ECU SUBARU BRZ 2022 Getting Started Guide

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INTERNAL SAFETY TRUNK
RELEASE WITH SELF-
ILLUMINATING HANDLE......37
TRUNK LID OPENER.........37
FLAT TIRE REPAIR KIT........38
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................39
2.4L ENGINE................40
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN......41
ENGINE OIL................41
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY.......41
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 42
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS).............42
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM...................44
BUTTONS..................45
TOUCHSCREEN.............46
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . . 47
VOICE RECOGNITION........48
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS.......50
REARRANGING ICONS.......51
ADDING SHORTCUTS........51
DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . . 53
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................56
MEDIA.....................57
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE...........58
MAKING A CALL.............58
RECEIVING A CALL..........59
TEXT MESSAGES............60
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE
APPS......................61
SUBARU STARLINK
®MOBILE
APP.......................62
MYSUBARU................63
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW.................64
ENROLLMENT..............65
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....66
SUBARU STARLINK
®WI-FI
HOTSPOT..................66
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................67
SOUND....................68
PHONE....................69
CLOCK....................69
EYESIGHT
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW.......70
OPERATION................70
FUNCTIONS................71
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS . . 75
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND
PRE-COLLISION BRAKING
SYSTEM OFF...............76
DRIVER ASSIST
TECHNOLOGIES
REAR-VISION CAMERA.......77
BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) /
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
(RCTA)....................77
HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA)....79
STEERING RESPONSIVE
HEADLIGHTS (SRH)..........79
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING
(RAB).....................79
CARE AND LIMITATIONS
STEREO CAMERA
PRECAUTIONS..............81
WINDSHIELD GLASS AND
DASHBOARD...............81
FRONT VIEW
BRZ.......................82
EYESIGHT DISCLAIMER
EYESIGHT®DISCLAIMER.....83
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security(subscription required)
SOS Emergency:Press the red
“SOS” button on the overhead
console in the event of an
emergency to speak with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Customer
Care Advisor.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance:
Press the blue “i” button on the
overhead console or select the
“Roadside Assistance” option in
the “MySubaru” menu on the
multimedia system.
For more information, please refer to “Safety and Security Overview” on page 64 in
this Getting Started Guide or “Introduction” in your SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and
Security Owner’s Manual. Not available in all states. See retailer for details.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru; there are no forms to
complete. This service is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited
Warranty, whichever comes first. See your retailer for details and refer to the Roadside
Assistance guide in the owner’s information kit for the details on this coverage. A Subaru
Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window.
Roadside assistance helps with:
• Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru retailer if you cannot safely drive your Subaru
• Jump-start if your battery is dead
• Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas
• Emergency lockout service
• National Subaru retailer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest
retailer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
NOTE: Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of any laws,
or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer.
SOS and Roadside Assistance Buttons
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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KEYLESS ENTRY
1Lock/Arm
• Press the lock/arm button to lock the doors, trunk, and fuel
filler lid and to activate the security alarm. A chirp sounds
and the hazard warning lights flash once.
• If either of the doors are not fully closed, a chirp sounds for
5 seconds to alert you.
• Press the lock/arm button three times to activate the vehicle
finder function. If you are within 30 feet of your Subaru, the
horn sounds once, and the hazard warning lights flash three
times.
2Unlock/Disarm
• Press the unlock/disarm button once to unlock the driver’s
door. Two chirps sound and the hazard warning lights flash twice. To unlock all the
doors and the trunk, briefly press the button twice.
• The interior lights will illuminate when you press the unlock/disarm button if they
are set to the “DOOR” position on the overhead console.
3Trunk
• Press and hold the trunk button to open the trunk. A chirp sounds once.
4Panic Alarm
• Press the panic alarm button to sound the horn and flash the hazard warning
lights.
• Press any button on the access key fob to deactivate the panic alarm.
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START
The Keyless Access with Push-Button Start system features the following touch-activated
door locking or unlocking functions without the key ever leaving your pocket or purse. You
can customize the touch-activated door locking or unlocking settings using the
STARLINK
®Touchscreen by selecting “Settings” then selecting the “Car” menu in the top
bar.
Access Key Fob
ENTRY AND EXIT
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HomeLink®5 Accessory Mirror(if equipped)
The HomeLink®5 accessory mirror provides three
buttons to replace devices such as garage door
openers, gate openers, entry door locks, security
systems, and home lighting. “Instruments and
Controls” in your Owner’s Manual provides
programming instructions, and
www.subaru.com/homelinkhas a helpful “how to”
video.
NOTE: HomeLink
®5 may not be compatible with some older door
openers or additional equipment may be required.
POWER WINDOWS
To open or close a window, partially press
down or pull up and hold the corresponding
switch. The windows also have a one-touch
auto up/down function. Fully press down or
pull up and release to automatically open or
close a window.
Power Window Switches
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9MAX A/C Button:Press this button for quickest cooling.
10Defroster Button:Press this button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and door
windows.
NOTE: When defrost or feet-defrost is selected, the air conditioning compressor
operates automatically defrost the windshield more quickly. However, the indicator on
the air conditioner button may not illuminate.
11Rear Window Defogger Button:Press this button to turn on the rear window
defogger. It will automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears
before then, press the button again to turn it off. If equipped, the outside mirror
defogger will also activate. You can customize this function for continuous operation
through the SUBARU STARLINK
®Touchscreen by selecting “Settings” and then
“Car.”
