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Subaru BRZ (2023 year). Manual in english - page 11

Flat Tires

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For tire replacement, refer to "Tire

Compliance with these instructions

-

The tire damage is not located

Replacement" ) P365.

is vital to ensuring vehicle safety.

within the visible tread of the

Noncompliance with these instruc-

tire.

▼ Safety precautions when sealing a

tions means risking tire damage,

-

The tire damage is on the

flat tire

which can affect vehicle handling

sidewall of the tire.

and lead to loss of vehicle control.

Observe the following rules when sealing

-

When the tire has been taken

This may result in serious injury or

a flat tire.

off of the wheel.

death.

-

The wheel or the tire valve of

the flat tire is damaged.

If the tire is punctured, you can seal the

-

Two or more tires have been

flat tire temporarily by using the flat tire

punctured.

repair kit. You can seal a flat tire caused,

-

The expiration date of the

for example, by nails or similar objects

sealant has passed.

with less than 0.2 in (4 mm). However,

2

-

The tire is punctured by

depending on the type and extent of tire

pointed items such as nails of

damage, some tires can only be partially

0.2 in (4 mm) or larger.

sealed or not sealed at all, and this condi-

2



When inflating the flat tire, if the

tion may cause a loss of tire pressure. A

1

tire inflation pressure does not

loss of tire pressure can affect vehicle

900483

reach the green zone of the pres-

handling, leading to the loss of vehicle

1)

Sealing is possible

sure gauge within 10 minutes, do

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control.

2)

Sealing is not possible

not continue to seal the tire. We

After sealing the flat tire temporarily,

recommend that you contact your

change the tires with new ones as soon as

WARNING

SUBARU dealer.

possible. We recommend that you have



Drive with caution and avoid

the sealed tire changed by your nearest



Do not use the flat tire repair kit in

making sudden steering or

SUBARU dealer. You may reuse the

the following cases.

driving maneuvers.

wheel if the attached sealant is wiped off,

-

The tire has already been

but the valve of the wheel must be



Do not exceed a maximum speed

damaged as a result of being

replaced with a new one. If you reuse the

of 50 mph (80 km/h).

driven in the under inflated

wheel without replacing the valve, air may

condition.



Do not exceed a maximum

leak from the valve.

driving distance of 125 miles (200

km).

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

Do not use tire chains on a sealed



The tires can be repaired when



When raining, take measures to

tire.

the ambient temperature is −22 °F

prevent the air compressor from



Do not tow a trailer.

(−30 °C) or higher.

being exposed directly to the

rain. Exposing to rain may cause



If used for a purpose other than

a malfunction.

sealing a flat tire, the flat tire

repair kit may cause a severe

CAUTION



Do not use air compressors other

accident or injury due to the fact

than the one in the repair kit.



Remember that the flat tire repair

that compressed air can act as an

Using an air compressor other

kit only provides temporary

explosive or propellant.

than the one in the repair kit may

mobility. Regulations concerning

damage the tires.



Safely park your vehicle on the

tire repair after usage of flat tire

roadside so that you do not



Do not disassemble or modify the

repair kit may differ from country

obstruct the flow of traffic and so

to country. We recommend that

air compressor to enable the use

that you are able to seal the flat

you consult your SUBARU dealer

of a power supply or a battery

other than DC 12 V.

tire without being in danger.

or tire dealer for advice.



If a temporary puncture repair is



Apply the parking brake, even if



Store the flat tire repair kit safely

the vehicle is parked on a level

performed with the repair kit, the

and secure it under the floor of

road, to make sure that the

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

the trunk. Storing it anywhere in

vehicle will not move.

(TPMS)

(if equipped) may not

the passenger compartment is

operate normally.



Stop the engine before sealing

not advisable because it could

the flat tire.

strike an occupant in the event of



Turn on the hazard warning

a sudden stop or collision and

flasher while sealing the flat tire.

cause injury.



Do not attempt to remove foreign



Use the flat tire repair kit with

original vehicle tires only.

objects like nails or screws that

have penetrated the tire. Leave



Do not keep the air compressor

them as they are.

operating for more than

10

minutes, otherwise there is a risk



Never leave the flat tire repair kit

of overheating.

unattended while in use.



