SUBARU BRZ 2016 1.G Owners Manual

480 Alphabetical index
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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Odometer ................................. 187
Oil
Engine 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 ............... 407
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 ............ 342
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage ................................ 425
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 342
Switch ................................... 184
Wattage ................................ 425
Rear window defogger............ 254
Replacing
Fuses.................................... 334
Key battery ........................... 329
Light bulbs ............................ 342
Tires ..................................... 382
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ..................... 449
REV indicator........................... 152Seatbelts
Adjusting the seatbelt ..............58
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR).....................60
Child restraint system
installation ...........................138
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 .......................371
Seatbelt guide .........................59
Seatbelt pretensioners ............59
Seat heaters..............................271
Seating capacity.......................228
Seats
Adjustment ..............................51
Adjustment precautions...........52
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............138
Cleaning ................................280
Head restraint..........................56
Properly sitting in the seat .......87
Seat heaters ..........................271O
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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

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Tachometer
Tachometer .......................... 187
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 202
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 83
Engine immobilizer system..... 78
Theft prevention labels ............. 82
Tire inflation pressure ............ 424
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 436
Size ...................................... 433
Tire identification number ..... 432
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 434
Tires
Chains .................................. 231
Checking .............................. 312
Compact spare tire ............... 382
If you have a flat tire ............. 382
Inflation pressure .................. 319
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 312
Information ........................... 430
Replacing ............................. 382
Rotating tires ........................ 312
Size ...................................... 424
Snow tires............................. 229
Spare tire.............................. 382
Tire pressure monitoring
system................................ 371Tools .........................................382
Towing
Dinghy towing........................235
Emergency towing.................359
TRAC .........................................217
Traction control........................217
Transmission shift
switches .........................177, 179
Transmitter
Locking/Unlocking ...................37
Replacing the battery ............329
Transmitter ..............................37
Trip meter .................................187
Trunk lid
Opener ....................................45
Trunk light
Wattage .................................425
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............342
Switch....................................184
Wattage .................................425
USB port ...................................256
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................266
Wattage .................................425
Vanity mirrors...........................266
Vehicle identification
number ...................................415
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) .......................................217
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) SPORT mode ...............219T
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Warning buzzers
Electric power steering .......... 369
Seatbelt reminder.................. 371
Warning lights
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light........................ 371
Anti-lock brake
system ................................ 369
Brake assist system ..............369
Brake system ........................ 368
Charging system ................... 368
Cruise control
indicator light....................... 369
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 369
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 369
Engine oil pressure ............... 368
Keyless access with
push button start
system ........................369, 378
Low fuel level ........................ 371
Low tire pressure................... 371
Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 369
Open door ............................. 371
Pretensioners ........................ 369
Seatbelt reminder
light ..................................... 371
Slip indicator light .................. 369
SRS airbags .......................... 369
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................ 371Washer
Checking ............................... 310
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Switch ................................... 209
Washing and waxing ............... 276
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 224
Load limits............................. 228
Weight ................................... 414
Wheels ...................................... 323
Window glasses ........................ 70
Window lock switch................... 70
Windows
Power windows ....................... 70
Rear window defogger .......... 254
Washer.................................. 209
Windshield wipers ................... 209W

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 382If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 393If the engine will not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 402If the battery is discharged
The select lever cannot be
moved outP. 396If the select lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the engine hood
P. 407If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 397If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 402If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 2Doors
The trunk cannot be openedP. 4 5Trunk lid
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 410If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 368If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...

486 What to do if...

487 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 369, 378
or
P. 368P. 369
P. 368P. 369
P. 368P. 371
P. 371
or
P. 369P. 371
P. 369P. 371
P. 371
or
P. 369P. 371
P. 369
*: 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

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 296Trunk lid opener
P. 4 5
Engine hood lock release lever
P. 296
Fuel filler lid
P. 7 4
Tire inflation pressure
P. 424Fuel 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. 75, 417
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 4
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)• Without filter
• With filterqt. (L, Imp. qt.)
5.5 (5.2, 4.6)5.7 (5.4, 4.8)P. 418
Engine oil typeSUBARU approved engine oil
Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
API classification SN with the words
“RESOURCE CONSERVING”
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 0W-20P. 418

2016 BRZ Owner’s Manual
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.TOKYO, JAPAN
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