Subaru BRZ (2019 year). Manual

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1-1. Key information

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem

Master keys

Operating the remote keyless
entry system (

→P. 38)

Valet key
Key number plate

Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system

Access keys

• Operating the keyless

access with push button
start system (

→P. 25)

• Operating the remote key-

less entry system
(

→P. 38)

Mechanical keys
Key number plate

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Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)

To take out the mechanical key,
push the release knob and take
the key out.

After using the mechanical key,
store it in the access key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the access key. If the access key
battery is depleted or the “keyless
access” entry function does not
operate properly, you will need
the mechanical key.

(

→P. 470)

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When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant

Turn the trunk lid opener main switch off as circumstances demand.
(

→P. 47)

On vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system, provide
the attendant with the valet key.
On vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system, remove the
mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the access
key only.

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Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place, not in the vehicle. In the event that a key
(without a keyless access with push button start system) or mechanical key
(with a keyless access with push button start system) is lost, a new key can
be made at your SUBARU dealer using the key number plate. (

→P. 469)

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When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a key with remote keyless entry system onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons
are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the
key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

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CAUTION

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To prevent key damage

Observe the following:

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Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.

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Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for a long period of time.

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Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.

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Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.

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Do not disassemble the keys.

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Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the key.

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Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: Do not place
the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio
systems, glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-
frequency therapy equipment.

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Carrying the access key on your person (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)

Carry the access key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appliances
that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 3.9
in. (10 cm) of the access key may interfere with the key, causing the key to
not function properly.

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In case of a keyless access with push button start system malfunction
or other key-related problems (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)

Take your vehicle with all the access keys provided with your vehicle to your
SUBARU dealer.

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When a vehicle key is lost

If the key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit
your SUBARU dealer immediately with all remaining access keys that were
provided with your vehicle.

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Keyless access with push button start system

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The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
access key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the access key.)

Unlocks and locks the doors (

→

P. 26)

Unlocks the trunk lid (

→

P. 26)

Starts the engine (

→

P. 172)

Access key

∗

: If equipped

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Unlocking and locking the doors

Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock all
the doors.

Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.

The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.

Touch the lock sensor (the
indentation on the side of the
door handle) to lock the doors.

Check that the door is securely
locked.

Unlocking the trunk lid

Press the button to unlock the
trunk lid.

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Antenna location and effective range

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Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the trunk
Antenna inside the trunk

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Effective range (areas within which the access key is
detected)

When locking or unlocking

the doors

The system can be operated
when the access key is
within about 1.3 - 2.6 ft. (0.4 -
0.8 m) of either of the outside
door handles. (Only the
doors detecting the key can
be operated.)

When unlocking the trunk

lid

The system can be operated
when the access key is
within about 1.3 - 2.6 ft. (0.4 -
0.8 m) of the trunk lid release
button.

When starting the engine

or changing push-button
ignition switch modes

The system can be operated
when the access key is
inside the vehicle.

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Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the hazard warning flashers flash to indicate that the
doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)

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When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor

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Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.

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Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehi-
cle and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
(

→P. 436, 440)

The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.

Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.

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Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. (How-
ever, depending on the location of the access key, the key may be detected
as being in the vehicle. In this case, the vehicle may be unlocked.)

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Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the access
key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle
is not in operation for a long time.

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In the following situations, the keyless access with push button start sys-
tem may take some time to unlock the doors.

• The access key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of

the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The keyless access with push button start system has not been used

for 5 days or longer.

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If the keyless access with push button start system has not been used for
14 days or longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at any door except the
driver’s door.
In this case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the remote key-
less entry system or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors*.

*: If the alarm is set, using the mechanical key to unlock the doors will trigger

the alarm.
(To cancel or stop the alarm:

→P. 88)

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds

An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door was open.

Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.

Interior alarm
sounds continu-
ously

The push-button ignition
switch was turned to
“ACC” mode while the
driver’s door was open (or
the driver’s door was
opened while the push-
button ignition switch was
in “ACC” mode).

Turn the push-button
ignition switch off and
close the driver’s
door.

