alarm SUBARU BRZ 2020 User Guide

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Activating/deactivating the alarm systemCheck that both side doors and the trunk lid are closed.
Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ON” mode. Open the driver’s door while
pressing and holding on
the power door lock switch and
continue to press for
approximately 10 seconds after
the driver’s door has opened.
The alarm system changes
between activated and deacti-
vated as follows.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Perform one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
● Unlock the doors using the “keyless access” entry function.
● Unlock the doors using the remote keyless entry system.
● Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” or “ON” mode,
or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Alarm statusHornMulti-information dis-
play
Deactivated Sounds twice AL oF
Activated Sounds once AL on

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Before driving
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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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■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before deactivating the alarm system, the
alarm may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■ Customization that can be conf igured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. alarm system) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 518)
CAUTION
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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If the access key does not operate properly (vehicles with a keyless access with push button star t system)
Unlocking and locking the doors, unlocking the trunk lidUse the mechanical key built in to the access keys to operate the
doors and trunk lid. ( →P. 23)
The mechanical key is directional. If the key cannot be inserted,
change the direction that the grooved side is facing and insert it
again.
Vehicles with an alarm: An alarm will sound if the alarm is set when the
trunk lid or doors are unlocked. ( →P. 87)
Doors
Locks driver’s door
Unlocks driver’s door
If communication between the access key and vehicle is interrupted
(→ P. 31) or the access key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the keyless access with push button start system and
remote keyless entry system canno t be used. In such cases, the
doors and trunk lid can be opened or the engine can be started by
following the procedure below.

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When trouble arises
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Stopping the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Shift the select lever to P and press
the push-button ignition switch as you normally do when stopping the
engine.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to neutral and press
the push-button ignition switch as you normally do when stopping the
engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
access key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.
(→ P. 388)
■ Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. ( →P. 87)
■ If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked by the keyless access with
push button start system
Lock and unlock the doors by the mechanical key or remote keyless entry
system.

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Vehicle specifications
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Remote key-
less entry
system
(
→P. 38)
Time elapsed before
automatic door lock
function is activated if
door is not opened after
being unlocked
60 seconds30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Hazard warning flash-
ers) On Off
Operation signal
(Buzzer) On Off
Operation buzzer
volume Level 5 Level 0 to 7
Door lock buzzer On Off
Trunk lid unlocking
operation Push and hold
(short) Push and hold
(long)
One short push Two short pushes
Panic function On Off
Vehicle finder function On Off
Alarm
(
→P. 87)
(vehicles
with a key-
less access
with push
button start
system) Operation when doors
are unlocked using the
mechanical key
Off On
Turn signal
lever
( → P. 195) Lane change turn sig-
nal function
On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 282, 289
ABS........................................... 257
Access keyIf the access key does not operate properly........... 472
Air conditioning filter.............. 385
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 385
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 289
Manual air conditioning system................................ 282
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 108, 116
Airbag precautions for your child............................ 125
Airbag warning light .............. 426
Curtain airbag
operating conditions........... 116
Curtain airbag precautions ........................ 125
Front passenger occupant detection system ................ 131
General airbag precautions ........................ 125
Locations of airbags ............... 93
Modification and disposal of airbags ............. 128
Proper driving
posture ......................... 91, 125
Side airbag operating conditions........................... 116
Side airbag precautions ........................ 125
Side and curtain airbags
operating conditions........... 116
Side and curtain airbags precautions ........................ 125
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners .......... 526
SRS airbags ........................... 93 Alarm ...........................................87
Anti-lock brake system............257
Audio input ...............................300
Audio system
Audio input ............................300
AUX port................................300
iPod .......................................300
Portable music player............300
USB memory .........................300
USB port................................300
Auto dimmer cancel function ..................................201
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................289
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................237
Automatic light control system .......................233
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........185
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P......................470
Manual mode ........................188
Mode select switch ................187
Paddle shift levers .................188
AUX port ...................................300
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............401
Wattage .................................500
Battery Checking ...............................364
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............476
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................274
Bottle holders ...........................306
Brake Fluid ......................................362
Parking brake ........................197
Brake assist..............................257
Break-in tips .............................159A
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Switch
“DISP” switch........................ 213
Driving pattern selector switch ................................. 187
Engine switch ............... 172, 182
Fog light switch..................... 239
Hazard light switch ............... 414
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................. 414
Ignition switch ............... 172, 182
“km/h MPH” switch ............... 199
Light switches ....................... 233
Meter control switches.......... 219
“ODO/TRIP” switch....... 212, 219
Power door lock switch ................................... 44
Power window switch ............. 74
“TRACK” switch .................... 259
Transmission shift switches ..................... 188, 190
Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRAC off
switch ......................... 258, 259
Window lock switch ................ 74
Wiper and washer switch ................................. 240
Tachometer Tachometer .......................... 199
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 233
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 87
Engine immobilizer system..... 82
Theft prevention labels ............. 86
Tire inflation pressure ............ 498
Tire information Glossary ............................... 511
Size ...................................... 508
Tire identification number ..... 507
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 509 Tires
Chains ...................................276
Checking ...............................370
Compact spare tire ................453
If you have a flat tire ..............453
Inflation pressure...................378
Inflation pressure sensor .......370
Information ............................505
Replacing ..............................453
Rotating tires .........................370
Size .......................................498
Snow tires .............................274
Spare tire...............................453
Tire pressure monitoring system ................................428
Tools .........................................453
Towing Dinghy towing........................280
Emergency towing.................415
TRAC .........................................257
“TRACK” mode ........................259
Traction control........................257
Transmission shift switches .........................188, 190
Transmitter
Locking/Unlocking ...................38
Replacing the battery ............388
Transmitter ..............................38
Trip meter .........................210, 230
Trunk lid Opener ....................................46
Trunk light Wattage .................................500
Turn signal lights Switch....................................195
USB port ...................................300
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................310
Wattage .................................500
Vanity mirrors...........................310
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