dead battery SUBARU BRZ 2023 Owners Manual

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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Push-Button Ignition Switch
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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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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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Automatic Transmission
236NOTEWhen the engine coolant tempera-
ture is still low, the transmission will
shift at higher engine speeds than
when the coolant temperature is suffi-
ciently high in order to shorten the
warm-up time and improve driveability.
The gearshift timing will automatically shift to the normal
timing after the
engine has warmed up.
 Immediately after transmission fluid
is replaced, you may feel that the trans-
mission operation is somewhat
unusual. This results from invalidation
of data which the on-board computer
has collected and stored in memory to
allow the transmission to shift at the
most appropriate times for the current
condition of your vehicle. Optimized
shifting will be restored as the vehicle
continues to be driven for a while.
 Place the shift boot to the original
position after it is lifted. If the shift lever
is operated with the shift boot in the
rolled up position, the shift boot may
have tension and it may disturb the
shift lever operation.
 When the vehicle is idling at high
rpm in order to warm up, and the
vehicle is on a slippery road, the trans-
mission may automatically shift to 2nd
gear for stopping and starting off.
■ Select Lever
: Shift with the brake pedal depressed
and push-button ignition switch in the “ON”
position. When shifting between “P” and “D”,
depress the brake pedal and securely stop
the vehicle before shifting.
The select lever has four positions, “P”,
“R”, “N”, “D” and also has a manual gate
for using the manual mode.NOTETo protect the engine while the select
lever is in the “P” or “N” position, the
engine is controlled so that the engine
speed may not become too high even
if the accelerator pedal is depressed
hard.
 Do not race the engine for more
than 5 seconds in any position
except the “N” or “P” position
when the brake is applied or when
chocks are used in the wheels.
This may cause the transmission
fluid to overheat. Never move the vehicle rearward
by inertia with the select lever set
in a forward driving position or
move the vehicle forward by
inertia with the select lever set in
the “R” position. Doing so may
result in an unexpected accident
or malfunction. When parking the vehicle, first
securely apply the parking brake
and then place the select lever in
the “P” position. Do not park for a
long time with the select lever in
any other position as doing so
could result in a dead battery.
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