key battery SUBARU BRZ 2023 User Guide

Door Locks
113
Keys and Doors2
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▼How to operate the power door
locking switches
All doors and the fuel filler lid can be
locked and unlocked by pressing either
side of the power door locking switches
located on the driver’s side and the
passenger’s side doors.
1) Lock
2) UnlockNOTEMake sure that you do not leave the
key inside the vehicle before locking
the doors from the outside using the
power door locking switches.■ Key Lock-In Prevention
FunctionAll the doors will not lock when the power
door locking switch is pushed with the
door open while the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTE When leaving the vehicle, make sure
you are holding the key before locking
the doors.
 The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as “operational”.
This function’s operational/non-opera-
tional setting can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU
dealer for details.
▼ Non-operation of key lock-in
prevention function
When the system is set so that it does not
operate, the doors are locked by the
following operation.
 If the lock lever is turned to the front
(“LOCK”) position with the driver’s door
open and the driver’s door is then closed
with the lock lever in that position, the
driver’s door is locked.
 If the spare key is used to lock the
driver’s door from the outside of the
vehicle, the door is locked.■ Battery Drainage Prevention
FunctionIf a door is not completely closed, the inte-
rior lights will remain illuminated as a
result. However, several lights are auto-
matically turned off by the battery
drainage prevention function to prevent
WARNING
Keep all doors locked when you
drive, especially when small chil-
dren are in your vehicle.Along with the proper use of
seatbelts, locking the doors
reduces the chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in an accident.It also helps prevent passengers
from falling out by preventing a
door from being accidentally
opened, and intruders from unex-
pectedly opening doors and enter-
ing your vehicle.
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Alarm System
114the battery from going dead. The following
interior lights are affect ed by this function.NOTEThe default setting for this function
is set as “operational”. The opera-
tional/non-operation al setting of this
function can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer to
change the setting.
 When leaving the vehicle, please
make sure that all doors are completely
closed.
 The battery drainage prevention
function does not operate when the
ignition switch is in “ACC” or “ON”
position.
 The battery drainage prevention
function for the pu sh-button ignition
switch. For details, refer to "Battery
drainage prevention function" P126.
2-5. Alarm SystemThe alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the hazard warning flashers
flash if someone attempts to break into
your vehicle.
The system can be armed or disarmed
with the keyless access function or access
key fob.
The system will not be activated when the
push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “ON” position.
Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set
for deactivation at the time of shipment
from the factory. You can set the system
for activation yourself or have it done by
your SUBARU dealer. Refer to "Alarm
System Setting" P115.■ Alarm System OperationWhen the alarm system is armed, it is trig-
gered by the opening any of the doors, the
trunk lid or engine hood.
The alarm system will activate the
following alarms when triggered.
 The vehicle’s horn will sound for 60
seconds.
 The hazard warning flashers, head-
lights, side marker lights, tail lights and
map lights will flash for 60 seconds.
NOTEThe alarm system can be set to trigger
the illumination of the map lights (illu-
minates only when the door interlock
switch is in the “DOOR” position).■ Arming the SystemThe alarm system becomes armed when
the following operation is performed.
1. Close all windows and turn the ignition
switch to the “OFF” position.
2. Carry the key and get out of the
vehicle.
3. Make sure that the engine hood is
locked.
4. Lock the doors using any of the
following methods.
Locking using the remote keyless
entry system. For details, refer to
"Remote Keyless Entry System"
 P109.
 Locking using the keyless access
function. For details, refer to "Locking
with the door lock sensor" P99.
 Locking using the power door
locking switch. For details, refer to
"Locking using power door locking
switch" P112.
Item Switch
posi-tion Automatically turn-
ing off
Map lights DOOR Approximately 20
minutes later
Ignition
switch light ―
Approximately 20
minutes later
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Alarm System
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Keys and Doors2
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Security indicator light
NOTE
All doors, the trunk lid and fuel filler
lid will lock, an electronic chirp will
sound once, the hazard warning
flashers will flash once, and the secu-
rity indicator light will turn on.
 If any of the doors are not fully
closed, an electronic chirp sounds 5
seconds to alert you that the doors are
not properly closed. When you close
the door, doors will automatically lock
and the system will automatically arm
in 30 seconds.
5. Approximately 30 seconds later, the
system will enter surveillance state.
When the system is in surveillance state,
the security indicator light will then flash
slowly (once approximately every 3 seconds), indicating
that the system has
been armed for surveillance.
NOTE The system can be armed even if the
windows are open. Always make sure
that they are fully closed before arming
the system.
 If any of the following actions is
done during the standby period, the
system will not switch to the surveil-
lance state. - Doors (including the trunk lid)
are unlocked.
- Any door (including the engine
hood) is opened.
- Push-button ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” position■Disarming the SystemPerform either of the following proce-
dures.
Briefly press a button (for less than 2
seconds) on the access key fob.
 Carry the access key fob and perform
either of the following procedures.
- Grip the door handle.
- Press the trunk opener button
- Unlock using the PIN code access.
The flashing of the security indicator light
will blinks slowly (once approximately every 3 seconds), indicating that the alarm

system has been disarmed.
▼ Emergency disarming
If you cannot disarm the system using the
access key fob, you can disarm the
system without using the access key fob.
The system can be disarmed if you turn
the ignition switch from the “OFF” position
to the “ON” position.
NOTEIf the access key fob battery is dis-
charged, perform the procedure
described in "Switching Power Status"
 P326. In such a case, replace the
battery immediately. Refer to "Replac-
ing Battery of Access Key Fob"
 P376.■ Alarm System SettingTo change the setting of your vehicle’s
alarm system for activa tion or deactiva-
tion, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to
"Disarming the System" P115.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all
doors, the trunk lid and engine hood.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
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Windows
1164. Hold down “ ” of the driver’s power
door locking switch, open the driver’s door
within the following 1 second, and wait 10
seconds without releasing the switch. The
setting will then be changed as follows.NOTEYou may have the above setting
change done by your SUBARU dealer.■ If You Have Accidentally
Triggered the Alarm System▼ To stop the alarmDo any of the following operations:
Press unlock button on the access key
fob.
 Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “ACC” position.NOTEOnly registered keys will stop the
alarm. If the immobilizer transponder
is not registered, the alarm will not
stop.
2-6. WindowsNOTE In order to make opening and
closing the doors easier, completely
closed windows are linked to door
operations. Therefore, when a door is
opened, its window opens slightly. When a door is closed, its window

closes completely. However, if the
battery has discharged or is discon-
nected, this function will not operate.
 If the power window system detects
resistance, an impact or abnormality,
the window operation may be automat-
ically stopped to prevent further
jamming, entrapment or malfunction.
- The closing window slides down
slightly and stops.
- The opening window stops
sliding down.
 The power window system may
detect resistance, an impact or an
abnormality in the following cases. - A substantial sized object is
caught between the window and the
roof side (between the front pillar
and a point over the rear seat).
- A foreign object is caught
between the window and the roof
side (between the front pillar and a
point over the rear seat).
- The vehicle drives over a deep
pothole.
 The window cannot be closed for a
few seconds after th e window is auto-
matically stopped by the system.
Setting status Combination
meter display (color TFT) Horn
Activate AL ON Once
Deactivate AL OFF Twice
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury
caused by entrapment, always con-
form to the follo wing instructions
without exception. When operating the power
windows, be extremely careful to
prevent anyone’s fingers, arms,
neck, head or other objects from
being caught in the window. Always lock the passengers’
windows using the lock switch
when children are riding in the
vehicle. Always carry the key when you
leave the vehicle for safety
reasons and never allow an unat-
tended child to remain in the
vehicle. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in injury
to a child operating the power
window.
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Push-Button Ignition Switch
125
Instruments and Controls3
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3-1. Push-Button Ignition Switch■Safety PrecautionsRefer to "Safety Precautions" P94.■ Operating Range for Push-
Button Start System1) Antenna
2) Operating rangeNOTEIf the access key fob is not detected
within the operating range of the
antennas inside the vehicle, the push-
button ignition switch and the engine
start cannot be operated.
 Even when the access key fob is
outside the vehicle, if it is placed too close to the glass, it may be possible to

switch the power or to start the engine.
 Do not leave the access key fob in
the following places. It may become
impossible to operate the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start. - On the instrument panel
- On the floor
- Inside the glove box
- Inside the door trim pocket
- On the rear seat
- On the rear shelf
 When operating the push-button
ignition switch or starting the engine, if
the access key fob battery is
discharged, perform the procedure
described in "Access Key Fob – If
Access Key Fob Does Not Operate
Properly" P325. In such a case,
replace the battery immediately. Refer
to "Replacing Battery of Access Key
Fob" P376.
■ Switching Power Status1) Push-button ignition switchThe power status is switched every time
the push-button ignition switch is pressed.
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Shift the shift lever in neutral (MT
models) or the select lever in the “P” posi-
tion (AT models).
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brak e pedal (AT models).
Every time the button is pressed, the
power is switched in the sequence of
“OFF”, “ACC”, “ON” and “OFF”.
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Push-Button Ignition Switch
126
NOTEWhen operating the push-button
ignition switch, firmly press it all the
way.
 If the push-button ignition switch is
pressed quickly, the power may not
turn on or off.
 When the steering lock cannot be
released, the message appears on the
combination meter. When this occurs,
press the push-butto n ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left
and right.
▼ Battery drainage prevention func -
tion
When the push-button ignition switch is
left in the “ACC” for more than 20 minutes
or “ON” position for approximately 1 hour,
the push-button ignition switch will be
automatically switched to “OFF” to
prevent the battery from going dead. (In
AT models, this function is activated when
the select lever is in the “P” position.)■ When Access Key Fob Does
Not Operate ProperlyRefer to "Access Key Fob – If Access Key
Fob Does Not Operate Properly" P325.
Power
status Combination
meter display Operation
OFF ―Power is turned
off.
ACC “ACCESSORY” The following
systems can be
used:
audio and
accessory power
outlet.
ON “IGNITION ON” All electrical
systems can be used.
CAUTION
To prevent the vehicle battery
from discharging, do not leave
the push-button ig nition switch in
the “ON” or “ACC” position for a
long time. If the vehicle was left in the hot
sun for a long time, the surface of
the push-button ignition switch
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself. To avoid a malfunction, observe
the following precautions.
- Do not spill drinks or other
liquids on the push-button
ignition switch.
- Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch with a hand
that is soiled with oil or other
contaminants.
 If the push-button ignition switch
does not operate smoothly, stop
the operation. Contact a SUBARU
dealer immediately. If the vehicle was left in the hot
sun for a long time, the surface of
the push-button ignition switch
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.
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Warning and Indicator Lights
146
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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Light Control Switch
175
Instruments and Controls3
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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.
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 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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Starting and Stopping Engine
232■Stopping Engine1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the shift lever to neutral (MT
models) or select leve r to the “P” position
(AT models).
3. Press the push-button ignition switch.
The engine will stop, and the power will be
switched off.
NOTEAlthough you can stop the engine by
operating the push -button ignition
switch, do not stop the engine during
driving except in an emergency.■ When Access Key Fob Does
Not Operate ProperlyRefer to "Access Key Fob – If Access Key
Fob Does Not Operate Properly" P325.■ Steering LockAfter stopping the engine and any door is
opened, the steering wheel will be locked
due to the steering lock function.
When the engine is restarted, the steering
lock will be automatically released.
WARNING
 Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch during driving.
When the push-button ignition
switch is operated as follows, the
engine will stop.–The switch is pressed and held
for 2 seconds or longer.–The switch is pressed briefly 3
times or more in succession.When the engine stops, the brake
booster will not function. A
greater foot pressure will be
required on the brake pedal.The power steering system will
not operate either. A greater
force will be required to steer,
and it may result in an accident.
 If the engine stops during driving,
do not operate the push-button
ignition switch or open any of the
doors until the vehicle is stopped
in a safe location. It is dangerous
because the steering lock may be
activated. Stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
CAUTION
For AT models:Do not stop the engine while the
select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position. If the engine is stopped while the
select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position, the power
will be in “ACC”. If the vehicle is
left in this cond ition, the battery
may be discharged.
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In Case of Emergency9
In Case of Emergency
9-1. If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency.......302
9-2. Maintenance Tools..............................................302
Models with Flat Tire Repair Kit ..................................303
Models with Spare Tire ................................................303
9-3. Flat Tires ..............................................................303
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................................303
Sealing a Flat Tire (Models with the Flat 
Tire Repair Kit) ...........................................................306
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 
(If Equipped) ...............................................................315
TPMS Screen (If Equipped)..........................................316
9-4. Jump Starting ......................................................316
Battery Precautions......................................................316
How to Jump Start ........................................................317
9-5. Engine Overheating ............................................319
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine 
Compartment ..............................................................319 If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine

Compartment ............................................................. 319
9-6. Towing .................................................................320
Towing Hook and Tie-Down Hooks/Holes ................. 320
Using a Flat-Bed Truck................................................ 324
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground ..................... 324
9-7. Access Key Fob – If Access Key Fob Does 
Not Operate Properly ...... ..................................325
Locking and Unlocking ............................................... 326
Switching Power Status .............................................. 326
Starting Engine ............................................................ 326
9-8. Malfunctions of the Center Information 
Display ...............................................................327
9-9. If Your Vehicle Is Invo lved in an Accident ........328
To Restart the Engine When Involved in an 
Accident ..................................................................... 328
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