Subaru BRZ (2019 year). Manual

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Replacing a flat tire

Chock the tires.

STEP

Flat tire

Wheel

chock posi-

tions

Front

Left-
hand
side

Behind the
rear right-
hand side
tire

Right-
hand
side

Behind the
rear left-
hand side
tire

Rear

Left-
hand
side

In front of
the front
right-hand
side tire

Right-
hand
side

In front of
the front
left-hand
side tire

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Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).

Turn the tire jack portion “A” by
hand until the notch of the jack is
in contact with the jack point.

Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.

Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.

When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.

STEP

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Installing the spare tire

Remove any dirt or foreign mat-
ter from the wheel contact sur-
face.

If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is
in motion, and the tire may
come off the vehicle.

Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by
hand to approximately the same amount.

Vehicles with a compact spare
tire: Tighten the wheel nuts until
the tapered portion comes into
loose contact with the disc wheel
seat.

Vehicles with a spare tire of the
same wheel type as the installed
tires: Tighten the wheel nuts until
the tapered portion comes into
loose contact with the disc
wheel.

STEP

Tapered portion

Disc wheel
seat

Disc
wheel

Tapered portion

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Lower the vehicle.

Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.

Tightening torque:
89 ft•lbf (120 N•m, 12.2 kgf•m)

Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools. (

→P. 459)

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■

The compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare tire)

●

The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.

●

Make sure to check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire.
(

→P. 496)

■

When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a tire pressure
monitoring system)
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
warned. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains on.

■

If you have a flat rear tire (vehicles with a compact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on the front of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps.

Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of
the vehicle.

■

After completing the tire change (vehicles with a tire pressure mon-
itoring system)
The tire pressure monitoring system must be reset. (

→P. 370)

STEP

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Storing a tire (for compact spare tire)

■

Storing a tire (except compact spare tire)

Vehicles with a T145/70D17 compact
spare tire only: Install the spare tire
spacer with the “Ft

↑” mark facing the

front of the vehicle and the rear edge of
the spacer contacting the vehicle body.

Install the center fastener as shown in
the illustration.

STEP

Vehicles with a T145/70D17 compact
spare tire only: Before stowing the flat
tire, remove the spare tire spacer.

Install the center fastener as shown in
the illustration.

STEP

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WARNING

■

Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to
the vehicle suddenly falling off the jack.

●

Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.

●

Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.

●

Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.

●

Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.

●

Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the
jack.

●

When raising the vehicle, make sure that no one is in the vehicle and
unload all luggage from the vehicle.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.

●

Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.

Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one
working on or near the vehicle may be injured.

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WARNING

■

Replacing a flat tire

●

Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-
ately after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around
the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet
or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.

●

Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the
wheel while the vehicle is moving.

●

Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 89 ft•lbf (120

N•m, 12.2 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi-

cally designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut

threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by
your SUBARU dealer.

• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the

tapered ends facing inward. (

→P. 382)

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WARNING

■

When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare
tire)

●

Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for
use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.

●

Do not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.

●

Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.

●

Install the compact spare tire on a front wheel.

■

When storing the compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact
spare tire)
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.

■

Speed limit when using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a
compact spare tire)
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.

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WARNING

■

When the compact spare tire is attached (vehicles with a compact
spare tire)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:

●

ABS & brake assist

●

Vehicle stability control (VSC)

●

TRAC

●

Electric power steering

●

Navigation system (if equipped)

●

Cruise control

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CAUTION

■

Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.

■

Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle (vehicles with a compact spare tire).
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.

■

Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire (vehicles with a
compact spare tire)
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.

■

When replacing the tires (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system)
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your SUBARU dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.

■

To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system)
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your SUBARU dealer or other qualified service shop as
soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter when replacing the tire. (

→P. 370)

■

Stowing the jack
When stowing the jack in the jack holder, make sure that the part that the
jack handle attaches to is pointing towards the inside of the trunk. Failure
to do so may damage the vehicle body.

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If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (

→P. 172, 182), consider each of the following

points.

■

The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.

● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.

Refuel the vehicle.

● The engine may be flooded.

Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. (

→P. 172, 182)

● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.

(

→P. 82)

■

The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.

● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 474)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

■

The starter motor does not turn over. (vehicles with a key-
less access with push button start system)
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(

→P. 466)

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Emergency start function (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)

When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the push-button ignition
switch is functioning normally:

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

Set the parking brake.
Put the select lever in P.
Set the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Press and hold the push-button ignition switch about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.

Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU
dealer.

■

The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.

● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 474)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-

cles with a keyless access with push button start system)

Contact your SUBARU dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

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Vehicles with a manual transmission

Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in neutral.
Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Push and hold the push-button ignition switch for about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal
firmly.

Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU
dealer.

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If the select lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

If the select lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there
may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent
accidental operation of the select lever). Have the vehicle inspected
by your SUBARU dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the select lever can be shifted.

Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start
system: Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem: Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Depress the brake pedal.

Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equiva-
lent.

Press the shift lock release
button.

The select lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.

STEP

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If you lose your keys

New genuine keys can be made by your SUBARU dealer. For vehi-
cles without a keyless access with push button start system, bring a
master key and the key number stamped on the key number plate.
For vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system,
bring the other key and the key number stamped on the key number
plate.

Subaru BRZ (2019 year). Manual - part 29