The temperature of the air



Only one tire can be repaired with

compressor may become high.

one bottle of sealant.

Be careful not to burn yourself.

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Flat Tires

▼ Location of the flat tire repair kit

▼ Contents of the flat tire repair kit

1

1

3

2

2

4

900881

901220

900880

Air compressor (front side)

1) Air gauge

Flat tire repair kit

1) Sealant bottle

2) Power plug

2) Quick reference guide

The flat tire repair kit is stored in the

3) Air compressor

portion shown in the illustration.

4) Speed limit label

The above repair kits are packed in a

plastic bag. Return them to the plastic bag

1

9

after use.

2

900882

Air compressor (rear side)

1) Hose

2) Compressor switch

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or 3 miles (5 km) so that the sealant can



If a person who is allergic to

seal the damaged area.

natural rubber comes in contact

1

the sealant, allergy symptoms

 Stop the vehicle again, check and, if

may occur.

necessary, adjust the pressure of the

damaged tire.

 After that, you can continue to drive

carefully no faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)

and within the maximum distance of 125

miles (200 km).

2

Inform all other users of the vehicle that

the tire has been temporarily sealed with

900858

the flat tire repair kit and make them aware

of the special driving conditions to be

Sealant bottle

observed.

1) Hose

1

2) Valve

WARNING

900883

 Do not drink the sealant. If the

1) Expiration date

sealant is accidentally swal-

lowed, seek medical attention

CAUTION

immediately.

 If the sealant splashes onto your

Replace the sealant bottle with a

skin or eyes, wash it away imme-

new one before the expiration date

diately with plenty of water. If

passes.

necessary, seek medical atten-

tion immediately.

▼ How to seal the flat tire

 Keep the flat tire repair kit out of

To seal the flat tire, perform the following

the reach of children.

steps.

 First, pump in the sealant and air. Drive

the vehicle for approximately 10 minutes

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CAUTION

 Make sure that the air

compressor switch is OFF.

 The sealant may leak if the fitting

is not tight enough.

900898

900886

3. Turn the bottle upside down and tilt the

1. Shake the sealant bottle well. Loosen

bottle cap into the bottle holder of the air

the hose.

compressor.

Make sure that the air compressor switch

is OFF.

900885

Connect the hose from the bottle to the tire

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valve stem tightly.

CAUTION

The sealant may leak if the fitting is

1

not tight enough.

900884

1) Valve

901218

2. Connect the air compressor hose to

the valve on the bottle.

4. Connect the power plug of the air

compressor into the accessory power

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outlet. Apply the parking brake and turn on

CAUTION

the ignition switch to the “ACC” position.

 Do not run the air compressor for

more than 10 minutes as it can

get hot. Be careful not to get

burned.

 If tire pressure doesn’t reach the

green zone for 10 minutes, this kit

will be unable to seal the tire.

Please contact your SUBARU

dealer for help.

901219

NOTE

5. While filling the tire with air, attach the

900888

 After the compressor starts to

speed limit label on the position shown in

operate, the air pressure will tempo-

the illustration.

rarily rise to 45 psi (300 kPa, 3.0 kgf/

cm²) or higher. After about 30 seconds

WARNING

when all of the sealant is inside the tire,

the air pressure will lower, repre-

Do not attach the speed limit label

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senting the air pressure in the tire.

in a position where the label hides

psi

 In extremely low temperatures −22°F

the warning lamp or on the steering

to −4°F (−30°C to −20°C), the viscosity

wheel. It may interfere with the nor-

of the sealant increases and the

mal operation of the airbag and lead

sealant will flow more slowly. In such

to a critical failure.

temperatures, bring the sealant into

the vehicle to warm it up before use.

901088

 When mending the tire, if the air

pressure gauge is hard to read, turn

Turn

the

air

compressor

switch

on and

the compressor switch off once to get

adjust the air pressure to the appropriate

level (green zone of the air gauge).

an accurate reading.

