SUBARU BRZ 2023 Owners Manual

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automatically be turned off after approxi-
mately 20 minutes.
If a door is opened or closed, the battery
saving function will temporarily be
canceled and the lights will automatically
be turned off after approximately 20
minutes.▼ Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights
While the light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position, the headlights will auto-
matically turn on when the windshield
wipers operate several times. The head-
lights will automatica lly turn off approxi-
mately 1 minute after the wiper stops.
The ON/OFF setting of this function can
be changed by operating the combination
meter display (color TFT) or the center
information display. For details, refer to
"Settings Display" P157 or "Car
settings" P165. Also, the setting can be
changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult
your SUBARU dealer for details.
▼ Welcome lighting function
The welcome lighting function turns on the
low beam headlight for smooth
approaching to or exiting from the vehicle
at night or in a dark place.
The function is activated while all of the
following conditions are met. 
The light control swit ch is in the “AUTO”
position
 It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/
off headlights
NOTEIf the engine is turn ed off after turning
off the light swit ch, the welcome
lighting function may not operate (for
Canada models).
▽ When approaching
While the welcome lighting function is acti-
vated, the low beam headlights will auto-
matically illuminate when unlocking the
doors by using the remote keyless entry
system.
The low beam headlights will remain illu-
minated for 30 seconds
*1 and then turn
off. However, if any of the following opera-
tions is done, the low beam headlights will
turn off.
 The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
 The doors are locked.
 The light control switch is turned to a
position other than “AUTO”. ▽
When exiting
While the welcome lighting function is acti-
vated, the low beam headlights will remain
illuminated even when the push-button
ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”
status.
The low beam headlights will turn off
under any of the following conditions.
 30 seconds have passed since the
door is opened and closed.
*1
 The light control switch is turned to a
position other than “AUTO”.
 The locking procedure is performed
twice. When performing the unlocking
procedure after performing the locking
procedure, perform the locking procedure
twice again.*1: The setting for the period of time in which
the low beam headlights remain on by the
welcome lighting function can be changed
by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for details. Also, you can
change the setting by operating the combi-
nation meter display (color TFT) or the
center information display. For details, refer
to "Settings Display" P157 or "Car
settings"  P165.
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Light Control Switch
176▼Sensor for the auto on/off head -
lights
The sensor is on the instrument panel as
shown in the illustration.NOTE If the light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position and the headlights do
not turn on when it becomes dark
outside, turn the light switch to “ ”
position. If this happens, have your vehicle inspected
by your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible.
 The light sensor may not operate
correctly for light other than sunlight.
■ High/Low Beam Change
(Dimmer)While the light control switch is in the “ ”
or “AUTO” position in a dark place, the
headlights will turn on.
Pushing the lever forward and releasing it
will activate the high beam. Pulling the
lever rearward and releasing it will switch
the headlights to low beam.
For models with the High Beam Assist,
when the light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position, pushing the lever
forward turns the High Beam Assist is on. Refer to "High Beam Assist Function (If

Equipped)" P177.
When the headlights are on high beam,
the high beam indicator light “ ” on the
combination meter is also on.
■ Headlight FlasherTo flash the headlights, pull the lever
toward you and then release it. The high
beam will stay on for as long as you hold
the lever. The headlight flasher works
even though the lighting sw itch is in the off
position.
CAUTION
If any object is placed on or near the
sensor, the sensor may not detect
the level of the ambient light cor-
rectly and the auto on/off headlights
may not operate properly.
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CAUTION
Do not hold the lever in the flashing
position for more than just a few
seconds.
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When the headlights are on high beam,
the high beam indicator light “ ” on the
combination meter also illuminates.■ High Beam Assist Function
(If Equipped)
NOTE The high beam assist function
utilizes the stereo camera installed at
the position of th e front map lights.
 For details on how to handle the
stereo camera, refer to the Owner’s
Manual supplement for the EyeSight
system.
The high beam assist function automati-
cally changes the headlight from high
beam to low beam (or vice versa).
When all of the following conditions are
met, the headlight will change to high
beam.
 When the vehicle speed increases to or
above 20 mph (32 km/h).
 There is no preceding or oncoming
vehicle.
 The forward area of the vehicle is dark.
 The road does not have a sharp curve.
When any of the following conditions are
met, the headlight will change to low
beam. 
When the vehicle speed decreases to
or below 10 mph (16 km/h).
 When the forward area of the vehicle is
bright.
 When there is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle.
 When the EyeSight system is malfunc-
tioning or is temporarily stopped.
NOTE Do not overestimate the capacity of
the high beam assist function. The
driver always has the responsibility to
understand the surrounding situation,
to drive safely, and to change the head-
light mode manually if necessary.
 The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as “operational”.
This setting can be changed to OFF
(non-operation) at SUBARU dealers.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
▼ How to use the high beam assist
function
The high beam assist function will be acti-
vated when all the following conditions are
met.
 The light control swit ch is in the “AUTO”
position and the low beam headlights are
on automatically.
 The turn signal lever is pushed forward.
High beam assist indicatorWhen the high beam assist function is
activated, the high beam assist indicator
on the combination meter will illuminate.NOTEIf the high beam ass ist function is mal-
functioning or is temporarily stopped,
the headlight will be fixed at low beam.
▼ Temporary stop of high beam
assist functionIf the high beam assist function stops
temporarily due to poor visibility or
abnormal temperature, the message
appears on the combination meter. Once
the conditions have been remedied, drive
the vehicle for a while to restore the
system.
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178NOTEEven when the operation conditions of
the high beam assist function are met,
there may be a case in which the high
beam assist indicator does not illumi-
nate.▼ How to temporarily lower the sensi -
tivity of the high beam assist func -
tion
The sensitivity of the high beam assist
function can be lowered by using the
following operations.
1. After turning the ignition switch to the
“ON” position, set the light control switch
to the “AUTO” position and push the
signal lever forward (high beam position).
2. After the high beam assist indicator on
the combination meter will illuminate, turn
the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position and within approximately 15
seconds, press the “ ” (following
distance setting) switch more than 10
times consecutively.
When the sensitivity of the high beam
assist function is lowered, the high beam
assist indicator light “ ” on the combina-
tion meter display (col or TFT) will flash.
NOTEThe sensitivity of the high beam
assist function cannot be lowered in
the following conditions. - Cruise control or Adaptive
Cruise Control indicator is illumi-
nated.
- The EyeSight warning indicator
(yellow) is illuminated
 The sensitivity of the high beam
assist function retu rns to normal level
the next time the ignition switch is
turned to the “OFF ” position and the
engine is restarted.
▼ How to change the headlight mode
manually
Change to the low beam:
 Set the light control switch to “ ”.
 Pull the lever while the high beam is
turning on and release it.
Change to the high beam:
Push the lever forward and release it.
At this time, the high beam assist function
will turn off, the high beam assist indicator
will turn off and the high beam indicator
light will turn on.NOTE After manually changing the head-
light mode to the high beam, if you turn on the high beam assist function, push

the lever forward and release it.
 When manually changing the head-
light mode to the high beam, if you turn
the light control switch to the “ ”
position, the parking lights, side
marker lights, tail lights and license
plate lights will turn on.
▼ Tips for the high beam assist
system
The high beam assist function recog-
nizes the condition surrounding the
vehicle based on the brightness of illumi-
nation ahead of your vehicle, etc. There-
fore, the headlight mode may switch in
some situations that do not match to the
driver’s sense.
 A bicycle or cargo cycle may not be
detected.
 Under the following situations, the
brightness of ambient illumination may not
be detected correctly and the high beam
assist function may not work properly. As
a result, the glare of the high beam may
disturb the oncoming vehicle or vehicle
ahead. Also, the low beam mode may
continue although there are no oncoming
vehicles and vehicles ahead. In the such
cases, change the headlight mode manu-
ally.
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- In bad weather (fog, snow, sand
storm, heavy rain, etc.).
- When the windshield glass is dirty or
fogged.
- When the windshield is cracked or
damaged.
- If there are lights similar to the head-
lights or the tail lights in the surrounding
area.
- When an oncoming vehicle or
vehicle ahead is driven without its
headlights and tail lights on.
- If the headlights of an oncoming
vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle
ahead are dirty or discolored, or if the
light beams are not aimed correctly.
- When a rapid change of brightness
continues while driving.
- When driving on a road with many
ups and downs or uneven surfaces.
- When driving on a road with many
curves.
- When there are some objects that
reflect light strongly, such as a road
sign or a mirror in vehicle ahead.
- When the rear part of the vehicle
ahead, such as a container, reflects
light strongly.
- When the headlights of your vehicle
are damaged or dirty.
- When your vehicle is tilted, such as
in case the vehicle has a flat tire or is
being towed. - When the stereo camera is

deformed or the stereo camera lenses
are dirty.
- Immediately after the engine has
started.
 In the following conditions, the head-
light mode will not be automatically
changed from the high beam to the low
beam.
- When your vehicle passes an
oncoming vehicle suddenly in a blind
curve.
- When another vehicle passes in
front of your vehicle.
- When an oncoming vehicle or
vehicle ahead comes in and out of view
because of continuous curves, median
strips, roadside trees, etc.
 If the stereo camera detects the light of
the front fog lights of an oncoming vehicle,
the headlight mode may change from the
high beam to the low beam automatically.
 The headlight mode may change from
the high beam to the low beam, or the low
beam mode may continue, when affected
by a street light, traffic signal, illumination
of an advertisement board, or a reflective
object such as a road sign and signboard.
 The timing of the change of headlight
mode may differ due to the following
factors. - Color or brightness of the headlights

