SUBARU BRZ 2023 Owners Manual

Warning and Indicator Lights
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Inside warning
chime Outside warning
chime Status
Action
Ding, ding ...
(intermittent) ―The driver’s door is opened while the push-button
ignition switch is “ACC”. (in AT models, when the
select lever is in the “P” position.) Switch the push-button ignition switch to “OFF”, or
close the driver’s door.
When exiting the vehicle, be sure to switch the
push-button ignition switch to “OFF”.
The push-button ignition switch is switched to
“OFF” while the driver’s door is open. Close the driver’s door.
Ding Short beep
(2 seconds) Lockout warning:
The doors are locked by following methods when
an access key fob is left in the car.

The door is closed when the lock lever of the
door is in the lock position.
 The door is closed when the power door locking
switch is in the lock position. Take out the access key fob from the vehicle, and
lock the doors.
The doors cannot be locked while the access key
fob is inside the vehicle.
A chirp sound will be heard, and all doors will be
unlocked.
― Short beep
(2 seconds) Access key lock-in warning:
The door lock sensor is touched while the push-
button ignition switch is “OFF” and the access key
fob is inside the vehicle. Take out the access key fob from the vehicle, and
lock the doors.
If the access key fob is in
side the vehicle, the doors
cannot be locked.
― Short beep (5 sec-
onds) Door ajar warning:
The door lock sensor is touched while the ignition
switch is in the “OFF” position and one of the doors
is opened. Close the doors securely and lock them.
If one of the doors is opened, the doors cannot be
locked.
Ding Long beep (60 sec-
onds max.) Power warning:
For AT models, the door lock sensor is touched
while you are carrying t
he access key fob, the
push-button ignition switch is in a position other
than “OFF” and the select lever is in the “P” posi-
tion. Return the access key fob inside the vehicle, or
switch the push-button ignition switch to “OFF”.
If the push-button ignition switch is not switched to
“OFF”, the doors cannot be locked.
Ding, ding ... (7 seconds) ―Access key warning:
The vehicle is driven while
the access key fob is not
inside the vehicle. Carry the access key f
ob, and drive the vehicle.
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Ding―Access key warning for engine start:
The push-button ignition switch is pressed while the
access key fob is not
inside the vehicle. Carry the access key fob, and press the push-but-
ton ignition switch.
Ding Beep, beep, beep
(3 times) Access key takeout warning:
The driver exits the vehicl
e with the access key fob
and closes the driver’s door while the push-button
ignition switch is in a position other than “OFF” and
the select lever is in the “P” position. Switch the push-button ignition switch to “OFF”,
and get out of the vehicle.
Ding Beep, beep, beep
(3 times) Passenger access key takeout warning:
A fellow passenger exits the vehicle with the
access key fob and closes a door other than the
driver’s door while the push
-button ignition switch is
in a position other than “OFF”. Return the access key fob
to inside the vehicle, or
switch the push-button ignition switch to “OFF”.
Long beep
(continuous) Long beep
(continuous) Access key takeout without “P” position warn-
ing (AT models):
The driver exits the vehicl
e with the access key fob
and closes the driver’s door while the push-button
ignition switch is in a position other than “OFF” and
the select lever is in a position other than the “P”
position. Shift the select lever to the “P” position, switch the
push-button ignition switch to “OFF” and exit the
vehicle.
Long beep
(continuous) ―Select lever position warning (AT models):

Case 1: The engine is turned off by pressing the
push-button ignition switch while the select lever
is in a position other than the “P” position.
 Case 2: The driver’s door is opened while the
push-button ignition switch is in a position other
than “OFF” and the select lever is in a position
other than the “P” position. 
Case 1: Start the engine, shift the select lever to
the “P” position, switch the push-button ignition
switch to “OFF” and exit the vehicle.
 Case 2: Shift the select lever to the “P” position,
switch the push-button ignition switch to “OFF”
and exit the vehicle.
Ding ―The battery of the access ke y fob is low.Replace the battery of the access key fob.
