Subaru BRZ (2012 year). Manual — part 9

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12.TOWING

Avoid towing vehicles except when the vehicle cannot be driven. For AT models, use a loader instead of tow-

ing. When towing other vehicles, pay attention to the following to prevent hook or vehicle damage resulting

from excessive weight.

• Do not tow other vehicles with a front tie-down hook.

• Make sure the vehicle towing is heavier than the vehicle being towed.

• Front

Remove the hook cover, and install the towing hook (eye bolt).

• Rear

Remove the hook cover, and install the towing hook (eye bolt).

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Hook cover

(B)

Towing hook (eyebolt)

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Hook cover

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Towing hook (eyebolt)

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• Precautions

Marked : OK, Marked : Prohibited, Marked : Conditionally OK.

Towing

Precautions

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AT

Lifting up four wheels (On a trailer)

Use car carrier truck when the chassis or drivetrain of a vehi-
cle has been damaged in an accident.

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• Check if both front and rear wheels are rotated normally.
• Driving conditions: Driving speed 30 km/h (19 MPH) or less
Allow driving distance 30 km (19 miles) or less

Raising the front wheels

Lifting up the front wheels

• Prohibited, due to damage on bumper, front grille, etc.
• Do not raise the vehicle with bumper.

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CAUTION:

• Place the shift lever in “N” position during towing.

• Do not lift up the rear wheels to avoid unsteady rotation.

• Turn the ignition key to “ACC”, then check the steering wheel moves freely. (Models without the

keyless access with push button start system)

• Turn the ignition switch to “ACC” or “ON” position, and check that the steering wheel moves

freely. (Models equipped with the keyless access with push button start system)

• Release the parking brake to avoid tire dragging.

• Since the power steering does not work, be careful for the heavy steering effort. (When engine

is stopped)

• Since the servo brake does not work, be careful that the brake is not applied effectively. (When

engine is stopped)

• In case of the malfunction of internal transmission or drive system, lift up four wheels (on a trail-

er) for towing.

• Do not use towing hook (eye bolt) except when towing.

• Make sure to detach the towing hook (eye bolt) after towing. If the hook remains attached, airbag

may not operate properly when receiving a shock from front side.

13.CARRIER CAR

Before lowering the vehicle from the carrier car, perform the following operations.
CAUTION:

Always perform the following operations before lowering the vehicle from the carrier car. Otherwise,

the power unit will rotate reversely, which may cause the damage to the engine, vacuum pump, and

transmission.

1) Start the engine.

2) Set the transmission shift position into driving direction of the vehicle. (Do not set the transmission into R

range when driving forward. Do not set the transmission into 1 — 6 or D range when driving in reverse.)
CAUTION:

Be sure to perform 2) mentioned above even if the engine cannot be started in some reasons.

14.FRONT HOOD STAY

1) Always attach the stay to the normal position when performing works such as inspections and general

maintenance.
CAUTION:

At the inspection and general maintenance, do not detach the stay.

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Normal attached position

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2) When a wider front hood opening is needed, set the stay to the fully open positions on both the hood and

engine compartment sides as shown in the figure.

15.GENERAL SCAN TOOL

Using general scan tools will greatly improve the efficiency of repairing engine electronic controls. Subaru

Select Monitor can be used to diagnose the engine, vehicle dynamic control (VDC), air conditioner and other

electrically controlled parts.

(1)

Normal attached position

(2)

Installation position at full open

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(2)

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