Subaru 2018 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.

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1-1. Key information

Keys ..................................... 22

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors and

trunk lid

Keyless access with push

button start system............. 25

Remote keyless entry

system................................ 38

Doors.................................... 43

Trunk lid ............................... 46

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats ........................... 53

Rear seats............................ 56

Head restraints..................... 58

Seatbelts .............................. 60

Steering wheel ..................... 67

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 69

Outside rear view mirrors ..... 71

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows

Power windows .................... 74

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap .... 78

1-6. Security system

Engine immobilizer

system ................................ 82

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................... 86

Alarm .................................... 87

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ......... 91

SRS airbag

(Supplemental Restraint

System airbag) ................... 93

Front passenger occupant

detection system .............. 131

Child restraint systems ....... 141

Installing child restraints ..... 145

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle .............. 156

Push-button ignition

switch ............................... 172

Engine (ignition) switch....... 182

Automatic transmission ...... 185

Manual Transmission ......... 192

Turn signal lever ................. 195

Parking brake ..................... 197

Horn.................................... 198

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Before driving

2

When driving

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3

4

5

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2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ............ 199

Indicators and warning

lights ................................. 203

Multi-information display

(monochrome display) ...... 210

Multi-information display

(color display) ................... 218

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch.................. 233

Fog light switch ................... 239

Windshield wipers and

washer .............................. 240

2-4. Using other driving

systems

Cruise control...................... 243

Rear view camera ............... 248

Driving assist systems ........ 257

Hill start assist..................... 264

Rear wing............................ 269

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ............. 272

Vehicle load limits ............... 276

Winter driving tips ............... 277

Trailer towing ...................... 282

Dinghy towing ..................... 283

3-1. Using the

air conditioning system

and defogger

Manual air conditioning

system.............................. 286

Automatic air conditioning

system.............................. 293

Rear window and

outside rear view mirror

defoggers ......................... 302

3-2. Using the audio system

AUX port/USB port ............. 304

Using the microphone ........ 305

3-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 306

• Interior light ...................... 307

3-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 308

• Glove box ......................... 309

• Bottle holders ................... 310

• Cup holders/

console tray...................... 311

3-5. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 313

Vanity mirrors ..................... 314

Clock .................................. 315

Power outlets...................... 316

Seat heaters ....................... 318

Floor mat ............................ 320

HomeLink

®

......................... 322

Compass ............................ 333

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Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior........... 336

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............ 342

Cleaning and protecting

the Alcantara

®

area.......... 346

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements .................... 348

General maintenance......... 351

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs.......................... 354

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions ...................... 355

Engine hood ....................... 358

Engine compartment .......... 360

Tires ................................... 374

Tire inflation pressure......... 382

Wheels ............................... 386

Air conditioning filter........... 389

Transmitter/

access key battery ........... 392

Checking and replacing

fuses ................................ 397

Light bulbs.......................... 405

5-1. Essential information

Hazard warning flashers..... 418

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 419

If you think something is

wrong................................ 426

Fuel pump shut off

system .............................. 427

5-2. Steps to take in

an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 428

If a warning message is

displayed .......................... 440

If you have a flat tire ........... 457

If the engine will not start.... 471

If the select lever cannot

be shifted from P .............. 474

If you lose your keys........... 475

If the access key does not

operate properly ............... 476

If the battery is

discharged ........................ 480

If your vehicle overheats..... 485

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 488

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Maintenance and care

5

When trouble arises

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2

3

4

5

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6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 492

Fuel information .................. 505

Tire information ................... 509

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ........ 522

Reporting safety defects for

U.S. owners ...................... 528

Seatbelt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French) ........................ 529

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French) ........................ 532

Abbreviation list ........................ 554

Alphabetical index..................... 555

What to do if... ........................... 565

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Vehicle specifications

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For owners

Index

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Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 71

Engine hood

P. 358

Windshield wipers

P. 240

Headlights

P. 233

Parking lights/daytime running

lights

P. 233

Front side marker

lights

P. 233

Turn signal lights

P. 195

Front fog lights ∗

P. 239

Pictorial index

Exterior

Towing eyelet

P. 419

Side under spoilers

P. 170, 341

tS models

Front under spoiler

P. 170, 341

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 374

P. 457

P. 382

P. 509

Doors

P. 43

Fuel filler lid

P. 78

Turn signal lights

P. 195

Rear side marker lights

P. 233

∗: If equipped

License plate lights

P. 233

Towing eyelet

P. 419

Towing eyelet

P. 419

Rear view camera

P. 248

Stop lights

Rear window defogger

P. 302

Trunk lid

P. 46

Tail lights/stop lights

P. 233

tS models

Rear wing

P. 269

Rear under spoilers

P. 170, 341

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Pictorial index

Interior

Power outlet

P. 316

Head restraints

P. 58

Seatbelts

P. 60

Cup holders

Console tray

P. 311

SRS side airbags

P. 93

Front seats

P. 53

Glove box

P. 309

SRS curtain airbags

P. 93

Child restraint

anchor brackets

P. 145

Display Audio system ∗, *

1

Navigation system ∗, *

2

SRS front

passenger airbag

P. 93

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B

A

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 69

Interior light

P. 307

Vanity mirrors

P. 314

Sun visors

P. 313

∗: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the audio system.

*

2

: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system.

Lock levers

P. 44

Outside rear view mirror switch

P. 71

Window lock switch

P. 74

Power window switches

P. 74

Power door lock switch

P. 44

Microphone

P. 305

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∗: If equipped

C

Pictorial index

Interior

Select lever ∗

Shift lever

∗

P. 185

P. 192

Parking brake lever

P. 197

Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRAC off switch

P. 258, 259

Seat heater switches ∗

P. 318

“TRACK” switch

P. 259

Power outlet

P. 316

Shift lock release button ∗

P. 474

Driving pattern selector switch ∗

P. 187

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Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

∗

P. 233

P. 195

P. 239

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

P. 199

P. 210, 218

Clock

P. 315

Windshield wiper and washer switch

P. 240

Hazard warning

flasher switch

P. 418

Tilt and telescopic steering

lock release lever

P. 67

Floor mat ∗

P. 320

Engine hood lock release lever

P. 358

Fuel filler lid opener

P. 78

Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless

access with push button start system)

P. 172

AUX port ∗

USB port

P. 304

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

∗: If equipped

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A

Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system

Air conditioning

system

P. 286

Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system

Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers

P. 302

Air conditioning

system

P. 293

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

switch

∗/rear window defogger switch ∗

P. 302

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

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B

Paddle shift levers ∗

P. 188, 190

Cruise control

switch

P. 243

Horn

SRS driver airbag

P. 198

P. 93

∗: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the audio system.

*

2

: Refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system.

Talk switch *

1

, *

2

Type A Type B

Audio remote control switches *

1

, *

2

Telephone switches *

1

, *

2

Meter control switches ∗

P. 219

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a keyless access

with push button start system)

P. 182

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C

Instrument panel light control dial

P. 201

Trunk lid opener

P. 46

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

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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”. Read these war-

ranties 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”. Read these warranties carefully.

■ Warranties except for U.S.A. and Canada

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

the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Read these warranties carefully.

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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.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five to ten 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.

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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).

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