Ding ―Steering lock warning:
The engine start procedure is performed, but the
steering is still locked. While turning the steering wheel right and left
lightly, depress the brake pedal and press the push-
button ignition switch.
Inside warning
chime Outside warning
chime Status
Action
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Ding
―System malfunction warning:
A malfunction is detected in the power system or
steering lock. Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately and have
the vehicle inspected.
Inside warning
chime Outside warning
chime Status
Action
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Warning and Indicator Lights
148■Security Indicator
LightThis indicator light shows the status of the
alarm system. It also indicates operation
of the immobilizer system.
In the event that an unauthorized key is
used (for example, the key is unregistered
or the ID code does not match), the power
is not switched to “ON” and the security
indicator light continues blinking.
If the indicator light does not blink in the
above conditions, it may indicate that
immobilizer system may be malfunc-
tioning. Contact your nearest SUBARU
dealer immediately.
▼ Alarm system
It blinks to show the driver the operational
status of the alarm system. For detailed
information, refer to "Alarm System"
 P114.
▼ Immobilizer system
The security indicator light starts blinking
in the following conditions.
 Immediately after the push-button igni-
tion switch is turned to the “OFF” position.
 Immediately after the driver’s door is
opened or closed when all of the following
conditions are met. - The push-button ignition switch is in

the “ON” or “ACC” position.
- The engine is not running.
In the event that an unauthorized key is
used (for example, the key is unregistered
or the ID code does not match), the power
is not switched to “ON” and the security
indicator light continues blinking.
If the indicator light does not blink in the
above conditions, it may indicate that
immobilizer system may be malfunc-
tioning. Contact your nearest SUBARU
dealer immediately.
In the event that an unauthorized key (for
example, an unauthorized duplicate) is
used, the security indicator light illumi-
nates. For details about the immobilizer
system, refer to "Immobilizer" P108.
NOTE The security indicator light remains
off in the followi ng conditions. It
means that the matching of the ID code
is completed and the immobilizer
system is deactivated, and it does not
indicate a malfunction. - While the engine is running
- The push-button ignition switch
has been turned to the “ON” or
“ACC” position and the driver’s
door has not been opened or closed
 Even if a malfunction occurs, such
as the security indicator light flashes irregularly, it will not affect the func-
tionality of the immobilizer system.
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Drive Mode Indicator Light (If
Equipped)Drive mode indicator light
1) Sport mode
2) Snow modeThis light indicates the current drive mode.
For details of drive mode, refer to "Driving
Mode Select Switch (If Equipped)"
 P241.
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■Select Lever (AT Models
Only)/Gear Position Indicator1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator (AT models only)
3) Select lever (AT models only)/gear posi-
tion indicatorThis indicator shows the position of the
shift lever (MT models)/select lever (AT
models).
▼ Gear shift indicator (MT models)
When shifting up is recommended for
good fuel economy, the upshift indicator
blinks. Refer to "G ear shift indicator"
 P234. ▼
Upshift/downshift indicator (AT
models)
When the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator (which shows the
current gear selection) and the available
upshift/downshift indicator light up. Refer
to "Selection of Manual Mode" P239
■ Cruise Control Indi -
cator Light (White/
Green)/Cruise Control
Warning Light (Yellow)
(Models without the EyeSight
System)This light illuminates in white when the
“ON-OFF” switch is pressed to activate
the cruise control function. When vehicle
speed has been set to use the cruise
control function, this indicator is lighting in
green.
For details, refer to "Cruise Control
(Models without the EyeSight system)"
 P260.
If this light illuminates in yellow, do not use
the cruise control. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for an inspection.
NOTEIf this indicator light does not illumi-
nate even when you press the “ON-
OFF” switch, the cruise control sys-
tem may not operate properly. Have
your vehicle checked by your nearest
SUBARU dealer.■ Turn Signal Indicator
LightsThese lights show the operation of the
turn signal or lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink
rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be
burned out. Have your vehicle inspected
by your SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible.