Remote Engine Start with Climate Control(if equipped)
You can remotely start your Subaru and adjust the temperature using the STARLINK®
Safety and Security features through theMySubaruApp (subscription required). Please
refer to “SUBARU STARLINK Features” in your STARLINK®Safety and Security Owner's
Manual for a list of required vehicle conditions for this feature.
Heated Seats(if equipped)
The heated seat switches are
located between the driver and
passenger seats. There is a
separate switch for the driver and
passenger. Press the “HI” button
for more rapid heating or press
the “LO” button for normal
heating. Return the switch to the
center position to turn off the
heated seat.
Heated Seat Switches
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE
1SOS Emergency
Assistance:Press the red
“SOS” button to connect
with a SUBARU STARLINK
®
Customer Care Advisor
(Subscription required).
Press and hold the button for
about two seconds to cancel
the call.
For more information,
please refer to page 64 in
this Getting Started Guide or
“Introduction” in your
SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety
and Security Owner’s Manual.
2Enhanced Roadside Assistance:Press the blue “i” button to connect with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Roadside Assistance Provider (Subscription required). Press
and hold the button for about two seconds to cancel the call.
For more information, please refer to page 64 in this Getting Started Guide or
“Introduction” in your SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security Owner’s Manual.
3Automatic Illumination:When the switch is in the “DOOR” position, the map lights
illuminate when any door is opened, the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless
entry system or keyless access function, or the ignition is turned from “ON” or “ACC”
to “OFF”.
4Map Lights:Press a map light to turn it on or off.
CONTROLS
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REV Alarm System
You can activate or deactivate the REV Alarm
System and adjust the settings by navigating
the Combination Meter Display to “Screen
Settings”. The REV Alarm System has the
following functions:
When the engine speed reaches a set speed,
the select lever/gear position indicator will
illuminate in orange and a buzzer will sound.
If the engine speed enters the red zone, the
select lever/gear position indicator will
illuminate in red and a buzzer will sound.
For more information, please refer to
“Instruments and Controls” in your Owner’s
Manual.
DRIVING SYSTEMS/MODES
To help enhance driving safety
and performance, you can
operate the following systems in
response to various driving
situations or preferences:
1Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF:
Press the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch
to deactivate the Vehicle
Dynamics Control (VDC)
system. Deactivating VDC may
help recover from the loss of
traction in certain situations:
• A standing start on a steeply sloping road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or
otherwise slippery surface
• Navigating a vehicle stuck in mud or deep snow
2TRACK Mode:Your vehicle is equipped with two types of control modes to
accommodate various driving preferences. The control modes can be selected with
the TRACK button. Normal mode allows secure and smooth normal driving. When the
TRACK button is pressed and held for one second, TRACK mode is activated.
Control characteristics such as the VDC system and Traction Control are adjusted to
afford more maneuverability, while a sense of security is retained.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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MYSUBARU
Whether you’re on the road or planning adventures, the MySubaru app makes loving every
part of owning your Subaru easy. Although the mobile app is great when you are on the go,
you can also visitwww.MySubaru.comfrom your computer to access the same functions
and to aid in planning your trip before you leave.
You can download the MySubaru app from the Google Play Store or
the Apple App Store on your phone by searching MySubaru.
By creating an account, you can:
• Schedule service with a preferred Subaru retailer
• Get vehicle service reminders, recall alerts, and exclusive
coupons
• Track and record your service history
• Access resources like your owner’s manuals, how to videos and
more
• Access SUBARU STARLINK
®Safety and Security features (must have an active
SUBARU STARLINK®subscription)
• Get help from 24-hour roadside assistance (24-hour roadside is included in standard
3-year warranty, and after 3 years with a Concierge package)
Service Appointment Scheduler
The SUBARU STARLINK®Service
Appointment Scheduler can help you set an
appointment from the MySubaru website,
Mobile App or the vehicle’s Touchscreen.
Getting your Subaru vehicle to the Subaru
professionals for service is easy, no matter
where you are. If you are away from your
preferred Subaru retailer for service, you can
always use Service Appointment Scheduler to
locate any of our certified Subaru retailers near your location.
STARLINK
®Service Appointment Scheduler on your Touchscreen is a convenient way to
set a service appointment. Simply select the MySubaru icon on the home screen and
choose “Make an Appointment” to get started.
APPS
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SAFETY AND SECURITY OVERVIEW
STARLINK®Safety and Security services* are designed to help in your time of need. These
include Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced
Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, the added convenience of Remote Engine
Start with Climate Control, and so much more.
With the SUBARU STARLINK
®system integrated into your vehicle, advanced safety and
security technology is just a button press away. The SUBARU STARLINK®experience
includes in-vehicle call center support, maintenance and diagnostic alerts as well as
remote services that keep you connected to your Subaru vehicle.
Located in the overhead console of most Subaru vehicles are the red SOS
and blue
i-button
. Both buttons link you to the SUBARU STARLINK®call centers that are
there to support you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The SOS button
is for SOS Emergency Assistance.
The i-button
is for Enhanced Roadside Assistance or Concierge (if subscribed).
• Press the SOS button
for SOS Emergency Assistance.*
• Press the i-button
for Enhanced Roadside Assistance* or Concierge* (if
subscribed).*
• To cancel a SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance or a Concierge
call, press and hold the same button for approximately two seconds or select the “End
Call” button if displayed on the Touchscreen.
STARLINK SAFETY AND SECURITY
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