towing SUBARU BRZ 2017 1.G Owners Manual

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 194
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 198
Multi-information display
(monochrome display) ...... 205
Multi-information display
(color display) ................... 213
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 228
Fog light switch ................... 233
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 234
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ...................... 237
Rear view camera ............... 242
Driving assist systems ........ 251
Hill start assist ..................... 258
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 263
Vehicle load limits ............... 267
Winter driving tips ............... 268
Trailer towing ...................... 273
Dinghy towing ..................... 2743-1. 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 ........ 295
3-3. 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
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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Outside rear view mirrors P. 69Engine hood P. 334
Windshield wipers P. 234
Headlights P. 228
Parking lights/daytime running
lights
P. 228
Front side marker
lights
P. 228
Turn signal lights P. 191
Front fog lights
P. 233
Pictorial indexExterior
Towing eyelet P. 393

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 350
P. 431
P. 357
P. 480
Rear window defogger P. 292
Trunk lid P. 46
Doors P. 43
Fuel filler lid P. 76
Turn signal lights
P. 191
Rear side marker lights P. 228

: If equipped
License plate lights P. 228
Tail lights/stop lights P. 228
Towing eyelet
P. 393
Towing eyelet
P. 393
Rear view camera P. 242
Stop lights

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............ 154
Push-button ignition
switch ............................. 169
Engine (ignition)
switch ............................. 178
Automatic
transmission................... 181
Manual Transmission ....... 188
Turn signal lever .............. 191
Parking brake ................... 192
Horn ................................. 193
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ......... 194
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 198
Multi-information display
(monochrome
display) .......................... 205
Multi-information display
(color display) ................ 213
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 228
Fog light switch ................ 233Windshield wipers
and washer .................... 234
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ................... 237
Rear view camera ............ 242
Driving assist systems ..... 251
Hill start assist .................. 258
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage .......... 263
Vehicle load limits ............ 267
Winter driving tips ............ 268
Trailer towing ................... 273
Dinghy towing .................. 274

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When driving
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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(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. 464)
SUBARU does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
To t a l l o a d c a p a c i t y
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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When driving
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are described on the tire and loading information label.
(oP. 357)
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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When driving
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
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