transmission SUBARU BRZ 2022 User Guide

Automatic Transmission
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Starting and Operating7
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Shift lock release using the shift
lock release portion
Perform the following procedure to
release the shift lock.
1. Apply the parking brake and stop the
engine.
2. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove
the cover. To prevent damage to the
vehicle, wrap the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with a rag, etc. 3. While depressing the brake pedal,
insert the screwdriver into the hole, press
the shift lock release portion using the
screwdriver, and th
en move the select
lever.
If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, the shift
lock system may be malfunctioning.
Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
tion as soon as possible.
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Selection of Manual Mode
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Selecting gears in manual mode
Shift the select lever to the “M” position to
change to manual mode.
When the upshift/downshift indicators are
illuminated, the vehicle can be driven in a
selected gear by shif ting the select lever toward “-” or “+” or operating the “-” or “+”
shift paddle.
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Upshift
4) Downshift
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Automatic Transmission
240The gear changes once each time the
select lever or a shift paddle is operated.
The selected gear, from “M1” to “M6”, will
be displayed on the combination meter.
When in manual mode, the gear will not
change unless the select lever or a shift
paddle is operated, except in the following
situations.
 When the vehicle speed drops
(downshift only)
 When the engine oil temperature is
high and the engine speed approaches
close to the red zone
If an upshift is attempted while the vehicle
speed is low, the gear will not be changed.NOTE If a downshift is attempted at a
vehicle speed where a downshift is not
possible (when the engine speed
would enter the red zone if a downshift
is performed), the downshift warning
buzzer will sound to inform the driver
that a downshift cannot be performed.
 You can perform a skip-shift (for
example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating the shift paddle twice in rapid succes-
sion.
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If the temperature of the transmis-
sion fluid becomes too high, the “AT
OIL TEMP” warning light will illumi-
nate. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and let the engine idle until
the warning light turns off.
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Temporary manual mode driving
While driving with the select lever in “D”, if
a shift paddle is operated, the gear can
temporarily be selected. In this case, “M”
and the selected gear number will be
displayed on the combination meter. (If
the engine speed approaches close to the
red zone, an upshift will automatically be
performed.)1) Upshift
2) Downshift
The selected gear, from “M1” to “M6”, will
be displayed on the combination meter.NOTE In the following situations, tempo-
rary manual mode will be cancelled. - When the vehicle speed is low
- When the accelerator pedal is
depressed continuously for a
certain amount of time or more
- When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily
- When the select lever is shifted
to a position other than “D”
- When the “+” shift paddle switch
is held down for a period of time
When a downshift is attempted at a
vehicle speed where a downshift is not
possible (when the engine speed
would enter the red zone if a downshift
is performed), the downshift warning
buzzer will sound to inform the driver
that a downshift cannot be performed.■
Driving Tips
NOTE
If the accelerator and brake pedals are
depressed at the same time, driving
torque may be restrained. This is not a
malfunction.
 On a road surface where there is a risk
of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or
CAUTION
Do not place or hang anything on
the shift paddles. Doing so may
result in accidental gear shifting.
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Driving Mode Select Switch (If Equipped)
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gravel covered road), you can start off
from a standstill safely and easily by first
selecting Snow mode.
Always apply the foot or parking brake
when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or
“R” position.
 Make sure to apply the parking brake
when parking your vehicle. Do not hold
the vehicle with only the transmission.
 Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary
position on an uphill grade by using the
“D” position. Use the brake instead.
 The engine may, on rare occasions,
knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler-
ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.
This phenomenon does not indicate a
malfunction.
7-7. Driving Mode Select Switch (If Equipped)By pressing the driving mode select
switch the following modes can be
selected to suit driving and usage condi-
tions:■
Normal Mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic perfor-
mance. Suitable for normal driving.■
Sport Mode
The Sport mode indicator light comes on.
Use Sport mode for sporty driving or when
driving in mountainous regions with lots of
curves. If the mode is changed to Sport mode
while driving with the select lever in the “D”
position, the selected gear, from “D1” to
“D6”, will be displayed on the meter.
NOTE
In Sport mode, lower gears are used
and gears change at a higher engine
speed.
 Sport mode cannot be changed to
when driving with adaptive cruise
control/cruise control activated.
 While the engine is cool, you cannot
change to Sport mode.
 If tire slip is detected on a slippery
road surface while in Sport mode,
Sport mode may be cancelled.■
Snow Mode
The Snow mode indicator light comes on.
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Active Sound Control
242Use Snow mode for accelerating and
driving on slippery road surfaces such as
snow.NOTETo prevent slipping, 1st gear cannot be
selected when in Snow mode.■
Driving Mode Select Switch
To select the Sport mode, press the
Sport switch.
 To select the Snow mode, press the
Snow switch.
To cancel Sport mode or Snow mode,
press the same side of the switch again.NOTEIn the followi ng situations, the driving
mode is automatically deactivated: 
When the engine is turned off after
driving in Sport mode or Snow mode.
 When adaptive cruise control/cruise
control is activated while driving in
Sport mode.