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CAUTION
If the malfunction indicator light

(CHECK ENGINE warning light) illu-
minates, the cruise control warning
light (yellow) illuminates at the
same time. At this time, avoid driv-
ing at high speeds and have your
vehicle inspected at a SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible.
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Warning and Indicator Lights
150■High Beam Indicator
LightThis light shows that the headlights are in
the high beam mode.
This indicator light also illuminates when
operating the headlight flasher.■ High Beam Assist Indi -
cator (If Equipped)This indicator appears when the high
beam assist function is activated. For
details about the high beam assist func-
tion, refer to "High Beam Assist Function
(If Equipped)" P177.■ Automatic Headlight
Beam Leveler Warning
LightThis light illuminates when the automatic
headlight beam leveler does not operate
normally.
If this light illuminates while driving or
does not turn off approximately 3 seconds
after turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, have your vehicle inspected at
your SUBARU dealer.
■ LED Headlight
Warning LightThis light illuminates if the LED headlights
malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.■ Steering Responsive
Headlight OFF Indicator
Light (If Equipped)This light illuminates when the Steering
Responsive Headlight function is off. For
details, refer to"Driving Support System
Settings Display" P157.■ Steering Responsive
Headlight Warning
Light (If Equipped)The light illuminates when a malfunction
occurs in the Steering Responsive Head-
light. Refer to "Steering Responsive
Headlight (SRH) (If Equipped)" P180.■ Headlight Indicator
LightThis indicator light illuminates under the
following conditions.
 When the light switch is turned to the
“ ” or “ ” position 
When the light switch is in the “AUTO”
position and the headlights illuminate
automatically
■ Hill Start Assist Indi -
cator LightWhen the hill start assist function is
enabled, this indicator light will be illumi-
nated. It will disappear when the hill start
assist function is deactivated.■ BSD/RCTA Warning
Indicator (If Equipped)This warning indicator appears on the
combination meter di splay (color TFT)
when the BSD (Blind Spot Detection) or
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) is
malfunctioning for any reason. For further
details, refer to "BSD/RCTA Warning Indi-
cator" P274. If this indicator remains
displayed, have your vehicle inspected by
your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.■ BSD/RCTA OFF Indi -
cator (If Equipped)This indicator appears on the combination
meter display (color TFT) when “BSD/
RCTA” is selected to deactivate the BSD
(Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA (Rear
Cross Traffic Alert), or when the BSD/
RCTA is suspended temporarily. For
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details, refer to "BSD/RCTA OFF Indi-
cator" P273.■ Icy Road Surface
Warning IndicatorWhen the outside temperature is 37°F
(3°C) or less, the icy road surface warning
indicator will illuminate to inform the driver
that the road surface may be frozen.NOTE The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature in the area
around the sensor.
 The icy road surface warning indi-
cator should be treated only as a guide.
Be sure to check the condition of the
road surface before driving.
 Once the icy road surface warning
indicator appears, it will not disappear
unless the outside temperature has
increased to 41°F (5°C) or higher.■ RAB Warning Indi -
cator (If Equipped)This indicator illuminates if the Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB) System
malfunctions. Refer to "Reverse Auto-
matic Braking (RAB) System (If
Equipped)" P277.
■ RAB OFF Indicator (If
Equipped)This indicator illuminates when the
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
System is turned OFF, or when the
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
System is suspended temporarily. Refer
to "Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
System (If Equipped)" P277.■ Master Warning LightA buzzer sounds and the warning
light comes on and flashes to indicate that
the master warning system has detected a
malfunction.
3-7. Combination Meter Display (Color TFT)Various information will be shown on the
combination meter display (color TFT).
Also, a warning message will appear on
the display if a malfunc tion is detected. In
addition, several settings for the displayed
content can be performed.
WARNING
Always pay adequate attention to
safe driving when operating the
combination meter display (color
TFT) while the vehicle is in motion.
When operation of the combination
meter display (color TFT) interferes
with your ability to concentrate on
driving, stop the vehicle before per-
forming operations on the screen.
