light SUBARU BRZ 2023 Owners Manual

Hill Start Assist System
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7-17. Hill Start Assist SystemThe Hill start assist system is a device to
make the following vehicle operations
easier.
1) Starting forward facing uphill
2) Starting backward facing downhill
A) Brake pedal (both MT models and AT
models)
B) Clutch pedal (MT models only)
In both these cases, the Hill start assist
system operates under the following
conditions.
 The clutch pedal is depressed while the
brake pedal is also depressed (MT
models).
 The vehicle has stopped with the brake
pedal depressed (AT models).
Braking power is maintained temporarily
(for approximately 2 seconds) by the Hill
start assist system after the brake pedal is
released. The driver is therefore able to
start the vehicle in the same way as on a
level grade, just using the clutch pedal
(MT models only) and accelerator pedal
(all models).
If the braking power of the Hill start assist
system is insufficient after the brake pedal
is released, apply more braking power by
depressing the brake pedal again.
The Hill start assist system may not
operate on slight grades. Also, the Hill
start assist system does not operate in the
following cases.
WARNING
 The Hill start assist system is a
device only for helping the driver
to START the vehicle on an uphill
grade. To prevent accidents when
the vehicle is parked on a slope,
be sure to firmly set the parking
brake. When setting the parking
brake, make sure that the vehicle
remains stationary when the
clutch pedal (MT models) and
brake pedal (both MT and AT
models) are released. Do not turn the ig nition switch to
the “OFF” position while the Hill
start assist system is operating.
The Hill start assist system will be
deactivated and may lead to an
accident.
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Hill Start Assist System
258When starting backward facing uphill
 When starting forward facing downhill
 While the parking brake is applied
 While the ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “OFF” position 
While the Hill start assist indicator light
is illuminated. Refer to "Hill Start Assist
Indicator Light" P150.
When using the Hill start assist system, a
braking effect may be felt even after the
brake pedal has been released. However,
for MT models, this braking effect should
disappear once the clutch pedal is
released.
NOTEA slight jolt may be felt when the vehi-
cle begins to move forward after being
reversed.
■ To Activate/Deactivate the
Hill Start Assist SystemHill start assis t indicator light
To activate or deactivate the Hill start
assist system, perform the following
steps.
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CAUTION
The braking power of the Hill start
assist system may not be sufficient
when strong braking power is
needed.
CAUTION
When starting on an uphill 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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Hill Start Assist System
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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 switch 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 i ndicator light turns on
and off. 8. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”

position. Hill start a ssist is deactivated.
NOTEWhen the Hill start assist system is
deactivated, the Hill start assist indica-
tor light turns off.
▼ To reactivate
To reactivate Hill start assist system,
repeat steps 1 to 8. When the Hill start
assist system is activa ted, the Hill start
assist indicator light illuminates.■ Hill Start Assist Indicator
LightRefer to "Hill Start A ssist Indicator Light"
 P150.
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Cruise Control (Models without the EyeSight system)
2607-18. Cruise Control (Models without the EyeSight system)NOTEFor models with the EyeSight system:
Refer to the Owner’s Manual supple-
ment for the EyeSight system.
Cruise control enables you to maintain a
constant vehicle speed without holding
your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is
operative when the vehicle speed is 20
mph (30 km/h) or more.
NOTEMake sure the cruise control system is
turned off when the cruise control is
not in use to avoid unintentionally set-
ting of the cruise control.■ To Set Cruise Control
“ON-OFF” switch
1. After the engine has started, press the
“ON-OFF” switch of the cruise control
switch.
Cruise control indicator light
The cruise control indicator light (white) on
the combination meter will illuminate.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the
vehicle reaches the desired speed.
WARNING
 Do not use the cruise control
under any of the following condi-
tions. These may cause loss of
vehicle control.
- In heavy traffic- On roads with sharp bends- On winding roads- On slippery roads, such as
those covered with rain, ice or
snow- On steep hills 
Vehicle speed may exceed the
set speed when driving down
a steep hill.- During emergency towing
 When using the cruise control,
always set the speed appropri-
ately according to the speed limit,
traffic flow, road conditions, and
other conditions.
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Cruise Control (Models without the EyeSight system)
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3. Push the Cruise control switch to the “-
SET” side and release it.NOTEWhen setting a cruise speed for the
first time during a drive, both “-SET”
and “+RES” may be u sed to set the ini-
tial cruise speed.
Cruise control indicator light
1) When setting the displayed unit as
“MPH”
2) When setting the displayed unit as 
“km/h”At this time, the cruise control indicator
light (green) is illuminated in the combina-
tion meter. The set speed will be shown on
the combination meter. You can change
the displayed units by operating the
combination meter display. For details,
refer to "Combination Meter Settings"
 P130.
The vehicle will maintain the desired
speed.
Vehicle speed can be temporarily
increased while driving with the cruise
control activated. Simply depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. When the accelerator pedal is

