light SUBARU BRZ 2017 1.G Workshop Manual

179 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Shift the select lever to P.
(oP. 181)
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to neutral.
(oP. 188)
■If the engine does not start
Remove the key and try again. If the engine does not start, the engine immo-
bilizer system may not have been deactivated. (oP. 80)
Contact your SUBARU dealer.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
■Immediately after reconnecting the battery terminals due to replacing
the battery and so forth
The engine may not start. If this occurs, turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position, and start the engine after waiting at least 10 seconds. Idling may be
unstable immediately after the engine starts, however, this is not a malfunc-
tion.
STEP 1
Push in the key and turn to the “LOCK”
position.STEP 2
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.

184 2-1. Driving procedures
Manual mode driving
To enter manual mode, shift the select lever to the M position.
While the upshift/downshift indicator light is illuminated, gears can be
selected by operating the select lever or paddle shift levers, allowing
you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
Even if upshifting operations are performed, if vehicle speed is too low for
the requested gear, the gear will not change.
Upshift indicator
Downshift indicator
Upshifting (+)
Downshifting (-)
Each time the select lever or
paddle shift levers are operated,
the gear changes up or down
one gear and the selected gear,
“1” through “6”, will be set.
The selected gear, from “1” to “6”,
and “M” will be displayed on the
shift position and shift range indi-
cator.
*1: Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display
*2: Vehicles with a color multi-information display
When in manual mode, the gear will not change unless the select
lever or paddle shift levers are operated.
*1
*2

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals 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 the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the turn signal lights has not burned out. The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of
the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
oP. 268
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.
U.S.A.Canada and
Mexico

196 2-2. Instrument cluster
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
■The meters and display illuminate 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.
■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.

197 2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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.
●In the following situations, the engine may be overheating. In this case,
immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it
has cooled completely. (oP. 458)
• Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display: The engine
coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone
• Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high engine coolant
temperature warning light flashes or illuminates

198
2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and war ning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster (with monochrome display)
Instrument cluster (with color display)

200 2-2. Instrument cluster
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(oP. 191)Shift position indicator
(oP. 189)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
Headlight high beam
indicator (oP. 229)Shift-up indicator
(oP. 189)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
(If equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(oP. 233)
(Blue)
(If equipped)
Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
Security indicator
(oP. 80, 85)Slip indicator
(oP. 252)
(If equipped)
Keyless access with
push button start sys-
tem indicator light
(oP. 169)
Hill start assist ON
indicator (oP. 258)
Shift position and shift
range indicator
(oP. 182)Traction Control Sys-
tem OFF indicator light
(oP. 252)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Upshift/downshift indi-
cator (oP. 184, 186)Vehicle stability control
(VSC) off indicator
(oP. 255)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“SPORT” indicator
(oP. 183)“TRACK” indicator
(oP. 253)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“SNOW” indicator
(oP. 183)REV indicator
(oP. 159)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
*2
*1, 3
*1
*1

201 2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving*1:Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
These lights turn on when the push-button ignition switch is turned
to “ON” mode to indicate that a system check is being performed.
They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer.
*2: This indicator turns on when the engine coolant temperature is low.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower,
the indicator will illuminate.
(Green)
Cruise control indicator
(oP. 237)
(If equipped)
Low outside tempera-
ture indicator (oP. 225)
“SET” indicator
(oP. 237)
Airbag on-off indicator (oP. 129)
*4
*5

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When driving
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (oP. 402, 414)
*1:Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem
These lights, except those displayed on the multi-information dis-
play, turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do
not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer for
details.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
These lights, except those displayed on the multi-information dis-
play, turn on when the push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON”
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer for details.
*2: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light
flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not
been released.
(Red)(If equipped)(U.S.A.)(Canada
and Mexico)(U.S.A.)(Canada
and Mexico)(If equipped)
(Yellow)(U.S.A.)(Canada
and Mexico)(If equipped)(If equipped)(Yellow)
(for driver)(for the
front pas-
senger)(If equipped)(If equipped)
*1*1*1*4*4*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1*2*3*1
*1*1*5*1