sport mode SUBARU BRZ 2014 1.G Owners Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
■Selecting a driving mode
By pressing the driving pattern selector switch the following
modes can be selected to suit driving and usage conditions:
Normal mode
Sport mode
The “SPORT” indicator comes on.
Use sport mode for sporty driving or when driving in mountainous
regions with lots of curves.
Snow mode
The “SNOW” indicator comes on.
Use snow mode for accelerating and driving on slippery road surfaces
such as snow.
To cancel sport mode or snow mode, press the same side of the switchagain.

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2-1. Driving procedures
■When moving the select lever out of P
If the select lever is pushed sideways before the brake pedal is depressed,
select lever operation may not be possible. Depress the brake pedal before
shifting the select lever out of P.
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
If downshifting operations are performed at a vehicle speed by which down-
shifting is not possible (when downshifting will cause the engine speed to
enter the red zone), a buzzer will sound to warn the driver that downshifting
cannot be performed.
■When driving with cruise control activated
Downshifting can be performed even when using cruise control. After down-
shifting, the set speed continues. (→P. 177, 179)
■Sport mode
●In sport mode, lower gears are used and gears change at a higher
engine speed.
●If sport mode is changed to while the select lever is in the M position, the
“SPORT” indicator will come on but sport mode controls will not be car-
ried out. Shift the select lever to the D position.
●Sport mode cannot be changed to when driving with cruise control acti-
vated.
■Snow mode
To prevent slipping, 1 st
gear cannot be selected when in snow mode.
■Sport mode and snow mode automatic deactivation
In the following situations, the driving mode is automatically deactivated:
●When the engine is turned off after dr iving in sport mode or snow mode.
●When cruise control is activated while driving in sport mode.
■If the select lever cannot be shifted from P
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Vehicle stability control (VSC) SPORT modeYour vehicle is equipped with two types of control modes to accom-
modate various driving preferences. The control modes can be
selected with the “VSC SPORT” switch. Normal mode allows secure
and smooth normal driving. When the switch is pressed, Vehicle sta-
bility control (VSC) SPORT mode is activated. Control characteristics
such as the Vehicle stability control (VSC) and TRAC are adjusted to
afford maneuverability closer to what a driver may have imagined,
while a sense of security is retained. Vehicle stability control (VSC)
SPORT mode/Normal modeThe “VSC SPORT” indicator and
Vehicle stability control (VSC) off
indicator come on when in Vehi-
cle stability control (VSC) SPORT
mode.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Selecting TRAC mode and Vehicle stability control (VSC) modeModes can be selected to suit your driving conditions as follows:
Driving
conditionsTRAC
modesVehicle stability control (VSC) modes
Indicator lights
Normal roadsOn Normal mode 
Rough roads Off Normal mode
Sport driving On
Vehicle stability
control (VSC)
SPORT mode
Off Vehicle stability
control (VSC)
SPORT mode
Off Off

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
■Turning off both TRAC and Vehicle stability control (VSC) systems
To turn the TRAC and Vehicle stability control (VSC) systems off, press and
hold for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The Traction Control System OFF indicator light and the Vehicle stability
control (VSC) off indicator light will come on.
In this case, the brake LSD function remains on.
Press the button again to turn the systems back on.
■Automatic reactivation of TRAC and Vehicle stability control (VSC) sys-
tems
After turning the TRAC and Vehicle stability control (VSC) systems off, the
systems will be automatically reactivated in the following situations:
●Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: When
the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position
●Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: When the
push-button ignition switch is turned off
●If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle
speed is more than approximately 31 mph (50 km/h).
If both the TRAC and Vehicle stability control (VSC) systems are turned
off, automatic reactivation will not occur when vehicle speed increases.
■Automatic deactivation of Vehicle stability control (VSC) SPORT mode
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
When the engine switch is turned to “LOC K” position after driving in Vehicle
stability control (VSC) SPORT mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
When the push-button ignition switch is turned off after driving in Vehicle sta-
bility control (VSC) SPORT mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRAC and
Vehicle stability control (VSC) systems
●A sound may be heard from the engi ne compartment when the brake
pedal is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction
has occurred in any of these systems.

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Alphabetical index
Tools......................................... 380
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 234
Emergency towing ................ 357
TRAC ........................................ 217
Traction control....................... 217
Transmission shift switches......................... 177, 179
Transmitter Locking/Unlocking .................. 37
Replacing the battery ........... 328
Transmitter ............................. 37
Trip meter................................. 187
Trunk lid Opener ................................... 45
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 423
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 340
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage ................................ 423
USB port................................... 254
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 263
Wattage ................................ 423
Vanity mirrors .......................... 263
Vehicle identification number................................... 413
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) ...................................... 217
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) SPORT mode .............. 219 Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ..........367
Seatbelt reminder ..................369
Warning lights Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light........................369
Anti-lock brake system ................................367
Brake assist system ..............367
Brake system ........................366
Charging system ...................366
Cruise control indicator light.......................367
Electric power steering system warning light ...........367
Electronic engine control system ................................367
Engine oil pressure ...............366
Keyless access with push button start
system ........................367, 376
Low fuel level ........................369
Low tire pressure...................369
Malfunction indicator
lamp ....................................367
Open door .............................369
Pretensioners ........................367
Seatbelt reminder
light .....................................369
Slip indicator light ..................367
SRS airbags ..........................367
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................369
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