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.

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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
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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
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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
P. 339
SRS side airbags P. 124
Front seats P. 80
Glove box P. 337
SRS curtain airbags
P. 124

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A
A
Sun visors (front passenger’s side)
P. 341
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 97
Sun visors (driver’s side) P. 341
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat
protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur. (→P. 169)
Vanity mirrors P. 342
AIRBAG
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with display audio, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the audio
system.
*3: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the
navigation system.
Interior light P. 335
Microphone*1P. 333

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Pictorial index Interior
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Lock levers P. 72
Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 98
Window lock switch P. 101
Power window switches P. 101
Power door lock switch P. 72
B

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*1: If equipped
C
Parking brake lever P. 214
Vehicle stability control (VSC)/TRC off switch P. 258, 259
Seat heater switches*1P. 348
Driving pattern selector switch*1P. 203
“TRACK” switch P. 259
Power outlet P. 345
Shift lock release button*1P. 526
Select lever*1
Shift lever*1
P. 201
P. 208

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Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 239
P. 212
P. 247
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
P. 216
P. 225
Clock P. 343
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 249
Hazard warning
flasher switch
P. 454
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever P. 95
Floor mat*1P. 350
Engine hood lock release lever P. 379
Fuel filler lid opener P. 104
SRS driver knee airbag P. 124 Push-button ignition switch P. 192
Pictorial index Instrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)

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A
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch*1/rear window defogger switch*1P. 291
Air conditioning
system P. 282
*1: If equipped
AUX port
USB port
P. 329, 347
P. 311, 319, 347
USB port P. 347
Type A Type B

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
B
Paddle shift levers*1P. 204, 206
Cruise control
switch P. 252
Horn
SRS driver airbag
P. 215
P. 124
Talk switch*1, *4
Type A Type B
Audio remote control switches P. 330
Telephone switches*4
Meter control switches P. 226
Audio remote control
switches*4

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C
Instrument panel light control dial P. 218
Trunk lid opener P. 74
Tire pressure monitoring system reset
switch*1P. 399
*1: If equipped
*4: For vehicles with navigation system or display audio, refer to the Owner’s Manual
supplement for the navigation system or audio system.

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Pictorial index Interior
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
SRS front passenger airbag P. 124
Head restraints P. 86
Seatbelts P. 88
Child restraint anchor brackets
P. 164
Audio system*1
Navigation system*1, *3
P. 293
Power outlet
P. 345
Glove box
P. 337
Front seats P. 80
SRS side airbags P. 124
Cup holders
Console tray
P. 339
P. 339
SRS curtain airbags P. 124

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A
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 97
Microphone*1P. 333
Sun visors (front passenger’s side) P. 341
Vanity mirrors P. 342
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat
protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur. (→P. 169)
Sun visors (driver’s side) P. 341
AIRBAG
*1: If equipped
*3: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the
navigation system.
Interior light P. 335

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B
Lock levers P. 72
Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 98
Window lock switch
P. 101
Power window switches P. 101
Power door lock switch P. 72
Pictorial index Interior
(Right-hand drive vehicles)