Subaru BRZ (2019 year). Manual - part 19

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Switching between outside air mode and recirculated air mode

Press .

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-

lated air mode (indicator on) each time 

 is pressed.

Adjusting the position of the air outlets

Center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

Right and left side outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

When defrosting the side win-
dows, face the right and left side
outlets toward them.

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Opening and closing the air outlets

Center outlets

Open the air outlet.
Close the air outlet.

Right and left side outlets

Open the vent.
Close the vent.

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Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting
and the ambient conditions. 
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow

immediately after 

 is pressed.

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Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.

Turning 

 on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the

windshield effectively. 

●

If you turn

 

 off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

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Outside/recirculated air mode

●

When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the
outside/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is
effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. Dur-
ing cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the
vehicle interior effectively.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting or the inside temperature.

■

When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32

°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

 

 is

pressed.

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Ventilation and air conditioning odors

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To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occurring: 

• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air

mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time

immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.

■

Air conditioning filter
→P. 384

WARNING

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To prevent the windshield from fogging up

Do not use 

 during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The

difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.

CAUTION

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window. The out-
side rear view mirror defoggers* are used to remove frost, dew or
raindrops from the outside rear view mirrors.

Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system 

On/off

The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.

Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system

On/off

The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.

*: Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

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The defoggers can be operated when

Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode.

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The outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)

Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.

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When continuous operation is set (vehicles with an automatic air con-
ditioning system)

During continuous operation, the defogger stops operating for 2 minutes
after every 15 minutes of continual operation. Even during the 2 minutes that
operation stops, the operating light remains illuminated. The rear window
defogger will continue to operate in this cycle until it is turned off.

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Customization that can be configured at SUBARU dealer (vehicles with
an automatic air conditioning system)

The rear window defogger can be set to 15-minute operation or continuous
operation. (Customizable features 

→P. 515)

WARNING

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When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-
side rear view mirror defoggers)

Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.

CAUTION

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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3-2. Using the audio system

AUX port

∗

/USB port

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Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system

A portable audio device connected to the audio system can be operated
using the vehicle’s audio controls. However, if the device is connected using
the port, operations other than adjustments to the volume and sound quality
must be performed on the portable audio device itself.

■

When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet

Noise may occur during playback. Use the battery power source of the por-
table audio device to reduce noise.

∗

: If equipped

This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen
to it through the vehicle’s speakers. 
For more information, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supple-
ment for the navigation system or audio system.

Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.

Type A

Type B

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Using the microphone

The microphone can be used for the voice command in the
Bluetooth

®

 audio system or the hands-free phone system.

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3-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list

Interior light (

→P. 303)

Engine switch light (vehicles without a keyless access with push
button start system)
Push-button ignition switch light (vehicles with a keyless access
with push button start system)
Door courtesy lights (if equipped)

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Interior light

Turns the light off
Turns light on when door is
open
Turns the light on

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Illuminated entry system

Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.

Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to push-button ignition switch
mode, the presence of the access key, whether the doors are locked/
unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.

■

To prevent battery discharge

If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes: 

●

Interior light (when the switch is in the 

“DOOR”

 position)

●

Engine switch light (vehicles without a keyless access with push button
start system)

●

Push-button ignition switch light (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)

●

Door courtesy lights (if equipped)

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Customization that can be configured at your SUBARU dealer

Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. 
(Customizable features 

→P. 515)

Interior light

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3-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features

WARNING

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Items that should not be left in the storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.

Glove box
Bottle holders
Cup holders/console tray

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Glove box

Pull up the lever to open the
glove box.

WARNING

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Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerv-
ing, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open
glove box or the items stored inside.

Glove box

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Bottle holders

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When using the bottle holder

●

When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

WARNING

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Items unsuitable for the bottle holder

Do not place anything other than a PET bottle in the bottle holders. 
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.

CAUTION

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Items unsuitable for the bottle holder

Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.

Bottle holders

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Cup holders/console tray

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Changing the cup holder position

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Changing the console tray size

Remove the cup holder and change the
holder position.

Remove the cup holder.

Cup holders/console tray

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WARNING

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Caution while driving

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Before driving, place the cup holder in the rear position so that it does not
hinder select lever or shift lever operation.

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Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders. 
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

●

When placing the cup holder, make
sure it is facing the correct direction.
Failure to do so will cause the cup
holder to not be secure in the console
tray and hinder select lever or shift
lever operation.

Cup holders/console tray

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3-5. Other interior features

Sun visors

To set the visor in the for-
ward position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.