ABS SUBARU BRZ 2022 User Guide

TRACK Mode
250Stability Control (VSC) system and TRAC
system except under above-mentioned
situations.NOTEWhen the switch has been pressed
to deactivate the Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC) system and TRAC
system, the Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) system and TRAC system auto-
matically reactiva tes itself the next
time the ignition swit ch is turned to the
“OFF” position and the engine is
restarted.
 If the switch is held down for 30
seconds or longer, the indicator light
turns off, the Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) system is activated, and the
system ignores any further pressing of
the switch. To make the switch usable
again, turn the igni tion switch to the
“OFF” position and restart the engine.
 When the switch is pressed to deac-
tivate the Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) system and TRAC system, the
vehicle’s running performance is
comparable with that of a vehicle that
does not have a Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC) system and TRAC
system. Do not deactivate the Vehicle
Stability Control (VSC) system and
TRAC system except when absolutely
necessary. 
Even when the TRAC system is
deactivated, compon ents of the brake
control system may still activate. When
the brake control system is activated,
the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
operation indicator light flashes.
7-14. TRACK Mode■
TRACK 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 switch.
Normal mode allows secure and smooth
normal driving. When the switch is
pressed and held for 1 second or more,
TRACK mode is activated. Control char-
acteristics such as the Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC) and TRAC are adjusted to
afford maneuverability closer to what a
driver may desire, while a sense of secu-
rity is retained.
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TRACK mode/Normal mode
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Hill Start Assist System
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Starting and Operating7
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To Activate/Deactivate the
Hill Start Assist System
Hill start assist indicator light
To activate or deactivate the Hill start
assist system, perform the following
steps.
NOTEIf you make an error when performing
any steps in the following procedure,
place the ignition switch in the “OFF”
position once and then start over
again.
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To deactivate
1. Park your vehicle in a flat and safe
location and apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position.
3. Restart the engine. 4. Confirm the following items.
(1) The ABS warning light turns off.
(2) The brake system warning light
illuminates.
(3) The Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) OFF indicator light turns off.
(4) TRAC OFF indicator light turns off.
5. Press and hold the Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC) OFF sw itch for 30 seconds
until the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
OFF indicator light on the combi-
nation meter turns on and off.
6. Within 5 seconds, release the Vehicle
Stability Control (VSC) OFF switch.
7. Within 2 seconds, press back the
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF
switch.
The Hill start assist indicator light turns on
and off.
CAUTION
When starting on an up hill grade,
make sure the Hill start assist indi-
cator light is on.If the Hill start assist indicator light
is off, make sure the parking brake
is applied.
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BSD/RCTA (If Equipped)
274▼
System temporary stops due to
reduced radar sensitivity1) BSD/RCTA temporary stop messagedue to reduced radar sensitivity
2) BSD/RCTA OFF indicatorThis display appears when the detect-
ability of the radar sensors is reduced.
Once the condition is corrected, the
system will recover from the temporary
stop condition and the indicator will disap-
pear.
If the indicator remains displayed for a
prolonged time, have the system
inspected at a SUBARU dealer.
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BSD/RCTA Warning Indi-
cator
▼
System malfunction1) BSD/RCTA malfunction message
2) BSD/RCTA warning indicatorThis display appears when a malfunction
occurs in the system. Contact a SUBARU
dealer and have the system inspected.
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To Turn On/Off the BSD/
RCTABSD/RCTA OFF indicatorTo turn the BSD/RCTA system on and off,
operate the center information display.
Refer to "Car settings" P165.
When the BSD/RCTA system is turned
OFF, the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator on the
combination meter display (color TFT) will
illuminate.NOTE In the following cases, turn off the
BSD/RCTA system. The system may
not operate properly due to blocked
radar waves. - When towing the vehicle
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Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System (If Equipped)
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Starting and Operating7
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- Pedestrians.
- Moving objects including
moving vehicles.
- Objects which absorbs sound
waves such as cloth or snow.
- Objects whose surface has a
diagonal angle.
- Objects that are low to the
ground such as parking blocks.
- Objects that are high above the
ground such as objects hanging
from above.
- Objects that are out of range of
the center of the vehicle in the hori-
zontal direction.
- Objects that are not in a vertical
direction.
