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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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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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BRZ_U(6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
(→ P. 486)
SUBARU does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are
riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 699 lb. (317
kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be
as follows:
699 lb. - 366 lb. = 333 lb. (317 kg -166 kg = 151 kg)
In this condition, if 2 more passengers with the combined weight of
258 lb. (117 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be
reduced as follows:
333 lb. - 258 lb. = 75 lb. (151 kg - 117 kg = 34 kg)
As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.

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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are described on the tire and loading information label.
(→ P. 377)
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■Seating capacity
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■Towing capacity
SUBARU does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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Trailer towing
Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer
towing. Therefore, never tow a trailer with your vehicle.
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage
that may result from trailer towing, from any trailer towing equip-
ment or from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompa-
nying such equipment. SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle
damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing.

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5-1. Essential information
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Installing towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Front
CAUTION
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission in emergency
towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the transmission.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle
● When towing this vehicle, make sure to observe the following:
• Do not use a wire rope
• Keep vehicle speed below 20 mph (32 km/h) and do not tow for dis-
tances over 19 miles (30 km)
• Tow the vehicle in the forward direction
• Do not apply rope to the vehicle's suspension and so forth
● Do not tow another vehicle, boat (trailer) and so forth, that is heavier than
this vehicle.
■ When towing down a long slope
Use a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck. ( →P. 418, 419)
If a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck is not used, the brakes may overheat,
leading to poor brake performance.
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