Table Of Contents - Subaru 2014 BRZ Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Index3
Pictorial Index7
Exterior7
Instrument Panel12
Vehicles With A Manual Air Conditioning System13
Vehicles With An Automatic Air Conditioning System13
Noise From Under Vehicle After Turning Off The Engine15
Accessories, Spare Parts And Modification Of Your Subaru15
For Your Information15
Installation Of A Mobile Two-Way Radio System16
Event Data Recorder17
Disclosure Of The Edr Data17
Scrapping Of Your Subaru18
Perchlorate Material18
General Precautions While Driving18
General Precaution Regarding Children''s Safety18
Symbols19
Warnings & Cautions19
Symbols Used In Illustrations19
Arrows Indicating Operations19
Before Driving20
Key Information21
Keys21
Master Keys21
Access Keys21
Using The Mechanical Key22
When Required to Leave the Vehicle''s Key with a Parking Attendant22
Key Number Plate22
When Riding In An Aircraft22
To Prevent Key Damage23
When A Vehicle Key Is Lost23
Opening, Closing And Locking The Doors And Trunk Lid24
Keyless Access With Push Button Start System24
Unlocking And Locking The Doors25
Unlocking The Trunk Lid25
Antenna Location And Effective Range26
Antenna Location26
Effective Range27
When Locking Or Unlocking The Doors27
When Unlocking The Trunk Lid27
Operation Signals28
When The Door Cannot Be Locked By The Lock Sensor28
Door Lock Buzzer28
Alarms And Warning Indicators28
Security Feature29
Battery-Saving Function30
Conditions Affecting Operation31
Notes for the ""Keyless Access"" Entry Function32
Notes For Locking The Doors33
Notes For The Unlocking Function33
When The Vehicle Is Not Driven For Extended Periods34
Alarm34
To Operate The System Properly34
Access Key Battery Depletion35
When The Access Key Battery Is Fully Depleted35
Customization That Can Be Configured At Subaru Dealer36
Caution Regarding Interference With Electronic Devices37
Remote Keyless Entry System38
Vehicles With A Keyless Access With Push Button Start System38
Panic Mode39
Vehicle Finder Function40
Key Battery Depletion41
Confirmation Of The Registered Key Number41
Certification For Remote Keyless Entry System42
Doors43
Power Door Lock Switch44
Lock Lever44
Locking The Doors From The Outside Without A Key45
Window Open/Close Function Linked To Door Operation45
Trunk Lid46
Opening The Trunk Lid From Inside The Vehicle46
Opening The Trunk Lid From Outside The Vehicle46
Canceling The Trunk Lid Opener Feature47
Internal Trunk Lid Release Lever48
Caution While Driving49
When Children Are In The Vehicle49
Using The Trunk50
Trunk Lid Damper Stays51
Adjustable Components52
Front Seats52
Getting In And Out Of The Rear Seats52
Getting In The Rear Seats52
Getting Out Of The Rear Seats53
After Getting In Or Out Of The Rear Seats53
Seat Dust Cover53
Seat Adjustment53
When Driving The Vehicle54
When Operating The Front Seat From The Rear Seat54
When Getting In And Out The Vehicle54
Rear Seats55
When Folding The Rear Seatbacks Down56
After Returning The Rear Seatback To The Upright Position56
Before Using The Rear Seatbelts56
Head Restraints57
Removing The Head Restraints57
Installing The Head Restraints57
Adjusting The Height Of The Head Restraints58
Head Restraint Precautions58
Seatbelts59
Correct Use Of The Seatbelts59
Fastening And Releasing The Seatbelt59
Front Seatbelt Guide60
Seatbelt Pretensioners (Front Seats)60
Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr)61
Automatic Locking Retractor (Alr)61
Child Seatbelt Usage61
Seatbelt Pretensioners61
Replacing The Belt After The Pretensioner Has Been Activated62
Wearing A Seatbelt63
Pregnant Women63
People With A Medical Condition64
Seatbelt Damage And Wear65
When Using The Seatbelt Guide65
Steering Wheel66
After Adjusting The Steering Wheel66
Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror67
Adjusting The Height Of Rear View Mirror67
Anti-Glare Function67
Outside Rear View Mirrors68
Folding The Mirrors69
The Mirrors Can Be Adjusted When69
When The Mirrors Are Fogged Up69
When A Mirror Is Moving70
When The Mirror Defoggers Are Operating70
Power Windows71
Window Lock Switch71
Opening And Closing The Windows71
The Power Windows Can Be Operated When72
Operating The Power Windows After Turning The Engine Off72
Jam Protection Function72
When The Power Window Does Not Close Normally73
Closing The Windows74
Opening The Fuel Tank Cap75
Before Refueling The Vehicle75
Closing The Fuel Tank Cap76
Fuel Types76
Unleaded Gasoline (93 Aki [Research Octane Number 98] Or Higher)76
Refueling The Vehicle77
When Refueling78
When Replacing The Fuel Cap78
Security System79
Engine Immobilizer System79
System Maintenance80
Conditions That May Cause The System To Malfunction80
Certification For Engine Immobilizer System81
Theft Prevention Labels (U.s.a.)82
Triggering Of The Alarm83
Setting The Alarm System83
Activating/Deactivating The Alarm System84
Deactivating Or Stopping The Alarm84
Items To Check Before Locking The Vehicle85
Opening And Closing The Trunk Lid85
When The Battery Is Disconnected86
Safety Information87
Correct Driving Posture87
While Driving88
Srs Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)89
When You Sell Your Vehicle90
Srs Airbag91
Srs Airbag System Components94
If The Srs Airbags Deploy (Inflate)95
Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System96
Driver''s SRS Frontal Airbag97
Front Passenger''s SRS Frontal Airbag97
Occupant Detection System98
Operation104
Driver's Side104
Passenger''s Side104
Srs Side Airbag And Srs Curtain Airbag111
Srs Airbag Precautions119
Front Passenger Occupant Detection System124
Child Restraint Systems134
Points To Remember134
Types Of Child Restraints134
Infant Seat/Convertible Seat134
Convertible Seat135
Booster Seat135
Selecting An Appropriate Child Restraint System135
Where To Place A Child Restraint System135
Front Passenger'' S Seat136
Rear Seat Seating Positions136
Child Restraint Precautions136
When The Child Restraint System Is Not In Use137
Installing Child Restraints138
Child Restraint Latch Anchors138
Anchor Bracket138
Installation With Latch System139
Installing Child Restraints Using A Seatbelt141
Laws And Regulations Pertaining To Anchorages145
When Installing A Booster Seat145
When Installing A Child Restraint System145
To Correctly Attach A Child Restraint System To The Anchors146
When Driving148
Driving The Vehicle149
Vehicles With An Automatic Transmission149
Vehicles With A Manual Transmission149
Parking The Vehicle150
Starting Off On A Steep Uphill151
Driving In The Rain151
Engine Speed While Driving151
New Vehicle Break-In Driving152
Replacement Of Brake Pad And Lining152
Breaking-In Of New Brake Pads And Linings152
Brake Pad And Lining152
Parking Brake Lining153
Drum-In-Disc Type Parking Brake System153
After The Engine Starts153
Operating Your Vehicle In A Foreign Country153
When Starting The Vehicle154
When Driving On Slippery Road Surfaces156
When Shifting The Select Lever Or Shift Lever156
When The Vehicle Is Stopped157
When The Vehicle Is Parked158
Exhaust Gases159
When Taking A Nap In The Vehicle159
When Braking160
When Parking The Vehicle161
Avoiding Damage To Vehicle Parts161
If You Get A Flat Tire While Driving162
When Encountering Flooded Roads162
Starting The Engine163
Push-Button Ignition Switch163
Stopping The Engine165
Changing Push-Button Ignition Switch Mode166
Auto Power Off Function167
Operation Of The Push-Button Ignition Switch168
If The Engine Does Not Start168
Steering Lock168
When The Steering Lock Cannot Be Released169
Steering Lock Motor Overheating Prevention169
When Starting The Engine170
To Prevent Battery Discharge171
Changing The Engine Switch Positions172
Engine (Ignition) Switch172
Turning the Key from ""ACC"" to ""LOCK""173
Key Reminder Function173
Automatic Transmission175
Shifting The Select Lever175
Shift Position Uses176
Selecting A Driving Mode177
Normal Mode177
Sport Mode177
Snow Mode177
Manual Mode Driving178
When Moving The Select Lever Out Of P179
Downshifting Restrictions Warning Buzzer179
When Driving With Cruise Control Activated179
Sport Mode And Snow Mode Automatic Deactivation179
Automatic Gear Selection When The Vehicle Is Stopped180
Temporary Manual Mode Driving180
Adaptive Control181
Shifting The Shift Lever182
Shifting The Shift Lever To R182
Manual Transmission182
Shift Position Indicator183
Shift-Up Indicator183
To Prevent Damage To The Transmission184
Turn Signal Lever185
Turn Signals Can Be Operated When185
If The Indicators Flash Faster Than Usual185
Parking Brake186
Usage In Winter Time186
Horn187
Analog Speedometer188
Tachometer188
Instrument Cluster Gauges And Meters188
Switch The Display190
Changing Between Activated/Deactivated191
Setting The Shift Position Indicator And Shift-Up Indicator191
Instrument Panel Light Control192
The Brightness Of The Instrument Panel Lights192
Fuel Gauge192
Indicators And Warning Lights193
Center Panel193
Indicators194
Airbag On-Off Indicator195
Warning Lights196
If A Safety System Warning Light Does Not Come On197
Multi-Information Display198
Current Fuel Consumption199
Average Fuel Consumption199
Setting The Rev Indicator200
Changing The Rev Indicator Settings200
Deactivating The Rev Indicator Settings201
The Multi-Information Display Operate When202
The Information Display At Low Temperatures202
Headlight Switch203
Operating The Lights And203
Turning On The High Beam Headlights204
Manual Headlight Leveling Dial205
Guide To Dial Settings205
Occupancy And Luggage Load Conditions205
Daytime Running Light System206
Headlight Control Sensor206
Automatic Light Off System207
Light Reminder Buzzer207
Customization That Can Be Configured At Your Subaru Dealer208
Fog Light Switch209
Fog Lights Can Be Used When209
Windshield Wipers And Washer210
The Windshield Wipers And Washer Can Be Operated When211
If No Windshield Washer Fluid Sprays211
Caution Regarding The Use Of Washer Fluid211
When The Windshield Is Dry212
When The Washer Fluid Tank Is Empty212
When A Nozzle Becomes Blocked212
Cruise Control213
Using Other Driving213
Adjusting The Set Speed214
Fine Adjustment214
Large Adjustment214
Canceling And Resuming The Constant Speed Control215
Cruise Control Can Be Set When215
Accelerating After Setting The Vehicle Speed216
Automatic Cruise Control Cancelation216
The System May Be Malfunctioning When216
Cruise Control Precaution217
Situations Unsuitable For Cruise Control217
Driving Assist Systems218
When The Trac/Vehicle Stability Control (Vsc) Systems Are Operating218
Trac (Traction Control)218
Electric Power Steering218
Disabling The Trac System219
Vehicle Stability Control (Vsc) Sport Mode220
Vehicle Stability Control (Vsc) Sport Mode/Normal Mode220
Selecting Trac Mode And Vehicle Stability Control (Vsc) Mode221
Turning Off Both Trac And Vehicle Stability Control (Vsc) Systems222
Automatic Deactivation Of Vehicle Stability Control (Vsc) Sport Mode222
Electric Power Steering Operation Sound223
Reduced Effectiveness Of The Electric Power Steering System223
The Abs Does Not Operate Effectively When223
Trac May Not Operate Effectively When224
Replacing Tires224
Handling Of Tires And Suspension224
Capacity And Distribution225
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit225
Driving Information Cargo And Luggage225
Example On Your Vehicle226
Things That Must Not Be Carried In The Trunk227
Storage Precautions227
Vehicle Load Limits229
Total Load Capacity229
Seating Capacity229
Towing Capacity229
Winter Driving Tips230
Pre-Winter Preparations230
Before Driving The Vehicle230
Tire Chains232
Refueling In Cold Weather233
Trailer Towing234
Dinghy Towing235
Interior Features236
Using The Air Conditioning236
System And Defogger236
Manual Air Conditioning System237
Adjusting The Settings237
Using The Air Conditioning System And Defogger Manual Air Conditioning System237
Defogging The Windshield238
Air Outlets And Air Flow239
Switching Between Outside Air And Recirculated Air Modes240
Adjusting The Position Of The Air Outlets240
Center Outlets240
Right And Left Side Outlets240
Opening And Closing The Air Outlets241
For Quick Cooling242
Fogging Up Of The Windows242
Outside/Recirculated Air Mode242
Air Conditioning Odors242
To Prevent The Windshield From Fogging Up243
Automatic Air Conditioning System244
Using The Automatic Air Conditioning System245
Adjusting The Settings Manually246
Switching Between Outside Air Mode And Recirculated Air Mode249
Using Automatic Mode251
Air Conditioning Filter252
Rear Window And Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers253
The Defoggers Can Be Operated When254
The Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers254
When Continuous Operation Is Set254
Using The Audio System255
Using The Aux/Usb Port255
Operating Portable Audio Devices Connected To The Audio System255
Using The Interior Lights256
Interior Lights List256
Illuminated Entry System257
X95;• Interior Light257
Using The Storage Features258
List Of Storage Features258
Items That Should Not Be Left In The Storage Spaces258
X95;• Glove Box259
When Using The Bottle Holder260
X95;• Bottle Holders260
Changing The Cup Holder Position261
Changing The Console Tray Size261
X95;• Cup Holders/ Console Tray261
Items Unsuitable For The Cup Holder262
Sun Visors263
Other Interior Features263
Vanity Mirrors264
Clock265
The Clock Is Displayed When265
Outside Temperature Display266
Power Outlets267
In The Console Tray267
The Power Outlet Can Be Used When268
To Avoid Damaging The Power Outlet268
To Prevent The Fuse From Being Blown268
Seat Heaters269
The Seat Heaters Can Be Used When269
Burns270
To Prevent Seat Heater Damage270
Floor Mat271
When Installing The Driver's Floor Mat272
Maintenance And Care274
Handling The Antenna275
Maintenance And Care Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior275
Automatic Car Washes276
High Pressure Car Washes276
Aluminum Wheels276
Parts Containing Resin Such As The Bumper276
When Washing The Vehicle277
Precautions Regarding The Exhaust Pipes277
Protective Film For Side Sill Plates277
Cleaning The Exterior Lights278
Antenna Installation And Removal Precautions278
To Prevent Damage To The Windshield Wiper Arms278
To Prevent Damage To The Antenna278
Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Interior279
Cleaning The Leather Areas279
Synthetic Leather Areas279
Caring For Leather Areas280
Shampooing The Carpets280
Water In The Vehicle280
Cleaning The Interior (Especially Instrument Panel)280
Cleaning Detergents281
Preventing Damage To Leather Surfaces281
Water On The Floor281
Cleaning The Inside Of The Rear Window282
When Cleaning The Instrument Panel282
Day-To-Day Cleaning283
Liquid Stains283
Cleaning And Protecting The Alcantara ® Area283
Oil Stains284
When Removing Dirt Or Dust From The Alcantara284
Maintenance Requirements285
Scheduled Maintenance285
Repair And Replacement285
Maintenance Maintenance Requirements285
If Your Vehicle Is Not Properly Maintained287
Warning In Handling Of Battery287
Engine Compartment288
General Maintenance288
Maintenance288
Vehicle Interior289
Vehicle Exterior290
Emission Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs291
If The Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On291
If Your Vehicle Does Not Pass The I/M Test291
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance292
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions292
When Working In The Engine Compartment294
When Working Near The Electric Cooling Fans Or Radiator Grille294
Safety Glasses294
If You Remove The Air Cleaner Filter294
Engine Hood295
Pre-Driving Check296
When Opening The Engine Hood296
Engine Oil298
Checking The Engine Oil298
Adding Engine Oil299
Engine Oil Consumption300
Used Engine Oil300
Engine Coolant301
If The Coolant Level Drops Within A Short Time After Replenishing301
To Prevent Serious Engine Damage301
When Replacing The Engine Oil301
Coolant Selection302
When The Engine Is Hot302
When Adding Engine Coolant302
If You Spill Coolant302
Radiator And Condenser303
Brake Fluid303
Checking Fluid Level303
Adding Fluid304
Brake Fluid Can Absorb Moisture From The Air304
When Filling The Reservoir304
If The Fluid Level Is Low Or High304
Battery305
Battery Exterior305
Checking Battery Fluid305
Adding Distilled Water306
Before Recharging307
After Recharging/Reconnecting The Battery307
Chemicals In The Battery308
Where To Safely Charge The Battery308
Emergency Measures Regarding Electrolyte308
If Electrolyte Gets In Your Eyes308
Washer Fluid309
Using The Gauge309
When Recharging The Battery309
When Adding Distilled Water309
When Adding Washer Fluid310
Diluting Washer Fluid310
Tires311
Checking Tires311
Tire Rotation311
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System311
Installing Tire Pressure Warning Valves And Transmitters312
Registering Id Codes313
When to Replace Your Vehicle''s Tires313
Replacing Tires And Wheels313
Tire Life313
Maximum Load Of Tire314
Tire Types314
Summer Tires314
All Season Tires314
Initializing The Tire Pressure Monitoring System315
Routine Tire Inflation Pressure Checks315
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Certification315
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Operation316
When Inspecting Or Replacing Tires316
Driving On Rough Roads317
Low Profile Tires And Wheels (Vehicles With 17-Inch Tires)318
If Tire Inflation Pressures Become Low While Driving318
Tire Inflation Pressure319
Inspection And Adjustment Procedure320
Tire Inflation Pressure Check Interval320
Effects Of Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure321
Instructions For Checking Tire Inflation Pressure321
Proper Inflation Is Critical To Save Tire Performance322
When Inspecting And Adjusting Tire Inflation Pressure322
Wheels323
Wheel Selection323
Aluminum Wheel Precautions323
When Replacing Wheels324
When Installing The Wheel Nuts324
Replacing Tire Inflation Pressure Warning Valves And Transmitters325
Removal Method326
Checking Interval328
If Air Flow From The Vents Decreases Dramatically328
When Using The Air Conditioning System328
Transmitter/Access Key Battery329
Replacing The Battery330
If The Key Battery Is Depleted331
When Putting The Module Back331
Removed Battery And Other Parts332
For Normal Operation After Replacing The Battery332
Checking And Replacing Fuses333
Fuse Layout And Amperage Ratings336
After A Fuse Is Replaced340
If There Is An Overload In The Circuits340
To Prevent System Breakdowns And Vehicle Fire340
Before Replacing Fuses340
Light Bulbs341
Preparing A Replacement Light Bulb341
Front Bulb Locations341
Rear Bulb Locations342
Inside Bulb Locations342
Replacing Light Bulbs343
Front Turn Signal Lights343
Front Side Marker Lights344
Front Fog Lights345
Rear Side Marker Lights347
Rear Turn Signal Lights348
Back-Up Lights349
License Plate Lights350
Interior Light351
Vanity Lights352
Replacing The Following Bulbs353
Condensation Build-Up On The Inside Of The Lens353
Discharge Headlights353
Led Light Bulbs353
When Replacing Light Bulbs354
When Changing The Back-Up Lights354
To Prevent Damage Or Fire355
When Trouble Arises356
Essential Information357
Hazard Warning Flashers357
If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed358
Emergency Towing358
Before Emergency Towing359
If Towing A Vehicle359
Caution While Towing359
To Prevent Damage To The Vehicle360
Installing Towing Eyelet360
When Towing Down A Long Slope360
Installing Towing Eyelets To The Vehicle362
After Towing362
Towing With A Sling-Type Truck362
