check engine light SUBARU BRZ 2013 1.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 272
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 276
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara ®
area.......... 280
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 282
General maintenance ......... 285
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 288
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 289
Engine hood ....................... 292
Engine compartment .......... 294
Tires ................................... 308
Tire inflation pressure......... 315
Wheels ............................... 319
Air conditioning filter ........... 322
Transmitter/access key battery .............................. 325
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 329
Light bulbs .......................... 337 5-1. Essential information
Hazard warning flashers ..... 354
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 355
If you think something is wrong ................................ 362
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 363
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 364
If you have a flat tire ........... 378
If the engine will not start .... 389
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 392
If you lose your keys ........... 393
If the access key does not operate properly ......... 394
If the battery is discharged ........................ 398
If your vehicle overheats..... 403
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 406
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows
■When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot
be closed, close all the doors perform the following operations using the
power window switch on the relevant door.Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system:
After stopping the vehicle, the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: After
stopping the vehicle, the push-button ignition switch is turned to
“ON” mode.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position two
consecutive times.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position
once again and continue holding for 1 second or more after the win-
dow closes completely.
If you push the power window switch to the opening position while the win-
dow is moving, start again from the beginning. If the window continues to
close but then re-open slightly even after performing the above procedure
correctly, we recommend that you have your SUBARU dealer.
WARNING
■Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in
some instances, even death.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
WARNING
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shift changing, or changes in
engine speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
■When shifting the select lever or shift lever
●On vehicles with an automatic transmission, be careful not to shift the
select lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the select lever
to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of
the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious
injury.
●Do not place items in the select lever’s or shift lever’s surrounding area. It
may cause incorrect operation.
●If the select lever’s or shift lever’s boot is pulled out during cleaning, return
it to its previous position. If the select lever’s or shift lever’s boot is left
pulled out, the select lever or shift lever may become difficult to operate.

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Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless access with push button star t system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the access key
on your person starts the engine or changes push-button ignition
switch modes.
■Starting the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the select lever is set in P.
If the select lever is not set in P, the engine may not be started. (→ P. 172)
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The keyless access with push button start system indicator light
(green) will turn on. If the indicator light does not turn on, the
engine cannot be started.
Press the push-button ignition
switch.The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 10 seconds,
whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine can be started
from any push-button ignition
switch mode.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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When driving
Vehicles with a manual transmissionCheck that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in neutral.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
The keyless access with push button start system indicator light
(green) will turn on. If the indicator light does not turn on, the
engine cannot be started.
Press the push-button ignition
switch.The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 10 seconds,
whichever is less.
Continue depressing the clutch
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine can be started
from any push-button ignition
switch mode.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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■Stopping the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Stop the vehicle.
Shift the select lever to P.
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 183)
Release the brake pedal.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
Check that the keyless access with push button start sys-
tem indicator light (green) is off.
Vehicles with a manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to neutral.
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 183)
Release the clutch pedal.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
Check that the keyless access with push button start sys-
tem indicator light (green) is off.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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When stopping the engine with the select lever in a position
other than P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)If the engine is stopped with the select lever in a position other than P,
the push-button ignition switch will not be turned off but instead be
turned to “ACC” mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off: Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the select lever to P.
Check that the keyless access with push button start system
indicator light (green) flashes slowly and then press the push-
button ignition switch once.
Check that the keyless access with push button start system
indicator light (green) is off.
■Auto power off function
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
If the vehicle is left in “ACC” or “ON” mode (the engine is not running) for
more than an hour with the select lever in P, the push-button ignition switch
will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent bat-
tery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the push-button ignition switch
in “ACC” or “ON” mode for long periods of time when the engine is not run-
ning.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in “ACC” or “ON” mode (the engine is not running) for
more than an hour, the push-button ignition switch will automatically turn off.
However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not
leave the vehicle with the push-button ignition switch in “ACC” or “ON” mode
for long periods of time when the engine is not running.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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When driving
■Operation of the push-button ignition switch
When operating the push-button ignition switch, one short, firm press is
enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the
push-button ignition switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to
press and hold the switch.
■Access key battery depletion
→ P. 3 4
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 3 0
■Note for the “keyless access” entry function
→P. 3 1
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 77)
Contact your SUBARU dealer.
■Steering lock
After turning the push-button ignition switch off and opening and closing the
doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function.
Operating the push-button ignition switch again automatically cancels the
steering lock. Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Check that the select lever is securely set
in P. The engine may not start if the select
lever is displaced out of P. The keyless
access with push button start system indi-
cator light (green) will flash quickly.

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■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■When the keyless access with push button start system indicator light
flashes in yellow
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer immediately.
■If the access key battery is depleted
→P. 325
■If the keyless access with push button start system has been deacti-
vated in a customized setting
→ P. 395
■Immediately after reconnecting the battery terminals due to replacing
the battery and so forth
The engine may not start. If this occurs, turn the push-button ignition switch
to “ON” mode, and start the engine after waiting at least 10 seconds. Idling
may be unstable immediately after the engine starts, however, this is not a
malfunction. The keyless access with push button start
system indicator light (green) will flash
quickly.
Vehicles with an automatic transmis- sion
Check that the select lever is set in P.
Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left andright.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left andright.

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CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge
●Do not leave the push-button ignition switch in “ACC” or “ON” mode for
long periods of time without the engine running.
●If the keyless access with push button start system indicator light (green)
is illuminated, the push-button ignition switch is not off. When exiting the
vehicle, always check that the push-button ignition switch is off.
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Do not stop the engine when the
select lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another
select lever position, the push-button ignition switch will not be turned off
but instead be turned to “ACC” mode. If the vehicle is left in “ACC” mode,
battery discharge may occur.
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your SUBARU dealer immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the push-button ignition
switch
If the push-button ignition switch seems to be operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately.