SUBARU BRZ 2015 1.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: SUBARU, Model Year: 2015, Model line: BRZ, Model: SUBARU BRZ 2015 1.GPages: 492, PDF Size: 6.53 MB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When driving
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comf
ortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specifications
Detailed vehicle information.
7For owners
Reporting safety defects for US owners, and seatbelt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk lid
Keyless access with push button start system ............. 23
Remote keyless entry system ................................ 37
Doors.................................... 42
Trunk lid ............................... 45
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 51
Rear seats ............................ 54
Head restraints ..................... 56
Seatbelts .............................. 58
Steering wheel ..................... 65
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 66
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 67
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 70
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..................................... 74 1-6. Security system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 78
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 81
Alarm .................................... 82
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 86
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System
airbag) ................................ 88
Front passenger occupant detection system .............. 123
Child restraint systems ....... 133
Installing child restraints ........................... 137
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 148
Push-button ignition switch ............................... 162
Engine (ignition) switch....... 171
Automatic transmission ...... 174
Manual Transmission ......... 181
Turn signal lever ................. 184
Parking brake ..................... 185
Horn .................................... 186
1Before driving
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 187
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 192
Multi-information display............................... 197
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 202
Fog light switch ................... 208
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 209
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 212
Driving assist systems ........ 217
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 224
Vehicle load limits ............... 228
Winter driving tips ............... 229
Trailer towing ...................... 234
Dinghy towing ..................... 235 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 238
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 245
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 254
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX/USB port ................................... 256
Using the microphone ........ 257
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 258
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 276
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 280
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara ®
area.......... 284
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 286
General maintenance ......... 289
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 292
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 293
Engine hood ....................... 296
Engine compartment .......... 298
Tires ................................... 312
Tire inflation pressure......... 320
Wheels ............................... 324
Air conditioning filter ........... 327
Transmitter/access key battery .............................. 330
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 335
Light bulbs .......................... 343 5-1. Essential information
Hazard warning flashers ..... 360
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 361
If you think something is wrong ................................ 368
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 369
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 370
If you have a flat tire ........... 384
If the engine will not start .................................. 395
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 398
If you lose your keys ........... 399
If the access key does not operate properly ............... 400
If the battery is discharged ........................ 404
If your vehicle overheats .......................... 409
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 412
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 416
Fuel information .................. 428
Tire information ................... 432
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 445
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 450
Seatbelt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 451
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 454
Abbreviation list .........................476
Alphabetical index ......................477
What to do if... ............................489
6Vehicle specifications
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Index
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Outside rear view mirrors P. 67Engine hood P. 296
Windshield wipers P. 209
Headlights P. 202
Parking lights P. 202
Front side marker
lights
P. 202
Turn signal lights P. 184
Front fog lights ∗ P. 208
Daytime running lights P. 202
Pictorial indexExterior
Towing eyelet P. 361
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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 312
P. 384
P. 320
P. 432
Rear window defogger P. 254
Trunk lid P. 45
Doors P. 42
Fuel filler lid P. 74
Turn signal lights P. 184
Rear side marker lights P. 202
∗: If equipped
License plate lights P. 202
Tail lights P. 202
Towing eyelet
P. 361
Towing eyelet
P. 361
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Pictorial indexInterior Power outlet
P. 269
Head restraints P. 56
Seatbelts P. 58
Cup holders
Console tray P. 263
P. 263
SRS side airbags P. 88
Front seats P. 51
Glove box P. 261
SRS curtain airbags
P. 88Child restraint
anchor brackets
P. 137
Navigation system ∗, *
SRS front
passenger airbag
P. 88
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 66
Interior light P. 259
Vanity mirrors P. 266
Sun visors P. 265
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Lock levers P. 43
Outside rear view mirror switch
P. 67
Window lock switch P. 70
Power window switches
P. 70
Power door lock switch P. 43
Microphone P. 257
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Pictorial indexInterior
Select lever ∗
Shift lever ∗ P. 174
P. 181
Parking brake lever P. 185
Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRAC off switch P. 218, 221
Seat heater switches ∗ P. 271
“VSC SPORT” switch P. 219
Power outlet P. 269
Shift lock release button ∗ P. 398
Driving pattern selector switch ∗ P. 176