airbag SUBARU BRZ 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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
Index
Alphabetical 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 .... 73 1-6. Security system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 77
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 80
Alarm .................................... 81
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 85
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) .... 87
Front passenger occupant detection system .............. 122
Child restraint systems ....... 132
Installing child restraints ..... 136
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 146
Push-button ignition switch ............................... 160
Engine (ignition) switch....... 169
Automatic transmission ...... 172
Manual Transmission ......... 179
Turn signal lever ................. 182
Parking brake ..................... 183
Horn .................................... 184
1Before driving
2When driving

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 410
Fuel information .................. 422
Tire information ................... 426
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 439
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 444
Seatbelt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 445
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 448
Abbreviation list .........................470
Alphabetical index ......................471
What to do if... ............................481
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Pictorial indexInterior Power outlet
P. 264
Head restraints P. 56
Seatbelts P. 58
Cup holders
Console tray P. 258
P. 258
SRS side airbags P. 87
Front seats P. 51
Glove box P. 256
SRS curtain airbags
P. 87Child restraint
anchor brackets
P. 136
Navigation system ∗, *
SRS front
passenger airbag
P. 87

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BB
Paddle shift levers ∗ P. 175, 177
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without a keyless access with push
button start system)
P. 169
Cruise control switch P. 210Horn
SRS driver airbag P. 184
P. 87
Instrument panel light control dial P. 189
Manual headlight leveling dial P. 202
Trunk lid opener P. 45
∗ : If equipped

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio systemThe installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as: ● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seatbelt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your SUBARU dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

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Scrapping of your SUBARUThe SRS airbag and seatbelt pretensioner devices in your SUBARU contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seatbelt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seatbelt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your SUBARU
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These
components may include airbag, seatbelt pretensioners, and transmitter
batteries.
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 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 ................................... 73
1-6. Security system Engine immobilizer system ............................. 77
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................ 80
Alarm.................................. 81
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 85 SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag) ................. 87
Front passenger occupant detection system ............ 122
Child restraint systems..... 132
Installing child restraints ........................ 136

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
WARNING
■People with a medical condition
Obtain medical advice and wear the seatbelt in the proper way.
■When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seatbelt. If the seatbelt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
■Seatbelt pretensioners
If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS airbag system warning light will
come on. In that case, the seatbelt cannot be used again and must be
replaced at your SUBARU dealer.

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may
cause significant injury to the
occupants. They work together with the seatbelts to help reduce the
risk of death or serious injury.
SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint system. This name is
used because the airbag system supplements the vehicle’s seat-
belts.
Models with SRS airbags and shoulder restraints for driver,
front passenger, and window-side rear passengers
Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint system in
addition to a shoulder belt at each front seating position and each
rear window-side seating positions. The supplemental restraint
system (SRS) consists of six airbags. The configurations are as
follows.