Subaru 2013 BRZ User manual

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2013
Subaru BRZ
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Love it for life.
Life moves fast. Don’t slow it down with a car you can’t trust. At Subaru, we build each
of our vehicles with the highest standards of manufacturing, and with designs that are
inherently tough and resilient. It’s why our vehicles excel in the most rigorous of motorsports,
like rally racing. And why 96% of all the vehicles we’ve built in the last 12 years are still on
the road today.1It’s also why Subaru owners are so likely to stay Subaru owners for years
and years. What’s more, keeping cars on the road means they stay out of landfills longer.
And if we can help make the world a cleaner and greener place while making cars that
inspire and motivate their drivers, we’ve done our job.
1 Based on Polk U.S. Vehicles in Operation registration information for MY 2001–2013 as of January 2013.

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Introducing the all-new 2013 Subaru BRZ
The joy of driving purified.
To dial up driving to its most fun, we started with the SUBARU BOXER®
engine and a clean slate. We engineered—from the ground up—a pure
sports car to bring you a level of involvement and response that will feel
completely natural, yet unlike anything you’ve known before. In every
turn and press of the accelerator, you’ll feel how we’ve taken driving
and melted away everything but the thrill.
BRZ Limited in WR Blue Pearl.
Efficient
Get guilt-free fun with the fuel-
friendly BRZ that achieves up to
34 highway MPG.
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Protected
Having been named a 2013 IIHS Top Safety
Pick,
2the BRZ keeps fun well in hand.
Engaging
Lightweight and balanced, the BRZ
responds to the lightest touch, giving
you the nearly telepathic handling
only a pure sports car can.
Connected
Be as in touch with the world outside as
you are with the road, thanks to standard
Bluetooth®and touchscreen navigation.
1 With automatic transmission. 2013 EPA highway fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage may vary. 2 Ratings based on Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS’s) 40-mile-per-hour moderate
overlap frontal crash test, 31-mile-per-hour side-impact test, 20-mile-per-hour rear-impact test, and roof-strength test. For more information, contact IIHS or visit their website at www.iihs.org.

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BRZ Limited in WR Blue Pearl.
Accolades
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A 2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick1
“… the 2013 Subaru BRZ is a welcome return
to an era of fun, light, simple sports cars
that are affordable, too.”
“This is a genuine sports car, a breed that
has nearly gone extinct.”
— LeftLaneNews.com, December 2012
— Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
— Cars.com, October 2012
1 Ratings based on Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS’s) 40-mile-per-hour moderate overlap frontal crash test, 31-mile-per-hour side-impact test, 20-mile-per-hour rear-impact test,
and roof-strength test. For more information, contact IIHS or visit their website at www.iihs.org.

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BRZ Limited in Galaxy Blue Silica.
Every day should feel
like a track day.
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Interior
BRZ Premium with Black Cloth.
you.
It only lacks one thing—
A wealth of standard features set the BRZ apart while keeping you connected.
Find destinations easily with a 6.1-inch touchscreen navigation system.
Make calls while keeping your phone stowed away with Bluetooth®hands-free
calling. Plug in virtually any music player with 3.5mm audio jack, use the USB
connection that also incorporates iPod®control,or connect wirelessly with
Bluetooth®audio streaming. Also, the BRZ is available with the dual-zone
automatic climate control system, which automatically keeps you and your front
passenger in personalized comfort.
Interior Features
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BRZ Limited with Black Leather and Alcantara® .
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BRZ Premium in Crystal Black Silica with accessory Chrome Fender Trim. 1 Base curb weight for BRZ Premium with manual transmission. 2 BRZ Limited. 3 With automatic transmission. 2013 EPA highway fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage may vary.
Every excess eliminated.
Engineering
Every thrill amplified.
[ 18 .1˝ ]
CENTER OF
GRAVITY HEIGHT
2,762 POUNDS
CURB WEIGHT
ENGINE PLACEMENT WEIGHT SPLIT: FRONT [ 55 ] REAR [ 45 ]
Performance-design Seats
Driver-centric ErgonomicsLightweight—2,762 Pounds1
Low .28 Coefficient of Drag2
Light cars react more quickly, and a total focus
on handling meant keeping the BRZ light on its feet.
High-tensile steel makes it not only lighter but stiffer
as well. Of course, what weight is left better be
balanced. So its rear-drive layout means better
front to rear weight distribution.
To a sports car, wind is like weight—the more of
it you have to move, the more it takes from your
ability to perform. Features like a channeled roof
and rear diffuser help the BRZ cut through the air,
sharpening the performance you’ll feel.
When you’re deep in the corners, you’ll be glad
the BRZ comes standard with supportive front
seats with deep bolsters. It’s also available with
Alcantara®inserts, which provide extra grip to
help keep you in the pocket.
With design features like a small diameter
steering wheel and optimally placed short-throw
shifter, your hands will take control of the BRZ
with intuitive fluidity. And with sport-design
instrumentation, you’ll immediately get the
information you need most.
200-hp Boxer Engine
Low Center of Gravity
It’s low and stable. Its power delivery—immediate.
The BRZ was created to accentuate all of the
natural advantages of the SUBARU BOXER®
engine. Now with port and direct injection
technology that heightens its responsiveness and
helps it achieve 34 mpg3, the boxer is even better.
Not only was the engine redesigned to make it
even more compact, allowing it to be mounted
lower in the chassis, every element of the BRZ was
placed as low as possible—from the roofline to
the seating position—planting the BRZ more firmly
to the ground for otherworldly response.