released, the vehicle will return to and
maintain the previous cruising speed.
■ To Temporarily Cancel the
Cruise ControlThe cruise control can be temporarily
canceled in the following ways.
 Pulling the cruise control switch.
 Depress the brake pedal.
 Depress the clutch pedal.
When the cruise control is cancelled, the
cruise control indicator light in the combi-
nation meter will change from green to
white.
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Cruise Control (Models without the EyeSight system)
262To resume the cruise control after it has
been temporarily canceled and with
vehicle speed of approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h) or more, pu sh the lever up to
return to the original cruising speed auto-
matically.
At this time, the cruise control indicator
light in the combination meter will change
from white to green.■ To Turn Off the Cruise
ControlThere are two ways to turn off the cruise
control:
 Press the “ON-OFF” switch of the
cruise control switch again.
 Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or
“OFF” position (but only when the vehicle
is completely stopped).
■ To Change the Cruising
Speed▼ To increase the speed (by the
cruise control switch)
Push the cruise cont rol switch to the
“+RES” side and hold it until the vehicle
reaches the desired speed. Then, release
the switch. The vehicle speed at that
moment will be memorized and treated as
the new set speed.
When setting the displayed unit as
“MPH”: 
The set speed can be increased 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) each time by pushing the cruise
control switch to the “+RES” side.
When setting the displayed unit as
“km/h”: 
The set speed can be increased 1 km/h (0.6 mph) each time by pushing the cruise

control switch to the “+RES” side.
▼ To increase the speed (by acceler -
ator pedal)
1. Depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
2. Push the cruise control switch to the “-
SET” side once. Now the desired speed is
set and the vehicle will keep running at
that speed without depressing the accel-
erator pedal.
▼ To decrease the speed (by the
cruise control switch)
Push the cruise cont rol switch to the “-
SET” side and hold it until the vehicle
reaches the desired speed. Then, release
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Rear View Camera
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the switch. The vehicle speed at that
moment will be memorized and treated as
the new set speed.
When setting the displayed unit as
“MPH”: 
The set speed can be decreased 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) each time by pushing the cruise
control switch to the “-SET” side.
When setting the displayed unit as
“km/h”: 
The set speed can be decreased 1 km/h
(0.6 mph) each time by pushing the cruise
control switch to the “-SET” side.▼ To decrease the speed (by brake
pedal)
1. Depress the brake pedal to release
cruise control temporarily.
2. When the speed decreases to the
desired speed, push the cruise control
switch to the “-SET” side once. Now the
desired speed is set and the vehicle will
keep running at that speed without
depressing the accelerator pedal.■ Cruise Control Indicator
LightRefer to "Combination Meter Settings"
 P130.
7-19. Rear View CameraA rear view camera is attached to the
trunk lid. When the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position and the shift lever (MT
models) or select lever (AT models) is set
to “R”, the rear view camera automatically
displays the rear view image behind the
vehicle on the center information display.
WARNING
 Since the rear view camera uses a
wide-angle lens, the image on the
monitor is diffe rent from the
actual view in terms of distance.
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 Since the range of the image on
the monitor is limited, always
check the rear view and the
surrounding area with your eyes
and mirrors, and move backward
at a slow speed. Moving back-
ward only by checking the rear
view image from the camera
could cause an accident. Do not disassemble or modify the
camera, switch or wiring. If
smoke comes out or you smell a
strange odor, stop using the rear
view camera immediately.
Contact your SUBARU dealer for
an inspection. Continued use
may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
CAUTION
 When washing your vehicle with
a high-pressure washer, do not
allow water to touch the camera
directly. Entry of water in the
camera lens may result in
condensation, malfunction, fire
or electric shock. Since the camera is a precision
device, do not subject it to strong
impacts. Otherwise, malfunction,
fire or electric shock may occur.
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Rear View Camera
264NOTEDo not wipe the camera with
alcohol, benzine or paint thinner.
Otherwise, discoloration may occur.
To remove contamination, wipe the
camera with a cloth moistened with a
diluted neutral detergent. Then wipe it
with a soft, dry cloth. 
When waxing the vehicle, be careful
not to apply the wax to the camera. If it
comes in contact with the camera,
moisten a clean cloth with a diluted
neutral detergent to remove the wax.
 The camera lens has a hard coating
to help prevent scratches. However,
when washing the vehicle or cleaning
the camera lens, be careful not to
scratch the camera lens. Do not use a
washing brush directly on the camera
lens. The image quality of the rear view
camera may deteriorate.
 Strong light shined on the camera
lens may develop vertical lines around
the light source. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
 Under the fluorescent light, the
display may flicker. However, this is
not a malfunction.
 The image of the rear view camera
may be slightly different from the
actual color of the objects.
 If there is a malfunction on the
center information display, refer to
"Malfunctions of the Center Informa-
tion Display" P327.
■ How to Use the Rear View
CameraWhen the shift lever/se lect lever is set to
“R”, the rear view camera automatically
displays the rear view image from the vehicle. When the lever is set to other

