climate control SUBARU BRZ 2023 User Guide

Air Filtration System
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Climate Control4
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■Cooling and Dehumidifying
in High Humidity and Low
Te mperature Weather Condi -
tionUnder certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, lo w temperatures, etc.)
a small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicate
any problem with the air conditioning
system.■ Air Conditioner Compressor
Shut-Off Whe n Engine Is
Heavily LoadedTo improve acceleration and gas mileage,
the air conditio ner compressor is
designed to temporarily shut off during air
conditioner operation whenever the accel-
erator is fully depressed such as during
rapid acceleration or when driving on a
steep upgrade.
■ Refrigerant for Your Climate
Control Syste m1) Air conditioner labelYour air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant R-1234yf (HFO-1234yf).
Before adding, changing or checking the
refrigerant, check the air conditioner label
in the location shown in the illustration to
confirm the type of refrigerant is used in
your vehicle.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for service.
Repairs needed as a result of using the
wrong refrigerant are not covered under
warranty.
4-7. Air Filtration SystemYour vehicle’s air conditioning system is
equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the cabin air filter according to
the replacement schedule found in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
This schedule should be followed to main-
tain the filter’s dust collection ability.
Under extremely dusty conditions, the
filter should be replaced more frequently.
Have your filter checked or replaced by
your SUBARU dealer. For replacement,
use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.NOTEThe filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.
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CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter. Reduction of the airflow through
the vents. Windshield gets easily fogged or
misted.
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Air Filtration System
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Climate Control4
3. Replace the cabin air filter with a new
one and then reinstall the cover. 4. Reinstall the glove box in the reverse

order of removal.
5. Close the glove box.
CAUTION
The arrow mark on the filter must
point UP.
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Cleaning the Interior
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Appearance Care10
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Check the interior of the vehicle for water
and dirt accumulation under the floor mats
because that could cause corrosion.
Occasionally check under the mats to
make sure the area is dry.
Keep your garage dry. Do not park your
vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated
garage. In such a garage, corrosion can
be caused by dampness. If you wash the
vehicle in the garage or put the vehicle
into the garage when wet or covered with
snow, that can cause dampness.
If your vehicle is operated in cold weather
and/or in areas where road salts and other
corrosive materials are used, the door
hinges and locks, trun k lid lock, and hood
latch should be inspected and lubricated
periodically.
10-3. Cleaning the InteriorUse a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
control panel, audio equipment, instru-
ment panel, center console, combination
meter panel, and switches. (Do not use
organic solvents.)■ Seat Fabric MaterialRemove loose dirt, dust or debris with a
vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on the
fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum
cleaner, use a soft brush then vacuum it.
Wipe the fabric surface with a tightly
wrung cloth and dry the seat fabric thor-
oughly. If the fabric is still dirty, wipe using
a solution of mild soap and lukewarm
water then dry thoroughly.
If the stain does not come out, try a
commercially available fabric cleaner. Use
the cleaner on a hidden place and make
sure it does not affect the fabric adversely.
Use the cleaner according to its instruc-
tions.
NOTEAs the color of the meter visor may
transfer, do not place anything on top
of it.■ Leather Seat MaterialsThe leather used by SUBARU is a high
quality natural product which will retain its
distinctive appearance and feel for many
years with proper care.
Allowing dust or road dirt to build up on the
surface can cause leather to become
brittle and wear prematurely. To maintain
its resiliency, leather should be cleaned
monthly or whenever it becomes soiled.
Before cleaning leather upholstery,
vacuum it to remove dust. Use a soft and
lint-free cloth dampened with lukewarm
water and mild soap, taking care not to
soak the leather or allow water to pene-
trate the stitched seams. Use a gentle
circular motion while cleaning the leather -
do not rub or apply extreme pressure.
Wipe the leather again with another clean,
slightly damp cloth to remove soap
residue and dry with a soft cloth.
Minor surface blemishes or difficult dirt
spots may be treated with a commercial
leather spray. Never use alcohol, cleaning
solvents, leather oils, varnishes or
polishes on your leather as it will dry out
the leather finish.
CAUTION
When cleaning the seat, do not use
benzine, paint thinner, or any simi-
lar materials. Doing so could dam-
age the surface and cause the color
to deteriorate.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
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Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects13
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on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calcu-
lated in Step 4.
13-3. Uniform Tire Quality Grading StandardsThis information i ndicates the rela-
tive performance of passenger car
tires in the area of treadwear, trac-
tion, and temperature resistance.
This is to aid the consumer in
making an informed choice in the
purchase of tires.
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
TREADWEAR 200 TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
The quality grades apply to new
pneumatic tires for use on
passenger cars. However, they do
not apply to deep tread, winter type
snow tires, space-saver or tempo-
rary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of 12 inches
or less, or to some limited produc-
tion tires. All passenger car tires must

