overheating SUBARU BRZ 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
WARNING
■Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless
and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
●The exhaust system should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise,
be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your SUBARU
dealer. Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle,
resulting in death or a serious health hazard.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the select
lever or shift lever, or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an
accident or fire due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is
parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the
vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.

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2-1. Driving procedures
■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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When driving
Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
→P. 226
CAUTION
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever while
depressing the brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, slightly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the button.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Brighter
Darker
■The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the parking lights or the headlights turn on, the instrument panel lights
will dim. However, when the instrument panel brightness control dial is
turned to the up most position, the instrument panel lights will not dim even
when the parking lights or headlights turn on.
■Fuel gauge
●When the indicator needle is close to “E”, promptly refuel the vehicle.
●The relationship between the indicator needle and the consumed amount
(remaining fuel) is not always accurate. Only use it as a reference.
●When the vehicle is on an incline or curve, sudden acceleration and
stops and so forth cause the fuel inside the tank to move which may
cause the indicator needle to move up and down.
CAUTION
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( →P. 403)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the engine hood.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the engine
hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the engine hood, do not open the
engine hood until the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may
be very hot, causing serious injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. ( →P. 416)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest SUBARU dealer as soon
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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 337
Wattage.................................421
Battery Checking ............................... 302
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............398
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 226
Bottle holders ........................... 257
Brake Fluid ...................................... 300
Parking brake ........................ 183
Brake assist ..............................215
Break-in tips ............................. 149
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................189
Care Alcantara ®
............................. 280
Exterior.................................. 272
Interior ................................... 276
Seatbelts ............................... 277
Cargo capacity ......................... 221
Chains ....................................... 228
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ............................. 132
Booster seats,
installation ........................... 136
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 132
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 136
Front passenger occupant
detection system .................122
Infant seats, definition ............................. 132
Infant seats, installation ........................... 136 Installing CRS with
LATCH anchors .................. 137
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 139
Installing CRS with top tether straps.................. 142
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 116
Battery precautions ....... 305, 401
Child restraint system ........... 132
How your child should wear the seatbelt .................. 60
Installing child restraints........ 136
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window precautions ........................... 72
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 328
Seat heater precautions ........ 267
Seatbelt guide ......................... 59
Seatbelt precautions ............... 62
Trunk precautions ................... 48
Cleaning
Alcantara ®
............................. 280
Exterior.................................. 272
Interior ................................... 276
Seatbelts ............................... 277
Clock ......................................... 262
Condenser ................................ 300
Console tray ............................. 258
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 403
Cruise control .......................... 210
Cup holders .............................. 258
Customizable features ............ 439B
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Alphabetical index
EngineCompartment ........................ 294
Engine hood .......................... 292
Engine switch ................160, 169
How to start the engine .........................160, 169
Identification number ............. 411
If the engine will not start ...... 389
Ignition switch................160, 169
Overheating........................... 403
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 416
Checking ............................... 298
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................... 185
Engine hood ............................. 292
Engine immobilizer system....... 77
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 414
Checking ............................... 295
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 226
Engine switch ...................160, 169
Engine switch light .................. 253
Event data recorder ...................16 Floor mat .................................. 268 Fluid
Brake..................................... 300
Washer.................................. 306
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage................................. 421
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage................................. 421
Front passenger occupant
detection system ................... 122
Front passenger's seatbelt
reminder light ........................ 367
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 51
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Wattage................................. 421
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Switch ................................... 182
Wattage................................. 421F

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Keyless entry..............................37
KeysAccess key ..............................20
Engine switch ................160, 169
If you lose your keys ............. 393
If your access key battery is discharged........... 394
Key number.............................20
Keyless entry...........................37
Keys ........................................20
Mechanical key .......................21
Transmitter ..............................37
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Wattage.................................421
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................337
Wattage.................................421
Lights
Door courtesy lights ..............253
Engine switch light ................ 253
Fog light switch ..................... 206
Hazard light switch ................ 354
Hazard warning flasher switch .................................. 354
Headlights switch .................. 200
Interior light switch ................ 254
Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Turn signal lever.................... 182
Vanity lights........................... 261
Wattage.................................421
Load capacity ........................... 225 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 289
General maintenance............ 285
Maintenance data ................. 410
Maintenance requirements ... 282
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 234
Manual transmission ............... 179
Meter Instrument panel light control ......................... 189
Meters ................................... 185
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 66
Side mirror heater ................. 250
Side mirrors............................. 67
Vanity mirrors........................ 261
Multi-information display ........ 195
Noise from under vehicle .......... 14
Odometer .................................. 185 Oil Engine oil .............................. 295
Opener Engine hood.......................... 292
Fuel filler lid ............................. 73
Trunk lid .................................. 45
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 67
Outside temperature display .................................... 263
Overheating, Engine ................ 403K
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