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313

30

psi

901088

900891

901076

6. Turn the air compressor power switch

Connect the hose of the bottle to the valve

7. Stow the kit back in the vehicle and

off when the air pressure reaches the

of the bottle in a circular fashion to avoid

drive your vehicle immediately for

10

green zone of the air gauge.

leakage of the remaining sealant.

minutes or 3 miles (5 km).

Remove the power plug from the acces-

sory power socket.

CAUTION

WARNING

The sealant may stain clothing.

 Drive carefully. Do not exceed 50

mph (80 km/h). Driving faster than

that can result in the vehicle

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shaking.

 Do not use tire chains on a sealed

tire.

 Do not tow a trailer.

900890

Remove the hose after filling the tire with

air and fasten the valve cap.

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vehicle in a safe place to recheck the air



If heavy vibrations, unsteady

CAUTION

pressure (see step 4).

steering behavior or noises occur

while driving, reduce your speed

If necessary, fill the tire with air to the

The sealant bottle and speed limit

and drive with caution to a loca-

appropriate air pressure again and drive

label need to be replaced after

tion where it is safe for you to

carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer

using the flat tire repair kit.

stop the vehicle. Recheck the tire

for tire, valve stem and sealant bottle

and its pressure. If the tire pres-

replacement.

NOTE

sure is in the red zone of the air

New sealant and replacement parts

gauge or if there are any cracks,

NOTE

can be purchased from your autho-

bumps or similar tire damage

Connect the air compressor only to

rized repair shop or SUBARU dealer,

visible, temporary repairs cannot

the tire valve.

and they should also be installed into

be performed with the repair kit.

the kit by a specialist. Empty sealant

We recommend that you consult

CAUTION

bottles and replacement parts must be

with your SUBARU dealer or road

 If the air pressure is in red zone of

returned to your SUBARU dealer or

service provider.

the air gauge, the kit did not

disposed of in compliance with local

successfully seal the puncture. In

waste disposal regulations.

this case, please stop driving and

contact your SUBARU dealer for

▼ Technical data of air compressor

help.

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 Do not drive your vehicle with the

Line voltage

DC 12 V

psi

sealed tire for more than

125

Operating voltage

DC 10 - 15 V

miles (200 km). Failure to replace

Amperage

Max. 10 A

the valve stem may result in air

leakage at the valve stem.

Before the tire is removed from the rim,

inform your SUBARU dealer or other tire

901089

dealer that the tire contains sealant.

8. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles

(5 km), whichever comes first, stop the

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■ Tire Pressure Monitoring



When a spare tire is mounted or a

WARNING

System (TPMS) (If Equipped)

wheel rim is replaced without the



If the low tire pressure warning

original pressure sensor/trans-

light illuminates while driving,

mitter being transferred, the low

never brake suddenly. Instead,

tire pressure warning light will

perform the following procedure.

illuminate steadily after blinking

Otherwise an accident involving

for approximately one minute.

serious vehicle damage and

This indicates the TPMS is unable

serious personal injury could

to monitor all four road wheels.

occur.

Contact your SUBARU dealer as

(1) Keep driving straight ahead

soon as possible for tire and

while gradually reducing

sensor replacement and/or

speed.

system resetting.



When a tire is repaired with liquid

(2) Slowly pull off the road to a

702780

sealant, the tire pressure warning

safe place.

valve and transmitter may not

Low tire pressure warning light

(3) Check the pressure for all

operate properly. If a liquid

The tire pressure monitoring system

four tires and adjust the pres-

sealant is used, contact your

provides the driver with the warning

sure to the COLD tire pres-

nearest SUBARU dealer or other

message indicated by sending a signal

sure shown on the vehicle

qualified service shop as soon as

from a sensor that is installed in each

placard on the center pillar on

possible. Make sure to replace

wheel when tire pressure is severely low.

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the driver’s side.

the tire pressure warning valve

The tire pressure monitoring system will

and transmitter when replacing

activate only when the vehicle is driven.

If this light still illuminates while

the tire. You may reuse the wheel

Also, this system may not react immedi-

driving after adjusting the tire

if there is no damage to it and if

ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for

pressure, a tire may have signifi-

the sealant residue is properly

example, a blow-out caused by running

cant damage and a fast leak that

cleaned off.

over a sharp object).

causes the tire to lose air rapidly.