 If a malfunction occurs in the engine
or automatic transmission electrical
control system while Sport mode or
Snow mode is selected
 When the idling speed is high during
warm-up or when the road surface is
slippery and stopping/starting off is
automatically performed in second
gear
7-8. Active Sound ControlThe active sound control provides
dynamic engine sounds. When driving
with Sport mode selected, the engine
sounds will be particularly loud.NOTEThe operational/non-operational set-
ting of the Active Sound Control can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for details.
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Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC System
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Starting and Operating7
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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
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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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Parking Your Vehicle
2567-16. Parking Your Vehicle■
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal firmly and hold it down until
the parking brake lever is fully pulled up.To release the parking brake, pull the
lever up slightly, press the release button,
then lower the lever while keeping the
button pressed.
When the parking brake is set while the
engine is running, the parking brake
warning light illuminates. After starting the
vehicle, be sure that the warning light has
turned off before the vehicle is driven.
Refer to "Brake System Warning Light"
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P140.
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Parking Tips
When parking your vehicle, always
perform the following items.
 Apply the parking brake firmly.
 For MT models, put the shift lever in the
“1” (1st) for upgrade or “R” (Reverse) for a
downgrade.
 For AT models, put the select lever in
the “P” (Park) position.
Never rely on the mechanical friction of
the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.
WARNING
 Never leave unattended children
or pets in the vehicle. They could
accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent oper-
ation of the vehicle. Also, on hot
or sunny days, the temperature in
a closed vehicle could quickly
become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people.Do not park the vehicle over flam-
mable materials such as dry
grass, waste paper or rags, as
they may burn easily if they come
near hot engine or exhaust
system parts.Be sure to stop the engine if you
take a nap in the vehicle. If engine
exhaust gas enters the passenger
compartment, occupants in the
vehicle could die from carbon
monoxide (CO) contained in the
exhaust gas.
CAUTION
Never drive while the parking
brake is set because this will
cause unnecessary wear on the
brake linings. Before starting to
drive, always make sure that the
parking brake has been fully
released.
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The braking power of the parking
brake may not be sufficient when
stronger braking power is needed
(e.g., when parking on a steep
slope while towing a trailer).
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Driving Tips8
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Remember to drive with care at all times
regardless of the type of tires on your
vehicle.■
Tire Chains
NOTE
When tire chains cannot be used, use
of another type of traction device
(such as spring chains) may be
acceptable if use on your vehicle is
recommended by the device manufac-
turer, taking into account tire size and
road conditions. Follow the device
manufacturer’s instructions, espe-
cially regarding maximum vehicle
speed.
To help avoid damage to your vehicle,
drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it is contacting your vehicle,
and do not spin your wheels. Damage
caused to your vehicle by use of a
traction device is not covered under
warranty.
Make certain that any traction device
you use is an SAE class S device, and use it on the rear wheels only. Always
use the utmost care when driving with
a traction device. Overconfidence
because you are using a traction
device could easily lead to a serious
accident.
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Rocking the Vehicle
If you must rock the v
ehicle to free it from
snow, sand, or mud, depress the acceler-
ator pedal slightly and move the shift
lever/select lever back and forth between
“1” (MT model)/“D” (AT model) and “R”
repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For
the best possible traction, avoid spinning
the wheels when trying to free the vehicle.
When the road surface is extremely slip-
pery, you can obtain better traction by
starting the vehicle with the transmission
in 2nd than in 1st (MT models).
If your vehicle is a AT model, Snow mode
can be used. For details about how to use
the mode, refer to "Driving Mode Select
Switch (If Equipped)" P241.
8-9. Loading Your Vehicle
CAUTION
Tire chains cannot be used on your
vehicle because of the lack of clear-
ance between the tires and vehicle
body.
WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride on a
folded rear seatback or in the trunk.
Doing so may result in serious
injury.
WARNING
 Never stack luggage or other
cargo higher than the top of the
seatback because it could tumble
forward and injure passengers in
the event of a sudden stop or
accident. Keep luggage or cargo
low, as close to the floor as
possible.
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Access Key Fob – If Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly
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1. Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in neutral.
2. The ignition switch should be in the
“ON” position while the vehicle is being
towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
9-7. Access Key Fob – If
Access Key Fob Does Not Operate ProperlyThe following functions may be inoperable
because of strong radio signals in the
surrounding area or a low battery condi-
tion of the access key fob.
Locking/unlocking doors including
trunk
 Switching power status
 Starting engine
In such cases, perform the following
procedure. When the battery of the
access key fob is discharged, replace it
with a new one. Refer to "Replacing
Battery of Access Key Fob" P376.
CAUTION
 If transmission failure occurs,
transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck.Sometime damaged vehicles
cannot be towed because of their
damaged condition. In that case,
use a flat-bed truck for transpor-
tation.The traveling speed must be
limited to less than 20 mph (32
km/h) and the traveling distance
to less than 19 miles (30 km). For
greater speeds and distances,
transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck.Use a flat-bed truck if there are
long distance downgrades or
steep slopes. However, do not
apply the brake pedal for a long
time because the engine braking
will not work while towing. Doing
so could overheat the brake.Drive carefully and do not make
an impact on the towing rope by
suddenly starting.
