light SUBARU BRZ 2023 Owners Manual

Sun Visors
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6-2. Sun VisorsTo block out glare, swing down the visors.
To use the sun visor at a side window,
swing it down and move it sideways.■ Vanity Mirror with Light (If
Equipped)
To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror
cover.
The lights beside the vanity mirror illumi-
nate when the mirror cover is opened.NOTEUse of the vanity mirror light for a long
period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge.
6-3. Storage Compartment
CAUTION
Keep the vanity mirror cover closed
while the car is being driven to
avoid being blinded by glare.
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CAUTION
 Keep the storage compartment
closed when it is not being used.
If left open, in the event of sudden
braking, etc., stowed items may
fly out, possibly leading to an
accident. Do not store the following items
in the storage compartment.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire or
accident.
- Spray cans, containers with
flammable or corrosive liquids
or any other dangerous items.- Plastic or other heat-vulner- able or flammable articles
such as a lighter.
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Storage Compartment
214■Glove BoxTo open the glove box, pull the handle. To
close it, push the lid firmly upward.■ Center Console
To open the center console, push on the
button lightly and it will automatically
open.
▼ Cup Holder and Console Tray
MT models
AT modelsThe cup holder and console tray is built
into the center console.
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CAUTION
 Take care to avoid spills. Bever-
ages, if hot, might burn you and/
or your passengers. Spilled
beverages may also damage
upholstery, carpets or audio
equipment. Do not pick up a cup from the cup
holder or put a cup in the holder
while you are driving, as this may
distract you and lead to an acci-
dent. Take care not to spill a beverage
on the select lever/shift lever or
any switch(es) in the adjacent
area. If the beverage is spilled, it
may cause a malfunction of the
select lever/shift lever and/or
switch(es).
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Bottle Holders
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6-4. Bottle HoldersThe bottle holder equipped on each door
trim can be used to hold beverage bottles
and other items.
6-5. Accessory Power OutletsPower outlet in the glove boxAccessory power outlets are provided in
the glove box. Electrical power (12 V DC)
from the battery is available at any of the
outlets when the ignition switch is in either
the “ACC” or “ON” position.
You can use an in-vehicle electrical appli-
ance by connecting it to an outlet.
The maximum power rating of an appli-
ance that can be connected is 120 W. Do
not use an appliance which exceeds the
indicated wattage for each outlet.
When using appliances connected to two
or more outlets simultaneously, the total
power consumed by them must not
exceed 120 W.
CAUTION
 Do not pick up a bottle from the
bottle holder or pu t a bottle in the
holder while you are driving, as
this may distract you and lead to
an accident. When placing a beverage in a
bottle holder, make sure it is
capped. Otherwise, the beverage
could spill when opening/closing
the door or while driving and, if
the beverage is hot, it could burn
you and/or your passengers.
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CAUTION
 Do not attempt to use a cigarette
lighter in the accessory power
outlet. Do not place any foreign objects,
especially metal ones such as
coins or aluminum foil, into the
accessory power outlet. That
could cause a short circuit.
Always put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not in
use. Use only electrical appliances
which are designed for 12 V DC.
The maximum power rating of an
appliance that can be connected
is 120 W. Do not use an appliance
which exceeds the indicated
wattage for each outlet.When using appliances con-
nected to two or more outlets
simultaneously, the total power
consumed by them must not
exceed 120 W. Overloading the
accessory power outlet can
cause a short circuit. Do not use
double adapters or more than
one electrical appliance.
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Ashtray (Dealer Option)
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cable is used. In this case, be sure to
connect the device using the special
cable.
 When a device that communicates
with a PC is connected, power supply
or charging may not be possible.
 When connect a device for charging,
disconnect the device promptly after
charging is completed.■ How to Use the USB Power
SupplyConsole USB power supply (an audio
device can be connected and used)Use the USB terminal to use or charge an
electronic device.
When using the USB, open the USB
power supply cover. After use, close it. When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or

“ON” position, the power can be supplied
to the electronic device. Up to 5 V/2.1 A
can be supplied from each terminal (total
of 4.2 A).
6-7. Ashtray (Dealer Option)NOTEParticles of ash and tobacco will accu-
mulate around the hinges of the ash-
tray’s inner lid. Clean them off using a
toothbrush or a similar narrow-ended
implement.
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CAUTION
 Do not use ashtrays as waste
receptacles or leave a lighted
cigarette in an ashtray. This could
cause a fire. Always extinguish matches and
cigarettes before putting them
into the ashtray, and then close
the ashtray securely. If you keep
the ashtray open, the fire of the
cigarette may spread to another
cigarette butt and start a fire. Do not put flamma ble material in
the ashtray. Do not leave a lot of cigarette
butts in the ashtray.