 When reversing the vehicle, the
functions may not be able to work
properly or may cause a system
malfunction if the following conditions
exist.
High frequency sound from other
sources are nearby:
- Horn sound from another
vehicle.
- Engine sound from other vehi-
cles.
- Sound of an air brake.
- Vehicle detection equipment or a
sonar from another vehicle. - A sound wave with a frequency
similar to the vehicle’s system is
transmitted near by.
- A vehicle equipped with the
same system is reversing toward
your reversing direction.
Weather conditions:
- Extremely high or extremely low
temperatures in which the area near
the sonar sensor becomes too hot
or too cold to operate.
- The sonar sensors or the rear
bumper near the sonar sensors are
exposed to heavy rain or a signifi-
cant amount of water.
- Fog, snow or sandstorm, etc.
- Air is moving rapidly such as
when a strong wind is blowing.
Parts attached to the rear bumper
near the sonar sensor:
- Commercial electr
onic parts (fog
light, fender pole, radio antenna) or
commercial attachment parts (trailer
hitch, bicycle carrier, bumper guard)
are attached.
- Parts that emit high frequency
sound, such as a horn or speaker,
are attached.
Vehicle conditions:
- Ice, snow or mud is adhered to
the sonar sensors or the rear
bumper near the sonar sensor. - The vehicle is significantly
inclined.
- The ground clearance is signifi-
cantly reduced due to the vehicle’s
loading condition, etc.
- When the sonar sensor is
misaligned due to a collision or an
accident.
Surrounding environment:
- A cloth banner, flag, hanging
branch or railroad crossing bars are
present in the reversing direction.
- When reversing on a gravel or
grassy area.
- When reversing in an area where
objects or walls are adjacent to the
vehicle such as narrow tunnels,
narrow bridges, narrow roads or
narrow garages.
- Wheel track or hole is present in
the ground of the reversing direc-
tion.
- When reversing over a drainage
cover (grating cover).
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Winter Driving
293
Driving Tips8
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8-8. Winter Driving■
Operation during Cold
Weather
Carry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand,
flares, a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold
temperatures reduce battery capacity.
The battery must be in good condition to
provide enough power for cold winter
starts.
It normally takes longer to start the engine
in very cold weather conditions. Use an
engine oil of a proper grade and viscosity
for cold weather. Using heavy summer oil
will make it harder to start the engine.
Keep the door locks from freezing by
squirting them with deicer or glycerin.
Forcing a frozen door open may damage
or separate the rubber weather strips
around the door. If the door is frozen, use
hot water to melt the ice, and afterwards
thoroughly wipe the water away.
Use a windshield washer fluid that
contains an antifr eeze solution. Do not
use engine antifreeze or other substitutes
because they may damage the paint of
the vehicle.
If you fill the windshield washer tank with
a fluid with a different concentration from
If all four tires are not the same in
items (a) to (h), serious mechani-
cal damage could be caused to
the drivetrain of the car, and
affect the followings.- Ride- Handling- Braking- Speedometer/Odometer cali-
bration- Clearance between the bodyand the tires
It also may be dangerous and
lead to loss of vehicle control,
and it can lead to an accident.
 In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a
seat belt. The driver and all your
passengers should fasten their
seatbelts before st arting to drive
in order to minimize the chance of
serious injury or death. Do not make sharp turns or quick
maneuvers unless absolutely
unavoidable. Such actions are
dangerous as you may lose
control, possibly resulting in a
rollover which could cause death
or serious injury.
Whenever strong crosswinds are
present, slow do wn sufficiently to
maintain control of your vehicle. Never to drive through pools and
puddles, or roads flooded with
water. Water entering the engine
air intake or the exhaust pipe or
water splashing onto electrical
parts may damage your vehicle
and may cause it to stall. In this
case, contact your SUBARU
dealer immediat ely. Regardless
of its depth, it can wash away the
ground from under your tires,
resulting in possible loss of trac-
tion and even vehicle rollover.
CAUTION
After driving on gravel roads or
rough roads, check the undercar-
riage of the vehicle body for any
damage, deformation, or paint
removal. If you notice any irregulari-
ties, contact a SUBARU dealer for
an inspection as soon as possible.
