SUBARU BRZ 2020 Owners Manual

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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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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk lid
Keyless access with push button start system ............. 25
Remote keyless entry system ................................ 38
Doors.................................... 43
Trunk lid ............................... 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 53
Rear seats ............................ 56
Head restraints ..................... 58
Seatbelts .............................. 60
Steering wheel ..................... 67
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 69
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 71 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows..................... 74
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ...................................... 78
1-6. Security system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 82
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 86
Alarm .................................... 87
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 91
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) .... 93
Front passenger occupant detection system .............. 131
Child restraint systems ....... 141
Installing child restraints ..... 146
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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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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 ............ 338
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara
® area .......... 342
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 344
General maintenance ......... 347
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 350
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 351
Engine hood ....................... 354
Engine compartment .......... 356
Tires.................................... 370
Tire inflation pressure ......... 378
Wheels................................ 382
Air conditioning filter ........... 385
Transmitter/access key battery .............................. 388
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 393
Light bulbs .......................... 401
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5-1. Essential informationHazard warning flashers ..... 414
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 415
If you think something is wrong ................................ 422
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 423
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 424
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
a color multi-information
display) ............................. 436
If you have a flat tire............ 453
If the engine will not start ................................... 467
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P
(vehicles with an
automatic
transmission) .................... 470
If you lose your keys ........... 471
If the access key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a keyless
access with push button
start system) ..................... 472
If the battery is discharged ........................ 476
If your vehicle overheats ..... 481 If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 484
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 488
Fuel information.................. 501
Tire information .................. 505
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 518
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 522
Seatbelt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 523
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 526
Abbreviation list ......................... 548
Alphabetical index ..................... 549
What to do if... ........................... 557
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
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Engine hood P. 354
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. 415
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 71

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●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 370
P. 453
P. 378
P. 505
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. 415
Towing eyelet P. 415
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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Pictorial indexInterior
Power outlet
P. 312
Head restraints P. 58
Seatbelts P. 60
Cup holders
Console tray P. 307
P. 307
SRS side airbags P. 93
Front seats P. 53
Glove box P. 305
SRS curtain airbags
P. 93Child restraint
anchor brackets
P. 146
Display Audio system *1, *2
Navigation system *1, *3
SRS front
passenger airbag
P. 93

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 69
Interior light P. 303
Vanity mirrors P. 310
Sun visors P. 309
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the audio system.
*3: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system.
Lock levers P. 44
Outside rear view mirror switch
P. 71
Window lock switch P. 74
Power window switches
P. 74
Power door lock switch P. 44
Microphone P. 301

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Pictorial indexInterior
Select lever *1
Shift lever *1
P. 185
P. 192
Parking brake lever P. 197
Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRAC off switch P. 258, 259
Seat heater switches *1 P. 314
“TRACK” switch P. 259
Power outlet P. 312
Shift lock release button *1 P. 470
Driving pattern selector switch *1 P. 187