conform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades.
■ TREADWEARThe treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1-1/2)
times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.■ TRACTION AA, A, B, CThe traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
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Index
410AAbbreviation .............................................................................P4
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .............................................P245
Warning light....................................................................P140
Access key Warning indicator.................................................. P143, P144
Access key fob
Warning light....................................................................P144
Accessories ..........................................................................P373
Accessory power outlet ........................................................P215
Active sound control .............................................................P242
Air cleaner element ..............................................................P350
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control ......... .......................................P200
Manual climate control system .... ....................................P201
Air filtration system ....... ........................................................P205
Airflow mode selection . ........................................................P201
Alarm system .... ............................ ................................. ......P114
All season tires .....................................................................P358
Alloy wheel .......... ............................. ............................ ........P366
Cleaning ............ ........................................................ ......P333
Antenna Roof antenna ...................................................................P210
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...... .......................................P245
Arming the system ....... ........................................................P114
Ashtray .................................................................................P217
AT OIL TEMP warning light..................................................P138 Audio
Antenna system ........... .......................................... ......... P210
Set .................................................................................. P210
Audio system-linked display ........ ........................................ P156
Auto dimmer cancel function ............................................... P131
Auto on/off headlights.......................................................... P174 Sensor ............................................................................ P176
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ....... ..................................... P186
Automatic Transmission .................................................................. P235
Automatic climate control operation .................................... P200
Automatic headlight beam leveler . ................................ ...... P182
Warning light ................................................................... P150
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR).......................................................................... P40
Automatic transmission Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ................ P138
Average vehicle speed ................ ........................................ P153
BBattery
Drainage prevention function .......................................... P113
Jump starting .................................................................. P316
Replacement (access key fob) ....................................... P376
Replacement (keyless access wi th push-button start system)
....................................................................................... P376
Vehicle battery ................................................................ P370
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) ................................................. P268
Booster seat .......................................................................... P54
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Index
412ChimeLight .................................................................................P174
Seatbelt ...........................................................................P131
Cleaning
Alloy wheels............. ........................................................P333
Center information display ...............................................P336
Interior .............................................................................P335
Ventilation grille ...............................................................P204
Climate control system .........................................................P198 Automatic.........................................................................P200
Manual .............................................................................P201
Clock ....................................................................................P172
Clutch Fluid ...................................................................... P354, P383
Pedal ...............................................................................P356
Combination meter display (color TFT) ................................P151 Audio system-linked disp lay ............................................P156
Drive information .............................................................P153
Driving support system setting di splay ............................P157
Exclusive content for SUBARU BRZ ...............................P154
Navigation system-linke d display ....................................P156
Settings display ...............................................................P157
Warning message display ...............................................P159
Compass ..............................................................................P186
Console ................................................................................P214
Control switch light ...............................................................P174
Coolant ...................................................................... P349, P384
Cooling system.....................................................................P348
Corrosion protection .............................................................P334 Cruise control ...................................................................... P260
Indicator light .................................................................. P149
Set indicator light ............................................................ P149
Cup holder ........................................................................... P214
DDaytime running light (DRL) system ........................... ......... P180
Defogger.............................................................................. P185
Defrosting ............................................................................ P203
Differential gear oil ................. ................................... P353, P383
Dimensions.......................................................................... P380
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators.............................. P245
Door Door unlock selection function ........................................ P100
Locks .............................................................................. P111
Open indicator ................................................................ P141
Double trip meter ................................................................. P128
Drive belt ............................................................................. P352
Drive information ................................................................. P153
Driving Car phone/cell phone...... .......................................... .......... P9
Drinking............................................................................... P7
Drugs .................................................................................. P8
Foreign countries ............................................................ P292
Pets..................................................................................... P9
Snowy and icy roads....................................................... P295
Tips .............................................................P235, P240, P290
Tired or sleepy .................................................................... P8
Winter ............................................................................. P293
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Index
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Turn signal ...................................................................... P149
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF ............................... P143
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) operation ............. P142, P143
Inside mirror ........................................................................ P186
Interior lights ........................................................................ P212
Internal trunk lid release handle .. ................................... ..... P121
JJack and jack handle ... ................................................... ..... P302
Jack-up point ....................................................................... P303
Jump starting ....................................................................... P316KKey ........................................................................................ P94
Replacement ................................................................... P108
Keyless access with push-button start system ...................... P94
Disabling keyless access functions................................. P103
Locking and unlocking doors ............................................ P98
Opening trunk ................................................................... P98
Warning chimes and warning i ndicator ................. P106, P143
When access key fob does not operate properly ............ P325LLane Change Assist (LCA) .................................................. P269
Leather seat materials ................ ......................................... P335
LED headlight warning light ........ ............................... P150, P373
LED headlights .................................................................... P373
Light Backup ............................................................................ P373 Control switch.................................................................. P174
Daytime running ...........
.................................... ............... P180
Map ................................................................................. P212
Trunk ............................................................................... P374
Turn signal ................ ...................................................... P182
Loading your vehicle ............................................................ P297
Low fuel warning light .......................................................... P141
Low tire pressure warning light ............................................ P138
Lower anchors and tethers for ch ildren (LATCH) .................. P55
Lower and top tether anchorages .......................................... P55
MMaintenance Precautions ..................................................................... P339
Schedule ............. ........................................................ .... P339
Seatbelt ............................................................................. P43
Tips ................................................................................. P341
Tools ............................................................................... P302
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) ...... P136
Manual Climate control ................................................................ P201
mode (automatic transmission) ... ..................... ............... P239
Seat ................................................................................... P33
Transmission ................................................................... P233
Transmission oil ....................................................P353, P383
Map light .............................................................................. P212
Meters and gauges .............................................................. P127
Mirror defogger .................................................................... P185
Mirrors.................................................................................. P186
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