trac off SUBARU BRZ 2022 User Guide

Mirrors
186It is possible to set the defogger system
for the continuous operation mode by
operating the center information display.
For details, refer to "Car settings" P165.NOTEWhile the defogger system is in the
continuous operation mode, if the bat-
tery voltage drops below the permissi-
ble level, continuous operation of the
defogger system is canceled and the
system stops operating.
3-16. MirrorsAlways check that the inside and outside
mirrors are properly adjusted before you
start driving.■
Inside Mirror1) Normal position
2) Anti-glare positionPush the tab on the mirror for normal use.
To reduce glare from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you, pull the tab to the anti-
glare position.
■
Auto-Dimming Mirror/
Compass with HomeLink
®
(Dealer Option)1) Display
2) HomeLink
® buttons
3) Switch
During nighttime driving, the auto-
dimming feature senses distracting glare
from vehicle headlights behind you and
automatically dims to eliminate the glare
and help preserve your vision.
▼
To Operate the Auto-Dimming
Feature
Press the “ ” switch to turn the auto-
dimming feature on/off. The auto-dimming
feature is enabled when the switch’s
green LED indicator is on. The auto-
CAUTION
 To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the
defogger system continuously
for any longer than necessary.Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of
the rear window. They may
damage the conductors printed
on the window.
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Starting and Operating7
Starting and Operating
7-1. Fuel.......................................................................223
Fuel Requirements .......................................................223
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap .................................................224
7-2. State Emission Testing (U.S. Only) ...................227
7-3. Preparing to Drive ...............................................228
7-4. Starting and Stopping Engine ...........................229
Safety Precautions ............................................ ...........229
Operating Range for Push-Button Start System .......229
General Precautions When St arting Engine ..............229
Starting Engine .............................................................230
Stopping Engine ...........................................................232
When Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly.......................................................................232
Steering Lock ................................................................232
7-5. Manual Transmission .........................................233
Shifting Speeds ............................................................234
Driving Tips ...................................................................235
7-6. Automatic Transmission ....................................236
Select Lever ..... .......................................... ...................237
Adaptive Control...........................................................238
Shift Lock Function ......................................................238
Selection of Manual Mode ...........................................239
Driving Tips ...................................................................240
7-7. Driving Mode Select Switch (If Equipped) ........241
Normal Mode .................................................................241
Sport Mode ....................................................................241
Snow Mode....................................................................241
Driving Mode Select Switch.........................................242
7-8. Active Sound Control .........................................242
7-9. Power Steering ....................................................243
7-10. Braking...............................................................244
Braking Tips ..................................................................244 Brake System ............................................................... 244
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators ................. 245
7-11. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ........................245
ABS Self-Check............................................................ 246
ABS Warning Light ...................................................... 246
7-12. Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
System ...............................................................246
EBD System Malfunctions .......................................... 246
7-13. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC System ...............................................................247
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) System ..................... 247
TRAC System ............................................................... 247
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) System Monitor....... 249
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF Switch .............. 249
7-14. TRACK Mode .....................................................250
TRACK Mode ................................................................ 250
Selecting TRAC Mode and Ve hicle Stability Control
(VSC) Mode ............................................................... 251
7-15. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(If Equipped) ......................................................252
Certification for the Receiver...................................... 253
Certification for the Transmitter ................................. 254
TPMS Screen ................................................................ 254
Initializing the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..... 254
How to Initialize the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (If Equipped) ................................................. 254
If You Press the Tire Pressure Monitoring Reset Switch Accidentally................................................... 255
Initialization Procedure ............................................... 255
When Initialization of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System has Failed ..................................................... 255
Registering ID Codes .................................................. 255
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Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC System
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7-13. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC System■
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) System
In the event of wheelspin and/or skidding
on a slippery road surface and/or during
cornering and/or an evasive maneuver,
the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system
adjusts the engine’s output and the
wheels’ respective braking forces to help
maintain traction and directional control.
The skid suppression function is designed
to help maintain directional stability by
suppressing the wheels’ tendency to slide
sideways during steering operations. Acti-
vation of this function is indicated by
flashing of the Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) operation indicator light.NOTE In the following circumstances, the
vehicle may be less stable than it feels
to the driver. The Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC) system may therefore
operate. Such operation does not indi-
cate a system malfunction. - On gravel-covered or rutted
roads
- On unfinished roads
- When the vehicle is towing a
trailer - When the vehicl
e is fitted with
snow tires or winter tires
 Activation of the Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC) system will cause opera-
tion of the steering wheel to feel
slightly different compared to that for
normal conditions.
 It is always important to reduce
speed when approaching a corner,
even if the vehicle is equipped with
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system.
 Always turn off th e engine before
replacing a tire as failure to do so may
render the Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) system unable to operate
correctly.
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TRAC System
The TRAC system is designed to prevent
spinning of the driving wheels on slippery
road surfaces, thereby helping to maintain
traction and directional control. Activation
of this function is indicated by flashing of
the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) opera-
tion indicator light. The TRAC system is
also equipped with the brake LSD func-
tion.
WARNING
 Driving with the brake system
warning light on is dangerous.
This indicates your brake system
may not be working properly. If
the light remains on, have the
brakes inspected by a SUBARU
dealer immediately.If at all in doubt about whether the
brakes are operating properly, do
not drive the vehicle. Have your
vehicle towed to the nearest
SUBARU dealer for repair.
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Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC System
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The vehicle or steering wheel
shakes to a small degree.
 An operating noise from the engine
compartment is heard briefly when
starting the engine and when driving
off after starting the engine.
 The brake pedal seems to jolt when
driving off after starting the engine.■
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) System Monitor
Refer to "Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Warning Light/Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) Operation Indicator Light" P142
and "Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF
Indicator Light" P143.■
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) OFF Switch
▼
Disabling the TRAC System
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or
snow, the TRAC system may reduce
power from the engine to the wheels.
Pressing “ ” to turn the system off
may make it easier for you to rock the
vehicle in order to free it. In this case, the
brake LSD function remains on. To turn
the TRAC system off, quickly press and
release the button. The TRAC OFF indi-
cator light will come on. Press the button
again to turn the system back on. Press the Vehicle St
ability Control (VSC)
OFF switch to deactivate the TRAC
system. Creating adequate driving wheel
slip by deactivating the TRAC system may
help to recover from the loss of traction.
Use the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
OFF switch as necessary.
 A standing start on a steeply sloping
road with a snowy, gravel-covered, or
otherwise slippery surface
 Extrication of the vehicle when its
wheels are stuck in mud or deep snow ▼
Turning Off both
Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC) and TRAC Systems
To turn the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
systems and TRAC system off, press and
hold “ ” for more than 3 seconds
while the vehicle is stopped. The TRAC
OFF indicator light and the Vehicle
Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator light
will come on. Howeve r, on vehicles with
an automatic transmission, the brake LSD
function will remain on. Press the button
again to turn the systems back on. With
the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system
and TRAC system dea ctivated, traction
and stability enhanc ement offered by
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system
and TRAC system is unavailable. There-
fore you should not deactivate the Vehicle
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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.
▼
TRACK mode/Normal mode
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TRACK Mode
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The TRACK indicator and Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC) OFF indicator come on
when in TRACK mode.
To change back to normal mode while in
TRACK mode, press Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC) OFF switch or the TRACK
switch.
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Selecting TRAC Mode and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Mode
Modes can be selected to suit your driving conditions as follows:NOTEWhen the ignition switch is turned “OFF” position after driving in TRACK mode,
the mode is automatically deactivated.Driving con-ditions TRAC modes Vehicle Sta-
bility Control
(VSC) modes Brake LSD
function Indicator lights
Normal roads Normal mode Normal mode Normal mode ―
Rough roads Off Normal mode Normal mode
Sport driving TRACK mode TRACK mode TRACK mode
Off OffTRACK mode
(AT models)

