SUBARU BRZ 2016 1.G Owners Manual

2016 BRZ Owner’s Manual
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.TOKYO, JAPAN
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MSA5M1606A
A4430BE-A
Issued May 2015
Printed in USA 05/15
2016A
BRZ
Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.
2016
OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable 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
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seatbelt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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 ..................................... 741-6. Security system
Engine immobilizer
system ................................ 78
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) ............................... 82
Alarm .................................... 83
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 87
SRS airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System
airbag) ................................ 89
Front passenger occupant
detection system .............. 124
Child restraint systems ....... 134
Installing child
restraints ........................... 138
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
2When 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 ..................... 2353-1. 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
• Interior light ...................... 259
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 260
• Glove box ......................... 261
• Bottle holders ................... 262
• Cup holders/
console tray ...................... 263
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 265
Vanity mirrors ..................... 266
Clock .................................. 267
Outside temperature
display .............................. 268
Power outlets...................... 269
Seat heaters ....................... 271
Floor mat ............................ 273
3Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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......... 319
Wheels ............................... 323
Air conditioning filter ........... 326
Transmitter/
access key battery ........... 329
Checking and
replacing fuses ................. 334
Light bulbs .......................... 3425-1. Essential information
Hazard warning flashers ..... 358
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 359
If you think something
is wrong ............................ 366
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 367
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 368
If you have a flat tire ........... 382
If the engine will not
start .................................. 393
If the select lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 396
If you lose your keys ........... 397
If the access key does not
operate properly ............... 398
If the battery is
discharged ........................ 402
If your vehicle
overheats .......................... 407
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 410
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 414
Fuel information .................. 426
Tire information ................... 430
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 443
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 448
Seatbelt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 449
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 452
Abbreviation list ........................ 474
Alphabetical index ..................... 475
What to do if... ........................... 485
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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. 359

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 312
P. 382
P. 319
P. 430
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. 359
Towing eyelet
P. 359

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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. 89
Front seats P. 51
Glove box P. 261
SRS curtain airbags
P. 89Child restraint
anchor brackets
P. 138
Display Audio system
, *1
Navigation system
, *2
SRS front
passenger airbag
P. 89

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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
*1: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the audio system.
*2: 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