maintenance SUBARU BRZ 2019 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 282
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 289
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 298
3-2. Using the audio system AUX port/USB port ............. 300
Using the microphone ........ 301
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 302
• Interior light ...................... 303
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 304
• Glove box ......................... 305
• Bottle holders ................... 306
• Cup holders/ console tray ...................... 307
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 309
Vanity mirrors ..................... 310
Clock .................................. 311
Power outlets ..................... 312
Seat heaters ....................... 314
Floor mat ............................ 316
HomeLink
®......................... 318
Compass ............................ 329 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 337
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area .......... 341
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 343
General maintenance ......... 346
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 349
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 350
Engine hood ....................... 353
Engine compartment .......... 355
Tires.................................... 369
Tire inflation pressure ......... 377
Wheels................................ 381
Air conditioning filter ........... 384
Transmitter/access key battery .............................. 387
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 392
Light bulbs .......................... 400
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5-1. Essential informationHazard warning flashers ............................. 412
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 413
If you think something is wrong ................................ 420
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 421
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 422
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
a color multi-information
display) ............................. 434
If you have a flat tire............ 451
If the engine will not start ................................... 465
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P
(vehicles with an
automatic
transmission) .................... 468
If you lose your keys ........... 469
If the access key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a keyless
access with push button
start system) ..................... 470
If the battery is discharged ........................ 474 If your vehicle overheats .... 479
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 482
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 486
Fuel information.................. 498
Tire information .................. 502
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 515
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 520
Seatbelt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 521
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 524
Abbreviation list ......................... 546
Alphabetical index ..................... 547
What to do if... ........................... 557
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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For your information
Warranties■ Warranties for U.S.A.
SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by
an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following
warranties:
● SUBARU Limited Warranties
● Federal Emission Cont rol Systems Warranties
● California Emissions Control Systems Warranties
All warranty information, including applicability, details of coverage and
exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Read these war-
ranties carefully.
■ Warranties for Canada
All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by
an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warran-
ties:
● SUBARU Limited Warranty
● Emission Control System Warranty
All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in
the “Warranty and Service Booklet”. Read these warranties carefully.
■ Warranties except for U.S.A. and Canada
All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in
the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Read these warranties carefully.

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1-6. Security system
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When the vehicle cannot be started with the registered key (vehicles
without a keyless access with push button start system)
Remove the key and try again.
■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
● If the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Vehicles with a keyless
access with push button
start system
The indicator light flashes after
the push-button ignition switch
has been turned off to indicate
that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the push-button igni-
tion switch has been turned to
“ACC” or “ON” mode to indi-
cate that the system has been
canceled.

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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Opening and closing the trunk lid
● If the alarm setting operations are performed with the trunk lid left open,
the alarm will not be set. After closing the trunk lid, the alarm is set after
30 seconds or more elapse.
● When the trunk lid is unlocked using the “keyless access” entry function
or remote keyless entry system while the alarm is set, the alarm goes
into standby mode. After closing the trunk lid, the alarm is set again after
30 seconds or more elapse.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or the trunk lid.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

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Also, if luggage or electronic devices are placed on the front passenger’s
seat, this may adversely affect the ability of the system to determine deploy-
ment. This may prevent the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF
indicators from working properly. Check that the indicators work properly.
When the OFF indicator turns off and the ON indicator illuminates, the front
passenger’s frontal airbag may deploy during a collision. Remove luggage
and electronic devices from the front passenger’s seat.
NOTE
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. This device may cause
interference. If this device causes interference, consult the nearest SUBARU
dealer. Also, for maintenance of the system, consult the nearest SUBARU
dealer.
■ Conditions in which front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is not acti-
vated
The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will not be activated when any of
the following conditions are met regarding the front passenger’s seat:
● The seat is empty.
● The seat is equipped with an appropriate child restraint system and an
infant is restrained in it.
● The occupant changed their posture after the occupant load is judged.
● The front passenger’s occupant detection system is malfunctioning.
WARNING
When the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an infant in an appropriate
child restraint system, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may
interfere with the proper operation of the occupant detection system, activating
the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag even though that seat is occupied by
the infant in the child restraint system.
●Do not place any article (including electronic devices) on the seat other than
the infant in the child restraint system.
● Do not place more than one infant in the child restraint system.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 337
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area ....... 341
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 343
General maintenance....... 346
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 349 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 350
Engine hood ..................... 353
Engine compartment ........ 355
Tires ................................. 369
Tire inflation pressure ...... 377
Wheels ............................. 381
Air conditioning filter......... 384
Transmitter/access key battery ............................ 387
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 392
Light bulbs........................ 400

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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Automatic car washes
● Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front
of the vehicle. Make sure to and extend the mirrors before driving.
● When having your vehicle washed in an automatic car wash, make sure
beforehand that the car wash is of suitable type to avoid scratches to the
vehicle surface and harm to your vehicle’s paint.
● Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In certain automatic car washes, the rear
spoiler may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehi-
cle from being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
■ High pressure car washes
● Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows and door frames as water may enter the cabin.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler lid on your vehicle is
closed properly.
■ Alloy wheels
● Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
● Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
● To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following
precautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after
driving or parking in hot weather