key fob SUBARU BRZ 2023 Owner's Guide

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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Access Key Fob – If Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly
325
In Case of Emergency9
– CONTINUED –
1. Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in neutral.
2. The ignition switch should be in the
“ON” position while the vehicle is being
towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
9-7. Access Key Fob – If
Access Key Fob Does Not Operate ProperlyThe following functions may be inoperable
because of strong radio signals in the
surrounding area or a low battery condi-
tion of the access key fob.
 Locking/unlocking doors including
trunk
 Switching power status
 Starting engine
In such cases, perform the following
procedure. When t he battery of the
access key fob is discharged, replace it
with a new one. Refer to "Replacing
Battery of Access Key Fob" P376.
CAUTION
 If transmission failure occurs,
transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck. Sometime damaged vehicles
cannot be towed because of their
damaged condition. In that case,
use a flat-bed truck for transpor-
tation. The traveling speed must be
limited to less than 20 mph (32
km/h) and the traveling distance
to less than 19 miles (30 km). For
greater speeds and distances,
transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck. Use a flat-bed truck if there are
long distance downgrades or
steep slopes. However, do not
apply the brake pedal for a long
time because the engine braking
will not work while towing. Doing
so could overheat the brake. Drive carefully and do not make
an impact on the towing rope by
suddenly starting.
 Use a specific towing rope for
towing. If wire ropes and metal
chains are needed to be used for
towing, wrap the contact portion
of the bumper with cloth to
protect it from damage.
CAUTION
Keep metallic objects, magnetic
sources and signal transmitters
away from the area between the
access key fob and the push-button
ignition switch. They may interfere
with the communication between
the access key fob and the push-
button ignition switch.
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Access Key Fob – If Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly
326■Locking and Unlocking1) Release button
2) Emergency keyWhile pressing the release button of the
access key fob, take out the emergency
key.
Lock or unlock the driver’s door with the
emergency key in the procedure
described in "Locking and Unlocking from
the Outside" P111.NOTEAfter locking or unlocking, be sure to
attach the emergency key back to the
access key fob.
■ Switching Power Status1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the shift lever into neutral (MT
models) or the select lever into the “P”
position (AT models).
3. Depress the clutch pedal (MT models)
or brake pedal (AT models).
4. Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the push-
button ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is
completed, a chime (ding) will sound. At
the same time, the status of the push-
button ignition switch changes to either of
the following. 
When the keyless access with
push-button start system is deacti-
vated: “ACC”
 Under other conditions: “ON”
5. When the keyless access with push-
button start system is deactivated, press
the push-button ignition switch with the
clutch pedal (MT models) or brake pedal
(AT models) released. The status of the
push-button ignition switch then changes
to “ON”.
NOTEIf the power does not switch even
though the above procedure was fol-
lowed precisely, co ntact your SUBARU
dealer.■ Starting Engine1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the shift lever into neutral (MT
models) or the select lever into the “P”
position (AT models).
3. Depress the brake pedal (all models).
4. Depress the clutch pedal (MT
models).
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901210
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Malfunctions of the Center Information Display
327
In Case of Emergency9
– CONTINUED –
5. Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the push-
button ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is
completed, a chime (ding) will sound. At
the same time, the push-button ignition
switch turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
6. After the push-button ignition switch
turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position, while
depressing the brake pedal (all models)
and the clutch pedal (MT models), press
the push-button ignition switch.NOTEIf the engine does not start even
though the above procedure was fol-
lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU
dealer.
9-8. Malfunctions of the Center Information DisplayIf the following screens are displayed,
temporary errors or malfunctions may
occur in the center information display.
If they are only temporary errors, the
following procedure may help to eliminate
them.Shutting down the screen Freezing the screen
Blacking out the screen
901210
901090
901091901092
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Maintenance and Service11-28. Replacing Bulbs ..............................................373
Headlights ..................................................................... 373
Backup Light ................................................................ 373
Trunk Light ................................................................... 374Other Bulbs ................................................................... 374
Adjusting Headlight Aim.............................................. 374
11-29. Replacing Battery........................................... 375
Replacing Battery of Access Key Fob........................ 376
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Maintenance Precautions
340NOTESUBARU does not endorse the use of
non-SUBARU approved flushing sys-
tems and strongly advises against per-
forming these services on a SUBARU
vehicle. Non-SUBARU approved flush-
ing systems use chemicals and/or sol-
vents which have not been tested or
approved by SUBARU. SUBARU war-
ranties do not cover any part of the
vehicle which is damaged by adding or
applying chemicals and/or solvents
other than those approved or recom-
mended by SUBARU.
■ Before Checking or
Servicing in the Engine
Compartment
■When Checking or Servicing
in the Engine Compartment
Do not tamper wi th the wiring of
the SRS airbag system or seatbelt
pretensioner system, or attempt
to take its connectors apart, as
that may activate the system or it
can render it inoperative. NEVER
use a circuit tester for these
wiring. If your SRS airbag or
seatbelt pretensioner needs
service, consult your nearest
SUBARU dealer. Check the inside of the engine
compartment to see if there are
any cloths and tools left. If they
are left inside, they may be a
cause of malfunction and fire.
WARNING
 Always stop the engine and apply
the parking brake to prevent the
vehicle from moving. Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after the
engine is stopped. Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components.
This may cause a fire. When the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position, the cooling fan
may operate suddenly even when
the engine is stopped. If your
body or clothes come into
contact with a rotating fan, that
could result in serious injury. To
avoid risk of injury, always turn
the push-button i gnition switch to
the “OFF” position and confirm
that the operation indicator on
the switch is turn ed off. Then take
the access key fob out from the
vehicle.
 Before performing any servicing
on a vehicle equipped with a
remote engine start system
temporarily place that system in
the service mode to prevent it
from unexpectedly starting the
engine.
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Replacing Battery
375
Maintenance and Service11
– CONTINUED –
▼Headlight aim adjustment1) Adjustment direction mark1. Turn the bolt A clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust it. Remember
the direction of the rotation and number of
rotations. 2. Turn bolt B the same number of turns

