2020-2025 Subaru Outback SUV Starting and Operating -> 7-5. Starting and Stopping Engine (Models with Push-Button Start System) User Manual
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Starting and Operating -> 7-5. Starting and Stopping Engine (Models with Push-Button Start System) for Your Subaru Outback SUV Sixth Generation (2020-2025)

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When the engine is restarted, the steering
lock will be automatically released.
! When the steering lock cannot be
released
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When you cannot unlock the steering
wheel, perform the following steps.
1. Check that the parking brake is ap-
plied.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Check that the select lever is set in the
“P” position.
4. Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
If you cannot unlock the steering wheel by
doing the steps, contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer.
7-5. Starting and Stopping
Engine (Models with Push-
Button Start System)
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& Safety Precautions
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Refer to “Safety Precautions” �P118.
& Operating Range for Push-
Button Start System
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Refer to “Operating Range for Push-
Button Start System” �P172.
& Starting Engine
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WARNING
. There are some general precau-
tions when starting the engine.
Carefully read the precautions
described in “General Precau-
tions When Starting/Stopping
Engine” �P356.
. If the indicator on the push-but-
ton 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-but-
ton ignition switch is flashing in
green after the engine 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.
. Do not continue pressing the
push-button ignition switch for
more than 10 seconds. Doing so
could cause a malfunction. If the
engine does not start, stop press-
ing the push-button ignition
switch. Instead, press the push-
button ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal to
switch the power status to
“OFF”. Wait 10 seconds, and then
press the push-button ignition
switch to start the engine.
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NOTE
. When pressing the push-button igni-
tion switch while depressing the brake
pedal:
– The engine starter operates for a
maximum of 10 seconds and after
starting the engine, the starter stops
automatically.
– The engine can be started regard-
less of the power status.
. If the engine does not start, check
the security indicator light. Then press
the push-button ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal to switch
the power to “OFF”.
– If the light had illuminated, try to
start the engine again.
– If the light had been off, press the
push-button ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal more
forcefully.
. The engine start procedures may not
function depending on the radio wave
conditions around the vehicle. In such
a case, refer to “Starting Engine”
�P497.
. If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the steering cannot be unlocked.
Charge the battery.
. After the engine starts, the engine
speed will be kept high.
. It may be difficult to start the engine
when the battery has been discon-
nected and reconnected (for mainte-
nance or other purposes). This diffi-
culty is caused by the electronically
controlled throttle’s self-diagnosis
function. To overcome it, keep the
ignition switch in the “ON” position
for approximately 10 seconds before
starting the engine.
. Do not shift the select lever while the
starter is cranking.
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 fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Make sure the parking brake is ap-
plied.
3. Make sure the select lever is in 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 pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch.
NOTE
. While pressing the select lever but-
ton in, the indicator on the push-button
ignition switch will not turn green even
when the select lever is in the “P”
position.
. In case the engine does not start by
the normal engine 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
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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
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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 operated 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 place, and contact 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
. If you press the push-button ignition
switch while driving, the emergency
engine stop interrupt screen alerts the
driver by messages on the combination
meter display (color LCD) and beeps.
. 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 Fob Does
Not Operate Properly
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Refer to “Access Key Fob – If Access Key
Fob Does Not Operate Properly” �P496.
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& Steering Lock
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After stopping the engine and any door
including the rear gate is opened, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the
steering lock function.
When the engine is restarted, the steering
lock will be automatically released.
! When the steering lock cannot be
released
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1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
When you cannot restart the engine due to
the steering lock, check the status of
operation indicator and perform the follow-
ing steps.
! Operation indicator flashing in
green
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1. Check that the select lever is set in the
“P” position.
2. Depress the brake pedal and keep it.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
! Operation indicator flashing in
orange
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There may be a malfunction in the steering
lock function. Immediately contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer.
7-6. Remote Engine Start
System (Dealer Option)
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WARNING
. There are some general precau-
tions when starting the engine.
Carefully read the precautions
described in “General Precau-
tions When Starting/Stopping
Engine” �P356.
. Do not remote start a vehicle in an
enclosed environment (e.g.
closed garage). Prolonged opera-
tion of 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.
The remote engine start system allows you
to start the engine from outside the vehicle.
In addition, the remote engine start system
can activate the heater or air conditioner,
providing you with a comfortable cabin
upon entry. For more details, refer to the
Owner’s Manual supplement for the re-
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