Subaru 2015 BRZ Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior fea-

tures

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-

terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for US owners, and seatbelt

and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Key information

Keys ..................................... 20

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors and

trunk lid

Keyless access with push

button start system............. 23

Remote keyless entry

system................................ 37

Doors.................................... 42

Trunk lid ............................... 45

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats ........................... 51

Rear seats............................ 54

Head restraints..................... 56

Seatbelts .............................. 58

Steering wheel ..................... 65

Anti-glare inside rear

view mirror.......................... 66

Outside rear view mirrors ..... 67

1-4. Opening and closing

the windows

Power windows .................... 70

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap ..................................... 74

1-6. Security system

Engine immobilizer

system ................................ 78

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................... 81

Alarm .................................... 82

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ......... 86

SRS airbag (Supplemental

Restraint System

airbag) ................................ 88

Front passenger occupant

detection system .............. 123

Child restraint systems ....... 133

Installing child

restraints........................... 137

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle .............. 148

Push-button ignition

switch ............................... 162

Engine (ignition) switch....... 171

Automatic transmission ...... 174

Manual Transmission ......... 181

Turn signal lever ................. 184

Parking brake ..................... 185

Horn.................................... 186

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Before driving

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When driving

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2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ............ 187

Indicators and warning

lights ................................. 192

Multi-information

display............................... 197

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch.................. 202

Fog light switch ................... 208

Windshield wipers and

washer .............................. 209

2-4. Using other driving

systems

Cruise control...................... 212

Driving assist systems ........ 217

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ............. 224

Vehicle load limits ............... 228

Winter driving tips ............... 229

Trailer towing ...................... 234

Dinghy towing ..................... 235

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Manual air conditioning

system.............................. 238

Automatic air conditioning

system.............................. 245

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers ......................... 254

3-2. Using the audio system

Using the AUX/USB

port ................................... 256

Using the microphone ........ 257

3-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 258

• Interior light ...................... 259

3-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 260

• Glove box ......................... 261

• Bottle holders ................... 262

• Cup holders/

console tray...................... 263

3-5. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 265

Vanity mirrors ..................... 266

Clock .................................. 267

Outside temperature

display .............................. 268

Power outlets...................... 269

Seat heaters ....................... 271

Floor mat ............................ 273

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Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior........... 276

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............ 280

Cleaning and protecting

the Alcantara

®

area.......... 284

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements .................... 286

General maintenance......... 289

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs.......................... 292

4-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions ...................... 293

Engine hood ....................... 296

Engine compartment .......... 298

Tires ................................... 312

Tire inflation pressure......... 320

Wheels ............................... 324

Air conditioning filter........... 327

Transmitter/access key

battery .............................. 330

Checking and replacing

fuses ................................ 335

Light bulbs.......................... 343

5-1. Essential information

Hazard warning flashers..... 360

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 361

If you think something is

wrong................................ 368

Fuel pump shut off

system .............................. 369

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 370

If you have a flat tire ........... 384

If the engine will not

start .................................. 395

If the select lever cannot be

shifted from P ................... 398

If you lose your keys........... 399

If the access key does not

operate properly ............... 400

If the battery is

discharged ........................ 404

If your vehicle

overheats.......................... 409

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 412

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Maintenance and care

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When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 416

Fuel information .................. 428

Tire information ................... 432

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ........ 445

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................. 450

Seatbelt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French) ........................ 451

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French) ........................ 454

Abbreviation list .........................476

Alphabetical index......................477

What to do if... ............................489

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Vehicle specifications

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For owners

Index

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Outside rear view mirrors

P. 67

Engine hood

P. 296

Windshield wipers

P. 209

Headlights

P. 202

Parking lights

P. 202

Front side marker

lights

P. 202

Turn signal lights

P. 184

Front fog lights ∗

P. 208

Daytime running lights

P. 202

Pictorial index

Exterior

Towing eyelet

P. 361

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 312

P. 384

P. 320

P. 432

Rear window defogger

P. 254

Trunk lid

P. 45

Doors

P. 42

Fuel filler lid

P. 74

Turn signal lights

P. 184

Rear side marker lights

P. 202

∗: If equipped

License plate lights

P. 202

Tail lights

P. 202

Towing eyelet

P. 361

Towing eyelet

P. 361

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Pictorial index

Interior

Power outlet

P. 269

Head restraints

P. 56

Seatbelts

P. 58

Cup holders

Console tray

P. 263

SRS side airbags

P. 88

Front seats

P. 51

Glove box

P. 261

SRS curtain airbags

P. 88

Child restraint

anchor brackets

P. 137

Navigation system ∗, *

SRS front

passenger airbag

P. 88

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 66

Interior light

P. 259

Vanity mirrors

P. 266

Sun visors

P. 265

∗: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

Lock levers

P. 43

Outside rear view mirror switch

P. 67

Window lock switch

P. 70

Power window switches

P. 70

Power door lock switch

P. 43

Microphone

P. 257

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∗: If equipped

C

Pictorial index

Interior

Select lever ∗

Shift lever

∗

P. 174

P. 181

Parking brake lever

P. 185

Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRAC off switch

P. 218, 221

Seat heater switches ∗

P. 271

“VSC SPORT” switch

P. 219

Power outlet

P. 269

Shift lock release button ∗

P. 398

Driving pattern selector switch ∗

P. 176

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Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 202