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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 ....................................235
Select Lever ..... .......................................... ...................236
Adaptive Control...........................................................237
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.........................................241
7-8. Active Sound Control .........................................242
7-9. Power Steering ....................................................242
7-10. Braking...............................................................243
Braking Tips ..................................................................243 Brake System ............................................................... 244
Disc Brake Pad Wear Warning Indicators ................. 245
7-11. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ........................245
ABS Self-Check............................................................ 245
ABS Warning Light ...................................................... 245
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....... 248
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF Switch .............. 248
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) ......................................................251
Certification for the Transmitter ................................. 253
Certification for the Receiver...................................... 253
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................................................... 254
Initialization Procedure ............................................... 254
When Initialization of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System has Failed ..................................................... 255
Registering ID Codes .................................................. 255
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Starting and Operating
Changing the ID code set ............................................ 255
7-16. Parking Your Vehicle ........................................255
Parking Brake ............................................................... 255
Parking Tips.................................................................. 256
7-17. Hill Start Assist System ....................................257
To Activate/Deactivate the Hill Start Assist 
System ........................................................................ 258
Hill Start Assist Indicator Light................................... 259
7-18. Cruise Control (Models without the 
EyeSight system) ..............................................260
To Set Cruise Control .................................................. 260
To Temporarily Cancel the Cr uise Control ................ 261
To Turn Off the Cruise Control ................................... 262
To Change the Cruising Speed ................................... 262
Cruise Control Indicator Light .................................... 263
7-19. Rear View Camera .............................................263
How to Use the Rear View Camera ............................. 264
Viewing Range on the Screen ..................................... 265
Help Lines ..................................................................... 266
7-20. BSD/RCTA (If Equipped)...................................268
System Features .......................................................... 268 System Operation......................................................... 270
BSD/RCTA Approach Indi
cator Light/Warning 
Buzzer ......................................................................... 271
BSD/RCTA OFF Indicator ............................................ 273
BSD/RCTA Warning Indicator ..................................... 274
To Turn On/Off the BSD/RCTA .................................... 274
Certification for the BSD/RCTA................................... 274
Handling of Radar Sensors ......................................... 276
7-21. Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System 
(If Equipped) ..................................................... 277
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System 
Overview ..................................................................... 278
Operating Conditions................................................... 279
Sonar Audible Alarm .................................................... 282
Automatic Braking Operation ..................................... 284
Canceling the Reverse Au tomatic Braking (RAB)
System Operation ...................................................... 285
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System 
ON/OFF Setting .......................................................... 286
RAB Warning Indicator ................................................ 286
Handling of the Sonar Sensors ................................... 286
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Fuel
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7-1. Fuel■Fuel RequirementsThe engine is designed to operate using
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 93 AKI (98 RON) or higher .
If unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 93 AKI (98 RON) is not available,
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
91 AKI (95 RON) may be used with no
detriment to engine durability or
driveability.
However, you may notice a slight
decrease in maximum engine perfor-
mance and you may hear some knocking
(pinging) from the engine while using 91
AKI (95 RON) fuel. Use of 91 AKI (95 RON)
fuel will not affect your warranty
coverage.
▼ Fuel octane rating
Using a gasoline with a lower octane
rating can cause persistent and heavy
knocking, which can damage the engine.
Do not be concerned if your vehicle some-
times knocks lightly when you drive up a
hill or when you accelerate. See your
dealer or a qualified service technician if
you use a fuel with the specified octane
rating and your vehi cle knocks heavily or
persistently.
▽RON
This octane rating is the Research Octane
Number.
▽AKI
This octane rating is the average of the
Research Octane and Motor Octane
numbers and is commonly referred to as
the Anti Knock Index (AKI).
▼ Unleaded gasoline
The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed
to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler
nozzle. Under no circumstances should
leaded gasoline be used because it will
damage the emission control system and
may impair driveability and fuel economy. ▼
Reformulated gasoline
SUBARU supports the use of reformu-
lated gasoline when available. Reformu-
lated gasoline has been blended to burn
more cleanly and reduce vehicle emis-
sions.
▼ MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane-
enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If
you use such fuels, your emission control
system performance may deteriorate and
the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light may turn on. If
this happens, return to your authorized
SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is deter-
mined that the condition is caused by the
type of fuel used, repairs may not be
covered by your warranty.
▼ Gasoline for cleaner air
Your use of gasoline with detergent addi-
tives will help prevent deposits from
forming in your engi ne and fuel system.
This helps keep your engine in tune and
your emission cont rol system working
properly, and is a way of doing your part
for cleaner air. If you continuously use a
high quality fuel with the proper detergent
and other additives, you should never
CAUTION
Use of a fuel which is low in
quality or use of an inappropriate
fuel additive may cause damage
to the engine and/or fuel system. Some gas stations, particularly
those in high altitude areas, offer
fuels posted as regular octane
gasoline with an octane rating
below 93 AKI (98 RON). Use of
those fuels are not recom-
mended.
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Fuel
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Press the unlock side of the power
door locking switch.
