Get Instruments and controls -> Push-button ignition switch (models with push-button start system) Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Fourth Generation (2010-2014)

Push-button ignition switch

(models with push-button

start system)

& Safety precautions

Refer to “Safety precautions” F2-11.

& Operating range for push-

button start system

1) Antenna

2) Operating range

NOTE

. If the access key is not detected

within the operating range of the an-

tennas inside the vehicle, the push-

button ignition switch and the engine

start cannot be operated.

. Even when the access key is outside

the vehicle, if it is placed too close to

the glass, it may be possible to switch

the power or to start the engine.

. Do not leave the access key in the

following places. It may become im-

possible to operate the push-button

ignition switch and the engine start.

– On the instrument panel

– On the floor

– Inside the glove box

– Inside the door trim pocket

– On the rear seat

– At the corner of the cargo area

. When operating the push-b utt on

ignition switch or starting the engine,

if the access key battery is discharged,

perform the procedure described in

“Access key – if access key does not

operat e properly” F9-20. In su ch a

case, replace the battery immediately.

Refer to “Replacing battery of access

key” F11-54.

& Switching power

1) Operation indicator

2) Push-button ignition switch

The power is switched every time the

push-button ignition switch is pressed.

1. Carry the access key, and sit in the

driver’s seat.

2. Shift the select lever into the “P”

position.

3. Press the push-button ignition switch

without depressing the brake pedal. Every

time the button is pressed, the power is

switched in the sequence of “OFF”, “Acc”,

“ON” and “OFF”. When the engine is

stopped and the push-button ignition

switch is in “Acc” or “ON”, the operation

indicator on the push-button ignition

switch illuminates in orange.

Instruments and controls 3-5

– CONTINUED –

3-6 Instruments and controls

Power

status

Indicator color Operation

OFF Turned off

Power is turned

off.

Acc Orange

The following

systems can be

used:

audio and ac-

cessory power

outlet.

Orange

(while engine is

stopped)

All electrical

systems can be

used.

Turned off

(while engine is

running)

CAUTION

. When the push-button ignition

switch is left in “ON” or “Acc”

for a long time, it may result in

vehicle battery discharge.

. Do not spill drinks or other

liquids on the push-button igni-

tion switch. It may cause a mal-

function.

. Do not touch the push-button

ignition switch with a hand soiled

with oil or other contaminants. It

may cause a malfunction.

. If the push-button ignition switch

does not operate smoothly, stop

t h e o p e r a t i o n . C o n t a c t a

SUBARU dealer immediately.

. If the push-button ignition switch

does not illuminate even when

the instrument panel illumination

is turned on, have the vehicle

inspected at a SUBARU dealer.

. If the vehicle was left in the hot

sun for a long time, the surface of

the push-button ignition switch

may get hot. Be careful not to

burn yourself.

NOTE

. The push-button ignition switch can-

not be switched to “OFF” when the

select lever is in a position other than

“P”.

. When operating the push-b utt on

ignition switch, firmly press it all the

way.

. If the push-button ignition switch is

pressed quickly, the power may not

turn on or off.

. If the indicator light on the push-

button ignition switch flashes in green

when the push-button ignition switch is

pressed, steering is locked. When this

occurs, press the push-button ignition

switch while turning the steering wheel

left and right.

! Battery drainage prevention func-

tion

When the push-button ignition switch is

left in the “ Acc ” or “ON” position for

approximately 1 ho ur, the pu sh-button

ignition switch will be automatically

switched to “OFF” to prevent the battery

from going dead. This function is activated

when the select lever is in the “P” position.

& When access key does not

operate properly

Refer to “Access key – if access key does

not operate properly” F9-20.

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