and in the same direction as step 1.
NOTE If the headlight aim cannot be
adjusted, contact your SUBARU
dealer.
 To inspect of the headlight aim posi-
tion, consult a SUBARU dealer.
11-29. Replacing BatteryThe access key fob may be discharged
under the following conditions.
 The operation of the keyless access
function is unstable
 The operating distance of the remote
keyless entry system is unstable
 The transmitter does not operate prop-
erly when used within the standard
distance
Replace the battery with a new one.
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B02157
B02158
CAUTION
 Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key fob/trans-
mitter when replacing battery. Be careful not to damage the
printed circuit board in the
access key fob/transmitter when
replacing the battery. Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any
removed parts; children could
swallow them. There is a danger of an explosion
if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type of the
battery.
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Replacing Battery
376NOTEReplace only with the same or
equivalent type of battery recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
 Dispose of used batteries according
to the local laws.
 Mount the battery in the correct
orientation to prevent fluid leakage. Be
careful not to bend the terminals. It
may result in a malfunction.
 It is recommended that the battery
should be replaced by a SUBARU
dealer.
 Use a new battery.
 After replacing the battery, confirm
that the access key fob/transmitter
functions properly.■ Replacing Battery of Access
Key Fob
Battery: Button battery CR2032 or
equivalent1) Release button
2) Emergency key1. Take out the emergency key. 2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl
tape or a cloth, and insert it in the gap to

remove the cover.
3. Take out the battery using a flat-head
screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth.
 Batteries shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as bright
sunlight, fire or the like.
CAUTION
 When removing or fitting the
access key fob cover, make sure
that the plastic part does not
come off or become misaligned.
 Before replacin g the battery,
remove any static electricity.
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Replacing Battery
377
Maintenance and Service11
4. Insert a new battery with its positive
(+) side facing upward as shown in the
figure.
5. Attach the cover to the access key fob
by fitting the projections and recesses
together.
B01547B01542
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