If the light illuminates steadily

If you have a flat tire, replace it

after blinking for approximately

with a spare tire as soon as pos-

one minute, promptly contact a

sible.

SUBARU dealer to have the sys-

tem inspected.

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Jump Starting

■ TPMS Screen (If Equipped)

9-4. Jump Starting



Whenever working on or around a

battery, always wear suitable eye

■ Battery Precautions

protectors, and remove metal

objects such as rings, bands or

WARNING

other metal jewelry.



Be sure the jumper cables and



Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.

clamps on them do not have

Do not let it come in contact with

loose or missing insulation.

the eyes, skin, clothing or the

vehicle.



Do not jump start unless cables in

suitable condition are available.

If battery fluid gets on you, thor-



A running engine can be

oughly flush the exposed area

dangerous. Keep your fingers,

with water immediately. Get med-

702781

ical help if the fluid has entered

hands, clothing, hair and tools

away from the cooling fan, belts

your eyes.

This screen displays each tire pressure.

and any other moving engine

Refer to "Combination Meter Display

If battery fluid is accidentally

parts. Removing rings, watches

(Color TFT)" ) P151.

swallowed, immediately drink a

and ties is advisable.

large amount of milk or water,



Jump starting is dangerous if it is

and obtain immediate medical

done incorrectly. If you are

help.

unsure about the proper proce-

dure for jump starting, consult a

Keep everyone including chil-

competent mechanic.

dren away from the battery.



The gas generated by a battery

explodes if a flame or spark is

When your vehicle does not start due to a

brought near it. Do not smoke or

run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle

light a match while jump starting.

may be jump started by connecting your



Never attempt jump starting if the

battery to another battery

(called the

booster battery) with jumper cables.

discharged battery is frozen. It

could cause the battery to burst

or explode.

318

Jump Starting

A) Booster battery

B) Strut mounting nut

1) Connect one jumper cable to the posi-

tive

(+) terminal on the discharged

battery.

(1)

2) Connect the other end of the jumper

cable to the positive (+) terminal of the

booster battery.

3) Connect one end of the other cable to

the negative (í) terminal of the booster

battery.

(4)

4) Connect the other end of the cable to

B

the strut mounting nut.

Make sure that the cables are not near

any moving parts and that the cable

clamps are not in contact with any other

(3)

metal.

(2)

5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

booster battery and run it at moderate

speed. Then start the engine of the

vehicle that has the discharged battery.

6. When finished, carefully disconnect

A

the cables in exactly the reverse order.

901200

Engine Overheating

319

9-5. Engine Overheating

■ If No Steam Is Coming from

radiator cap, then turn the cap

counterclockwise slowly without pressing

the Engine Compartment

down until it stops. Release the pressure

WARNING

1. Keep the engine running at idling

from the radiator. After the pressure has

Never remove the radiator cap until

speed.

been fully released, remove the cap by

pressing down and turning it.

the engine has been shut off and

2. Open the hood to ventilate the engine

has fully cooled down. When the

compartment. Refer to "Engine Hood"

engine is hot, the coolant is under

) P343.

pressure. Removing the cap while

Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If

the engine is still hot could release

the fan is not turning, immediately turn off

a spray of boiling hot coolant,

the engine and contact your authorized

which could burn you very seri-

dealer for repair.

ously.

3. After the engine coolant temperature

has dropped, turn off the engine.

If the temperature gauge stays in the over-

CAUTION

heated zone, turn off the engine.

If the engine overheats, the engine

4. After the engine has fully cooled down,

speed or the vehicle speed may be

check the coolant level in the reserve

reduced. Stop the vehicle in a safe

tank.

place immediately.

If the coolant level is below the “LOW”

mark, add coolant up to the “FULL” mark.

9

■ If Steam Is Coming from the

NOTE

Engine Compartment

For details about how to check the

Turn off the engine and get everyone

coolant level or how to add coolant,

away from the vehicle until it cools down.

refer to "Engine Coolant" ) P349.

5. If there is no coolant in the reserve

tank, add coolant to the reserve tank.

Then remove the radiator cap and fill the

radiator with coolant.

If you remove the radiator cap from a hot

radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the

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Towing

9-6. Towing

■ Towing Hook and Tie-Down

1

Hooks/Holes

WARNING

The towing hooks should be used only in

an emergency.

Never tow vehicles with the front

SUBARU recommends towing be done

wheels raised off the ground while

by your SUBARU dealer or a commer-

the rear wheels are on the ground,

or with the rear wheels raised off

cial towing service.

the ground while the front wheels

are on the ground.

CAUTION

This will cause the vehicle to dam-

 Use only the specified towing

age or cause an accident.

hook and tie-down hooks/holes.

Never use suspension parts or

other parts of the body for towing

or tie-down purposes.

 Never use the tie-down hole

closest to the muffler under the

vehicle for towing purposes.

Front towing hook:

2

1. Take out the screwdriver, towing hook

and wheel nut wrench from the under-floor

storage compartment.

901202

901277

1) Upper cover

2) Lower cover

If towing is necessary, SUBARU recom-

mends it be done by your SUBARU dealer

2. Insert a screwdriver, with its tip covered

or a commercial towing service.

with tape or a cloth to prevent damage

to the bumper, into the cutout of the

cover and pry up to separate the upper

Towing

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cover. Then, pull the lower cover to

After towing, remove the towing hook from

separate it.

the vehicle and stow it in the under-floor

storage compartment.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

 Do not use the towing hook

1

except when towing your vehicle.

 Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the

towing hook mounted on the

901203

vehicle could interfere with

proper operation of the SRS

4.

Screw the towing hook into the

901297

airbag system in a frontal colli-

threaded hole until the threads can no

sion.

1) Slit

longer be seen.

3. Remove the covers from the bumper.

CAUTION

When removing the upper side cover,

align the hook portion of the cover with the

To prevent deformation to the

slit and push it through the slit to remove

bumper and the towing hook, do not

9

the cover.

apply excessive load to the towing

hook.

CAUTION

Rear towing hook:

Do not apply excessive force when

removing the covers. Otherwise,

1. Take out the screwdriver, towing hook,

they may be deformed or damaged.

wheel nut wrench from the under-floor

901204

storage compartment.

5.

Tighten the towing hook securely using

the wheel nut wrench.

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Towing

1

901310

901298

901206

1) Towing hook covers

3. Remove the covers from the bumper.

4. Screw the towing hook into the

threaded hole until its thread can no

CAUTION

longer be seen.

Do not apply excessive force when

removing the covers. Otherwise,

they may be deformed or damaged.

901205

2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper

901207

using a screwdriver, and you will find a

5.Tighten the towing hook securely using

threaded hole for attaching the towing

the wheel nut wrench.

hook.

Towing

323

After towing, remove the towing hook from

Front tie-down hooks:

Rear tie-down holes:

the vehicle and stow it in the under-floor

storage compartment.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

 Do not use the towing hook

except when towing your vehicle.

 Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the

towing hook mounted on the

vehicle could interfere with

proper operation of the fuel pump

901208

shut off function when the vehicle

The front tie-down hooks are located

1

is struck from behind.

between each of the front tires and the

front bumper.

Front Tie-down Hooks are for tying down

CAUTION

the vehicle. They are not for towing.

To prevent deformation to the

bumper and the towing hook, do not

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apply excessive load to the towing

hook.

901209

1) Rear tie-down hole

The rear tie-down holes are located near

each of the jack-up reinforcements.

There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole.

To use the rear tie-down holes, remove

the plugs. After using the rear tie-down

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Towing

holes, return the plugs to their original

This is the best way to transport your

■ Towing with All Wheels on

places.

vehicle. Use the following procedures to

the Ground

ensure safe transportation.

WARNING

1. Shift the select lever into the “P” posi-

Use the rear tie-down holes only for

tion for AT models. Shift the shift lever into

downward anchoring. If they are

the 1st position for MT models.

used to anchor the vehicle in any

2. Apply the parking brake firmly.

other direction, cables may slip out

3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier

of the holes, possibly causing

a

properly with safety chains. Each safety

dangerous situation.

chain should be equally tightened and

care must be taken not to pull the chains

■ Using a Flat-Bed Truck

so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.