of an oncoming vehicle or the tail lights
of a vehicle ahead.
- The headlights of the oncoming
vehicle or the tail lights of the vehicle
ahead are covered with mud, snow,
etc.
- Movement and direction of an
oncoming vehicle or a vehicle ahead.
- When the headlights of an
oncoming vehicle or the tail lights of a
vehicle ahead illuminate on only one
side.
- When the oncoming vehicle or
vehicle ahead is a motorcycle.
- Conditions of a road (slope, curve,
road surface, etc.).
- Number of passengers and weight
of loaded cargo.
- Limitation of the detection ability of
the stereo camera.
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Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH) (If Equipped)
180■Daytime Running Light
SystemThe daytime running lights will automati-
cally illuminate when the following condi-
tions are fulfilled.
The engine is running.
 The parking brake is fully released.
 The light control switch is in the
“AUTO”, “ ” or “OFF” position.
 For AT models, the select lever is in a
position other than the “P” position.NOTE When the light switch is in the “ ”
position, the instrument panel illumina-
tion, side marker lights, tail lights and
license plate lights are also illumi-
nated. 
While the headlight switch is in the
“AUTO” position and the headlights
turn on automatically, the daytime
running light is deactivated.
 When the turn signal indicators are
flashing, the daytime running light on
the side that the turn signals are
flashing will turn off.
3-11. Steering Responsive
Headlight (SRH) (If Equipped)1) The target area of illumination when
SRH is activated
2) The target area of illumination when
SRH is not activatedSRH is a function that automatically
moves the headlight beam to the left or
right in accordance with the steering
angle. This function helps to improve the
visibility at night by illuminating the road
ahead at corners and intersections.
You can turn the SRH function on or off.
The settings can be changed by using the
combination meter display (color TFT) or
center information display. For details,
WARNING
When the daytime running lights are
illuminated, the tail lights do not
illuminate. When it becomes dark
outside, turn the li ght switch to the
“ ” position to illuminate the head-
lights and tail lights. This will
improve visibility and allow other
drivers to see your vehicle more
easily.
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refer to "Driving Support System Settings
Display" P157, "Car settings" P1651) SRH OFF indicatorThe SRH OFF indicator on the combina-
tion meter display (color TFT) turns off
when SRH is turned on.
The SRH OFF indicator on the combina-
tion meter display (color TFT) illuminates
when SRH is turned off.
1) SRH warning indicatorIf SRH is malfunctioning, the SRH warning
indicator on the combination meter display
(color TFT) illuminates and a message
appears on the warning screen when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position. It
indicates that SRH has been deactivated.
Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspec-
tion.NOTE The SRH function operative/non-
operative status is kept when the
engine is turned off, even if the engine
is restarted.
 When you turn the ignition switch to
the “ON” position, the SRH OFF indi-
cator will illuminate and turn off after
several seconds. 
SRH only activates when the vehicle
is traveling forward at the speed of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more.
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Headlight Beam Leveler
1823-12. Headlight Beam LevelerThe LED headlights produce more light
than conventional halogen headlights.
When the vehicle is carrying a heavy load
and the headlight beams are angled
upwards, the driver of an oncoming
vehicle may experience glare.
To prevent this, the automatic headlight
beam leveler adjusts the headlights to the
optimum height automatically depending
on the load the vehicle is carrying.
3-13. Turn Signal Lever1) Right turn
2) Lane change right signal
3) Lane change left signal
4) Left turnTo activate the turn signal:
Pushing the turn signal lever up/down and
releasing it activates the turn signal. Then
the lever returns to its original position.
To cancel the turn signal:
Push and release the turn signal lever
slightly in the opposite direction of the
active turn signal. To signal a lane change:
1. Push the turn signal lever up or down

