maintenance SUBARU BRZ 2015 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 ........... 276
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 280
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara ®
area.......... 284
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 286
General maintenance ......... 289
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 292
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 293
Engine hood ....................... 296
Engine compartment .......... 298
Tires ................................... 312
Tire inflation pressure......... 320
Wheels ............................... 324
Air conditioning filter ........... 327
Transmitter/access key battery .............................. 330
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 335
Light bulbs .......................... 343 5-1. Essential information
Hazard warning flashers ..... 360
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 361
If you think something is wrong ................................ 368
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 369
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 370
If you have a flat tire ........... 384
If the engine will not start .................................. 395
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 398
If you lose your keys ........... 399
If the access key does not operate properly ............... 400
If the battery is discharged ........................ 404
If your vehicle overheats .......................... 409
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 412
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 416
Fuel information .................. 428
Tire information ................... 432
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 445
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 450
Seatbelt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 451
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 454
Abbreviation list .........................476
Alphabetical index ......................477
What to do if... ............................489
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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For your information
Warranties
■Warranties for U.S.A.
SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by
an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following
warranties: ● SUBARU Limited Warranties
● Federal Emission Control Systems Warranties
● California Emissions Control Systems Warranties
All warranty information, including applicability, details of coverage and
exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Please read these
warranties carefully.
■Warranties for Canada
All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by
an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warran-
ties: ● SUBARU Limited Warranty
● Emission Control System Warranty
All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in
the “Warranty and Service Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the SUBARU policy of continual product improvement,
we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation to make changes on vehicles previously sold.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

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1-6. Security system
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Before driving
■When the vehicle cannot be started with the registered key (vehicles
without a keyless access with push button start system)
Remove the key and try again.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicleVehicles with a keyless
access with push button
start system
The indicator light flashes after
the push-button ignition switch
has been turned off to indicate
that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the push-button igni-
tion switch has been turned to
“ACC” or “ON” mode to indi-
cate that the system has been
canceled.

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1-6. Security system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Opening and closing the trunk lid
●If the alarm setting operations are pe rformed with the trunk lid left open,
the alarm will not be set. After closing the trunk lid, the alarm is set after
30 seconds or more elapse.
●When the trunk lid is unlocked using the “keyless access” entry function
or remote keyless entry system while the alarm is set, the alarm goes
into standby mode. After closing the trunk lid, the alarm is set again after
30 seconds or more elapse.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or the trunk lid.
●The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

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1-7. Safety information
Also, if luggage or electronic devices are placed on the front passenger’s
seat, this may adversely affect the ability of the system to determine deploy-
ment. This may prevent the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators from working properly. Check that the indicators work properly.
When the OFF indicator turns off and the ON indicator illuminates, the front
passenger’s frontal airbag may deploy during a collision. Remove luggage
and electronic devices from the front passenger’s seat.
NOTE
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. This device may cause
interference. If this device causes interference, consult the nearest SUBARU
dealer. Also, for maintenance of the system, consult the nearest SUBARU
dealer.
■Conditions in which front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is not acti- vated
The front passenger’s SRS frontal air bag will not be activated when any of
the following conditions are met regarding the front passenger’s seat:
●The seat is empty.
●The seat is equipped with an appropriate child restraint system and an
infant is restrained in it.
●The occupant changed their posture after the occupant load is judged.
●The front passenger’s occupant detection system is malfunctioning.
WARNING
When the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an infant in an appropriate
child restraint system, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may
interfere with the proper operation of the occupant detection system, activating
the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag even though that seat is occupied by
the infant in the child restraint system.
●Do not place any article (including el ectronic devices) on the seat other than
the infant in the child restraint system.
●Do not place more than one infant in the child restraint system.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 276
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 280
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara ®
area ....... 284 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements .................. 286
General maintenance....... 289
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ........................ 292
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 293
Engine hood ..................... 296
Engine compartment ........ 298
Tires ................................. 312
Tire inflation pressure ...... 320
Wheels ............................. 324
Air conditioning filter......... 327
Transmitter/access key battery ............................ 330
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 335
Light bulbs........................ 343

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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Maintenance and care
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front
of the vehicle. Make sure to and extend the mirrors before driving.
●When having your vehicle washed in an automatic car wash, make sure
beforehand that the car wash is of suitable type to avoid scratches to the
vehicle surface and harm to your vehicle’s paint.
●Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In certain automatic car washes, the rear
spoiler may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehi-
cle from being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows and door frames as water may enter the cabin.
●Before car wash, check that the fuel filler lid on your vehicle is closed
properly.
■Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners. Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Parts containing resin such as the bumper
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.