air conditioning SUBARU BRZ 2018 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners, and seatbelt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 199
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 203
Multi-information display (monochrome display) ...... 210
Multi-information display (color display) ................... 218
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 233
Fog light switch ................... 239
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 240
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 243
Rear view camera ............... 248
Driving assist systems ........ 257
Hill start assist ..................... 264
Rear wing ............................ 269
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 272
Vehicle load limits ............... 276
Winter driving tips ............... 277
Trailer towing ...................... 282
Dinghy towing ..................... 283 3-1. Using the
air conditioning system
and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 286
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 293
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 302
3-2. Using the audio system AUX port/USB port ............. 304
Using the microphone ........ 305
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 306
• Interior light ...................... 307
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 308
• Glove box ......................... 309
• Bottle holders ................... 310
• Cup holders/console tray ...................... 311
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors........................... 313
Vanity mirrors ..................... 314
Clock .................................. 315
Power outlets...................... 316
Seat heaters ....................... 318
Floor mat ............................ 320
HomeLink
®......................... 322
Compass ............................ 333
3Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 336
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 342
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area.......... 346
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 348
General maintenance ......... 351
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 354
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 355
Engine hood ....................... 358
Engine compartment .......... 360
Tires ................................... 374
Tire inflation pressure......... 382
Wheels ............................... 386
Air conditioning filter ........... 389
Transmitter/ access key battery ........... 392
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 397
Light bulbs .......................... 405 5-1. Essential information
Hazard warning flashers ..... 418
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 419
If you think something is wrong ................................ 426
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 427
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 428
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 440
If you have a flat tire ........... 457
If the engine will not start .... 471
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 474
If you lose your keys ........... 475
If the access key does not operate properly ............... 476
If the battery is discharged ........................ 480
If your vehicle overheats..... 485
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 488
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Air conditioning
system
P. 286
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P. 302
Air conditioning
system
P. 293
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch
∗/rear window defogger switch ∗ P. 302
Pictorial indexInstrument panel

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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After the engine starts
In order to secure a rich exhaust sound when starting the vehicle and envi-
ronmental performance, air intake and exhaust sounds become loud and
vibrations may increase for a little while after the engine starts. This is not a
malfunction.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( →P. 495)
■ REV indicator
WARNING
■When starting the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
● Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
● Firmly depress the brake pedal because engine speed may increase
immediately after starting the engine, when the air conditioning system is
operating, when turning the steering wheel, etc., thereby causing creeping
to become stronger. Apply the parking brake as necessary.
When the set engine speed is reached
the REV indicator comes on and a buzzer
sounds to inform the driver.
(→ P. 215, 228)
(When the engine speed enters the red
zone, the REV indicator flashes regard-
less of settings.)

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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ........................... 286
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 293
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 302
3-2. Using the audio system AUX port/USB port ........... 304
Using the microphone ...... 305
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 306
• Interior light .................... 307 3-4. Using the storage
features
List of storage features .... 308
• Glove box ....................... 309
• Bottle holders ................. 310
• Cup holders/ console tray ................... 311
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 313
Vanity mirrors ................... 314
Clock ................................ 315
Power outlets ................... 316
Seat heaters..................... 318
Floor mat .......................... 320
HomeLink
®....................... 322
Compass .......................... 333

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system∗
Adjusting the settingsTo adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clock-
wise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “0” turns off the fan.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control
dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
To select the air outlets, set the air outlet selection dial to the
desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can
also be selected for more delicate adjustment.
∗: If equipped
Fan speed control dial
Air outlet selection dial
Air conditioning on/off buttonTemperature control dial
Outside air or recirculated air mode
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Defogging the windshield
Set the air outlet selection dial to position.
The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.
Perform the following operations accordingly:
●To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial.
● To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature con-
trol dial.
● If the dehumidification function is not operating, press
to operate the dehumidification function.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the
air flow and temperature up.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Air outlets and air flow
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode. It is
not possible to return to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from outside
the vehicle) (indicator off) and reci rculated air mode (recycles air inside
the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.
Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Right and left side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
When defrosting the side win-
dows, face the right and left side
outlets toward them.