manual transmission SUBARU BRZ 2016 1.G Owner's Guide

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When trouble arises
401 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Stopping the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Shift the select lever to P and press
the push-button ignition switch as you normally do when stopping the
engine.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to neutral and press
the push-button ignition switch as you normally do when stopping the
engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
access key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.
(oP. 329)
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. (oP. 8 3 )
■If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked by the keyless access with
push button start system
Lock and unlock the doors by the mechanical key or remote keyless entry
system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the select
lever to P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or shift
lever to neutral (vehicles with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the rear
wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the rear
wheels to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the select lever to the D or R position (vehicles with an
automatic transmission) or shift lever to 1 or R position
(vehicles with a manual transmission) and release the park-
ing brake. Then, while exercising caution, depress the
accelerator pedal.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
Press to turn off TRAC. (oP. 218)

420 6-1. Specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
CapacityVehicles with an automatic transmission
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• SUBARU Super Coolant
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO ZXE27HBR8
0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
CAUTION
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

422 6-1. Specifications
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference. If replacement is necessary,
contact your SUBARU dealer.
Manual transmission
Clutch
Fluid capac-
ity*7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type ATF WS
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.3 qt. (2.2 L, 1.9 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type and viscosityUse either of the following:
• “MG Gear Oil special II”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-3 or
upper grade and SAE 75W-90 specifica-
tions
CAUTION
■Manual transmission gear oil
Using a manual transmission gear oil other than “MG Gear Oil special II”
may cause occurrences of rattling noises while idling and poor fuel con-
sumption.
Never use different brands together.
Pedal free play 0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 238, 245
ABS........................................... 217
Access key
If the access key does
not operate properly........... 398
Air conditioning filter.............. 326
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 326
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 245
Manual air conditioning
system................................ 238
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions................... 104, 112
Airbag precautions for
your child............................ 118
Airbag warning light .............. 369
Curtain airbag
operating conditions........... 112
Curtain airbag
precautions ........................ 118
Front passenger occupant
detection system ................ 124
General airbag
precautions ........................ 118
Locations of airbags ............... 89
Modification and
disposal of airbags ............. 121
Proper driving
posture ......................... 87, 118
Side airbag operating
conditions........................... 112
Side airbag
precautions ........................ 118
Side and curtain airbags
operating conditions........... 112
Side and curtain airbags
precautions ........................ 118
SRS airbags ........................... 89
Alarm .......................................... 83Anti-lock brake system............217
Audio input ...............................256
Audio system
Audio input ............................256
AUX port................................256
iPod .......................................256
Portable music player............256
USB memory .........................256
USB port................................256
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................245
Automatic light
control system .......................202
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........174
If the select lever cannot be
shifted from P......................396
Manual mode ........................177
Mode select switch ................176
AUX port ...................................256
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............342
Wattage .................................425
Battery
Checking ...............................306
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............402
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................229
Bottle holders ...........................262
Brake
Fluid ......................................304
Parking brake ........................185
Brake assist..............................217
Break-in tips .............................151
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control .................................191A
B

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Keyless access with
push button start system
Antenna location .....................25
“Keyless access” entry
function .................................23
Starting the engine ................ 162
Keyless entry..............................37
Keys
Access key ..............................20
Engine switch ................162, 171
If you lose your keys ............. 397
If your access key
battery is discharged........... 398
Key number.............................20
Keyless entry...........................37
Keys ........................................20
Mechanical key .......................21
Transmitter ..............................37
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 342
Wattage.................................425
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................342
Wattage.................................425
Lights
Door courtesy lights ..............258
Engine switch light ................ 258
Fog light switch ..................... 208
Hazard light switch ................ 358
Hazard warning flasher
switch .................................. 358
Headlights switch .................. 202
Interior light switch ................ 259
Replacing light bulbs ............. 342
Turn signal lever.................... 184
Vanity lights........................... 266
Wattage.................................425
Load capacity ........................... 228Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 293
General maintenance............ 289
Maintenance data ................. 414
Maintenance requirements ... 286
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 238
Manual transmission ............... 181
Meter
Instrument panel
light control ......................... 191
Meters ................................... 187
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 66
Side mirror heater ................. 254
Side mirrors............................. 67
Vanity mirrors........................ 266
Multi-information display ........ 197
Noise from under vehicle .......... 15K
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Service reminder
indicators ..............................192
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 174
If the select lever cannot
be shifted from P.................396
Manual transmission ............. 181
Shift lock system ..................... 396
Side airbags................................89
Side maker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 342
Switch.................................... 202
Wattage.................................425
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding...............67
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 424
Storage location .................... 382
Spark plug ................................ 420
Specifications........................... 414Speedometer
Speedometer ........................ 187
Steering
Column lock release ............... 65
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 65
Storage feature ........................ 260
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 410
Sun visors ................................ 265
Switch
Driving pattern selector
switch.................................. 176
Engine switch................ 162, 171
Fog light switch ..................... 208
Hazard light switch ................ 358
Hazard warning flasher
switch.................................. 358
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
Vehicle stability control
(VSC)/TRAC off
switch.......................... 218, 221
“VSC SPORT” switch ............ 219
Window lock switch................. 70
Wiper and washer
switch.................................. 209