sport mode SUBARU BRZ 2016 1.G Quick Reference Guide

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Driving pattern selector switch (if equipped)C
Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRAC off switchB
Turning off Traction Control System:
To turn the TR AC system off, quickly press and
release the button.
The Traction Control System OFF indicator light will
come on.
Press the button again to turn the system back on.
Turning off both Traction Control System and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) systems:
To turn the TR AC and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) systems
off, press and hold the Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRAC
off switch for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
In this case, the brake LSD function remains on. Press the button
again to turn the systems back on.
Selecting a driving mode
By pressing the driving pattern selector switch,
the following modes can be selected to suit
driving and usage conditions:
1 Normal mode
2 Sport mode:
The SPORT indicator comes on. Use sport mode for sporty driving or when driving in
mountainous regions with lots of curves.
3 Snow mode:
The SNOW indicator comes on. Use snow mode for accelerating and driving on slippery
road surfaces such as snow.
To cancel sport mode or snow mode, press the same side of the switch again.
Quickly press
and release
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VSC SPORT switchD
Press the switch to activate the VSC SPORT mode.
The VSC SPORT indicator and Vehicle stability control
(VSC) off indicator come on when in Vehicle stability
control (VSC) SPORT mode.
Your vehicle is equipped with two types of control modes to accommodate various driving
preferences. The control modes can be selected with the VSC SPORT switch.
Normal mode allows secure and smooth normal driving.
When the switch is pressed, Vehicle stability control (VSC) SPORT mode is activated.
Control characteristics such as the Vehicle stability control (VSC) and TR AC are adjusted to
afford maneuverability closer to what a driver may have imagined, while a sense of security
is retained.
Modes can be selected to suit your driving conditions as follows:
Driving conditionsIndicator lightsSwitch operation
Sport driving
The VSC SPORT switch is pressed.

The VSC SPORT switch and the
Vehicle stability control (VSC)/
TR AC of f switch are quickly
pressed and released.
Press
0058 Some functions are available on certain models. 00030058 For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Own\
er’s Manual.

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Keyless access with push button start system indicator (if equipped)

Flashing in YELLOW : Indicates a malfunction in the keyless
access with push button start system.
Illumination in GREEN : The keyless access with push button start
system is activated.
Please see the Owner’s Manual for details.
Cruise Control indicator

lllumination in YELLOW : Indicates a malfunction in the cruise
control system.
Illumination in GREEN : The cruise control system is activated.
Please see the Owner’s Manual for details.
Slip indicator
Illumination : Indicates a malfunction in the TR AC/ Vehicle stability control (VSC)
system.
Flashing : The TR AC/ Vehicle stability control (VSC) system are operating.
Indicator lights
The following indicators show the current status of your car. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for
more information.
Turn signal indicatorHeadlight high beam indicator
Front fog light indicator(if equipped)
Security indicatorAirbag on- off indicator
Vehicle stability control (VSC) off indicator
SPORT indicator(AT models)
SNOW indicator(AT models)VSC SPORT indicator
SET indicatorREV indicator Tr a c t i o n Control System OFF indicator
Upshift/downshift indicator (AT models)Shift position and shift range indicator (AT models)
Shift position indicator (MT models)Shift-up indicator (MT models)