Off (MT mod-
els)
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Hill Start Assist System
259
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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.
▼
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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Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System (If Equipped)
286
- When the TRAC mode and
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
mode are turned off
- When in TRACK mode and the
Pre-Collision Braking System has
been turned off
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Canceling the Reverse Auto-
matic Braking (RAB) Sy stem
Operatio n
The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
system can be temporarily canceled by
any of the following operation.
 While the vehicle is stopped by the
operation of automati c braking, the brake
pedal is depressed.
 While the vehicle is stopped by the
operation of automatic braking, the accel-
erator pedal is depressed.
 The accelerator pedal is depressed
continuously (In this case, limited acceler-
ation will be canceled and the vehicle will
continue reversing.)
 The select lever is shifted to a position
other than the “R” position.NOTEThe system will be canceled if the
object is no longer detected.
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Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) System ON/OFF
Setting
While the select lever is shifted to the “R”
position, the below functions of the
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system
can be set by operating the center infor-
mation display.1) ON setting key of automatic braking
2) OFF setting key of automatic braking
3) ON setting key of the sonar audible alarm
4) OFF setting key of the sonar audible alarmWhen the ON setting key is shown, the
corresponding setting is ON.
Touch and hold the ON setting key to turn
the setting OFF. When the OFF setting is shown, the corre-
sponding setting is OFF.
Touch and hold the OFF setting key to
turn the setting ON.
When the automatic braking are turned
OFF, the following indicator(s) will illumi-
nate.
The RAB OFF indicator will turn off when
the corresponding function is turned ON.
NOTEWhen the settings cannot be changed,
the ON/OFF setting key will be grayed
out.
Also, the following settings can be
changed by operating the center informa-
tion display.

Warning volume
 Sonar audible alarm
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Catalytic Converter
291
Driving Tips8
NOTEDue to the expansion and contraction
of the metals used in the manufacture
of the exhaust system, you may hear a
crackling sound coming from the
exhaust system for a short time after
the engine has been shut off. This
sound is normal.
8-4. Catalytic ConverterThe catalytic converter is installed in the
exhaust system. It serves as catalyst to
reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust
gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust. To avoid damage to the catalytic
converter:

Use only unleaded gasoline. Even a
small amount of leaded gasoline will
damage the catalytic converter.
 Never start the engine by pushing or
pulling the vehicle.
 Avoid racing the engine.
 Never turn off the ig nition switch while
the vehicle is moving.
 Keep your engine tuned-up. If you feel
the engine running rough (misfiring, back-
firing or incomplete combustion), have
your vehicle checked and repaired by an
authorized SUBARU dealer.
 Do not apply undercoating or rust
prevention treatment to the heat shield of
catalytic converter and the exhaust
system.
 Do not drive with an extremely low fuel
level.
 If at any time you suspect that
exhaust fumes are entering the
vehicle, have the problem
checked and corrected as soon
as possible. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive
only with all windows fully open.Keep the trunk lid closed while
driving to prevent exhaust gas
from entering the vehicle.
WARNING
Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive
or park the vehicle anywhere near
flammable materi als (e.g. grass,
paper, rags or leaves), because
the catalytic converter operates
at very high temperatures. Keep everyone and flammable
materials away from the exhaust
pipe while the engine is running.
The exhaust gas is very hot.
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Winter Driving
295
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.
▼
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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