Subaru BRZ 2021 User manual

Foreword

Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s

Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in

excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control

system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read

this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and

its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual,

such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, we recommend

that you contact the SUBARU dealer from whom you purchased

your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer.

The information, specifications and illustrations found in this

manual are those in effect at the time of printing. SUBARU

CORPORATION reserves the right to change specifications and

designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any

obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles

previously sold. This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and

covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some

explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your

vehicle.

Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The

next owner will need the information found herein.

NOTE: “SUBARU dealer” means an authorized SUBARU dealer

and/or repairer.

SUBARU CORPORATION, TOKYO, JAPAN

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering column.

2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3Interior features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-

terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4Maintenance and

care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5When trouble

arises

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

tire, or is involved in an accident.

6Vehicle

specifications Detailed vehicle information.

Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this man-

ual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Key information

Keys...................................... 32

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors and

trunk lid

Keyless access with push

button start system ............. 35

Remote keyless entry

system ................................ 70

Doors .................................... 72

Trunk lid ................................ 74

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats............................ 80

Rear seats ............................ 84

Head restraints ..................... 86

Seatbelts............................... 88

Steering wheel ...................... 95

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror .................................. 97

Outside rear view mirrors...... 98

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows

Power windows................... 101

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap.................................... 104

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system.............................. 108

Double locking system ....... 121

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 122

SRS airbag

(Supplemental Restraint

System airbag)................. 124

Child restraint systems....... 155

Installing child restraints..... 164

Airbag manual on-off

system.............................. 172

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 176

Push-button ignition

switch ............................... 192

Automatic transmission ...... 201

Manual Transmission ......... 208

Turn signal lever................. 212

Parking brake ..................... 214

Horn ................................... 215

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 216

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 220

Multi-information display .... 225

1Before driving

2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch.................. 239

Fog light switch ................... 247

Windshield wipers and

washer/headlight

washers ............................ 249

2-4. Using other driving

systems

Cruise control...................... 252

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

Hill start assist..................... 265

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ............. 269

Winter driving tips ............... 271

Eco-friendly driving tips....... 277

Trailer towing ...................... 279

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system .............................. 282

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers.......................... 291

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type.............. 293

Using the radio ................... 295

Using the CD player ........... 297

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs ....................... 305

Operating an iPod .............. 311

Operating a USB

memory ............................ 319

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 326

Using the AUX port ............ 329

Using the steering wheel

audio switches ................. 330

Using the microphone ........ 333

3-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 334

• Interior light ...................... 335

3-4. Using the storage

features

List of storage features....... 336

• Glove box......................... 337

• Bottle holders ................... 338

• Cup holders/

console tray...................... 339

3Interior features

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3-5. Other interior features

Sun visors ........................... 341

Vanity mirrors...................... 342

Clock................................... 343

Ashtray................................ 344

Power outlets ...................... 345

AUX port/USB port.............. 347

Seat heaters ....................... 348

Floor mat............................. 350

Trunk features (vehicles

with an emergency tire

puncture repair kit)............ 352

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior ........... 356

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior ............ 361

Cleaning and protecting

the Alcantara®area .......... 365

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements..................... 367

Scheduled maintenance ..... 371

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions ...................... 376

Engine hood ....................... 379

Engine compartment .......... 381

Tires ................................... 397

Tire inflation pressure......... 421

Wheels ............................... 423

Air conditioning filter........... 426

Transmitter/access key

battery .............................. 429

Checking and replacing

fuses ................................ 432

Light bulbs.......................... 440

5-1. Essential information

Hazard warning flashers .... 454

If your vehicle needs to

be towed .......................... 455

If you think something is

wrong ............................... 463

Fuel pump shut off

system.............................. 464

4Maintenance and care

5When trouble arises

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5-2. Steps to take in

an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... ........................... 465

If a warning message is

displayed .......................... 474

If you have a flat tire

(vehicles with an

emergency tire puncture

repair kit)........................... 492

If you have a flat tire

(vehicles with a

spare tire) ......................... 510

If the engine will not start .... 523

If the select lever cannot be

shifted from P (vehicles

with an automatic

transmission) .................... 526

If you lose your keys ........... 527

If the access key does

not operate properly ......... 528

If the battery is

discharged ........................ 532

If your vehicle overheats..... 537

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 540

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 544

Fuel information ................. 558

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ....... 560

Abbreviation list........................ 564

Alphabetical index .................... 565

What to do if... .......................... 577

Importer Information ................ 580

6Vehicle specifications

Index

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Pictorial index Exterior

Outside rear view mirrors P. 98

Windshield wipers P. 249

Headlights P. 239

Front position lights/

daytime running lights*1P. 239

Turn signal lights P. 212

Engine hood P. 379

Front fog lights P. 247

Towing eyelet P. 455

Headlight washers P. 249

Turn signal lights

P. 212

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Temporary repair

●Inflation pressure

P. 397

P. 510

P. 492

P. 421

Rear window defogger P. 291

Trunk lid P. 74

Doors P. 72

Fuel filler lid P. 104

Turn signal lights P. 212

*1: If equipped

License plate lights P. 239

Tail lights/stop lights P. 239

Rear fog light*1P. 247

Towing eyelet

P. 455

Towing eyelet P. 455

Stop lights

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Pictorial index Interior

(Left-hand drive vehicles)

Child restraint anchor

brackets P. 164

Power outlet

P. 345

Head restraints P. 86

Seatbelts P. 88

SRS front passenger

airbag P. 124

Audio system*1

Display Audio system*1, *2

Navigation system*1, *3

P. 293

Cup holders

Console tray

P. 339

SRS side airbags P. 124

Front seats P. 80

Glove box P. 337

SRS curtain airbags

P. 124

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