towed 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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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
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag systemYour vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU advanced frontal airbag
system that complies with the new advanced frontal airbag require-
ments in the amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS) No. 208.
The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system automatically deter-
mines the deployment force of the driver’s SRS frontal airbag at the
time of deployment as well as whether or not to activate the front pas-
senger’s SRS frontal airbag and, if activated, the deployment force of
the SRS frontal airbag at the time of deployment.
Your vehicle has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s
sun visors beginning with the phrase “EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR
BAGS” and a tag attached to the glove box lid beginning with the
phrase “Even with Advanced Air Bags”. Make sure that you carefully
read the instructions on the warning labels and tag.
Always wear your seatbelt. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag
system is a supplemental restraint system and must be used in com-
bination with a seatbelt. All occupants should wear a seatbelt or be
seated in an appropriate child restraint system.
The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the
steering wheel. The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed
near the top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark.
In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the following components
deploy. ● SRS frontal airbag for driver
● SRS frontal airbag for front passenger
These components supplement the seatbelts by reducing the impact
to the occupant’s head and chest.

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2-5. Driving information
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed behind a motor
home or other vehicle with the wheels (2 or 4) on the ground. Serious
damage can result.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationHazard 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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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Emergency towingIf a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet to move the vehicle to a safe location or to free a stuck
vehicle from sand or snow. This should only be attempted on hard
surfaced roads for short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
For vehicles with an automatic transmission, only the front towing
eyelet may be used. Towing eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service, using a flat
bed truck.
The vehicle must be secured properly with safety chains. Each
safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not
to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 217
Emergency, in case ofIf the access key does not operate properly............ 396
If the engine will not start ...... 391
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P.................394
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............400
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 366
If the warning light
turns on ............................... 366
If you have a flat tire ............. 380
If you lose your keys ............. 395
If you think something is wrong .................................. 364
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 408
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 357
If your vehicle overheats ....... 405 Engine
Compartment ........................ 296
Engine hood.......................... 294
Engine switch................ 162, 171
How to start the engine ......................... 162, 171
Identification number............. 413
If the engine will not start ...... 391
Ignition switch ............... 162, 171
Overheating .......................... 405
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 418
Checking ............................... 300
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................... 187
Engine hood ............................. 294
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 416
Checking ............................... 297
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
Engine switch................... 162, 171
Engine switch light .................. 255
Event data recorder ................... 16E