lights SUBARU BRZ 2019 Owner's Manual

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■Welcome lighting system
When entering the vehicle
When the headlight switch is in and the doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry system, the headlights, front position lights, etc. will
illuminate for approximately 30 seconds.
The lights are turned off in the following situations.
●The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position. (Vehicles without a key-
less access with push button start system)
● The push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON” mode. (Vehicles with a
keyless access with push button start system)
● The doors are locked.
When exiting the vehicle
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system:
The light switch is in , the headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the key is removed from the engine
switch. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after
all the doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the lights off and then back to or
.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system:
The light switch is in , the headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds
after a door is opened and closed if the push-button ignition switch is turned
off. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed or the
door lock sensor on the door handle is touched after all the doors are
locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the push-button ignition switch to “ON”
mode, or turn the light switch off and then back to or
.
■ Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position and
the driver's door is opened with the key removed from the engine switch
while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
A buzzer sounds when the push-button ignition switch is turned off and the
driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.

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■
Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■ Windshield wiper-linked automatic headlights
When the headlight switch is in , if the windshield wipers operate for
approximately 10 seconds, the headlights will turn on automatically. (If the
windshield wipers are operated due to oper ation of the windshield washers,
the headlights will not turn on automatic ally.) In this case, the headlights will
automatically turn off approximately 60 seconds after the windshield wipers
stop operating.
■ Battery-saving function
In the following conditions, the headlights and the other remaining lights will
go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery
from being discharged:
● The headlights and/or tail lights are on.
● The key is removed from the engine switch (vehicles without a keyless
access with push button start system) or the push-button ignition switch
is turned off (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem).
● The light switch is in , or .
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
● When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
keyless access with push button start system) or the push-button ignition
switch is turned to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push
button start system)
● When the light switch is operated
● When the door is opened or closed
■ Customization that can be configured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 515)

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CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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Fog light switch∗
■Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam. The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving condi-
tions, such as in rain and fog.
Turns the front fog lights off
Turns the front fog lights on
∗: If equipped

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Windshield wipers and washer
When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper
interval can be adjusted.
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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■
The windshield wipers and washer 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 no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid tank.
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the wi ndshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.

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CAUTION
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your SUBARU dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■ When adding washer fluid
Do not use strong cleaning agents as windshield washer fluid.

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●Strong light shined on the rear view camera lens may develop white light
stripes around the light source. This is not a malfunction.
● Under fluorescent lighting, the display may flicker. However, this is not a
malfunction.
● It may be difficult to see the image from the rear view camera in the fol-
lowing situations. This is not a malfunction.
• When the vehicle is in a dark area (at night, in a tunnel, etc.).
• When the vehicle is in an extremely hot or cold place.
• When foreign matter (such as raindrops, snow, dirt, etc.) that disturbs
the view of the rear view camera is stuck to the lens of the rear view
camera.
• When strong lights shine directly into the camera lens (in this case, ver- tical lines may be displayed on the screen).
■ Taking care of the rear view camera
●Do not clean the rear view camera with alcohol, benzine or paint thinner.
Otherwise, discoloration may occur. To remove contamination, wipe the
rear view camera with a cloth moistened with a diluted neutral detergent
and then wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
● When waxing the vehicle, be careful not to apply wax to the rear view
camera. If wax contacts the rear view camera, remove it with a clean
cloth moistened with a diluted neutral detergent.
● The camera lens has hard coating to help prevent scratches. However,
when washing the vehicle or cleaning the camera lens, be careful not to
scratch the camera lens. Do not use a washing brush directly on the
camera lens as the displayed image may be adversely affected.

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Selecting TRAC mode and Vehicle stability control (VSC) modeModes can be selected to suit your driving conditions as follows:
*1: Vehicles with an automatic transmission
*2: Vehicles with a manual transmission
Driving
conditionsTRAC
modesVehicle sta-
bility control
(VSC) modesBrake LSD functionIndicator lights
Normal roadsNormal mode Normal
mode Normal
mode 
Rough roads OffNormal
mode Normal
mode
Sport
driving “TRACK”
mode “TRACK”
mode “TRACK”
mode
Off Off “TRACK”
mode
*1
Off
*2

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Within 5 seconds after the indicator lights turn off, release
. Then, press the switch again within 2 seconds of
releasing it.
The hill start assist ON indicato r will illuminate and then turn off.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles
without a keyless access with push button start system) or
turn the push-button ignition switch off (vehicles with a key-
less access with push button start system). Then, restart
the engine and check that the hill start assist ON indicator
is illuminated.
The hill start assist system is enabled when the indicator is illumi-
nated.
To disable the hill start assist system, perform the above
through again.
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STEP 6
STEP 1
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