overheating SUBARU BRZ 2015 1.G Owners Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
WARNING
■Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless
and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
●The exhaust system should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise,
be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your SUBARU
dealer. Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle,
resulting in death or a serious health hazard.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the select
lever or shift lever, or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an
accident or fire due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is
parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the
vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.

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2-1. Driving procedures
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■When the keyless access with push button start system indicator light
flashes in yellow
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer immediately.
■If the access key battery is depleted
→P. 330
■If the keyless access with push button start system has been deacti-
vated in a customized setting
→ P. 401
■Immediately after reconnecting the battery terminals due to replacing
the battery and so forth
The engine may not start. If this occurs, turn the push-button ignition switch
to “ON” mode, and start the engine after waiting at least 10 seconds. Idling
may be unstable immediately after the engine starts, however, this is not a
malfunction. The keyless access with push button start
system indicator light (green) will flash
quickly.
Vehicles with an automatic transmis- sion
Check that the select lever is set in P.
Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left andright.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left andright.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
→P. 229
CAUTION
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever while
depressing the brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, slightly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the button.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Brighter
Darker
■The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the parking lights or the headlights turn on, the instrument panel lights
will dim. However, when the instrument panel brightness control dial is
turned to the up most position, the instrument panel lights will not dim even
when the parking lights or headlights turn on.
■Fuel gauge
●When the indicator needle is close to “E”, promptly refuel the vehicle.
●The relationship between the indicator needle and the consumed amount
(remaining fuel) is not always accurate. Only use it as a reference.
●When the vehicle is on an incline or curve, sudden acceleration and
stops and so forth cause the fuel inside the tank to move which may
cause the indicator needle to move up and down.
CAUTION
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( →P. 409)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the engine hood.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the engine
hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the engine hood, do not open the
engine hood until the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may
be very hot, causing serious injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. ( →P. 422)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest SUBARU dealer as soon
as possible.STEP 5

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Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ............... 117
Battery precautions ...... 309, 407
Child restraint system ........... 133
How your child should wear the seatbelt.................. 60
Installing child restraints ....... 137
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window precautions .......................... 73
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 333
Seat heater precautions ....... 272
Seatbelt guide ........................ 59
Seatbelt precautions............... 62
Trunk precautions................... 48
Cleaning Alcantara ®
............................ 284
Exterior ................................. 276
Interior .................................. 280
Seatbelts .............................. 281
Clock ........................................ 267
Condenser ............................... 304
Console tray ............................ 263
Cooling system Engine overheating .............. 409
Cruise control.......................... 212
Cup holders ............................. 263
Customizable features ............ 445 Daytime running light
system ....................................205
Defogger
Rear window .........................254
Side mirror.............................254
Dimension.................................416
Dinghy towing ..........................235
Display
Multi-information display ....... 197
Trip information .....................198
Do-it-yourself maintenance.....293
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............258
Wattage .................................427
Doors Door lock .....................23, 37, 42
Door windows..........................70
Side mirrors .............................67
Driver's seatbelt
reminder light.........................373
Driving Break-in tips ..........................151
Correct posture .......................86
Procedures ............................148
Winter drive tips ....................229D

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 217
Emergency, in case ofIf the access key does not operate properly............ 400
If the engine will not start ...... 395
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P.................398
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............404
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 370
If the warning light
turns on ............................... 370
If you have a flat tire ............. 384
If you lose your keys ............. 399
If you think something is wrong .................................. 368
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 412
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 361
If your vehicle overheats ....... 409 Engine
Compartment ........................ 298
Engine hood.......................... 296
Engine switch................ 162, 171
How to start the engine ......................... 162, 171
Identification number............. 417
If the engine will not start ...... 395
Ignition switch ............... 162, 171
Overheating .......................... 409
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 422
Checking ............................... 302
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................... 187
Engine hood ............................. 296
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 420
Checking ............................... 299
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
Engine switch................... 162, 171
Engine switch light .................. 258
Event data recorder ................... 16E

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Alphabetical index
Odometer .................................. 187 OilEngine oil ..............................299
Opener
Engine hood .......................... 296
Fuel filler lid .............................74
Trunk lid ..................................45
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding...............67
Outside temperature display .................................... 268
Overheating, Engine ................ 409
Parking brake ........................... 185
Parking lights
Switch.................................... 202
Power outlets ........................... 269
Power windows ..........................70 Radiator .................................... 304
Rear seats................................... 54
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 343
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage................................. 427
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 343
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage................................. 427
Rear window defogger ............ 254
Replacing Fuses .................................... 335
Key battery............................ 330
Light bulbs............................. 343
Tires ...................................... 384
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 451
REV indicator ........................... 152O
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