lights SUBARU BRZ 2017 1.G Owner's Manual

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
2
When driving
Fog light switch
■Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam. The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving condi-
tions, such as in rain and fog.
Turns the front fog lights off
Turns the front fog lights on

: If equipped

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Windshield wipers and washer
When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper
interval can be adjusted.
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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2
When driving
■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid tank.
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

236 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
CAUTION
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your SUBARU dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

248 2-4. Using other driving systems
●Strong light shined on the rear view camera lens may develop white light
stripes around the light source. This is not a malfunction.
●Under fluorescent lighting, the display may flicker. However, this is not a
malfunction.
●It may be difficult to see the image from the rear view camera in the fol-
lowing situations. This is not a malfunction.
●When the vehicle is in a dark area (at night, in a tunnel, etc.).
●When the vehicle is in an extremely hot or cold place.
●When foreign matter (such as raindrops, snow, dirt, etc.) that disturbs the
view of the rear view camera is stuck to the lens of the rear view camera.
●When strong lights shine directly into the camera lens (in this case, verti-
cal lines may be displayed on the screen).
■Taking care of the rear view camera
●Do not clean the rear view camera with alcohol, benzine or paint thinner.
Otherwise, discoloration may occur. To remove contamination, wipe the
rear view camera with a cloth moistened with a diluted neutral detergent
and then wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
●When waxing the vehicle, be careful not to apply wax to the rear view
camera. If wax contacts the rear view camera, remove it with a clean
cloth moistened with a diluted neutral detergent.
●The camera lens has hard coating to help prevent scratches. However,
when washing the vehicle or cleaning the camera lens, be careful not to
scratch the camera lens. Do not use a washing brush directly on the
camera lens as the displayed image may be adversely affected.

254 2-4. Using other driving systems
Selecting TRAC mode and Vehicle stability control (VSC) mode
Modes can be selected to suit your driving conditions as follows:
*1:Vehicles with an automatic transmission
*2:Vehicles with a manual transmission
Driving
conditionsTRAC
modesVehicle sta-
bility control
(VSC) modesBrake LSD
functionIndicator lights
Normal
roadsNormal
modeNormal
modeNormal
mode
Rough
roadsOffNormal
modeNormal
mode
Sport
driving“TRACK”
mode“TRACK”
mode“TRACK”
mode
Off Off“TRACK”
mode
*1
Off*2

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When driving
Within 5 seconds after the indicator lights turn off, release
. Then, press the switch again within 2 seconds of
releasing it.
The hill start assist ON indicator will illuminate and then turn off.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles
without a keyless access with push button start system) or
turn the push-button ignition switch off (vehicles with a key-
less access with push button start system). Then, restart
the engine and check that the hill start assist ON indicator
is illuminated.
The hill start assist system is enabled when the indicator is illumi-
nated.
To disable the hill start assist system, perform the above
through again.
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 1
STEP 6

269 2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have
accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle's roof, chassis,
around the tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.
●If a door is opened and closed when its side window is frozen,
the window safety device will operate and the side window
open/close function linked to door operation may not operate
correctly. If this occurs, perform the following after the ice has
melted.
Open the side window until it is approximately halfway open
with the door closed.
Fully close the window by pulling the switch up to the one-
touch closing position and continue holding the switch for 1
second or more after the window fully closes.
The window position is reset and the safety device operations will
be released.
■When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you
and the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to
road conditions.
■When parking the vehicle (in the winter time or in the cold
latitudes)
Park the vehicle and move the select lever to P (automatic trans-
mission) or shift lever to 1 or R (manual transmission) without
setting the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, pre-
venting it from being released. If necessary, block the wheels to
prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping.
STEP 1
STEP 2

Interior features3
275
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system ........................... 276
Automatic air conditioning
system ........................... 283
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 292
3-2. Using the audio system
Using the AUX/USB
port................................. 294
Using the microphone ...... 2953-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 296
• Interior light .................... 297
3-4. Using the storage
features
List of storage features .... 298
• Glove box ....................... 299
• Bottle holders ................. 300
• Cup holders/
console tray ................... 301
• Cup holders/
console tray ................... 302
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 303
Vanity mirrors ................... 304
Clock ................................ 305
Power outlets ................... 306
Seat heaters..................... 308
Floor mat .......................... 310

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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Interior light (oP. 297)
Engine switch light (vehicles without a keyless access with push
button start system)
Push-button ignition switch light (vehicles with a keyless access
with push button start system)
Door courtesy lights (if equipped)