towing SUBARU BRZ 2016 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 ..................... 2353-1. 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
• Interior light ...................... 259
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 260
• Glove box ......................... 261
• Bottle holders ................... 262
• Cup holders/
console tray ...................... 263
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 265
Vanity mirrors ..................... 266
Clock .................................. 267
Outside temperature
display .............................. 268
Power outlets...................... 269
Seat heaters ....................... 271
Floor mat ............................ 273
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Outside rear view mirrors P. 67Engine hood P. 296
Windshield wipers P. 209
Headlights P. 202
Parking lights P. 202
Front side marker
lights
P. 202
Turn signal lights P. 184
Front fog lights
P. 208
Daytime running lights P. 202
Pictorial indexExterior
Towing eyelet P. 359

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 312
P. 382
P. 319
P. 430
Rear window defogger P. 254
Trunk lid P. 45
Doors P. 42
Fuel filler lid P. 74
Turn signal lights P. 184
Rear side marker lights P. 202

: If equipped
License plate lights P. 202
Tail lights P. 202
Towing eyelet
P. 359
Towing eyelet
P. 359

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving 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............................ 1972-3. 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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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

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When driving
(6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
(oP. 414)
SUBARU does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are
riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 699 lb. (317
kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be
as follows:
699 lb. - 366 lb. = 333 lb. (317 kg -166 kg = 151 kg)
In this condition, if 2 more passengers with the combined weight of
258 lb. (117 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be
reduced as follows:
333 lb. - 258 lb. = 75 lb. (151 kg - 117 kg = 34 kg)
As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.

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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are described on the tire and loading information label.
(oP. 319)
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■Total load capacity
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■Seating capacity
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■Towing capacity
SUBARU does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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2-5. Driving information
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer
towing. Therefore, never tow a trailer with your vehicle.
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage
that may result from trailer towing, from any trailer towing equip-
ment or from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompa-
nying such equipment. SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle
damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed behind a motor
home or other vehicle with the wheels (2 or 4) on the ground. Serious
damage can result.

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Bottle holders
■When using the bottle holder
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
●The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Do not place anything other than a PET bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders