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& Stopping the engine

WARNING

Do not stop the engine when the

vehicle is moving. This will cause

loss of power to the power steering

and the brake booster, making steer-

ing and braking more difficult. I t

could also result in accidental acti-

vation of the “LOCK” position on the

ignition switch, causing the steering

wheel to lock.

The ignition switch should be turned off

only when the vehicle is stopped and the

engine is idling.

Starting and stopping engine

(models with push-button

start system)

& Safety precautions

Refer to “Safety precautions” F2-11.

& Operating range for push-

button start system

Refer to “Operating range for push-button

start system” F3-5.

& Starting engine

WARNING

. There are some general precau-

tions when starting the engine.

Carefully read the p recautions

described in “General precau -

tions when starting engine” F7-

. If t he indicator on the push-

button ignition switch flashes in

green after the engine has

started, never drive the vehicle.

The steering is still locked, and it

may result in an accident.

CAUTION

. When the operation indicator on

the push-button ignition switch is

flashing in orange, there may be

a malfunction with the vehicle.

Contact a SUBARU dealer imme-

diately.

. If the indicator on the push-

button ignition switch is flashing

in green after the en gine has

started, it means that the steering

is still locked. While moving the

steering wheel right and left,

depress the brake pedal, and

press the push-button ignition

switch.

. D o not continue pu shing the

push-button ignition switch for

more than 10 seconds. Doing so

could cause a malfunction. If the

engine does not start, stop push-

ing the push-button ignition

switch and turn off the engine.

Wait 10 seconds, and then push

the push-button ignition switch

to start the engine.

NOTE

. When t he push-button ignition

switch is pressed whil e depressing

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the brake pedal, the engine star ter

operates for a maximum of 10 seconds

and after starting the engine, the starter

stops automatically.

. When the push-button ignition

switch is pressed while depressing

the brake pedal, the engine can be

started regardless of the power status.

. If the security indicator light illumi-

nates when you attempt to start the

engine but the engine does not start,

press the push-button ignition switch

to switch the power to “OFF” and then

try to start the engine again.

. If the engine does not start, press

the push-button ignition switch without

depressing the brake pedal to switch

the power to “OFF”. Then, while de-

pressing the brake pedal more force-

fully, press the push-button ignition

switch.

. The engine start procedures may

not function depending on the radio

wave conditions around the vehicle. In

such a case, refer to “Starting engine”

F9-21.

. If the vehicle battery is discharged,

the steering cannot be unlocked.

Charge the battery.

1) Operation indicator

2) Push-button ignition switch

When the push-button ignition switch is

pressed while depressing the brake pedal,

the engine will start. The starting proce-

dure for the engine is as follows.

1. Carry the access key, and sit in the

driver’s seat.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Shift the select lever into the “P”

position. The engine can also start when

the select lever is in the “N” position,

however, for safety reasons, start in the

“P” position.

4. Depress the brake pedal until the

operation indicator on the push-button

ignition switch turns green. When starting

with the select lever in the “N” position, the

indicator does not turn green.

5. While depressing the brake pe dal ,

press the push-button ignition switch.

NOTE

. In case the engine does not start by

the normal eng ine start procedure,

move the select lever to the “P” posi-

tion, and switch the power to “Acc”.

Depress the brake pedal, and press the

push-button ignition switch for at least

15 seconds. The engine may start. Only

use this engine start procedure in case

of emergency.

. When the engine is not started, the

brake pedal may feel stiff. In such a

case, depress the brake pedal more

forcefully than usual. Check that the

operation indicator on the push-button

ignition switch turns green, and press

the push-button ignition switch to start

the engine.

& Stopping engine

1. Stop the vehicle completely.

2. Move the select lever to the “P”

position.

3. Press the push-button ignition switch.

The engine will stop, and the power will be

switched off.

WARNING

. Do not touch the push-button

ignition switch during driving.

When the push-button ignition

switch is o perated as follows,

the engine will stop.

– The switch is pressed and held

for 3 seconds or longer.

– The switch is pressed briefly 3

times or more in succession.

When the engine stops, the brake

booster will not function. A great-

er foot pressure will be required

on the brake pedal.

The power steering system will

not operate either. A greater

force will be required to steer,

and it may result in an accident.

. If the engine stops during driving,

do not operate the push-button

ignition switch or open any of the

doors until the vehicle is stopped

in a safe location. It is dangerous

because the steering lock may be

activated. Stop the vehicle in a

safe plac e, and c o ntact a

SUBARU dealer immediately.

CAUTION

. Do not stop the engine while the

select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position.

. If the engine is stopped while the

select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position, the power

will be in “Acc”. If the vehicle is

left in this condition, the battery

may be discharged.

NOTE

Although you can stop the engine by

operating the push-button ignition

switch, do not stop the engine during

driving except in an emergency.

& When access key does not

operate properly

Refer to “Access key – if access key does

not operate properly” F9-20.

Remote engine start system

(dealer option)

WARNING

. There are some general precau-

tions when starting the engine.

Carefully read the precautions

described in “General precau-

tions when starting engine” F7-

. Do not remote start a vehicle in

an enclosed en vironment (e.g.

closed garage). Prolonged opera-

tion o f a motor vehicle in an

enclosed environment can cause

a harmful build-up of Carbon

Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is

harmful to your health. Exposure

to high levels of Carbon Monox-

ide can cause headaches, dizzi-

ness or in extreme cases uncon-

sciousness and/or death.

. Before performing any servicing

of the vehicle, temporarily place

the remote engine start system in

service mode to prevent the

system from unexpectedly start-

ing the engine.

The remote engine start system allows

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