CAUTION

900489

Transport by flat-bed truck may

cause the headlights to become

WARNING

misaligned. In such a case, have the



Never turn the ignition switch to

headlight alignment checked by a

the

“OFF” position while the

SUBARU dealer after transporting

vehicle is being towed because

the vehicle by flat-bed truck.

the steering wheel and the direc-

tion of the wheels will be locked.



Remember that the brake booster

and power steering do not func-

900488

tion when the engine is not

running. Because the engine is

turned off, it will take greater

effort to operate the brake pedal

and steering wheel.

Access Key Fob - If Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly

325

 Use a specific towing rope for

9-7. Access Key Fob - If

CAUTION

towing. If wire ropes and metal

Access Key Fob Does Not



If transmission failure occurs,

chains are needed to be used for

transport your vehicle on a flat-

Operate Properly

towing, wrap the contact portion

bed truck.

of the bumper with cloth to



Sometime damaged vehicles

protect it from damage.

CAUTION

cannot be towed because of their

Keep metallic objects, magnetic

damaged condition. In that case,

1. Release the parking brake and put the

sources and signal transmitters

use a flat-bed truck for transpor-

transmission in neutral.

away from the area between the

tation.

access key fob and the push-button

2. The ignition switch should be in the



The traveling speed must be

ignition switch. They may interfere

limited to less than 20 mph (32

“ON” position while the vehicle is being

with the communication between

km/h) and the traveling distance

towed.

the access key fob and the push-

to less than 19 miles (30 km). For

3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to

button ignition switch.

greater speeds and distances,

prevent damage to the vehicle.

transport your vehicle on a flat-

The following functions may be inoperable

bed truck.

because of strong radio signals in the



Use a flat-bed truck if there are

surrounding area or a low battery condi-

long distance downgrades or

tion of the access key fob.

steep slopes. However, do not

 Locking/unlocking doors including

apply the brake pedal for a long

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trunk

time because the engine braking

will not work while towing. Doing

 Switching power status

so could overheat the brake.

 Starting engine



Drive carefully and do not make

In such cases, perform the following

an impact on the towing rope by

procedure. When the battery of the

suddenly starting.

access key fob is discharged, replace it

with a new one. Refer to "Replacing

Battery of Access Key Fob" ) P376.

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Access Key Fob - If Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly

■ Locking and Unlocking

■ Switching Power Status

 When the keyless access with

push-button start system is deacti-

1. Apply the parking brake.

vated: “ACC”

2. Shift the shift lever into neutral (MT

 Under other conditions: “ON”

1

5. When the keyless access with push-

models) or the select lever into the “P”

position (AT models).

button start system is deactivated, press

the push-button ignition switch with the

3. Depress the clutch pedal (MT models)

clutch pedal (MT models) or brake pedal

or brake pedal (AT models).

(AT models) released. The status of the

push-button ignition switch then changes

to “ON”.

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NOTE

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If the power does not switch even

though the above procedure was fol-

1)

Release button

lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU

2)

Emergency key

dealer.

While pressing the release button of the

access key fob, take out the emergency

■ Starting Engine

key.

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1. Apply the parking brake.

Lock or unlock the driver’s door with the

2. Shift the shift lever into neutral (MT

emergency key in the procedure

4. Hold the access key fob with the

models) or the select lever into the “P”

described in "Locking and Unlocking from

buttons facing you, and touch the push-

position (AT models).

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button ignition switch with it.

3. Depress the brake pedal (all models).

When the communication between the

NOTE

4. Depress the clutch pedal

(MT

access key fob and the vehicle is

After locking or unlocking, be sure to

completed, a chime (ding) will sound. At

models).

attach the emergency key back to the

the same time, the status of the push-

access key fob.

button ignition switch changes to either of

the following.

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9-8. Malfunctions of the

Center Information Display

If the following screens are displayed,

temporary errors or malfunctions may

occur in the center information display.

If they are only temporary errors, the

following procedure may help to eliminate

them.

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5. Hold the access key fob with the

Freezing the screen

buttons facing you, and touch the push-

button ignition switch with it.