Use a specific towing rope for
towing. If wire ropes and metal
chains are needed to be used for
towing, wrap the contact portion
of the bumper with cloth to
protect it from damage.
CAUTION
Keep metallic objects, magnetic
sources and signal transmitters
away from the area between the
access key fob and the push-button
ignition switch. They may interfere
with the communication between
the access key fob and the push-
button ignition switch.
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Maintenance and Service11
Maintenance and Service
11-1. Maintenance Schedule .....................................339
11-2. Maintenance Precautions.................................339
Before Checking or Servicing in the Engine
Compartment ..............................................................340
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment ..............................................................340
When Checking or Servicing in the Engine Compartment While the Engine Is Running ............341
11-3. Maintenance Tips ..............................................341
Removing and Reinstalling Clips................................341
11-4. Engine Hood ......................................................343
11-5. Engine Compartment Overview.......................345
11-6. Engine Oil ..........................................................346
Engine Oil Consumption..............................................346
Checking the Oil Level .................................................346
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter ....................................347
Recommended Grade and Viscosity ..........................347
Synthetic Oil..................................................................348
11-7. Cooling System .................................................348
Cooling Fan, Hose and Connections ..........................348
Engine Coolant .............................................................349
11-8. Air Cleaner Element ..........................................350
Replacing the Air Cleaner Element .............................350
11-9. Spark Plugs .......................................................352
Recommended Spark Plugs ........................................352
11-10. Drive Belt .........................................................352
11-11. Automatic Transmission Fluid ......................352
Recommended Grade and Viscosity ..........................352
11-12. Differential Gear Oil ........................................353
Recommended Grade and Viscosity ..........................353
11-13. Manual Transmission Oil ...............................353
Recommended Grade and Viscosity ..........................353
11-14. Brake Fluid ......................................................353
Checking the Fluid Level ............................................ 353
Recommended Brake Fluid ........................................ 354
11-15. Clutch Fluid (MT models) ...............................354
Checking the Fluid Level ............................................ 354
Recommended Clutch Fluid ....................................... 355
11-16. Brake Booster .................................................355
11-17. Brake Pedal .....................................................356
11-18. Clutch Pedal (MT models) ..............................356
11-19. Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining..........356
Breaking-in of New Brake Pads and Linings ............ 357
11-20. Parking Brake Stroke ......................................357
11-21. Tires and Wheels ............................................358
Types of Tires .............................................................. 358
Tire Pressure Monito ring System (TPMS)
(If Equipped)............................................................... 358
Tire Inspection ............................................................. 360
Tire Pressures and Wear............................................. 361
Wheel Balance ............................................................. 363
Wear Indicators ............................................................ 363
Rotational Direction of Tires....................................... 364
Tire Rotation................................................................. 364
Tire Replacement ...... ........................................... ........ 365
Wheel Replacement ..................................................... 365
11-22. Alloy Wheels ....................................................366
11-23. Windshield Washer Fluid ...............................366
11-24. Replacement of Wiper Blades........................367
Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly ............................ 368
Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 369
11-25. Battery ..............................................................370
11-26. Fuses ................................................................371
11-27. Installation of Acce ssories ............................373
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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil Consumption
Some engine oil will be consumed while
driving. The rate of consumption can be
affected by such factors as transmission
type, driving style, terrain and tempera-
ture. Under the following conditions, oil
consumption can be increased and thus
require refilling between maintenance
intervals:
When the engine is new and within the
break-in period
 When the engine oil is of lower quality 
When the incorrect oil viscosity is used
 When engine braking is employed
(repeatedly)
 When the engine is operated at high
engine speeds (for extended periods of
time)
 When the engine is operated under
heavy loads (for extended periods of time)
 When the engine idles for extended
periods of time
 When the vehicle is operated in stop
and go and/or heavy traffic situations
 When the vehicle is used under severe
thermal conditions
 When the vehicle accelerates and
decelerates frequently
Under these or similar conditions, you
should check your oil at least every 2nd
fuel fill-up and change your engine oil
more frequently. Different drivers in the
same car may experience different
results. If your oil consumption rate is
greater than expected, contact your
authorized SUBARU retailer who may
perform a test under controlled conditions.
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Checking the Oil Level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
stop the engine. If you check the oil level
just after stopping the engine, wait for at least 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan before checking the level.
1) Oil level gauge
2) Oil filler cap
3) Oil filter2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean,
and insert it again.
3. Be sure the level gauge is correctly
inserted until it stops.
CAUTION

If the level gauge is not pulled out
easily, twist the level gauge right
and left, then pull it out. Other-
wise, you may be injured acciden-
tally straining yourself.Use only engine oil with the
recommended grade and
viscosity.Be careful not to spill engine oil
when adding it. If oil touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
engine oil gets on the exhaust
pipe, be sure to wipe it off.
CAUTION
If the level gauge cannot be pulled
out easily, twist the level gauge
right and left, then gently pull it out.
Otherwise, you may be injured acci-
dentally straining yourself.
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