner's Manual
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...average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person. ■ Towing capacity SUBARU does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. ■ Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident. 225 It... may increase or decrease depending on the tire and loading information label. (→P. 315) WARNING ■ Overloading the vehicle Do...
...average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person. ■ Towing capacity SUBARU does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. ■ Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident. 225 It... may increase or decrease depending on the tire and loading information label. (→P. 315) WARNING ■ Overloading the vehicle Do...
Owner's Manual
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... Washer fluid ● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the specified size, and that all 4 tires are of the battery. ● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. ■ Pre-winter preparations ...are appropriate to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that may have accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle's roof, chassis, around the tires or on the brakes. ● Remove any snow or mud from freezing. ● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system ...
... Washer fluid ● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the specified size, and that all 4 tires are of the battery. ● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. ■ Pre-winter preparations ...are appropriate to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that may have accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle's roof, chassis, around the tires or on the brakes. ● Remove any snow or mud from freezing. ● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system ...
Owner's Manual
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... speed. Make certain that any traction device you are using a traction device could easily lead to a serious accident. 228 2-5. Driving information Tire chains Tire chains cannot be acceptable if use on the rear wheels only. Damage caused to your vehicle because of the lack of traction device (such ... spring chains) may be used , use the utmost care when driving with a traction device. To help avoid damage to your wheels. When tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it on your vehicle is contacting your vehicle, and do...
... speed. Make certain that any traction device you are using a traction device could easily lead to a serious accident. 228 2-5. Driving information Tire chains Tire chains cannot be acceptable if use on the rear wheels only. Damage caused to your vehicle because of the lack of traction device (such ... spring chains) may be used , use the utmost care when driving with a traction device. To help avoid damage to your wheels. When tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it on your vehicle is contacting your vehicle, and do...
Owner's Manual
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...use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel tank is refilled whenever the fuel level reaches half empty. 2 WARNING When driving ■ Driving with snow tires Observe the following precautions to do so may result in the fuel system and the risk of its effect lasts longer if the tank is... recommended during cold weather. 2-5. Failure to reduce the risk of air pressure. ● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels. 229 Driving information ■ Refueling in cold weather To help prevent moisture from forming in a loss of vehicle ...
...use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel tank is refilled whenever the fuel level reaches half empty. 2 WARNING When driving ■ Driving with snow tires Observe the following precautions to do so may result in the fuel system and the risk of its effect lasts longer if the tank is... recommended during cold weather. 2-5. Failure to reduce the risk of air pressure. ● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels. 229 Driving information ■ Refueling in cold weather To help prevent moisture from forming in a loss of vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... requirements...282 General maintenance...285 Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs...288 271 Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...Engine hood...Engine compartment...Tires ...Tire inflation pressure ...Wheels ...Air conditioning filter...Transmitter/access key battery ...Checking and replacing fuses ...Light bulbs...289 292 294 308 315 319 322 325 329...
... requirements...282 General maintenance...285 Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs...288 271 Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...Engine hood...Engine compartment...Tires ...Tire inflation pressure ...Wheels ...Air conditioning filter...Transmitter/access key battery ...Checking and replacing fuses ...Light bulbs...289 292 294 308 315 319 322 325 329...
Owner's Manual
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Tire • Inflation pressure is adequate ventilation before performing maintenance checks. 4 Maintenance and care 287 4-2. Maintenance Vehicle exterior Items Door/trunk lid Engine hood Fluid leaks Check points • Operate smoothly? • The lock system works properly? • Is there any leakage after parking? WARNING ■ If the engine is running Turn the engine off and ensure that there is correct? • Tire surfaces not worn or damaged? • Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule? • Wheel nuts are not loose?
Tire • Inflation pressure is adequate ventilation before performing maintenance checks. 4 Maintenance and care 287 4-2. Maintenance Vehicle exterior Items Door/trunk lid Engine hood Fluid leaks Check points • Operate smoothly? • The lock system works properly? • Is there any leakage after parking? WARNING ■ If the engine is running Turn the engine off and ensure that there is correct? • Tire surfaces not worn or damaged? • Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule? • Wheel nuts are not loose?