positions, the image before setting to “R”
is displayed.
1. Set the ignition switch to “ON”.
2. Set the shift lever/ select lever to “R”.
NOTEThe image of the rear view camera is
horizontally reversed as is the case
with the vehicle inside mirror or the
outside mirror.
 When “Rear Camera Delay Control”
is on, the rear view image from the rear
view camera will be displayed on the
center information display for a certain
amount of time after the shift lever (MT
models) or select lever (AT models) is
shifted from “R” to another position.
When any of the following conditions
are met, the rear view image will be
canceled: - The select lever is shifted to “P”
(AT models)
- The vehicle speed becomes
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or
more
- The parking brake is engaged
- 9 seconds have elapsed since
the shift lever (MT models) or select
lever (AT models) was shifted from
“R” to another position
 If mud or snow sticks to or is
frozen on the camera, you must
be very careful when removing it.
Otherwise, damage to the camera
may cause a fire or electric shock.
Pour water or lukewarm water
over the camera to remove mud
and ice, and wipe it with a soft,
dry cloth. Do not put a flame close to the
camera or wiring. Otherwise,
damage or fire may occur. When replacing the fuse, be sure
to use a fuse with the specified
rating. Use of a fuse with a
different rating may result in a
malfunction. If you use the rear view camera
for a long time wh ile the engine is
not operated, the battery may
become completely discharged.
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Rear View Camera
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To turn the function on and off, refer to
"General settings" P161.
 It may be difficult to see the image of
the rear view camera in the following
cases. This is not a malfunction of the
camera. - The vehicle is in a dark place (at
night, in a tunnel, etc.).
- The vehicle is in an extremely hot
or cold place.
- An object (such as raindrops,
snow, dirt, etc.) that disturbs the
view of the rear view camera sticks
to the lens of the camera.
- Strong light is shining directly on
the camera lens (occasionally, there
are vertical lines on the screen).■ Viewing Range on the Screen
Range of view
Range of view Image from camera
The area from the rear end of the bumper

can be viewed. Areas at both ends of the
bumper and areas just under the bumper
cannot be viewed.
Also, the image from the rear view camera
looks shorter than the actual distance.
CAUTION
The range that can be viewed with
the rear view camera is limited.
Always be sure to check with your
eyes when moving backward and
proceed slowly. Otherwise, it may
cause an accident or injury.
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BSD/RCTA (If Equipped)
2687-20. BSD/RCTA (If Equipped)The BSD/RCTA consists of rear corner
radars with Blind Spot Detection and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert.
These functions of BSD/RCTA are the
systems that detect objects and vehicles
to the rear and draw attention to the driver
when changing a lane or when driving in
reverse.
■ System FeaturesBSD/RCTA consists of the following func-
tions.
To detect a vehicle in a blind spot on an
adjacent lane or a vehicle approaching at
high speed while driving the vehicle (Blind
Spot Detection)
 To detect a vehicle approaching from
the right or left while reversing the vehicle
(Rear Cross Traffic Alert) The system uses radar sensors for the

following features.
NOTEThe BSD/RCTA radar sensor has been
certified by the radio wave related laws
of the U.S. and other FCC compliant
countries, Canada and Mexico. When
driving in other countries, certifica-
tion of the country where the vehicle is
driven must be obtained. For certifica-
tion in the U.S. and other FCC compli-
ant countries, Canada and Mexico,
refer to "Certification for the BSD/
RCTA" P274.
▼ Blind Spot Detection (BSD)1) Operating range
WARNING
The driver is responsible for driving
safely. Always be sure to check the
surroundings with your eyes when
changing lanes or reversing the
vehicle.
The system is designed to assist
the driver in changing lanes or
reversing safely by monitoring the
rear and side areas of the vehicle.
However, you cannot rely on this
system alone in assuring the safety
during a lane change or reversing.
Overconfidence in this system
could result in an accident and lead
to serious injury or death. Since the
system operation has various lim-
itations, the flashing or illumination
of the BSD/RCTA approach indica-
tor light may be delayed or it may
not operate at all even when a vehi-
cle is present in a neighboring lane
or approaching from either side.The driver is responsible for paying
attention to the rear and side areas
of the vehicle.
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