When the communication between the

access key fob and the vehicle is

completed, a chime (ding) will sound. At

the same time, the push-button ignition

switch turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position.

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6. After the push-button ignition switch

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turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position, while

Shutting down the screen

depressing the brake pedal (all models)

and the clutch pedal (MT models), press

the push-button ignition switch.

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NOTE

Blacking out the screen

If the engine does not start even

though the above procedure was fol-

lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU

dealer.

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If Your Vehicle Is Involved in an Accident

9-9. If Your Vehicle Is

Involved in an Accident

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■ To Restart the Engine When

Involved in an Accident

CAUTION

If your vehicle is involved in an

accident, be sure to inspect the

ground under the vehicle before

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restarting the engine. If you find

that fuel has leaked on the ground,

Error A

1) Volume button

do not try to restart the engine. The

fuel system has been damaged and

3. If the center information display

cannot be recovered even though the

is in need of repair. Immediately

engine has been restarted, press and hold

contact the nearest automotive ser-

the volume button for more than

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vice facility. We recommend that

seconds. The center information display

you consult your SUBARU dealer.

will start up again.

4. If the center information display is not

Your vehicle has a fuel pump shut off

recovered by restarting it, contact your

system. When the vehicle sustains an

SUBARU dealer.

impact in an accident, etc., the fuel pump

shut off system stops supplying the fuel in

order to minimize fuel leakage.

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However, depending on the impact condi-

Error B

tions at the time of collision, the fuel pump

shut-off system may not operate.

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place.

2. Turn the ignition switch once to the

“OFF” position, then start the engine.

Exterior Care

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Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim,

CAUTION

CAUTION

as well as the painted surfaces. Loss of

 Be careful not to damage brake

wax on a painted surface leads to loss of

Do not use any agents with organic

hoses, sensor harnesses, and

the original luster and also quickens the

solvents on the surface of the bulb

other parts when washing

deterioration of the surface. It is recom-

assembly cover. However, if a pol-

suspension components.

mended that a coat of wax be applied at

ish or wax with organic solvents is

least once a month, or whenever the

 Be careful not to flush the engine

applied to the cover surface, com-

surface no longer repels water.

bottom for a long time. It may

pletely wipe off the polish or wax.

cause damage of some electrical

If the appearance of the paint has dimin-

Otherwise, the cover surface may

parts.

ished to the point where the luster or tone

be damaged.

cannot be restored, lightly polish the

surface with a fine-grained compound.

▼ Using a warm water washer

NOTE

Never polish just the affected area, but

 Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm)

include the surrounding area as well.

Be careful not to block the windshield

washer nozzles with wax when waxing

or more between the washer nozzle and

Always polish in only one direction. A No.

the vehicle.

2000 grain compound is recommended.

the vehicle.

 Do not wash the same area continu-

Never use a coarse-grained compound.

ously.

Coarser grained compounds have a

■ Cleaning Alloy Wheels

smaller grain-size number and could

 Promptly wipe the alloy wheels clean of

 If a stain will not come out easily, wash

damage the paint. After polishing with a

any kind of grime or agent. If dirt is left on

by hand. Some warm water washers are

compound, coat with wax to restore the

too long, it may be difficult to clean off.

of the high temperature, high pressure

original luster. Frequent polishing with a

type, and they can damage or deform the

 Do not use soap containing grit to clean

compound or an incorrect polishing tech-

resin parts such as moldings, or cause

the wheels. Be sure to use a neutral

nique will result in removing the paint layer

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water to leak into the vehicle.

cleaning agent, and later rinse thoroughly

and exposing the undercoat. When in

with water. Do not clean the wheels with a

doubt, it is always best to contact your

■ Waxing and Polishing

stiff brush or expose them to a high-speed

SUBARU dealer or an auto paint

washing device.

Always wash and dry the vehicle before

specialist.

waxing and polishing.

 Clean the vehicle (including the alloy

wheels) with water as soon as possible

Use a good quality polish and wax and

when it has been splashed with sea water,

apply them according to the manufac-

exposed to sea breezes, or driven on

turer’s instructions. Wax or polish when

roads treated with salt or other agents.

the painted surface is cool.

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