Subaru 2014 BRZ Manuals

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Subaru 2014 BRZ Owner's Manual (491 pages)

2014 BRZ

Brand: Subaru | Category: Automobile | Size: 9.59 MB

Table of Contents
2
Table of Contents
3
Index
3
Exterior
7
Pictorial Index
7
Instrument Panel
12
Vehicles with a Manual Air Conditioning System
13
Vehicles with an Automatic Air Conditioning System
13
Accessories, Spare Parts and Modification of Your SUBARU
15
For Your Information
15
Noise from under Vehicle after Turning off the Engine
15
Installation of a Mobile Two-Way Radio System
16
Disclosure of the EDR Data
17
Event Data Recorder
17
General Precaution Regarding Children’’s Safety
18
General Precautions While Driving
18
Perchlorate Material
18
Scrapping of Your SUBARU
18
Arrows Indicating Operations
19
Symbols
19
Symbols Used in Illustrations
19
Warnings & Cautions
19
Before Driving
20
Access Keys
21
Key Information
21
Keys
21
Keyless Access with Push Button Start System
24
Opening, Closing and Locking the Doors and Trunk Lid
24
Remote Keyless Entry System
38
Doors
43
Trunk Lid
46
- Canceling the Trunk Lid Opener Feature
  47
- Internal Trunk Lid Release Lever
  48
- Caution While Driving
  49
- When Children Are in the Vehicle
  49
- Using the Trunk
  50
- Trunk Lid Damper Stays
  51
- Adjustable Components
  52
Front Seats
52
Rear Seats
55
Head Restraints
57
Seatbelts
59
Steering Wheel
66
- Adjusting the Height of Rear View Mirror
  67
- Anti-Glare Function
  67
Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror
67
Outside Rear View Mirrors
68
Opening and Closing the Windows
71
Power Windows
71
Engine Immobilizer System
79
Security System
79
Theft Prevention Labels (U.S.A.)
82
Correct Driving Posture
87
Safety Information
87
While Driving
88
SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
89
- When You Sell Your Vehicle
  90
- SRS Airbag
  91
- SRS Airbag System Components
  94
- If the SRS Airbags Deploy (Inflate)
  95
- SUBARU Advanced Frontal Airbag System
  96
- Driver’’s SRS Frontal Airbag
  97
- Front Passenger’’s SRS Frontal Airbag
  97
- Occupant Detection System
  98
- Driver's Side
  104
- Operation
  104
- Passenger’’s Side
  104
- SRS Side Airbag and SRS Curtain Airbag
  111
- SRS Airbag Precautions
  119
Front Passenger Occupant Detection System
124
Child Restraint Systems
134
- Infant Seat/Convertible Seat
  134
- Points to Remember
  134
- Types of Child Restraints
  134
- Booster Seat
  135
- Convertible Seat
  135
- Selecting an Appropriate Child Restraint System
  135
- Where to Place a Child Restraint System
  135
- Child Restraint Precautions
  136
- Front Passenger’’ S Seat
  136
- Rear Seat Seating Positions
  136
- When the Child Restraint System Is Not in Use
  137
- Anchor Bracket
  138
- Child Restraint LATCH Anchors
  138
Installing Child Restraints
138
When Driving
148
Driving the Vehicle
149
- Vehicles with a Manual Transmission
  149
- Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission
  149
- Parking the Vehicle
  150
- Driving in the Rain
  151
- Engine Speed While Driving
  151
- Starting off on a Steep Uphill
  151
- Brake Pad and Lining
  152
- Breaking-In of New Brake Pads and Linings
  152
- New Vehicle Break-In Driving
  152
- Replacement of Brake Pad and Lining
  152
- After the Engine Starts
  153
- Drum-In-Disc Type Parking Brake System
  153
- Operating Your Vehicle in a Foreign Country
  153
- Parking Brake Lining
  153
- When Starting the Vehicle
  154
- When Driving on Slippery Road Surfaces
  156
- When Shifting the Select Lever or Shift Lever
  156
- When the Vehicle Is Stopped
  157
- When the Vehicle Is Parked
  158
- Exhaust Gases
  159
- When Taking a Nap in the Vehicle
  159
- When Braking
  160
- Avoiding Damage to Vehicle Parts
  161
- When Parking the Vehicle
  161
- If You Get a Flat Tire While Driving
  162
- When Encountering Flooded Roads
  162
Push-Button Ignition Switch
163
- Starting the Engine
  163
- Stopping the Engine
  165
- Changing Push-Button Ignition Switch Mode
  166
- Auto Power off Function
  167
- If the Engine Does Not Start
  168
- Operation of the Push-Button Ignition Switch
  168
- Steering Lock
  168
- Steering Lock Motor Overheating Prevention
  169
- When the Steering Lock Cannot be Released
  169
- When Starting the Engine
  170
- To Prevent Battery Discharge
  171
- Changing the Engine Switch Positions
  172
Engine (Ignition) Switch
172
- Key Reminder Function
  173
- Turning the Key from ““ACC”” to ““LOCK””
  173
Automatic Transmission
175
- Shifting the Select Lever
  175
- Shift Position Uses
  176
- Normal Mode
  177
- Selecting a Driving Mode
  177
- Snow Mode
  177
- Sport Mode
  177
- Manual Mode Driving
  178
- Downshifting Restrictions Warning Buzzer
  179
- Sport Mode and Snow Mode Automatic Deactivation
  179
- When Driving with Cruise Control Activated
  179
- When Moving the Select Lever out of P
  179
- Automatic Gear Selection When the Vehicle Is Stopped
  180
- Temporary Manual Mode Driving
  180
- Adaptive Control
  181
Manual Transmission
182
- Shifting the Shift Lever
  182
- Shifting the Shift Lever to R
  182
- Shift Position Indicator
  183
- Shift-Up Indicator
  183
- To Prevent Damage to the Transmission
  184
- If the Indicators Flash Faster than Usual
  185
Turn Signal Lever
185
Turn Signals Can be Operated When
185
Parking Brake
186
Usage in Winter Time
186
Horn
187
Analog Speedometer
188
Instrument Cluster Gauges and Meters
188
- Tachometer
  188
- Switch the Display
  190
- Changing between Activated/Deactivated
  191
- Setting the Shift Position Indicator and Shift-Up Indicator
  191
- Fuel Gauge
  192
- Instrument Panel Light Control
  192
- The Brightness of the Instrument Panel Lights
  192
- Center Panel
  193
Indicators and Warning Lights
193
- Indicators
  194
- Airbag On-Off Indicator
  195
- Warning Lights
  196
- If a Safety System Warning Light Does Not Come on
  197
Multi-Information Display
198
Headlight Switch
203
Operating the Lights and
203
- Turning on the High Beam Headlights
  204
- Guide to Dial Settings
  205
- Manual Headlight Leveling Dial
  205
- Occupancy and Luggage Load Conditions
  205
- Daytime Running Light System
  206
- Headlight Control Sensor
  206
- Automatic Light off System
  207
- Light Reminder Buzzer
  207
- Customization that Can be Configured at Your SUBARU Dealer
  208
Fog Light Switch
209
- Fog Lights Can be Used When
  209
- Windshield Wipers and Washer
  210
- Cruise Control
  213
Using Other Driving
213
- Adjusting the Set Speed
  214
- Fine Adjustment
  214
- Large Adjustment
  214
- Canceling and Resuming the Constant Speed Control
  215
- Cruise Control Can be Set When
  215
- Accelerating after Setting the Vehicle Speed
  216
- Automatic Cruise Control Cancelation
  216
- The System May be Malfunctioning When
  216
- Cruise Control Precaution
  217
- Situations Unsuitable for Cruise Control
  217
Driving Assist Systems
218
Driving Information Cargo and Luggage
225
- Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
  225
- Example on Your Vehicle
  226
- Storage Precautions
  227
- Things that Must Not be Carried in the Trunk
  227
- Seating Capacity
  229
- Total Load Capacity
  229
- Towing Capacity
  229
Vehicle Load Limits
229
- Before Driving the Vehicle
  230
- Pre-Winter Preparations
  230
Winter Driving Tips
230
- Tire Chains
  232
- Refueling in Cold Weather
  233
Trailer Towing
234
Dinghy Towing
235
Interior Features
236
System and Defogger
236
Using the Air Conditioning
236
- Adjusting the Settings
  237
- Using the Air Conditioning System and Defogger Manual Air Conditioning System
  237
Manual Air Conditioning System
237
- Defogging the Windshield
  238
- Air Outlets and Air Flow
  239
- Adjusting the Position of the Air Outlets
  240
- Center Outlets
  240
- Right and Left Side Outlets
  240
- Switching between Outside Air and Recirculated Air Modes
  240
- Opening and Closing the Air Outlets
  241
- Air Conditioning Odors
  242
- Fogging up of the Windows
  242
- For Quick Cooling
  242
- Outside/Recirculated Air Mode
  242
- To Prevent the Windshield from Fogging up
  243
Automatic Air Conditioning System
244
Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers
253
Using the Audio System
255
Using the AUX/USB Port
255
Interior Lights List
256
Using the Interior Lights
256
Illuminated Entry System
257
X95;• Interior Light
257
Items that Should Not be Left in the Storage Spaces
258
List of Storage Features
258
Using the Storage Features
258
X95;• Glove Box
259
When Using the Bottle Holder
260
X95;• Bottle Holders
260
- Changing the Console Tray Size
  261
- Changing the Cup Holder Position
  261
X95;• Cup Holders/ Console Tray
261
Items Unsuitable for the Cup Holder
262
Other Interior Features
263
Sun Visors
263
Vanity Mirrors
264
Clock
265
The Clock Is Displayed When
265
Outside Temperature Display
266
In the Console Tray
267
Power Outlets
267
Seat Heaters
269
- The Seat Heaters Can be Used When
  269
- Burns
  270
- To Prevent Seat Heater Damage
  270
Floor Mat
271
- When Installing the Driver's Floor Mat
  272
- Maintenance and Care
  274
- Handling the Antenna
  275
Maintenance and Care Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Exterior
275
- Aluminum Wheels
  276
- Automatic Car Washes
  276
- High Pressure Car Washes
  276
- Parts Containing Resin such as the Bumper
  276
- Precautions Regarding the Exhaust Pipes
  277
- Protective Film for Side Sill Plates
  277
- When Washing the Vehicle
  277
- Antenna Installation and Removal Precautions
  278
- Cleaning the Exterior Lights
  278
- To Prevent Damage to the Antenna
  278
- To Prevent Damage to the Windshield Wiper Arms
  278
Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Interior
279
- Cleaning the Leather Areas
  279
- Synthetic Leather Areas
  279
- Caring for Leather Areas
  280
- Cleaning the Interior (Especially Instrument Panel)
  280
- Shampooing the Carpets
  280
- Water in the Vehicle
  280
- Cleaning Detergents
  281
- Preventing Damage to Leather Surfaces
  281
- Water on the Floor
  281
- Cleaning the Inside of the Rear Window
  282
- When Cleaning the Instrument Panel
  282
Cleaning and Protecting the Alcantara ® Area
283
- Day-To-Day Cleaning
  283
- Liquid Stains
  283
- Oil Stains
  284
- When Removing Dirt or Dust from the Alcantara
  284
Maintenance Maintenance Requirements
285
- Maintenance Requirements
  285
- Repair and Replacement
  285
- Scheduled Maintenance
  285
- If Your Vehicle Is Not Properly Maintained
  287
- Warning in Handling of Battery
  287
- Engine Compartment
  288
General Maintenance
288
- Maintenance
  288
- Vehicle Interior
  289
- Vehicle Exterior
  290
Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs
291
- If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes on
  291
- If Your Vehicle Does Not Pass the I/M Test
  291
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
292
Engine Hood
295
- Pre-Driving Check
  296
- When Opening the Engine Hood
  296
Engine Compartment
297
- Checking the Engine Oil
  298
- Engine Oil
  298
- Adding Engine Oil
  299
- Engine Oil Consumption
  300
- Used Engine Oil
  300
- Engine Coolant
  301
- If the Coolant Level Drops Within a Short Time after Replenishing