Towing With A Wheel Lift-Type Truck Is Not Recommended363
Using A Flat Bed Truck364
If You Think Something Is Wrong365
Audible Symptoms365
Operational Symptoms365
Fuel Pump Shut Off System366
Steps To Take In An Emergency367
If A Warning Light Turns On Or A Warning Buzzer Sounds367
Malfunction Indicator Lamp368
Srs Airbag System Warning Light368
Abs Warning Light368
Slip Indicator368
Cruise Control Indicator Light369
If The Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On While Driving369
Is The Fuel Tank Empty?369
Is The Fuel Tank Cap Loose?369
Low Fuel Level Warning Light372
When The Tire Pressure Warning Light Comes On372
When A Tire Is Replaced With A Spare Tire373
If The Tire Pressure Monitoring System Is Inoperative373
If The Tire Pressure Warning Light Comes On374
If A Blowout Or Sudden Air Leakage Should Occur374
Maintenance Of The Tires375
If You Have A Flat Tire381
Jacking381
Location Of The Spare Tire, Jack And Tools381
Taking Out The Spare Tire382
Replacing A Flat Tire383
Installing The Spare Tire385
The Compact Spare Tire386
When Using The Compact Spare Tire386
Storing The Tire387
Compact Spare Tire387
Installing The Wheel Ornament (Vehicles With Steel Wheels)387
Using The Tire Jack388
When Storing The Compact Spare Tire390
Speed Limit When Using The Compact Spare Tire390
When The Spare Tire Is Attached390
Driving With Tire Chains And The Compact Spare Tire391
When Replacing The Tires391
Stowing The Jack391
If The Engine Will Not Start392
The Starter Motor Does Not Turn Over392
Emergency Start Function393
If The Select Lever Cannot Be Shifted From P395
If You Lose Your Keys396
Unlocking And Locking The Doors, Unlocking The Trunk Lid397
If The Access Key Does Not Operate Properly397
Replacing The Key Battery400
If The Battery Is Discharged401
Avoiding A Discharged Battery403
Charging The Battery403
Precautions When The Battery Is Discharged403
Avoiding Battery Fires Or Explosions404
When Handling Jumper Cables405
When Closing The Doors405
If Your Vehicle Overheats406
If Your Engine Overheats406
Overheating407
If The Vehicle Becomes Stuck409
When It Is Difficult To Free The Vehicle409
When Attempting To Free A Stuck Vehicle410
When Shifting The Select Lever410
To Avoid Damage To The Transmission And Other Components410
Vehicle Specifications412
Maintenance Data412
Dimensions And Weight413
Specifications Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)413
Vehicle Identification414
Vehicle Identification Number414
Engine Oil Selection417
Oil Grade417
Recommended Viscosity417
Outside Temperature417
Lubrication System417
Oil Viscosity418
How To Read Oil Container Labels418
Api Service Symbol418
Ilsac Certification Mark418
Cooling System419
Ignition System419
Electrical System420
Brake Disc422
Tires And Wheels423
Fuel Information425
Fuel Tank Opening For Unleaded Gasoline425
If Your Engine Knocks425
Gasoline Quality425
Gasoline For California-Certified Lev426
Subaru Recommends The Use Of Cleaner Burning Gasoline426
Subaru Does Not Recommend Blended Gasoline427
Subaru Does Not Recommend Gasoline Containing Mmt427
Notice On Fuel Quality428
Fuel-Related Poor Driveability428
When Refueling With Gasohol428
Tire Information429
Typical Tire Symbols429
Standard Tire429
Tire Ply Composition And Materials430
Radial Tires Or Bias-Ply Tires430
Typical Dot And Tire Identification Number (Tin)431
Tire Size432
Typical Tire Size Information432
Tire Dimensions432
Tire Section Names433
Uniform Tire Quality Grading433
Dot Quality Grades433
Treadwear434
Traction Aa, A, B, C434
Temperature A, B, C434
Glossary Of Tire Terminology435
Customizable Features442
Customization442
For Owners446
Reporting Safety Defects For U.s. Owners447
Seatbelt Instructions For Canadian Owners (In French)448
Srs Airbag Instructions For Canadian Owners (In French)451
Abbreviation List473
Alphabetical Index474
What To Do If486
Fuel Filler Lid P489