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trunk are not fully closed,
an electronic chirp will
sound to alert you that the
doors or the trunk are not
properly closed.
Opening the
Trunk Lid
Press and hold to unlock the
trunk lid. An electronic chirp
will sound.
Panic Alarm
•Pressandhold,the
horn will sound and the
hazard lights will ash.
•Pressanybutton
on the remote
to deactivate.
Unlock/Disarm
•Pressoncetounlock
the driver’s door.
•Presstwice(withinve
seconds) to unlock
all doors.
•Whenthe“Unlock/Disarm”
button is pressed, the dome
and map lights will illuminate
if the dome light switch is in
the middle position.
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Seat Controls
1. Forward/Backward
Pull up on the lever below the front
of the driver’s seat to move the seat
forward or backward.
2. Raise/Lower Seat Cushion
To adjust the height of the driver’s
seat, push or pull the seat height
adjustment lever located on the
lower left side front of the seat.
3. Recline Seatback
To adjust the seatback to the desired
position, pull up on the recline lever
located on the lower left side rear of the
driver’s seat or lower right side rear side
of the passenger’s seat. Do not adjust
seats while driving.
4. Seatback Fold Strap
To get in and out of the back seats, pull
the seat strap to fold the desired seat.
When nished, push the seatback until
it locks in place.
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Heated Seats
(if equipped)
Switches are located on the center
console between the driver and
passengerseats.Chooselow(bottom
of switch) for normal heating or high
(topofswitch)forrapidheating.
Choose the center position to turn
off the seat heaters.
Folding Down the
Rear Seats
Lower the headrests. Open the trunk
and pull the release strap on the seat
side that you want to fold down.
To return the seatback to its original
position, raise the seatback until it
locks into place and make sure that
it is securely locked.
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right-hand mirror. Move the knob in the
direction you want to move the mirror. Then
return the knob to the neutral/center position.
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Trunk lid cancel button
Prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk
by locking the trunk release lever. Press
the trunk lid cancel button to lock the
trunk release lever. The trunk can only be
opened using the master key. Press the
button in to unlock the trunk release lever.
2. Press this button to cycle through the odometer, trip meter A, trip meter B,
setting screen for the tachometer needle or the setting screen for the
shift position indicator.
3. Press this button to cycle through the outside temperature, current fuel
consumption, average fuel consumption or the setting screen for the
REV indicator.
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Light Controls
Push up for right
turn signal.
Turns on headlights,
instrument panel
illumination, parking
lights, tail lights and
license plate lights.
Push down for
left turn signal.
Illumination
Brightness
Control
While the light switch
is on, rotate the dial
downward to dim
the instrument panel
illumination. Rotate the
dial upward to make
the illumination
brighter. When the
dial is fully rotated
upward, the instrument
panel illumination
becomes full bright.
Turns on instrument panel
lights, tail lights, parking lights
and license plate lights.
Turns on
fog lights
(ifequipped).
AUTO: The vehicle’s lights are
automatically on or off depending
on the level of the outside light.
Headlight Beam
Leveler
High-IntensityDischarge(HID)
headlights generate more light
than conventional halogen
headlights. Therefore, a driver
of an oncoming vehicle may
experience too much glare
when your headlight beam
height adjustment is high
because the vehicle is carrying
a heavy load. The headlight
beam leveler can be used to
adjust beam height to avoid
such a condition. To lower the
beam, turn the knob to the
higher numbers.
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Windshield Wipers
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one level for
intermittent, two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the
lever up. To spray washer uid, pull and hold the lever toward you.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only a reduced
brightness high beam will be automatically turned on when the engine
has started and the parking brake is fully released or the light switch is in
the“OFF”or“
beam headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system. You must
always switch on your headlights when it’s dark outside by turning the light
switch to the
The air ow control dial allows you to
choose the direction of air ow. Rotate the
dial for the desired air ow position.
Defrost/Defog
To clear the windshield and front door
windows of fog or frost, rotate the air ow
control dial to the defrost position, set the
temperature control to the red position,
and set the fan speed control to the
fastest speed.
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2. Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the rear window defogger button
to turn on the defogger. The defogger
will automatically shut off after about 15
minutes. If the window clears before that
time, you can press the button again to
turn it off.
3. Fan Speed Control Dial
Rotate the fan speed control dial to select
one of four fan speeds.
4. Air Conditioning Button
Pressthe“A/C”buttontoactivatethe
air conditioning. Press it again to turn off
the air conditioning.
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5. Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment. If the
button is pushed in, press it again to
draw outside air into the compartment.
Rotate the temperature control dial
from blue for cool, to red for warm.
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Automatic Climate Control
(if equipped)
1. Automatic On and Off
This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed, air
ow distribution, air inlet control, and air
conditioner compressor operation. Press
“AUTO”toactivate.Push“OFF”toturnoff
the system.
2. Temperature Control Dials
Rotate the dial to select a temperature
and maintain a comfortable climate within
the driver and passenger compartment.
Temperature is displayed digitally on the
screen. Separate temperature settings
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can be adjusted for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.
Operation in Manual Mode
3. Recirculated/Outside Air Switch
Push the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn into
the passenger compartment. Push the
button again to allow outside air into the
On the automatic setting, the system
determines the fan speed to achieve
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the desired temperature or you can
manually rotate the fan speed control
dial to select one of seven fan speeds.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Button
Press the button to select the desired
air ow mode. The selected air ow
mode is shown on the display above.
6. Dual Mode Switch
Pushthe“DUAL”switchtoactivateor
deactivate the dual mode. Dual mode
makes it possible to have separate
temperature settings for the driver’s
side and passenger’s side.
