cruise control SUBARU BRZ 2015 1.G Owners Manual

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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 ...................... 234
Dinghy towing ..................... 235 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 238
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 245
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 254
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX/USB port ................................... 256
Using the microphone ........ 257
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 258

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Paddle shift levers ∗ P. 177, 179
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without a keyless access with push
button start system)
P. 171
Cruise control switch P. 212Horn
SRS driver airbag P. 186
P. 88
Instrument panel light control dial P. 191
Manual headlight leveling dial P. 204
Trunk lid opener P. 45
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Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engineApproximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your SUBARU
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for SUBARU
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that
SUBARU does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your SUBARU vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine SUBARU products.
Modification with non-genuine SUBARU products could affect its perfor-
mance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations.
In addition, damage or performance probl ems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as: ● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seatbelt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your SUBARU dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
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 ................... 234
Dinghy towing .................. 235

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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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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator (→ P. 184)Shift position indicator (→ P. 182)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 203)Shift-up indicator (→ P. 182)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
(If equipped)
Front fog light indicator (→ P. 208)Slip indicator (→ P. 217)
Security indicator (→ P. 78, 82)Traction Control Sys-
tem OFF indicator light (→ P. 218)
(If equipped)
Keyless access with
push button start sys-
tem indicator light (→ P. 162)Vehicle stability control
(VSC) off indicator (→ P. 221)
Shift position and shift
range indicator (→ P. 175)“VSC SPORT” indicator (→ P. 219)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Upshift/downshift indi-
cator ( →P. 177, 179)REV indicator (→ P. 152)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“SPORT” indicator (→ P. 176)Cruise control indicator (→ P. 212)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“SNOW” indicator (→ P. 176)“SET” indicator (→ P. 212)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal. Indicators
Cruise control switch
■Setting the vehicle speedPress the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control. Cruise control indicator (green)
will come on.
Press the button again to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed. “SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.
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2-4. Using other driving systems
■Cruise control can be set when
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
●The select lever is in D or M and the vehicle is in the 2nd
gear or higher.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
Vehicles with a manual transmission
●The vehicle is in the 2 nd
gear or higher.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when:

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When driving
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 20 mph (32 km/h).
●Vehicle stability control (VSC) is activated.
■The system may be malfunctioning when
In the following situations, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your SUBARU dealer.
●The cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow.
●The cruise control indicator does not come on even when the “ON-OFF”
button is pressed while the engine is running.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
WARNING
■Cruise control precaution (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
You can cancel the cruise control by shifting the select lever into the N posi-
tion. However, do not shift the lever into the N position while driving except in
case of emergency. If the select lever is shifted into the N position, the
engine brake will no longer work. This could result in an accident.
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●During emergency towing