slightly.
2. Hold in the signal lever during the lane
change.
The turn signal indicator lights will flash in
the direction of the turn or lane change.
The lever will return automatically to the
neutral position when you release it.
■ One-Touch Lane ChangerTo flash the turn signal and turn signal
indicator light three times, push the turn
signal lever up or down slightly and imme-
diately release it.NOTEThe operational/non-operational set-
ting of the one-touch lane changer can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con-
tact the nearest SUBARU dealer for
details. The setting can also be
changed by operating the center infor-
mation display. For details, refer to
"Car settings" P165
CAUTION
In certain circumstances, the head-
lights may become misaligned, and
the headlight beam leveler will not
reset them to the proper angle. This
may occur after transporting your
vehicle on a flat-bed truck, or if the
vehicle is parked and restarted on
different angles. In such cases,
have the headlight alignment
checked by a SUBARU dealer.
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Wiper and Washer
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3-14. Wiper and Washer
NOTEThe windshield wiper motor is
protected against overloads by a
circuit breaker. If the motor operates
continuously under an unusually
heavy load, the circuit breaker may trip
to stop the motor temporarily. If this
happens, park your vehicle in a safe
location, turn off th e wiper switch, and
wait for approximately 10 minutes. The
circuit breaker will reset itself, and the
wipers will again operate normally.
 Clean your blade rubbers and
window glass periodically with a
washer solution to prevent streaking,
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the
windshield washer until the wind-
shield is sufficiently warmed by the
defroster.Otherwise the washer fluid can
freeze on the windshield, blocking
your view.
CAUTION
 Do not operate the washer contin-
uously for more than 10 seconds,
or when the washer fluid tank is
empty. This may cause over-
heating of the washer motor.
Check the washer fluid level
frequently, such as at fuel stops. Do not operate the wipers when
the windshield is dry. This may
scratch the glass, damage the
blade rubbers and cause the
wiper motor to bu rn out. Before
operating the wiper on a dry wind-
shield always use the windshield
washer.
 In freezing weather, be sure that
the blade rubbers are not frozen
to the windshield before
switching on the wipers.
Attempting to op erate the wiper
with the blade rubbers frozen to
the window glass could cause not
only the blade rubbers to be
damaged but also might cause
the wiper motor to fail. If the blade
rubbers are frozen to the window
glass, be sure to operate the
defroster before turning on the
wiper. If the wipers stop during opera-
tion because of ice or some other
obstruction on the window, this
might cause the wiper motor to
fail even if the wiper switch is
turned off. If this occurs,
promptly stop the vehicle in a
safe location, turn the ignition
switch to the “OFF” position and
clean the window glass to allow
proper wiper operation.
 Use clean water if windshield
washer fluid is unavailable. In
areas where water freezes in
winter, use SUBARU Windshield
Washer Fluid or the equivalent.
Refer to "Windshield Washer
Fluid" P366. 
Also, when driving the vehicle
when there are freezing tempera-
tures, use non-freezing type
wiper blades. Do not clean the wiper blades
with gasoline or a solvent, such
as paint thinner or benzine. This
will cause deterioration of the
wiper blades.
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Wiper and Washer
184and to remove accumulations of road
salt or road film. Operate the wind-
shield washer for at least 1 second so
that washer solution will be sprinkled
all over the windshield or rear window.
 Grease, wax, insects, or other mate-
rial on the windshield or the wiper
blade results in jerky wiper operation
and streaking on the glass. If you
cannot remove the streaks after oper-
ating the windshield washer or if the
wiper operation is jerky, clean the
outer surface of the windshield using a
sponge or soft cloth with a neutral
detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. Do
not, however, use detergent to clean
the blade rubbers. Use only a sponge
or soft cloth (and no neutral detergent
or mild abrasive cleaner) when you
clean the blade rubbers. If you wipe the
rubber of the blade strongly, the black
coating component will peel off, which
will cause the wiper to judder. Also,
after wiping it off, check that the rubber
has not come loose. After cleaning the
window glass and wiper blade rubbers,
be sure to rinse them with clean water.
Rinse the window un til the water does
not form beads on the glass. This indi-
cates that the glass is clean.
 If you cannot eliminate the streaking
even after followin g this procedure,
replace the wiper blades (or blade rubbers) with new ones. For replace-
ment instructions, refer to "Replace-
ment of Wiper Blades"
P367.
 If the wipers do not operate in the
following conditions, turn the wiper
switch to the “ ” position. - The wiper switch is in the “ ”
position, however, it does not work.
- The wiper switch is in the “ ”
position, however, it does not work.
In these cases, contact your SUBARU
dealer.
■ Windshield Wiper and
Washer SwitchesThe wiper operates only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
▼ Windshield wipers To turn the wipers on, push the wiper

control lever down.
To turn the wipers off, return the lever to
the “ ” position.
For a single wipe of the wipers, push the
lever up. The wipers operate until you
release the lever.
▼ Wiper intermittent time control
When the wiper switch is in the “ ” posi-
tion, turn the dial to adjust the operating
interval of the wiper. The operating
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: Mist (for a single wipe)
:Off
: Intermittent
: Low speed
: High speed
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