tire pressure SUBARU BRZ 2015 1.G Owner's Guide

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6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Extra load tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall (a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other
sidewall of the tire, or
(b)The outward facing sidewall of an asymmet-
rical tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward when mounted on a vehi-
cle
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima-
rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire

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Tire related termMeaning
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including eleva-
tions due to labeling, decorations, or protective
bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
M + S Mud and Snow
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
SeatbeltsAdjusting the seatbelt ............. 58
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 60
Child restraint system installation .......................... 137
Cleaning and maintaining the seatbelts....................... 281
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 60
How to wear your seatbelt ...... 58
How your child should
wear the seatbelt.................. 60
Pregnant women,
proper seatbelt use .............. 62
Reminder light ...................... 373
Seatbelt guide ........................ 59
Seatbelt pretensioners ........... 59
Seat heaters ............................. 271
Seating capacity ...................... 228
Seats Adjustment ............................. 51
Adjustment precautions .......... 52
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 137
Cleaning ............................... 280
Head restraint ......................... 56
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 86
Seat heaters ......................... 271 Service reminder
indicators ..............................192
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........174
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P.................398
Manual transmission .............181
Shift lock system .....................398
Side airbags................................88
Side maker lights Replacing light bulbs .............343
Switch....................................202
Wattage .................................427
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............67
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................426
Storage location ....................384
Spark plug ................................422
Specifications...........................416S

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Alphabetical index
SpeedometerSpeedometer......................... 187
Steering Column lock release................65
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................65
Storage feature......................... 260
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 412
Sun visors.................................265
Switch
Driving mode selector switch .................................. 176
Engine switch ................162, 171
Fog light switch ..................... 208
Hazard light switch ................ 360
Hazard warning flasher switch .................................. 360
Ignition switch................162, 171
Light switches........................ 202
“ODO/TRIP” switch ............... 189
Power door lock switch ....................................43
Power window switch ..............70
Transmission shift
switches ......................177, 179
Window lock switch .................70
Wiper and washer switch .................................. 209 Tachometer
Tachometer........................... 187
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 202
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 82
Engine immobilizer system ..... 78
Theft prevention labels ............. 81
Tire inflation pressure ............. 426
Tire information Glossary ................................ 438
Size ....................................... 435
Tire identification number...... 434
Uniform tire quality grading................................ 436
Tires Chains ................................... 231
Checking ............................... 312
Compact spare tire................ 384
If you have a flat tire.............. 384
Inflation pressure .................. 320
Inflation pressure sensor....... 312
Information ............................ 432
Replacing .............................. 384
Rotating tires......................... 312
Size ....................................... 426
Snow tires ............................. 229
Spare tire .............................. 384
Tire pressure monitoring system ................................ 373T

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Alphabetical index
Tools......................................... 384
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 235
Emergency towing ................ 361
TRAC ........................................ 217
Traction control....................... 217
Transmission shift switches......................... 177, 179
Transmitter Locking/Unlocking .................. 37
Replacing the battery ........... 330
Transmitter ............................. 37
Trip meter................................. 187
Trunk lid Opener ................................... 45
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 427
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage ................................ 427
USB port................................... 256
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 266
Wattage ................................ 427
Vanity mirrors .......................... 266
Vehicle identification number................................... 417
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) ...................................... 217
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) SPORT mode .............. 219 Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ..........371
Seatbelt reminder ..................373
Warning lights Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light........................373
Anti-lock brake system ................................371
Brake assist system ..............371
Brake system ........................370
Charging system ...................370
Cruise control indicator light.......................371
Electric power steering system warning light ...........371
Electronic engine control system ................................371
Engine oil pressure ...............370
Keyless access with push button start
system ........................371, 380
Low fuel level ........................373
Low tire pressure...................373
Malfunction indicator
lamp ....................................371
Open door .............................373
Pretensioners ........................371
Seatbelt reminder
light .....................................373
Slip indicator light ..................371
SRS airbags ..........................371
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................373
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What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 371, 380
or
P. 370P. 371
P. 370P. 371
P. 370P. 373
P. 373
or
P. 371P. 373
P. 371P. 373
P. 373
or
P. 371P. 373
P. 371
* : The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightKeyless access with push button start
system indicator light
Slip indicator
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator
light *
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seatbelt
reminder light
SRS airbag system
warning lightFront passenger’s seatbelt
reminder light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
Electric power steering
warning light

492GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 296
Trunk lid opener
P. 4 5
Engine hood lock release lever
P. 296
Fuel filler lid
P. 7 4
Tire inflation pressure
P. 426
Fuel filler lid opener
P. 7 4
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)
13.2 gal. (50 L, 11.0 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 74, 419
Cold tire inflation
pressureFront:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2
or bar)
Rear:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar) P. 4 2 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill

reference)