  301
- To Prevent Serious Engine Damage
  301
- When Replacing the Engine Oil
  301
- Coolant Selection
  302
- If You Spill Coolant
  302
- When Adding Engine Coolant
  302
- When the Engine Is Hot
  302
- Brake Fluid
  303
- Checking Fluid Level
  303
- Radiator and Condenser
  303
- Adding Fluid
  304
- Brake Fluid Can Absorb Moisture from the Air
  304
- If the Fluid Level Is Low or High
  304
- When Filling the Reservoir
  304
- Battery
  305
- Battery Exterior
  305
- Checking Battery Fluid
  305
- Adding Distilled Water
  306
- After Recharging/Reconnecting the Battery
  307
- Before Recharging
  307
- Chemicals in the Battery
  308
- Emergency Measures Regarding Electrolyte
  308
- If Electrolyte Gets in Your Eyes
  308
- Where to Safely Charge the Battery
  308
- Using the Gauge
  309
- Washer Fluid
  309
- When Adding Distilled Water
  309
- When Recharging the Battery
  309
- Diluting Washer Fluid
  310
- When Adding Washer Fluid
  310
- Checking Tires
  311
- The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  311
- Tire Rotation
  311
Tires
311
- Installing Tire Pressure Warning Valves and Transmitters
  312
- Registering ID Codes
  313
- Replacing Tires and Wheels
  313
- Tire Life
  313
- When to Replace Your Vehicle’’s Tires
  313
- All Season Tires
  314
- Maximum Load of Tire
  314
- Summer Tires
  314
- Tire Types
  314
- Initializing the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  315
- Routine Tire Inflation Pressure Checks
  315
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System Certification
  315
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System Operation
  316
- When Inspecting or Replacing Tires
  316
- Driving on Rough Roads
  317
- If Tire Inflation Pressures Become Low While Driving
  318
- Low Profile Tires and Wheels (Vehicles with 17-Inch Tires)
  318
Tire Inflation Pressure
319
Wheels
323
Air Conditioning Filter
326
- Removal Method
  326
- Checking Interval
  328
- If Air Flow from the Vents Decreases Dramatically
  328
- When Using the Air Conditioning System
  328
Transmitter/Access Key Battery
329
- Replacing the Battery
  330
- If the Key Battery Is Depleted
  331
- When Putting the Module Back
  331
- For Normal Operation after Replacing the Battery
  332
- Removed Battery and Other Parts
  332
Checking and Replacing Fuses
333
- Fuse Layout and Amperage Ratings
  336
- After a Fuse Is Replaced
  340
- Before Replacing Fuses
  340
- If There Is an Overload in the Circuits
  340
- To Prevent System Breakdowns and Vehicle Fire
  340
- Front Bulb Locations
  341
Light Bulbs
341
- Preparing a Replacement Light Bulb
  341
- Inside Bulb Locations
  342
- Rear Bulb Locations
  342
- Front Turn Signal Lights
  343
- Replacing Light Bulbs
  343
- Front Side Marker Lights
  344
- Front Fog Lights
  345
- Rear Side Marker Lights
  347
- Rear Turn Signal Lights
  348
- Back-Up Lights
  349
- License Plate Lights
  350
- Interior Light
  351
- Vanity Lights
  352
- Condensation Build-Up on the Inside of the Lens
  353
- Discharge Headlights
  353
- LED Light Bulbs
  353
- Replacing the Following Bulbs
  353
- When Changing the Back-Up Lights
  354
- When Replacing Light Bulbs
  354
- To Prevent Damage or Fire
  355
When Trouble Arises
356
Essential Information
357
Hazard Warning Flashers
357
Emergency Towing
358
If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed
358
- Before Emergency Towing
  359
- Caution While Towing
  359
- If Towing a Vehicle
  359
- Installing Towing Eyelet
  360
- To Prevent Damage to the Vehicle
  360
- When Towing down a Long Slope
  360
- After Towing
  362
- Installing Towing Eyelets to the Vehicle
  362
- Towing with a Sling-Type Truck
  362
