key SUBARU BRZ 2019 Repair Manual

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CAUTION
■
To prevent battery discharge
● Do not leave the push-button ignition switch in “ACC” or “ON” mode for
long periods of time without the engine running.
● If the keyless access with push button start system indicator light (green)
is illuminated, the push-button ignition switch is not off. When exiting the
vehicle, always check that the push-button ignition switch is off.
● Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Do not stop the engine when the
select lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another
select lever position, the push-button ignition switch will not be turned off
but instead be turned to “ACC” mode. If the vehicle is left in “ACC” mode,
battery discharge may occur.
■ When starting the engine
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your SUBARU dealer immediately.
● Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Do not shift the select lever while
the starter is operating.
■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the push-button ignition
switch
If the push-button ignition switch seems to be operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately.

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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a keyless access with push button star t system)
■Starting the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the select lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
Vehicles with a manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in neutral.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the
engine.
■ Changing the engine switch positions
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: The key can be
removed only when the select
lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the power outlet can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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■
Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Shift the select lever to P.
(→ P. 185)
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to neutral.
( → P. 192)
■ If the engine does not start
Remove the key and try again. If the engine does not start, the engine immo-
bilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 82)
Contact your SUBARU dealer.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
■ Immediately after reconnecting the battery terminals due to replacing
the battery and so forth
The engine may not start. If this occurs, turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position, and start the engine after waiting at least 10 seconds. Idling may be
unstable immediately after the engine starts, however, this is not a malfunc-
tion.
STEP 1
Push in the key and turn to the “LOCK”
position.STEP 2
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.

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Automatic transmission∗
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the select lever
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button
start system
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the
select lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the select lever between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start
system
While the push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode,
move the select lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the select lever between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped.
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■Turn signals 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 the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the turn signal lights has not burned out.
■ If the turn signals stop flashing be fore a lane change has been per-
formed
Operate the lever again.
■ To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
■ Customization that can be conf igured at your SUBARU dealer
The lane change turn signal function can be disabled.
(Customizable features: →P. 515)

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Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. Brighter
Darker
■The meters and display illuminate 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.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the front position lights or headlights are turned on, the instrument
panel lights will be dimmed. However, if the surrounding area is bright, the
brightness of the instrument panel lights will be set to maximum regardless
of the position of the control dial (aut o dimmer cancel function). In this case,
the brightness of the instrument panel lights will not be able to be changed
by the control dial.
■ Fuel gauge
● When the indicator needle is close to “E”, promptly refuel the vehicle.
● The relationship between the indicator needle and the consumed amount
(remaining fuel) is not always accurate. Only use it as a reference.
● When the vehicle is on an incline or curve, sudden acceleration and
stops and so forth cause the fuel inside the tank to move which may
cause the indicator needle to move up and down.
■ Customization that can be configured at your SUBARU dealer
The sensitivity of the auto dimmer cancel function can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 515)

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 195)Shift position indicator
(→ P. 193)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 234)Shift-up indicator
(→ P. 193)
(Vehicles with a manual transmission)
(If equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 239)
(Blue)
(If equipped)
Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
Security indicator
( → P. 82, 87)Slip indicator
(→ P. 258)
(If equipped)
Keyless access with
push button start sys-
tem indicator light
(→ P. 172)
Hill start assist ON
indicator ( →P. 264)
Shift position and shift
range indicator
(→ P. 186)Traction Control Sys-
tem OFF indicator light
(→ P. 258)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Upshift/downshift indi-
cator ( →P. 188, 190)Vehicle stability control
(VSC) off indicator
(→ P. 259)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“SPORT” indicator
(→ P. 187)“TRACK” indicator
(→ P. 259)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
“SNOW” indicator
(→ P. 187)REV indicator
(→ P. 161)
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission)
*2
*1, 3
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*1:Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
These lights turn on when the push-button ignition switch is turned
to “ON” mode to indicate that a system check is being performed.
They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer.
*2: This indicator turns on when the engine coolant temperature is low.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower,
the indicator will illuminate.
(Green)
Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 243)
(If equipped)
Low outside tempera-
ture indicator ( →P. 230)
“SET” indicator
(→ P. 243)
Airbag on-off indicator ( →P. 131)
*4
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*5: The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show
you the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. When the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, (vehicles without a key-
less 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), both the ON and OFF indicators illuminate
for 6 seconds during the system check. After the system check, both
the ON and OFF indicators turn off for 2 seconds. Then, either the
ON or OFF indicator illuminates depending on the condition of the
front passenger’s frontal airbag.
When the OFF indicator remains off and ON indicator illuminates, the
front passenger’s frontal airbag may deploy during a collision. When
the OFF indicator illuminates and ON indicator remains off, the front
passenger’s frontal airbag does not deploy during a collision.
If the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators remain
on 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), or the indicators remain off
after the system check, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately.

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■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( →P. 422, 434)
*1:Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem
These lights, except those displayed on the multi-information dis-
play, turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do
not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer for
details.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
These lights, except those displayed on the multi-information dis-
play, turn on when the push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON”
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer for details.
*2: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not
been released.
(Red)(If equipped)(U.S.A.)(Canada
and Mexico)(U.S.A.)(Canada
and Mexico)(If equipped)
(Yellow)(U.S.A.)(Canada
and Mexico)(If equipped)(If equipped)(Yellow)
(for driver)(for the
front pas- senger)(If equipped)(If equipped)
*1*1*1*4*4*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1*2*3*1
*1*1*5*1