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Winter Driving
294the one used previously, purge the old
fluid from the piping between the wind-
shield washer tank and washer nozzles by
operating the washer for a certain period
of time. Otherwise, if the concentration of
the fluid remaining in the piping is too low
for the outside temperature, it may freeze
and block the nozzles.▼
Before driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle, remove any
snow or ice from your shoes because that
could make the pedals slippery and
driving dangerous.
While warming up the vehicle before
driving, check that the accelerator pedal,
brake pedal, and all other controls operate
smoothly.
Clear away ice and snow that has accu-
mulated under the fenders to avoid
making steering difficult. During severe
winter driving, stop when and where it is
safe to do so and check under the fenders
periodically.
▼Parking in cold weather
CAUTION
 Adjust the washer fluid concen-
tration appropriately for the
outside temperature. If the
concentration is inappropriate,
sprayed washer fluid may freeze
on the windshield and obstruct
your view, and the fluid may
freeze in the windshield washer
tank.State or local regulations on vola-
tile organic compounds may
restrict the use of methanol, a
common windshield washer anti-
freeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol anti-
freeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather
protection without damaging
your vehicle’s paint, wiper blades
or washer system.
WARNING
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle if you
park the vehicle in snow with the
engine running.
CAUTION
Do not use the parking brake
when parking for long periods in
cold weather since it could freeze
in that position.When the vehicle is parked in
snow or when it snows, raise the
wiper blades off the glass to
prevent damage to them.Under either of the following
conditions, icing may develop on
the brake system, which could
cause poor braking action.
- When the vehicle has been left
parked after use on roads
heavily covered with snow- When the vehicle has been leftparked during a snowstormCheck for snow or ice buildup on
the suspension, disc brakes and
brake hoses underneath the vehi-
cle. If there is caked snow or ice,
remove it, being careful not to
damage the disc brakes and
brake hoses and ABS harness.
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Winter Driving
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Driving Tips8
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When parking for long periods in cold
weather, you should observe the following
tips.
1. For MT models, place the shift lever in
the “1” or “R” position. For AT models,
place the select lever in the “P” position.
2. Use tire stops under the tires to
prevent the vehicle from moving.
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Refueling in cold weather
To help prevent moisture from forming in
the fuel system and t he risk of its freezing,
use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel
tank is recommended during cold
weather.
Use only additives that are specifically
designed for this purpose. When an anti-
freeze additive is used, its effect lasts
longer if the tank is refilled whenever the
fuel level reaches half empty.
If your SUBARU is not going to be used for
an extended period, it is best to have the
fuel tank filled to capacity.
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Driving on Snowy and Icy
Roads
To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, high-
speed driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads.
Always maintain ample distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you
to avoid the need for sudden braking.
To supplement the foot brake, use the
engine brake effectively to control the
vehicle speed. (Shift into a lower gear
when necessary.) Avoid shifting down abruptly. Such
behavior can cause the wheels to lock,
possibly leading to loss of vehicle control.
An anti-lock brake system (ABS)
enhances your vehicle’s braking perfor-
mance on snowy and icy roads. For infor-
mation about braking on slippery
surfaces, refer to "ABS (Anti-Lock Brake
System)"
P245 and "Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC)/TRAC System" P247.
For AT models, use the Snow mode when
driving on snowy or icy roads. For details
about how to use the mode, refer to
"Driving Mode Select Switch (If
Equipped)"  P241.
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Wiper operation when snowing
Before driving in cold weather, make sure
the wiper blade rubbers are not frozen to
the windshield.
If the wiper blade rubbers are frozen to the
windshield, use the defroster with the
airflow selection in “ ” and the tempera-
ture set for maximum warmth until the
wiper blade rubbers are completely
thawed. Refer to "Cli mate Control Panel"
 P198.
Snow stuck on the wiper arm prevents the
wiper from working effectively. If snow is
stuck on the wiper arm, pull off the road to
a safe place, then remove it. If you stop
the vehicle at road side, use the hazard
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads such as snowy or icy
roads. This may cause loss of vehi-
cle control.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged continuous driving
in snowstorms. Snow will enter the
engine’s intake system and may
hinder the airflow, which could
result in engine shutdown or even
breakdown.
