warning light SUBARU BRZ 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 185
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 190
Multi-information display ..... 195
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 200
Fog light switch ................... 206
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 207
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 210
Driving assist systems ........ 215
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 221
Vehicle load limits ............... 225
Winter driving tips ............... 226
Trailer towing ...................... 230
Dinghy towing ..................... 231 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 234
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 241
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 250
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX/USB port .... 252
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 253

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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Headlight switch
Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 200
P. 182
P. 206
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 185
P. 195
Clock P. 262
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 207
Hazard warning
flasher switch
P. 354
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 65
Floor mat ∗ P. 268
Engine hood lock release lever P. 292
Fuel filler lid opener P. 73
Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)
P. 160
AUX port ∗
USB port ∗ P. 252
P. 252
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
∗: If equipped

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
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Before driving
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the hazard warning flashers flash to indicate that the
doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.
■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting
from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures for the warning light
that comes on. (→P. 374)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded. Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 seconds An attempt was made to
lock either door by opening
a door and putting the lock
lever into the lock position,
then closing the door by
pulling on the outside door
handle with the access key
still inside the vehicle.
Retrieve the access
key from the vehicle
and lock the doors again.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
■Operation signals
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the hazard warning flashers flash to indicatethat the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once;
Unlocked: twice)
Trunk lid: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk lid has been unlocked.
■Door lock buzzer (vehicles with a keyless access with push button
start system)
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.
■Panic mode
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the transmitter.
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the access key.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
Locking the doors from the outside without a keyMove the lock lever to the lock position.
Close the door.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system The door cannot be locked if the access key is left inside the vehi-
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The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
■Window open/close function linked to door operation
In order to make opening and closing the doors easier, completely closed
windows are linked to door operations. Therefore, when a door is opened, its
window opens slightly. When a door is closed, its window closes completely.
However, if the battery has discharged or is disconnected, this function will not operate. ( →P. 402)
■If the keyless access with push button start system has been deacti-
vated in a customized setting (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)
Use the remote keyless entry system or mechanical key. ( →P. 37, 394)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Always use a seatbelt.
●Always lock both side doors.
●Ensure that both side doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
STEP 1
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
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Before driving
WARNING
■Using the trunk
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in seri-
ous injury.
●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before
opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to fall closed again
after it is opened.
●When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the
surrounding area is safe.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the trunk lid is about to open or close.
●Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.
●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine parts to the trunk lid.
Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to fall closed
again after it is opened.
●The trunk lid may fall if it is not
opened fully. It is more difficult to
open or close the trunk lid on an
incline than on a level surface, so
beware of the trunk lid unexpectedly
opening or closing by itself. Make
sure that the trunk lid is fully open
and secure before using the trunk.
●When closing the trunk lid, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
●When closing the trunk lid, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
WARNING
●After adjusting the seat, push it slightly to make sure it is securely locked.
If the seat is not securely locked, it may move or the seatbelt may not
operate properly.
●Take care not to hit passengers with the seat.
When sliding the seat rearward, make sure not to squash the legs of the
rear passengers.
●When returning the seatback upright, perform seatback angle adjustment
while holding down the seatback.
●Do not pull on or use the seatbelt guide to adjust or fold the front seat.
■When driving the vehicle
Never operate the seatback angle adjustment lever or seatback fold strap.
Doing so could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Getting in and out of the rear seats
●When getting in or out of the rear seats, make sure not to get your hands,
legs, etc. squashed in the movable or connecting parts.
●When getting in or out of the rear seats, make sure not to trip on the seat
rails.
●After getting in or out of the rear seats, always make sure the front seat is
locked in position.
■When operating the front seat from the rear seat
Make sure that no passenger is seated in the front seat.
CAUTION
■When getting in and out the vehicle
Do not rub your back against the side support pad of backrest. Otherwise
surface of the side support pad is damaged early. You can move the seat
backward to prevent the contact.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the select
lever to P (automatic transmission) or shift lever to neutral (manual trans-
mission).
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv- ing.
●Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Check that the seatbelts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
■Before using the rear seatbelts
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red portion of the seatback lock
release button will be visible. Make
sure that the red portion is not visible.
●Always make sure that the seatbelt is
not caught in the seatback or twisted in
one of the hooks that secure the seat-
back. Failure to do so may cause the
seatbelt to not be fastened correctly or
to become ineffective in a collision,
resulting in serious injury.

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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.