Also, do not concentrate on the dis-
play while driving. Doing so may
cause you to look away from the
road and could result in an acci-
dent.
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Combination Meter Display (Color TFT)
152Combination meter display (color TFT)
1) Meter information screen (Refer to
"Meter Information Screen" P152.)
2) Telltale screen (Refer to "Telltale
Screen"  P159.)■Basic Operation
Control switches
1) / : Select menu icons 
/ : Change displayed content,
scroll up/down the screen and move the
cursor up/down
2) Press: Enter 
Press and hold: Reset
3) Return to the previous screenFor information pertaining to the content
of each menu icon, refer to the explana-
tion of each item under the heading of the
relevant menu icon.■ Meter Information ScreenThe meter information screen can be
changed.
▼ Menu iconsSelect a menu icon to display its content.
*1: Displayed when the Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto is operating. For details, refer
to the separate audio Owner’s Manual.
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2
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Icons Page
Drive information 153
Exclusive content for
SUBARU BRZ 154
Navigation system-linked
display
*1
156and
refer to the separate audio
Owner’s Manual.
Audio system-linked dis-
play 156
EyeSight screen (if
equipped) Refer to
the
Owner’s Manual
supple-
ment for
the Eye-
Sight sys-
tem.
Driving support system set-
tings display 157
Settings display 157
Warning message display 159
Icons
Page
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■Drive Information▼ Drive information (page 1)1) Voltmeter
2) Engine oil temperature gaugeThis screen displays the charging voltage
and engine temperature.
As voltage displayed may be different
from the actual battery voltage, use the
voltmeter as a guideline. ▼
Drive information (page 2)
1) Current fuel consumption
2) Average fuel consumption
3) Driving rangeThis screen displays the current rate of
fuel consumption, average fuel consump-
tion since the function was reset and esti-
mated maximum distance that can be
driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
 Pressing and holding will reset the
average fuel consumption.
 Use the displayed fuel consumption as
a reference.
 This distance is computed based on
your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed. 
When only a small amount of fuel is
added to the tank, the display may not be
updated. When refueling, turn the push-
button ignition switch off. If the vehicle is
refueled without turning the push-button
ignition switch off, the display may not be
updated.
▼ Drive information (page 3)
1) Average vehicle speed
2) Driving time
3) Driving distanceThis screen displays the average vehicle
speed since display was reset, cumulative
time the vehicle has been driven since
display was reset and the cumulative
distance the vehicle has been driven since
display was reset.
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Combination Meter Display (Color TFT)
154Pressing and holding will reset the
average vehicle speed/driving time/
driving distance.▼ Drive information (page 4) (if
equipped)
This screen displays each tire pressure.
When a tire is deflated, the deflated tire
and the tire pressure will be displayed on
the screen in yellow.NOTE The tire pressure values are
displayed several minutes after
driving.
 Once the tire pressure monitoring
system detects the low tire pressure,
the tire pressure values will display in
yellow until the system detects the
normal tire pressure. 
Immediately adjust the tire pressure
when the warning light illuminates.
When the tire pr essure monitoring
system detects the adjusted tire pres-
sure, the warning ligh t will turn off and
the tire pressure values will turn to
white.
 For information about the specified
value of the air pressure, refer to
"Tires" P385
■ Exclusive Content for
SUBARU BRZ▼ G-force1) Acceleration G-force on the vehicle
2) Accelerator pedal input
3) Brake fluid pressure
4) Steering amount
This screen displays lateral G-forces on
the vehicle.
Also displays, around the periphery of the
G-force display, the left and right steering
amount, accelerator pedal input, and
brake fluid pressure.
This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on factors such as the
road surface conditi on, temperature and
vehicle speed, the display may not show
the actual condition of the vehicle.
Press and hold to change the range of
the acceleration G-force display between
1.0 G and 0.5 G.
▼ G-force (peak ho ld function)1) Record of the maximum G-forces
2) Acceleration G-force on the vehicle
3) Accelerator pedal input
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