- Towing with a Wheel Lift-Type Truck Is Not Recommended
  363
- Using a Flat Bed Truck
  364
- Audible Symptoms
  365
If You Think Something Is Wrong
365
Operational Symptoms
365
Fuel Pump Shut off System
366
If a Warning Light Turns on or a Warning Buzzer Sounds
367
Steps to Take in an Emergency
367
If You Have a Flat Tire
381
- Jacking
  381
- Location of the Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
  381
- Taking out the Spare Tire
  382
- Replacing a Flat Tire
  383
- Installing the Spare Tire
  385
- The Compact Spare Tire
  386
- When Using the Compact Spare Tire
  386
- Compact Spare Tire
  387
- Installing the Wheel Ornament (Vehicles with Steel Wheels)
  387
- Storing the Tire
  387
- Using the Tire Jack
  388
- Speed Limit When Using the Compact Spare Tire
  390
- When Storing the Compact Spare Tire
  390
- When the Spare Tire Is Attached
  390
- Driving with Tire Chains and the Compact Spare Tire
  391
- Stowing the Jack
  391
- When Replacing the Tires
  391
If the Engine will Not Start
392
- The Starter Motor Does Not Turn over
  392
- Emergency Start Function
  393
If the Select Lever Cannot be Shifted from P
395
If You Lose Your Keys
396
If the Access Key Does Not Operate Properly
397
- Unlocking and Locking the Doors, Unlocking the Trunk Lid
  397
- Replacing the Key Battery
  400
If the Battery Is Discharged
401
- Avoiding a Discharged Battery
  403
- Charging the Battery
  403
- Precautions When the Battery Is Discharged
  403
- Avoiding Battery Fires or Explosions
  404
- When Closing the Doors
  405
- When Handling Jumper Cables
  405
- If Your Engine Overheats
  406
If Your Vehicle Overheats
406
Overheating
407
If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck
409
- When It Is Difficult to Free the Vehicle
  409
- To Avoid Damage to the Transmission and Other Components
  410
- Maintenance Data
  412
- Vehicle Specifications
  412
- Dimensions and Weight
  413
- When Attempting to Free a Stuck Vehicle
  410
- When Shifting the Select Lever
  410
Specifications Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)
413
- Vehicle Identification
  414
- Vehicle Identification Number
  414
- Engine Oil Selection
  417
- Lubrication System
  417
- Oil Grade
  417
- Outside Temperature
  417
- Recommended Viscosity
  417
- API Service Symbol
  418
- How to Read Oil Container Labels
  418
- ILSAC Certification Mark
  418
- Oil Viscosity
  418
- Cooling System
  419
- Ignition System
  419
- Electrical System
  420
- Automatic Transmission
  421
- Manual Transmission
  421
- Brake Disc
  422
- Tires and Wheels
  423
- Light Bulbs
  424
Fuel Information
425
- Fuel Tank Opening for Unleaded Gasoline
  425
- Gasoline Quality
  425
- If Your Engine Knocks
  425
- Gasoline for California-Certified LEV
  426
- SUBARU Recommends the Use of Cleaner Burning Gasoline
  426
- SUBARU Does Not Recommend Blended Gasoline
  427
- SUBARU Does Not Recommend Gasoline Containing MMT
  427
- Fuel-Related Poor Driveability
  428
- Notice on Fuel Quality
  428
- When Refueling with Gasohol
  428
- Standard Tire
  429
Tire Information
429
- Typical Tire Symbols
  429
- Radial Tires or Bias-Ply Tires
  430
- Tire Ply Composition and Materials
  430
- Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
  431
- Tire Dimensions
  432
- Tire Size
  432
- Typical Tire Size Information
  432
- DOT Quality Grades
  433
- Tire Section Names
  433
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  433
- Temperature A, B, C
  434
- Traction AA, A, B, C
  434
- Treadwear
  434
- Glossary of Tire Terminology
  435
Customizable Features
442
Customization
442
Abbreviation List
473
Alphabetical Index
474
What to Do if
486
Fuel Filler Lid P
489

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