tow 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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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 156
Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button
start system) ..................... 172
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a keyless
access with push button
start system) ..................... 182
Automatic transmission ....... 185
Manual Transmission .......... 192
Turn signal lever ................. 195
Parking brake ...................... 197
Horn .................................... 198
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges 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
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 269
Vehicle load limits............... 273
Winter driving tips ............... 274
Trailer towing ...................... 279
Dinghy towing ..................... 280
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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
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Engine hood P. 353
Windshield wipers P. 240
Headlights P. 233
Parking lights/daytime running
lights
P. 233
Front side marker
lights
P. 233
Turn signal lights P. 195
Front fog lights *1 P. 239
Pictorial indexExterior
Towing eyelet P. 413
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 71

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 369
P. 451
P. 377
P. 502
Fuel filler lid P. 78
Turn signal lights
P. 195
Rear side marker lights P. 233
*1: If equipped
License plate lights P. 233
Towing eyelet
P. 413
Towing eyelet P. 413
Rear view camera P. 248
Stop lights
Rear window defogger
P. 298
Trunk lid P. 46
Tail lights/stop lights P. 233
Doors P. 43

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
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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. 470)
● 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
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Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The remote keyless entry system may not operate normally in the following
situations:
● When the transmitter 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 carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When the transmitter is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
● When other transmitters (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
→ P. 3 1
■ If the remote keyless entry system does not operate properly (vehicles
with a keyless access with push button start system)
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk lid: Use the mechanical
key. ( →P. 470)
■ Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
If the remote keyless entry system does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( →P. 387)
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
→ P. 3 5
■ When the access key battery is fully depleted
→ P. 387
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your SUBARU dealer for details.
■ Customization that can be configured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. remote keyless entry system) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 515)

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SUBARU advanced frontal airbag systemYour vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU advanced frontal airbag
system that complies with the new advanced frontal airbag require-
ments in the amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS) No. 208.
The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system automatically deter-
mines the deployment force of the driver’s SRS frontal airbag at the
time of deployment as well as whether or not to activate the front pas-
senger’s SRS frontal airbag and, if activated, the deployment force of
the SRS frontal airbag at the time of deployment.
Your vehicle has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s
sun visors beginning with the phrase “EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR
BAGS” and a tag attached to the glove box lid beginning with the
phrase “Even with Advanced Air Bags”. Make sure that you carefully
read the instructions on the warning labels and tag.
Always wear your seatbelt. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag
system is a supplemental restraint system and must be used in com-
bination with a seatbelt. All occupants should wear a seatbelt or be
seated in an appropriate child restraint system.
The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the
steering wheel. The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed
near the top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark.
In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the following components
deploy.
● SRS frontal airbag for driver
● SRS frontal airbag for front passenger
These components supplement the seatbelts by reducing the impact
to the occupant’s head and chest.

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SRS airbag precautions
● Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side
airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such
accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable
the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in
death or serious injury.
● Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components ( →P. 98).
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seat toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.
● Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board or steering wheel pad.
These items can become projectiles
when SRS driver and front passenger
airbags deploy.
● Do not attach anything to areas such as
a door, windshield glass, side door
glass, rear quarter glass, front and rear
pillar or roof side rail.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 156
Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button
start system) .................. 172
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
keyless access with push
button start system) ....... 182
Automatic transmission................... 185
Manual Transmission ....... 192
Turn signal lever .............. 195
Parking brake ................... 197
Horn ................................. 198
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges 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
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 269
Vehicle load limits ............ 273
Winter driving tips ............ 274
Trailer towing ................... 279
Dinghy towing .................. 280