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Differential Gear Oil
353
Maintenance and Service11
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11-12. Differential Gear OilIt is not necessary to check the gear oil
level. Check that there are no cracks,
damage or leakage. However, the oil
inspection should be performed according
to the maintenance schedule in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
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Recommended Grade and
Viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to
"Manual Transmission and Differential
Gear Oil" P383.
11-13. Manual Transmission OilIt is not necessary to check the transmis-
sion oil level. Check that there are no
cracks, damage or leakage. However,
have the oil inspected by your SUBARU
dealer according to the maintenance
schedule in the “Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”. Consult your SUBARU
dealer for details.■
Recommended Grade and
Viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to
"Manual Transmission and Differential
Gear Oil" P383.
11-14. Brake Fluid■
Checking the Fluid Level
CAUTION
Using a differential gear oil other
than the specified oil may cause a
decline in vehicle performance.
WARNING
 Never let brake fluid contact your
eyes because brake fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If brake
fluid gets in your eyes, immedi-
ately flush them thoroughly with
clean water. Fo r safety, when
performing this work, wearing
eye protection is advisable. Brake fluid absorbs moisture
from the air. Any absorbed mois-
ture can cause a dangerous loss
of braking performance.If the vehicle requires frequent
refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.
CAUTION
When adding brake fluid, be
careful not to allow any dirt into
the reservoir.Never splash the brake fluid over
painted surfaces or rubber parts.
Alcohol contained in the brake
fluid may damage them.
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Clutch Fluid (MT models)
354Visually check the brake fluid level of the
reservoir monthly on the even surface.1) “MAX” level line
2) “MIN” level lineBe sure to check the brake fluid level from
the outside of the reservoir. If the fluid
level is below “MIN”, top up brake fluid to
“MAX”. Use only brake fluid from a sealed
container.
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Recommended Brake Fluid
Refer to "Fluids" P383.
11-15. Clutch Fluid (MTmodels)■
Checking the Fluid Level
 Be careful not to spill brake fluid
when adding it. If brake fluid
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If brake fluid gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it
off.
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B02107
CAUTION
Never use different brands of brake
fluid together. Also, avoid mixing
DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even
if they are the same brand.
WARNING
Never let clutch fluid contact your
eyes because clutch fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If clutch fluid
gets in your eyes, immediately flush
them thoroughly with clean water.
For safety, when performing this
work, wearing eye protection is
advisable.
CAUTION
 Clutch fluid absorbs moisture
from the air. Any absorbed mois-
ture can cause improper clutch
operation.If the vehicle requires frequent
refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer. When you add clutch fluid, be
careful not to allow any dirt into
the tank.
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Index
410AAbbreviation .............................................................................P4
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .............................................P245
Warning light....................................................................P140
Access key Warning indicator.................................................. P143, P144
Access key fob
Warning light....................................................................P144
Accessories ..........................................................................P373
Accessory power outlet ........................................................P215
Active sound control .............................................................P242
Air cleaner element ..............................................................P350
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control ......... .......................................P200
Manual climate control system .... ....................................P201
Air filtration system ....... ........................................................P205
Airflow mode selection . ........................................................P201
Alarm system .... ...................................................................P114
All season tires .....................................................................P358
Alloy wheel .......... ......................................................... ........P366
Cleaning .................................................................... ......P333
Antenna Roof antenna ...................................................................P210
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...... .......................................P245
Arming the system ....... ........................................................P114
Ashtray .................................................................................P217
AT OIL TEMP warning light..................................................P138 Audio
Antenna system ........... .......................................... ......... P210
Set .................................................................................. P210
Audio system-linked display ........ ........................................ P156
Auto dimmer cancel function ............................................... P131
Auto on/off headlights.......................................................... P174 Sensor ............................................................................ P176
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ....... ..................................... P186
Automatic Transmission .................................................................. P236
Automatic climate control operation .................................... P200
Automatic headlight beam leveler . ................................ ...... P182
Warning light ................................................................... P150
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR).......................................................................... P40
Automatic transmission Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ................ P138
Average vehicle speed .................................................. ...... P153
BBattery
Drainage prevention function .......................................... P113
Jump starting .................................................................. P316
Replacement (access key fob) ....................................... P376
Replacement (keyless access wi th push-button start system)
....................................................................................... P376
Vehicle battery ................................................................ P370
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) ................................................. P269
Booster seat .......................................................................... P54
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