SUBARU BRZ 2014 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
IndexAlphabetical 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 .... 74 1-6. Security system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 78
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 81
Alarm .................................... 82
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 86
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) .... 88
Front passenger occupant detection system .............. 123
Child restraint systems ....... 133
Installing child restraints ..... 137
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 148
Push-button ignition switch ............................... 162
Engine (ignition) switch....... 171
Automatic transmission ...... 174
Manual Transmission ......... 181
Turn signal lever ................. 184
Parking brake ..................... 185
Horn .................................... 186
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 187
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 192
Multi-information display ..... 197
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 202
Fog light switch ................... 208
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 209
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 212
Driving assist systems ........ 217
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 224
Vehicle load limits ............... 228
Winter driving tips ............... 229
Trailer towing ...................... 233
Dinghy towing ..................... 234 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 236
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 243
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 252
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX/USB port .... 254
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 255

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 278
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara ®
area.......... 282
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 284
General maintenance ......... 287
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 290
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 291
Engine hood ....................... 294
Engine compartment .......... 296
Tires ................................... 310
Tire inflation pressure......... 318
Wheels ............................... 322
Air conditioning filter ........... 325
Transmitter/access key battery .............................. 328
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 332
Light bulbs .......................... 340 5-1. Essential information
Hazard warning flashers ..... 356
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 357
If you think something is wrong ................................ 364
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 365
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 366
If you have a flat tire ........... 380
If the engine will not start .... 391
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 394
If you lose your keys ........... 395
If the access key does not operate properly ............... 396
If the battery is discharged ........................ 400
If your vehicle overheats..... 405
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 408
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 412
Fuel information .................. 424
Tire information ................... 428
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 441
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 446
Seatbelt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 447
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 450
Abbreviation list ........................ 472
Alphabetical index ..................... 473
What to do if... ........................... 485
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Outside rear view mirrors P. 67Engine hood P. 294
Windshield wipers P. 209
Headlights P. 202
Parking lights P. 202
Front side marker
lights
P. 202
Turn signal lights P. 184
Front fog lights ∗ P. 208
Daytime running lights P. 202
Pictorial indexExterior
Towing eyelet P. 357

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 310
P. 380
P. 318
P. 428
Rear window defogger P. 252
Trunk lid P. 45
Doors P. 42
Fuel filler lid P. 74
Turn signal lights P. 184
Rear side marker lights P. 202
∗: If equipped
License plate lights P. 202
Tail lights P. 202
Towing eyelet
P. 357
Towing eyelet
P. 357

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Pictorial indexInterior Power outlet
P. 266
Head restraints P. 56
Seatbelts P. 58
Cup holders
Console tray P. 260
P. 260
SRS side airbags P. 88
Front seats P. 51
Glove box P. 258
SRS curtain airbags
P. 88Child restraint
anchor brackets
P. 137
Navigation system ∗, *
SRS front
passenger airbag
P. 88

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 66
Interior light P. 256
Vanity mirrors P. 263
Sun visors P. 262
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Lock levers P. 43
Outside rear view mirror switch
P. 67
Window lock switch P. 70
Power window switches
P. 70
Power door lock switch P. 43

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Pictorial indexInterior
Select lever ∗
Shift lever ∗ P. 174
P. 181
Parking brake lever P. 185
Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRAC off switch P. 218, 221
Seat heater switches ∗ P. 268
“VSC SPORT” switch P. 219
Power outlet P. 266
Shift lock release button ∗ P. 394
Driving pattern selector switch ∗ P. 176