3. The fuel filler lid opens automatically.
Open it further by hand.
1) Open
2) Close4. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it
slowly counterclockwise.
5. Set the fuel filler cap on the cap holder
inside the fuel filler lid.
WARNING
Before opening the fuel filler cap,
first touch the veh icle body or a
metal portion of the fuel pump or
similar object to discharge any
static electricity that may be present
on your body. If your body is carry-
ing an electrostatic charge, there is
a possibility that an electric spark
could ignite the fuel, which could
burn you. To avoid acquiring a new
static electric charge, do not get
back into the vehicle while refueling
is in progress.
WARNING
 Gasoline vapor is highly flam-
mable. Before refueling, always
turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position first and then
close all vehicle doors and
windows. Make sure that there
are no lighted cigarettes, open
flames or electrical sparks in the
adjacent area. Only handle fuel
outdoors. Quickly wipe up any
spilled fuel.
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 When opening the cap, grasp it
firmly and turn it slowly to the left.
Do not remove the cap quickly.
Fuel may be under pressure and
spray out of the fuel filler neck,
especially in hot weather. If you
hear a hissing sound while you
are removing the cap, wait for the
sound to stop and then slowly
open the cap to prevent fuel from
spraying out and creating a fire
hazard.
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Fuel
2266. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler
pump automatically stops. Do not add any
more fuel.
7. Put the cap back on and turn it clock-
wise until you hear a clicking noise. Be
certain not to catch the tether under the
cap while tightening.
8. Close the fuel filler lid completely.
NOTE You will see the “ ” sign in the
fuel gauge. This indicates that the fuel
filler lid is located on the right side of
the vehicle.
 If the fuel filler cap is not tightened
until it clicks or if the tether is caught
under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE
warning light/malfunction indicator
light may illuminate. Refer to "CHECK
ENGINE Warning Light/Malfunction
Indicator Light" P136.
 To lock the fuel filler lid, perform one
of the operations below. However if
these operations are performed when
the fuel filler lid is open, the fuel filler
lid will not lock when it is subsequently
closed. - Press the “ ” button on the key
fob.
- Press the lock side of the power
door locking switch.
WARNING
 When refueling, insert the fuel
nozzle securely into the fuel filler
pipe. If the nozzle is lifted or not
fully inserted, its automatic stop-
ping mechanism may not func-
tion, causing fuel to overflow the
tank and creating a fire hazard. Stop refueling when the auto-
matic stop mechanism on the fuel
nozzle activates. If you continue
to add fuel, temperature changes
or other conditions may cause
fuel to overflow from the tank and
create a fire hazard.
CAUTION
Make sure that the cap is tightened
until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage
in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
Do not let fuel sp ill on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Because
fuel may damage th e paint, be sure
to wipe off any spilled fuel quickly.
Paint damage caused by spilled fuel
is not covered under the SUBARU
Limited Warranty.
CAUTION
 Never add any cleaning agents to
the fuel tank. Th e addition of a
cleaning agent may cause
damage to the fuel system. After refuelin g, turn the cap to the
right until it clicks to ensure that it
is fully tightened. If the cap is not
securely tightened, fuel may leak
out while the vehicle is being
driven or fuel spillage could
occur in the event of an accident,
creating a fire hazard. Do not let fuel spill on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Because
fuel may damage the paint, be
sure to wipe off any spilled fuel
quickly. Paint damage caused by
spilled fuel is not covered under
the SUBARU Limited Warranty. Always use a genuine SUBARU
fuel filler cap. If you use the
wrong cap, it may not fit or have
proper venting and your fuel tank
and emission control system may
be damaged. It could also lead to
fuel spillage and a fire.
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State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
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▼If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened
If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened due to
a malfunction or a dead battery, it can be
opened from the trunk. 1. Remove the access cover at the right-
side of the trunk trim.
1) Lever2. Push the yellow lever to unlock the fuel
filler lid.
7-2. State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)California and a number of federal states

have Inspection/Maintenance programs
to inspect your vehicle’s emission control
system. If your vehicle does not pass this
test, some states may deny renewal of
your vehicle’s registration.
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer
that monitors the performance of the
engine’s emission control system. Certi-
fied emission inspectors will inspect the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) system as
part of the state emission inspection
process. The OBDII system is designed to
detect engine and transmission problems
that might cause the vehicle emissions to
exceed allowable limits. OBDII inspec-
tions apply to all 1996 model year and
newer passenger cars and trucks. Over
30 states plus the District of Columbia
Immediately put fuel in the tank
whenever the low fuel warning
light illuminates. Engine misfires
as a result of an empty tank could
cause damage to the engine.
Continuing to operate your
vehicle at an extremely low fuel
level may result in a reduction of
engine performance.
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CAUTION
Resultant vehicle damage due to
improper testing is not covered
under the SUBARU Limited War-
ranty and is the responsibility of the
state inspection program or its con-
tractors or licensees.
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