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BRZ Limited in Sterling Silver Metallic.
Accolades
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“The BRZ is meant to be a stellar handler, and Subaru
came up pure aces on that score.”
“… the Subaru BRZ is one hell of a real sports car and, on roads like these,
will beat the tar out of all legitimate comers … I felt as though I’d just
driven a Porsche Cayman at less than half the price.”
“… it’s a strong vote of confidence for the future of fun,
an adjective that has been in short supply lately.”
— PopularMechanics.com, 2013 Subaru BRZ Test Drive
— Autoblog.com, March 2012
— LeftLaneNews.com, December 2012

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BRZ Premium in Dark Gray Metallic.
Not just what you’ve waited for.
What you’ve always dreamed of.
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Which BRZ is yours?
sAdditions or differences from preceding trim level.
• 200-hp direct-injected 2.0-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER®engine
• Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission
• Sport-tuned suspension
• Multi-spoke 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
• Cloth upholstery
• 8-speaker audio system with integrated touch-screen navigation system
• Manually adjustable air-conditioning system
• 200-hp direct-injected 2.0-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER®engine
• Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission
• Sport-tuned suspension
• Multi-spoke 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
• 8-speaker audio system with integrated touch-screen navigation system
s Fog lights
s Trunk spoiler
s Alcantara®and leather-trimmed upholstery
s Heated front seats and side mirrors
s Dual-zone digital climate control
s Keyless Access & Start
s Antitheft security system
BRZ Premium
BRZ®Trim Levels BRZ®Specifications
ENGINE a n d DRIVETRAIN BRZ
Engine 2.0-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER®engine with
Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)
Power 200 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque 151 lb-ft @ 6,400 rpm
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Bore and stroke 86.0 x 86.0 mm
Fuel system Direct and port fuel injection
Transmission Standard: Close-ratio 6-speed manual Optional: 6-speed electronic automatic transmission with Sport mode, and
manual mode with paddle shifters with rev-matching downshift control
TRACTION a n d STABILIT Y
Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive
Rear differential Torsen®limited slip
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC)
Standard (Includes Sport mode)
FUEL
Fuel economy
(city/highway/combined)2
Manual: 22/30/25
Automatic: 25/34/28
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded gasoline (93 octane)
Fuel capacity 13.2 gallons
CHASSIS
Steering Electric power-assisted quick ratio rack-and-pinion. Ratio: 13.1. Turns lock-to-lock: 2.48. Turning circle: 35.4 feet.
Suspension Sport-tuned 4-wheel independent. Front: Strut-type with lower L-arm. Rear: Double-wishbone.
Front and rear stabilizer bars.
Brakes 4-wheel disc, ventilated front and rear. Dual-piston front and single-piston rear calipers. 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).
Brake discs (front/rear) 11.6 inches/11.4 inches
Brake Assist When emergency braking is detected by how quickly the brake pedal is pressed, maximum brake pressure is immediately applied.
Brake Override System If both brake and accelerator pedals are pressed simultaneously, the system reduces the operation of the accelerator pedal to help
prevent unintentional vehicle acceleration.
WHEELS a n d TIRES
Wheels 17 x 7.0-inch machined-finish and dark gray multi-spoke aluminum-alloy
Tires 215/45 R17 summer-performance
EXTERIOR a n d INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length/Width/Height 166.7 inches/69.9 inches (including mirrors: 77.8 inches)/50.6 inches
Wheelbase 101.2 inches
Track (front/rear) 59.8 inches/60.6 inches
Headroom (front/rear) 37.1 inches/35.0 inches
Legroom (front/rear) 41.9 inches/29.9 inches
Shoulder room (front/rear) 54.5 inches/51.7 inches
Passenger volume 76.5 cubic feet
Cargo volume 6.9 cubic feet
Base curb weight
(manual/automatic)
BRZ Premium: 2,762 lbs/2,809 lbs
BRZ Limited: 2,776 lbs/2,822 lbs
Coefficient of drag (Cd) BRZ Premium: .29
BRZ Limited: .28
BRZ Limited
New Car Limited Warranty 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Powertrain Limited Warranty 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Wear Item Limited Warranty 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Repairs to the following items will also be covered under
Wear Item Limited Warranty: • Brake Pads • Wiper Blades • Clutch Linings • Transmitter Batteries
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty 5 years, unlimited mileage.
Warranties1
Protecting Your Investment
Once you’re part of our family, we’ll be there for you. Every Subaru comes with 24-hour roadside assistance for 3 years or 36,000 miles. If you have trouble on the road,
a tow to the nearest Subaru dealership and other services are just a phone call away. And to protect you over the long haul, we offer Added Security®—extended service
agreements and maintenance plans that will help protect your car for up to 7 years or 100,000 miles. They’re the only mechanical and maintenance plans backed by Subaru,
and because we’ve been backing them for more than 30 years, they’re agreements you can trust. Your dealer has full coverage details.