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7. Air Conditioner Switch
Pushthe“A/C”switchtoactivatethe
air conditioning. Push it again to turn
off the air conditioning.
8. Front Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
9. Rear Window Defogger Switch
Push the switch to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut off
after about 15 minutes. If the window
clears before that time, you can push
the switch again to turn it off.
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AM/FM Stereo HD Radio®
with Single Disc CD Player
and Navigation System*
Radio Functions
1. Power/Volume Control
Press the power/volume control knob
for on or off; rotate the knob to control
the volume.
2. Audio Source
Pressthe“AUDIO”buttontodisplaythe
audio screen. Touch the audio source
you want to hear. Use the arrow to scroll
down the list of available sources.
CD Player Functions
4. Load
Insert a disc into the slot. The CD will
automatically be drawn in and will begin
play at the rst track.
5. Eject
Press the button to eject the disc.
*For more detailed information on audio
operation, please refer to the Navigation
Owner’s Manual.
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems operate automatically in
response to various driving situations.
1. If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the traction control system may reduce
power from the engine to the wheels. Turning the system off may make it easier for you to
rock the vehicle in order to free it. Press the button again to turn the traction control back on.
2. Your vehicle is equipped with two types of control modes to accommodate various driving
cruise control indicator light on the
instrument panel will turn on. To
deactivate cruise control, press
the“ON-OFF”buttonagain.
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Increase speed
Pushtheleveruptothe“RES”
side; hold until your vehicle reaches
the desired speed and release. To
increase speed using the accelerator
pedal, press the pedal until you
reach the desired speed. Push the
leverdowntothe“SET”sidetoset
the speed.
Decrease speed
Pushtheleverdowntothe“SET”
side; hold until your vehicle slows to
the desired speed and release. To
decrease the speed using the brake
pedal, press the pedal to release
cruise control temporarily. When
the speed decreases to the desired
speed, push the lever down to the
“SET”sidetosetthespeed.
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Trunk and Fuel Filler Lid Releases
The vehicle is equipped with trunk and fuel ller lid releases. To open the trunk, press the
trunk lever button. To open the fuel ller lid, pull the fuel ller lever up and release.
Manual Mode
In Manual Mode, you select the desired gear position to obtain necessary
acceleration and engine braking. Moving the selector lever left into the manual
necessary, replace this element with a
genuine Subaru air cleaner.
2. Engine Coolant Reservoir
Check your coolant level at each fuel
stop. Observe the coolant level on the
outside of the reservoir while the engine
is cool. If the level is close to – or lower
tank is empty, remove the radiator cap
and rell as required. Please refer to your
Owner’s Manual for details.
3. Radiator Cap
If your engine overheats, safely pull off the
road and stop your vehicle in a safe place.
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap
until the engine has been shut off and has
fully cooled down. If steam is coming from
the engine compartment, turn the engine
off and move everyone away from the
vehicle until it cools. Please refer to your
Owner’s Manual for details.
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4. Main Fuse Box
Your BRZ has two fuse boxes. One is
located under the instrument panel,
behind the fuse box cover on the driver’s
seat side. The other is housed in the
engine compartment, as shown here.
Fuses are designed to melt during an
overload situation in order to prevent
damage to the wiring harness and
electrical equipment. If any lights,
accessories or electrical controls
fail to operate properly, inspect the
corresponding fuse. If it has melted
or appears discolored, replace it in
accordance with the instructions in your
Owner’s Manual. The fuse puller and
spare fuses are located in the main fuse
box in the engine compartment.
5. Engine Oil Level Gauge
Check the engine oil level at each fuel
stop. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
and insert it again. Pull it out and check
the oil level. If it’s below the lower level,
add oil to bring the level up to the
upper level. Use only engine oil of the
recommended grade and viscosity.
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Please refer to your Owner’s
Manual for oil recommendations
and other important details.
6. Battery
When your vehicle does not start
due to a battery that has run down,
the vehicle may be jump-started
by connecting your battery to
another battery with jumper cables.
Jump-starting is dangerous if done
incorrectly. Please refer to your
Owner’s Manual for instructions. If
you’re unsure about how to jumpstart your vehicle, please consult a
competent mechanic.
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir
Check your brake uid level
monthly. Observe the uid level on
the outside of the reservoir. If the
changed more frequently when you
drive on dusty roads, frequently
make short trips, or when you drive
in extremely cold weather.
9. Windshield Washer Tank
It’s a good idea to check your
washer uid every time you stop
for fuel. If the level is low, ll the
windshield washer tank to the
neck of the reservoir with
windshield washer uid. In cold
weather, use a freeze resistant
windshield washer uid.
provided in your vehicle. Children age 12 and under must properly occupy the rear seat at
all times.
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Internal Safety Trunk Release
with Self-Illuminating Handle
In the event that children or adults become
locked inside the trunk, this luminescent
handle allows them to open the lid from inside
the trunk. To open, simply pull the yellow
handle downward as indicated by the arrow
on the handle, and then push up on the lid.
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Tire and Jack
A spare tire, jack, jack handle,
towing eyelet, screwdriver and
wheel nut wrench are stored
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Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every 2013 BRZ vehicle.
Coverage is automatic; there are no forms to complete. Subaru Roadside
Assistance is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited
Warranty, whichever comes rst.* A Subaru Roadside Assistance decal has
been afxed to the driver’s door window.
Subaru Roadside Assistance: 1-800-261-2155
Exclusions
Specically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of
any laws, or vehicle modications not recommended by the manufacturer.
*See your dealer for details.
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