engine SUBARU BRZ 2018 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk lid
Keyless access with push button start system ............. 25
Remote keyless entry system ................................ 38
Doors.................................... 43
Trunk lid ............................... 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 53
Rear seats ............................ 56
Head restraints ..................... 58
Seatbelts .............................. 60
Steering wheel ..................... 67
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 69
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 71
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 74
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 78 1-6. Security system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 82
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 86
Alarm .................................... 87
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 91
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag) ................... 93
Front passenger occupant detection system .............. 131
Child restraint systems ....... 141
Installing child restraints ..... 145
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 156
Push-button ignition switch ............................... 172
Engine (ignition) switch....... 182
Automatic transmission ...... 185
Manual Transmission ......... 192
Turn signal lever ................. 195
Parking brake ..................... 197
Horn .................................... 198
1Before driving
2When driving

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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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Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 71
Engine hood P. 358
Windshield wipers P. 240Headlights P. 233
Parking lights/daytime running
lights
P. 233
Front side marker
lights
P. 233
Turn signal lights P. 195
Front fog lights ∗ P. 239
Pictorial indexExterior
Towing eyelet P. 419
Side under spoilers
P. 170, 341
tS models
Front under spoiler P. 170, 341

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Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
∗
P. 233
P. 195
P. 239
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 199
P. 210, 218
Clock P. 315
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 240
Hazard warning
flasher switch
P. 418
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 67
Floor mat ∗ P. 320
Engine hood lock release lever P. 358
Fuel filler lid opener P. 78
Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)
P. 172
AUX port ∗
USB port P. 304
P. 304
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
∗: If equipped

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Paddle shift levers ∗ P. 188, 190
Cruise control
switch
P. 243
Horn
SRS driver airbag P. 198
P. 93
∗: If equipped
*1: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the audio system.
*2: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system.
Talk switch *1, *2
Type A Type B
Audio remote control switches *
1, *2
Telephone switches *1, *2
Meter control switches ∗ P. 219
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system)
P. 182

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Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the SUBARU policy of continual product improvement,
we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation to make changes on vehicles previously sold.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five to ten hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound
of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your SUBARU
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for SUBARU
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that
SUBARU does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your SUBARU vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine SUBARU products.
Modification with non-genuine SUBARU products could affect its perfor-
mance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations.
In addition, damage or performance problem s resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk lid
Keyless access with push button start system .......... 25
Remote keyless entry system ............................. 38
Doors ................................. 43
Trunk lid ............................. 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 53
Rear seats.......................... 56
Head restraints................... 58
Seatbelts ............................ 60
Steering wheel ................... 67
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 69
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 71 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows .................. 74
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 78
1-6. Security system Engine immobilizer system ............................. 82
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................ 86
Alarm.................................. 87
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 91
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag) ................. 93
Front passenger occupant detection system ............ 131
Child restraint systems..... 141
Installing child restraints ........................ 145

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Before driving
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
Keyless access with push button start system∗
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
access key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the access key.)
Unlocks and locks the doors (→P. 2 6 )
Unlocks the trunk lid (
→P. 2 6 )
Starts the engine (
→P. 172)
Access key
Access key
Access key
∗: If equipped

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Effective range (areas within which the access key is
detected)
When locking or unlockingthe doors
The system can be operated
when the access key is
within about 1.3 - 2.6 ft. (0.4 -
0.8 m) of either of the outside
door handles. (Only the
doors detecting the key can
be operated.)
When unlocking the trunklid
The system can be operated
when the access key is
within about 1.3 - 2.6 ft. (0.4 -
0.8 m) of the trunk lid release
button.
When starting the engine
or changing push-button
ignition switch modes
The system can be operated
when the access key is
inside the vehicle.

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Before driving
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Conditions affecting operation
The keyless access with push button start system uses weak radio waves. In
the following situations, the communication between the access key and the
vehicle may be affected, preventing the keyless access with push button
start system, remote keyless entry system and engine immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Way of coping →P. 476)
● When the access key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When the access key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When another transmitters (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When carrying the access key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• A portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
• Another vehicle's access key or a transmitter that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
● When the access key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices