trunk SUBARU BRZ 2023 Owner's Manual

Trunk Lid
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Keys and Doors2
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3. Open the window completely and then
press and hold down the power window
switch for approximately 1 second.
4. Close the window completely and then
pull and hold the power window switch for
approximately 1 second.
2-7. Trunk Lid
WARNING
 To prevent dangerous exhaust
gas from entering the vehicle,
always keep the trunk lid closed
while the engine is running. Check that the trunk is
completely closed before driving.
If it is not, it may suddenly open,
which could lead to an accident. Help prevent children, adults or
animals from locking themselves
in the trunk. On hot or sunny
days, the temperature in the trunk
could quickly become high
enough to cause death or serious
heat-related injuries including
brain damage to anyone locked
inside, particularly for small chil-
dren. When leaving the vehicle, close
all windows and lock all doors.
Also make certain that the trunk
is closed.
CAUTION
 Be extremely careful not to catch
fingers or other objects when
closing the trunk lid.
 Before opening and closing the
trunk, carefully check your
surroundings to make sure it will
not strike any people or objects. When loading and unloading
cargo, be careful not to come in
contact with the hot engine
exhaust gas or the exhaust pipe,
because they could burn you. Be careful opening the trunk
when the wind is strong. The
trunk lid could close or open
suddenly, possibly causing inju-
ries. Make sure that the trunk is
completely open when using it. If
it is not, the trunk lid may
suddenly drop and cause serious
injury. Remove snow and ice from the
trunk lid before opening it. Not
doing so could cause the trunk lid
to fall after it is opened. Under the following conditions,
the trunk lid may close unexpect-
edly, striking people or objects in
its path:
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Trunk Lid
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■To Open and Close the Trunk
Lid from OutsideThe trunk lid can be opened using the
keyless access function or remote keyless
entry system. For details, refer to the
following section.
Refer to "Opening trunk" P100.
To close the trunk lid, lightly press the
trunk lid down until the latch engages.NOTE Do not leave your valuables in the
trunk when you leave your vehicle.
 Under the following conditions, the
trunk can be opened without the
access key fob. - The trunk lock/unlock setting is
set to on.
- All doors are unlocked.
The trunk lock/unlock setting can be
changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact
your SUBARU dealer to change the
setting.
- Parking on a slope, with the
rear of the vehicle lower than
its front. In this case, make
sure the trunk lid is fully open
and secure before loading or
unloading cargo.- Installing parts or accessories
that place excess weight on
the trunk lid. Install only
genuine SUBARU parts and
accessories.- Loading baggage or other
heavy items by throwing or
otherwise forcefully loading
them into the trunk. Always
load cargo with care.
 Do not push the trunk lid forcibly
to close it. It could deform the
metal. The trunk lid is equipped with
damper stays that hold the trunk
lid in place. Observe the following
precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause
damage to trunk lid damper
stays, resulting in a malfunction.
- Do not attach any foreign
objects such as stickers,
plastic sheets and adhesives
to damper stay rods.
- Do not touch damper stay
rods with gloves or other
fabric items.- Do not attach any accessories
other than genuine parts to
the trunk lid.- Do not apply la teral force to
damper stays or place your
hand on it.
 Do not pull on or disassemble the
trunk lid damper stays, or
dispose of them in a fire. Illustra-
tions on the trunk lid damper
stays indicate the following:
- : Do not pull- : Do not disassemble- : Do not dispose of in fire
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Trunk Lid
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Keys and Doors2
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■To Open the Trunk Lid from
InsidePress and hold the trunk lid opener button
for more than 1 second.■ Internal Trunk Lid Release
HandleThe internal trunk lid release handle is a
device designed to open the trunk lid from
inside the trunk. In the event children or
adults become locked inside the trunk, the
handle allows them to open the lid. The
handle is located on the inside of the trunk
lid. To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk,

pull the yellow handle as indicated by the
arrow on the handle. This operation
unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up the
lid.
The handle is made of material that
remains luminescent for approximately an
hour in the dark trunk space after it is
exposed to ambient light even for a short
time.
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WARNING
Never allow any child to get in the
trunk and play with the release han-
dle. If the driver starts the vehicle
without knowing that a child is
inside the trunk and the child opens
the lid using the release handle, the
child could fall out and be killed or
seriously injured.
CAUTION
 Do not close the lid while gripping
the release handle. The handle
may be damaged. Do not use the handle as a hook
to fasten straps or ropes to
secure your cargo in the trunk.
Such use may result in damage of
the handle. Load the trunk so that cargo
cannot strike the release handle.
If the cargo hits the handle while
the vehicle is being driven, the
handle may be pulled and the
trunk lid may open. That may
cause cargo to fall out of the
trunk, which could create a traffic
safety hazard.
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Trunk Lid
122▼InspectionPerform the following steps at least twice
a year to check the release handle for
correct operation.
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. To lock it, press the latch with the
screwdriver shaft until it clicks. This places the latch in the locked posi-
tion.
3. Move the release handle, from outside

the vehicle, in the direction of the arrow to
check if the latch is released.
If the latch is not released, contact your
SUBARU dealer. In that case, use the key to release the

latch, then close the trunk lid.
Also, if the movement of the release
handle feels restricted or not entirely
smooth during operation, or the handle
and/or handle base is cracked, contact
your SUBARU dealer.
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Warning and Indicator Lights
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Instruments and Controls3
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If the brake system warning light should
illuminate while driving (with the parking
brake fully released and with the ignition
switch positioned in “ON”), it could be an
indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn
brake pads. If this occurs, immediately
stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place
and check the brake fluid level. If the fluid
level is below the “MIN” mark in the reser-
voir, do not drive the vehicle. Have the
vehicle towed to the nearest SUBARU
dealer for repair.▼ Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) system warning
If the warning light remains on even
though the parking brake is released, the
brake fluid level may be low or there could
be a problem with the EBD system. Park
the vehicle in a safe place immediately
and contact a SUBARU dealer.
▼ Vacuum pressure system warning
The brake system warning light will illumi-
nate when the vacuum pressure sensor is
malfunctioning or brake booster pressure
is decreasing. If the light continues to illu-
minate for several minutes after starting
the engine, there may be a malfunction in
the vacuum system. In this case, drive the
vehicle carefully and have the system
inspected by a SUBARU dealer.
■ Low Fuel Warning LightThe low fuel warning light illuminates
when the tank is nearly empty approxi-
mately 1.8 US gal (7.0 liters, or 1.5 Imp
gal). It only operates when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.■ Door Open IndicatorWhen any of the doors or the trunk lid is
not fully closed, the door open indicator
appears. This function is effective even if
the ignition switch is in the “OFF” or “ACC”
position.
The open door is indicated by the corre-
sponding part of the door open indicator.
Always make sure this indicator does not
appear before you start to drive.■ Power Steering
Warning LightWhile the engine is running, a warning
light illuminates and a buzzer sounds if a malfunction is detected in the electric

power steering system.
NOTEIf the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent
the system components, such as the
control computer and drive motor,
from overheating.
 The steering wheel is operated
frequently and turned sharply while the
vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low
speeds, such as while frequently
turning the steering wheel during
parallel parking.
 The steering wheel remains in the
fully turned position for a long period
of time.
At this time, there will be more resis-
tance when steering. However this is
not a malfunction. Normal steering
CAUTION
Promptly put fuel in the tank when-
ever the low fuel warning light illu-
minates. Engine misfires as a result
of an empty tank could cause dam-
age to the engine.
CAUTION
When the power steering warning
light is illuminated, there may be
more resistance when the steering
wheel is operated. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and
have the vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.
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Interior Light
2126-1. Interior Light■Map Lights▼ Map light switches
To turn on the map light, press the lens.
To turn it off, press the lens again. ▼
Door interlock switch
1) Door interlock switchThe door interlock switch has the following
positions.
OFF: The map lights do not illuminate
automatically in conjunction with a door
opening. However, the lights can be
turned on manually by pressing the map
light lens.
DOOR: The map lights illuminate auto-
matically when any of the doors (other
than the trunk lid) is opened even while
the map light is off. Several seconds after
all of the doors (other than the trunk lid)
are closed, the map lights gradually turn
off. For details, refer to "OFF Delay Timer"
 P212.
■ OFF Delay TimerMap lights have an automatic illumination
function.
When the interior light switch is set to the
“DOOR” position, the light will automati-
cally turn on and off depending on the
locking and unlocking of the doors, the
opening and closing of the doors, as well
as the position of the ignition switch.NOTEThe setting for the period of time in
which the lights remain on (OFF delay
timer) can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer
for details. Also, the setting can be
changed by operating the center infor-
mation display. For details, refer to
"Car settings" P165.
CAUTION
When leaving your vehicle, make
sure the lights are turned off to
avoid battery discharge.
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Under-Floor Storage Compartment (models with the flat tire repair kit)
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Interior Equipment6
2. Turn the upper knob of each retaining
hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in
place.
A: Always align the “ ” marks.
6-9. Under-Floor Storage
Compartment (models withthe flat tire repair kit)The subfloor storage compartment is
located under the floor of the trunk and
can be used to store small items. To open
the lid, pull the tab or handle up.NOTEWhen storing a flat tire, put the sub-
floor storage in the trunk.
CAUTION
 Always keep the lid of the
subfloor storage compartment
closed while driving to reduce the
risk of injury in the event of
sudden stop or an accident.
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 Do not store spray cans,
containers with flammable or
corrosive liquids or any other
dangerous items in the subfloor
storage compartment.
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State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
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Starting and Operating7
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▼If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened
If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened due to
a malfunction or a dead battery, it can be
opened from the trunk. 1. Remove the access cover at the right-
side of the trunk trim.
1) Lever2. Push the yellow lever to unlock the fuel
filler lid.
7-2. State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)California and a number of federal states

have Inspection/Maintenance programs
to inspect your vehicle’s emission control
system. If your vehicle does not pass this
test, some states may deny renewal of
your vehicle’s registration.
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer
that monitors the performance of the
engine’s emission control system. Certi-
fied emission inspectors will inspect the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) system as
part of the state emission inspection
process. The OBDII system is designed to
detect engine and transmission problems
that might cause the vehicle emissions to
exceed allowable limits. OBDII inspec-
tions apply to all 1996 model year and
newer passenger cars and trucks. Over
30 states plus the District of Columbia
Immediately put fuel in the tank
whenever the low fuel warning
light illuminates. Engine misfires
as a result of an empty tank could
cause damage to the engine.
Continuing to operate your
vehicle at an extremely low fuel
level may result in a reduction of
engine performance.
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CAUTION
Resultant vehicle damage due to
improper testing is not covered
under the SUBARU Limited War-
ranty and is the responsibility of the
state inspection program or its con-
tractors or licensees.
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Preparing to Drive
228have implemented emission inspection of
the OBDII system.
 The inspection of the OBDII system
consists of a visual operational check of
the “ CHECK ENGINE ” warning light/
malfunction indicator light (MIL) and an
examination of the OBDII system with an
electronic scan tool.
 A vehicle passes
the OBDII system
inspection if proper operation of the
“ CHECK ENGINE ” warning light is
observed, there are no stored diagnostic
trouble codes, and the OBDII readiness
monitors are all complete.
 A vehicle fails
the OBDII inspection if
the “ CHECK ENGINE ” warning light is not
properly operating (light is illuminated or is
not working due to a burned out bulb) or
there is one or more diagnostic trouble
codes stored in the vehicle’s computer.
 A state emission in spection may reject
(not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of
OBDII system readiness monitors “ NOT
READY ” is greater than one. If the
vehicle’s battery has been recently
replaced or disconnected, the OBDII
system inspection may indicate that the
vehicle is not ready for the emission test.
Under this condition, the vehicle driver
should be instructed to drive his/her
vehicle for a few days to reset the readi-
ness monitors and return for an emission
re-inspection. 
Owners of rejected or failing vehicles
should contact their SUBARU Dealer for
service.
7-3. Preparing to DriveYou should perform the following checks
and adjustments every day before you
start driving.
1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and
lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. Check the appearance and condition
of the tires. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
3. Look under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
4. Check that no small animals enter the
engine compartment.
5. Check that the hood and trunk are fully
closed.
6. Check the adjustment of the seat.
7. Check the adjustment of the inside
and outside mirrors.
8. Fasten your seatbelt. Check that your
passengers have fastened their seatbelts.
9. Check the operation of the warning
and indicator lights when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position.
10. Check the gauges, indicator and
warning lights after starting the engine.
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Rear View Camera
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Starting and Operating7
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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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