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Conditions affecting operation

The keyless access with push button start system uses weak radio waves. In
the following situations, the communication between the access key and the
vehicle may be affected, preventing the keyless access with push button
start system, remote keyless entry system and engine immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Way of coping

→P. 470)

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When the access key battery is depleted

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Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise

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When the access key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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When another transmitters (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

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When carrying the access key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves

• A portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-

munication device

• Another vehicle's access key or a transmitter that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems

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If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window

●

When the access key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices

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Notes for the “keyless access” entry function

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Even when the access key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:

• The access key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near

the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

• The access key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to

the rear bumper center when the trunk lid is unlocked.

• The access key is on the instrument panel, rear shelf or floor, in the

door pockets or glove box or auxiliary box when the engine is started or
push-button ignition switch modes are changed.

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Do not leave the access key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave
reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin
and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the
access key inside the vehicle.

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As long as the access key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone.

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Even if the access key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the engine if the access key is near the window.

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The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the access key is within
the effective range. (The door will automatically be locked after approxi-
mately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

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Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.

●

If the remote keyless entry system is used to lock the doors when the
access key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the “keyless access” entry function. (Use the remote key-
less entry system to unlock the doors.)

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A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the
original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door
handle again.

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Notes for locking the doors

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Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

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When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition
signals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recogni-
tion signals will be given.

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If the door handle becomes wet when washing the vehicle while the
access key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In this case, place the access key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or
more away from the vehicle (take care to ensure that the key is not sto-
len), and continue to wash the vehicle.

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If the access key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the
alarm, lock all the doors.

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The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.

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Notes for the unlocking function

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Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
Remove the gloves and touch the sensor on the back of the handle
again.

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If there is another access key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

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To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the access key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.

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The keyless access with push button start system can be deactivated in
advance. (

→P. 515)

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Alarm* (if equipped)

Using the keyless access with push button start system to lock the doors will
set the alarm system. (

→P. 87)

*: The alarm’s default setting is set to off.

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To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the access key when operating the system. Do not get
the access key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.

Depending on the position and holding condition of the access key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may
not operate.)

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If the keyless access with push button start system does not operate
properly

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Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk lid: Use the
mechanical key. (

→P. 470)

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Starting the engine:

→P. 471

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Access key battery depletion

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The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

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If the battery charge becomes low, a buzzer will sound in the cabin and a
message will be displayed on the multi-information display when the
engine is stopped. (

→P. 440)

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As the access key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the access key is not used. The following symptoms
indicate that the access key battery may be depleted. Replace the bat-
tery when necessary. (

→P. 387)

• The keyless access with push button start system or the remote key-

less entry system does not operate.

• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.

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To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the access key close to any
of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:

• TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps

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When the access key battery is fully depleted
→P. 387

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If the keyless access with push button start system has been deacti-
vated in a customized setting

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Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk lid: Use the remote
keyless entry system or mechanical key. (

→P. 38, 470)

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Starting the engine and changing push-button ignition switch modes:
→P. 471

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Stopping the engine:

→P. 473

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Customization that can be configured at SUBARU dealer

Settings (e. g. keyless access with push button start system) can be
changed. (Customizable features:

→P. 515)

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Certification for keyless access with push button start system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ23AAE

FCC ID: HYQ14AHC

FCC ID: Y8PSSPLF03

NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

NOTE:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

For vehicles sold in Mexico
Este equipo opera a título secundario, consecuentemente, debe aceptar
interferencias perjudiciales incluyendo equipos de la misma clase y puede
no causar interferencias a sistemas operando a título primario.

IFT
RLVDE1413-2269
14AHC
DENSO

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WARNING

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

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People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep
away from the keyless access with push button start system antennas.
(

→P. 27)

The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the “keyless access” entry function can be disabled. Ask your SUBARU
dealer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the
emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should dis-
able the “keyless access” entry function.

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Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac
pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant-
able cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such
medical devices.

Ask your SUBARU dealer for details for disabling the “keyless access” entry
function.

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