SUBARU BRZ 2018 Quick Guide

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Cruise Control
Increase speed
Push the lever up to the “RES” side;
hold until your vehicle reaches the
desired speed and release. To increase
speed using the accelerator pedal,
press the pedal until you reach the
desired speed. Push the lever down
to the “SET” side to set the speed. Decrease speed
Push the lever down to the “SET”
side; hold until your vehicle slows to
the desired speed and release. To
decrease the speed using the brake
pedal, press the pedal to release cruise
control temporarily. When the speed
decreases to the desired speed, push
the lever down to the “SET” side to set
the speed.
To cancel the cruise control, pull the

lever toward you, push the brake
pedal or press the “ON-OFF” button.
If you have a manual transmission,
you can push in the clutch pedal.
Press the accelerator pedal until
your vehicle reaches the desired
speed. Push the lever down to the
“SET” side and release. Ease off
the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle
will maintain the desired speed.
To activate the cruise control,
press the “ON-OFF” button. The
cruise control indicator light on
the instrument panel will turn
on. To deactivate cruise control,
press the “ON-OFF” button again.
To resume your speed after
canceling, push the lever
up to the “RES” side.Controls
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While Operating
Trunk Lid Opener
To open the trunk, press the trunk lid opener switch.
Paddle Shift Control Switches (if equipped)
• Temporary use: Even when the selector is in the
“D” (Drive) position, you can temporarily shift the
gear by pulling the “+” or “–” paddle shift control
switch. The transmission will automatically
switch back to Normal Mode.
• When the selector lever is in Manual Mode,
shift to the next higher gear by pulling the “+” paddle shift cont\
rol switch on the steering
wheel. Pull the “–” paddle shift control switch to shift into the next lower gear.
Manual Shifting Operation
Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an u\
pshift is possible
and whether a downshift is possible.
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Automatic Transmission Shift Mode (if equipped)
The automatic transmission gives you ultimate control with two different driving
modes: Normal Mode and Manual Mode.
Normal Mode
When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the tran\
smission is in Normal
shift mode. The shift position indicator on the instrument panel shows “\
D” and the
transmission automatically shifts into a suitable forward gear.
Manual Mode
In Manual Mode, you select the desired gear position to obtain necessary
acceleration and engine braking. Moving the selector lever left into the\
manual
gate
1 from the “D” (Drive) position causes the transmission to change in\
to
Manual Mode. To shift, use the paddle shift control switches or gear lever. The
shift position indicator shows the selected gear position.
6-Speed Manual Transmission (if equipped)
This manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed
6-forward and 1-reverse speed transmission. Before
you can shift into reverse gear, you must raise the slider
ring and hold it in that position. Only pull the slider ring
up when shifting into reverse gear.
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Safety/In Case of Emergency
Child Restraint System
For maximum safety, first carefully read the LATCH system instructions from the device
manufacturer, as well as the installation instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to properly
install the LATCH compatible child restraint system. Use the appropriate seatbelts or
anchorages provided in your vehicle. Children age 12 and under must properly occupy
the rear seat at all times.
Internal Safety Trunk Release with Self-Illuminating Handle
In the event that children or adults become locked inside the trunk, this luminescent handle
allows them to open the lid from inside the trunk. To open, simply pull the yellow handle
downward as indicated by the arrow on the handle, and then push up on the lid.
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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 the trunk.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every 2018 BRZ vehicle.
Coverage is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside
Assistance is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Lim\
ited
Warranty, whichever comes first.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has been \
affixed to the driver’s door window.
Subaru Roadside Assistance: 1-800-261-2155
Exclusions
Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation
of any laws, misuse and abuse, or vehicle modifications not recommended by
the manufacturer.
*See your Retailer for details.
Safety/In Case of Emergency
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Additional Information
Fuel
Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. Consult the
Owner’s Manual for more detailed information.
Fuel Capacity
• 13.2 US gal (50 liters, 11 Imp gal)
• When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the instrument panel, \
approximately
1.8 US gal (7.0 liters, or 1.5 Imp gal) of fuel remain.
• If you have recently fueled your vehicle, the Check Engine light on the
instrument panel may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap\

(the cap should be tightened until a click is heard).
Fuel Filler Lid Release
The fuel filler lid release is located on the floor to the left of the driver’s seat. To open the fuel
filler lid, pull the fuel filler lever up and release.
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Engine Oil
Use only the following oils:
• ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark
(Starburst mark).
• Or API classification SN with the words
“RESOURCE CONSERVING.”
– Use 0W 20 synthetic, replacement interval 6,000 miles under normal
driving conditions. No requirement at the first 3,000 miles.
Engine Oil Capacity
• Without filter: 5.5 US qt (5.2 liters, 4.6 lmp qt)
• With filter: 5.7 US qt (5.4 liters, 4.8 lmp qt)
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Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more information.
BRZ Premium and BRZ Limited with Manual Transmission
Note: Callouts apply to both engines.
1. Brake Fluid Reservoir
2. Windshield Washer Tank
3. Engine Oil Filler Cap4. Air Cleaner Element
5. Engine Coolant Reservoir
6. Engine Oil Level Dipstick7. Radiator Cap
8. Main Fuse Box
9. Battery
Engine Compartment
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BRZ Limited with Automatic Transmission
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