ignition SUBARU BRZ 2017 1.G Manual PDF

408 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*1: Driver’s seatbelt buzzer:
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The driver’s seatbelt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seatbelt
is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, the
buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20
km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seatbelt is still unfastened after 24
seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the
seatbelt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20
more seconds.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The driver’s seatbelt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seatbelt
is not fastened. Once the
push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON”
mode
, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of
12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seatbelt is still unfastened
after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then,
if the seatbelt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for
20 more seconds.
*2: Front passenger’s seatbelt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seatbelt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seatbelt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehi-
cle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seatbelt is still unfastened
after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then,
if the seatbelt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for
20 more seconds.

410 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure monitoring system is inoperative (if equipped)
The tire pressure monitoring system will be disabled in the following con-
ditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 55 psi (380 kPa, 3.87 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher.
The tire pressure monitoring system may be disabled in the following
conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine SUBARU wheels are used. (Even if you use SUBARU
wheels, the tire pressure monitoring system may not work properly
with some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
●If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is
put in the trunk.
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for approximately one minute (if equipped)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for
approximately one minute when the push-button ignition switch is turned
to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without
a keyless access with push button start system), have it checked your
SUBARU dealer.

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419 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed. (Vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission)Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too
high.
A buzzer also
sounds.Stop the vehicle in a
safe place and shift the
select lever to P.
If the message is
cleared after a little
while, the vehicle can
be driven. If the mes-
sage is not cleared,
contact your SUBARU
dealer.
(Flashes)Indicates that the push-
button ignition switch is
turned off and the
driver’s door is opened
while the lights are
turned on
A buzzer also
sounds.Turn the lights off.
(Comes on in yellow)
Indicates that remain-
ing fuel is approxi-
mately 1.8 gal. (7.0 L,
1.5 Imp. gal.) or less
The estimated
remaining driving
range will be dis-
played under this
warning message.*Refuel the vehicle.
Roads may be icy due
to the low outside tem-
perature.Drive carefully avoiding
sudden acceleration,
sudden braking, sud-
den deceleration, and
sharp turns.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

420 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
Indicates that the
access key is not
present when
attempting to
start the engine.Confirm
the loca-
tion of the
access
key.
Once
3 times
(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been opened
and closed with
the push-button
ignition switch in
any mode other
than off and the
access key out-
side of the detec-
tion area.Confirm
the loca-
tion of the
access
key.

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421 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once3 times(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
(Vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission)The access key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and the driver’s
door was
opened and
closed while the
shift position P
was selected
without turning
off the push-but-
ton ignition
switch. Turn the
push-but-
ton igni-
tion switch
off or bring
the access
key back
into the
vehicle.
Once
3 times(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
(Vehicles with a manual
transmission)The access key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and the driver’s
door was
opened and
closed while the
shift position
neutral was
selected with-
out turning off
the push-button
ignition switch.Turn the
push-but-
ton igni-
tion switch
off or bring
the access
key back
into the
vehicle.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

422 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once
Contin-
uous
(5 sec-
onds)
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
access key and
lock the doors
without first turn-
ing the push-but-
ton ignition switch
off.Turn the
push-but-
ton igni-
tion switch
off and
lock the
doors
again.
Intermit-
tently (7
seconds)

(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regular
key was not
inside the vehi-
cle.Confirm
that the
access
key is
inside the
vehicle.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

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425 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once
(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
(Vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission)• When the doors
were unlocked
with the mechani-
cal key and then
the push-button
ignition switch
was pressed, the
access key could
not be detected in
the vehicle.
• The access key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle even after
the push-button
ignition switch
was pressed two
consecutive
times.Touch the
access
key to the
push-but-
ton igni-
tion switch
while
depress-
ing the
brake
pedal.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

426 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once
(Flashes)
(Flashes in yellow)
(Vehicles with a manual
transmission)• When the doors
were unlocked
with the mechani-
cal key and then
the push-button
ignition switch
was pressed, the
access key could
not be detected in
the vehicle.
• The access key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle even after
the push-button
ignition switch
was pressed two
consecutive
times.Touch the
access
key to the
push-but-
ton igni-
tion switch
while
depress-
ing the
clutch
pedal.
Once
(Flashes)
(Vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission)An attempt was
made to start the
engine with the
select lever in an
incorrect position.Shift the
select
lever to P
and start
the
engine.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

430 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Con-
tinu-
ous
(Flashes)
(Vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission)The push-button
ignition switch
has been turned
off with the select
lever in a posi-
tion other than P.Shift the
select
lever to P.
Once
(Flashes)
(Vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission)After the push-
button ignition
switch has been
turned off with the
select lever in a
position other
than P, the select
lever has been
shifted to P.Turn the
push-but-
ton igni-
tion switch
off.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

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445 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the push-button ignition
switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Set the parking brake.
Put the select lever in P.
Set the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Press and hold the push-button ignition switch about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU
dealer.
■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (oP. 453)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with a keyless access with push button start system)
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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