P. 184

P. 208

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

P. 187

P. 197

Clock

P. 267

Windshield wiper and washer switch

P. 209

Hazard warning

flasher switch

P. 360

Tilt and telescopic steering

lock release lever

P. 65

Floor mat ∗

P. 273

Engine hood lock release lever

P. 296

Fuel filler lid opener

P. 74

Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless

access with push button start system)

P. 162

AUX port

USB port

P. 256

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

∗: If equipped

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Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system

Air conditioning

system

P. 238

Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system

Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers

P. 254

Air conditioning

system

P. 245

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

switch

∗/rear window defogger switch ∗

P. 254

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

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Paddle shift levers ∗

P. 177, 179

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles

without a keyless access with push

button start system)

P. 171

Cruise control switch

P. 212

Horn

SRS driver airbag

P. 186

P. 88

Instrument panel light control dial

P. 191

Manual headlight leveling dial

P. 204

Trunk lid opener

P. 45

∗: If equipped

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For your information

Warranties

■ Warranties for U.S.A.

SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by

an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following

warranties:

● SUBARU Limited Warranties

● Federal Emission Control Systems Warranties

● California Emissions Control Systems Warranties

All warranty information, including applicability, details of coverage and

exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Please read these

warranties carefully.

■ Warranties for Canada

All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by

an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warran-

ties:

● SUBARU Limited Warranty

● Emission Control System Warranty

All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in

the “Warranty and Service Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equip-

ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for

equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.

However, because of the SUBARU policy of continual product improvement,

we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice and without

incurring any obligation to make changes on vehicles previously sold.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ

from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

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Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound

coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel

evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your SUBARU

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for SUBARU

vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that

SUBARU does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their

performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,

or adverse effect they may have on, your SUBARU vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine SUBARU products.

Modification with non-genuine SUBARU products could affect its perfor-

mance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations.

In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification

may not be covered under warranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect

electronic systems such as:

● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

● Cruise control system

● Anti-lock brake system

● SRS airbag system

● Seatbelt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your SUBARU dealer for precautionary measures or

special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

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Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-

pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,

such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist

in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed

to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short

period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-

tened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake

pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in

which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ-

ation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-

tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are

recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine

the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired

during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access

to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,

other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can

read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

● Disclosure of the EDR data

SUBARU will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party

except when:

• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle)

is obtained

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

ment agency

• For use by SUBARU in a law suit

However, if necessary, SUBARU may:

• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance

• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing

information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

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Scrapping of your SUBARU

The SRS airbag and seatbelt pretensioner devices in your SUBARU contain

explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seatbelt

pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be

sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seatbelt pretensioner

removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your SUBARU

dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These

components may include airbag, seatbelt pretensioners, and transmitter

batteries.

WARNING

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-

ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-

cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and

reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in

death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other

drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-

tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or

reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,

your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to

have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.

There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with

the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or

extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

Warnings & Cautions

Symbols used in illustrations

WARNING

This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or

serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do

in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.

CAUTION

This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to

the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must

not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your SUBARU and its

equipment.

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do

not do this”, or “Do not let this happen.”

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning,

etc.) used to operate switches and

other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation

(e.g. a lid opens).

Before driving

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1-1. Key information

Keys ................................... 20

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors and

trunk lid

Keyless access with push

button start system .......... 23

Remote keyless entry

system ............................. 37

Doors ................................. 42

Trunk lid ............................. 45

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats ......................... 51

Rear seats.......................... 54

Head restraints................... 56

Seatbelts............................ 58

Steering wheel ................... 65

Anti-glare inside rear

view mirror ....................... 66

Outside rear view

mirrors.............................. 67

1-4. Opening and closing

the windows

Power windows .................. 70

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap ................................... 74

1-6. Security system

Engine immobilizer

system ............................. 78

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.) ............................ 81

Alarm.................................. 82

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 86

SRS airbag (Supplemental

Restraint System

airbag).............................. 88

Front passenger occupant

detection system............ 123

Child restraint

systems.......................... 133

Installing child

restraints ........................ 137

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1-1. Key information

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-

tem

Master keys

Operating the remote keyless

entry system (→P. 37)

Valet key

Key number plate

Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system

Access keys

• Operating the keyless

access with push button

start system (→P. 23)

• Operating the remote key-

less entry system

(→P. 3 7)

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

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