2026 Subaru Outback SUV Instruments and Controls -> Switching Power Status User Manual
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3-1. PUSH-BUTTON IGNI-
TION SWITCH
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Refer to “Safety Precautions” �P117.
OPERATING RANGE FOR
PUSH-BUTTON START SYS-
TEM
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Antennas
Operating range
NOTE
. If the access key fob is not detected
within the operating range of the
antennas inside the vehicle, the push-
button ignition switch and the engine
start cannot be operated.
. Even when the access key fob 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 fob 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-button igni-
tion switch or starting the engine, if the
access key fob battery is discharged,
perform the procedure described in “If
Access Key Fob Does Not Operate
Properly” �P451. In such a case,
replace the battery immediately. Refer
to “Replacing Battery of Access Key
Fob” �P507.
SWITCHING POWER STATUS
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Operation indicator
Push-button ignition switch
The power status is switched every time
the push-button ignition switch is
pressed.
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Make sure the select lever is in 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.
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Power
status
Indicator color Operation
OFF Turned off Power is turned off.
ACC Orange
The following sys-
tems can be used:
audio and acces-
sory power outlet.
ON
Orange
(while engine is
stopped)
All electrical
systems can be
used.
Turned off
(while engine is
running)
CAUTION
. To prevent the vehicle battery from
discharging, do not leave the push-
button ignition switch in the “ON” or
“ACC” position for a long time.
. To avoid a malfunction, observe
the following precautions.
– Do not spill drinks or other
liquids on the push-button
ignition switch.
– Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch with a hand that
is soiled with oil or other
contaminants.
. If the push-button ignition switch
does not operate smoothly, stop
the operation. Contact a SUBARU
dealer immediately.
. If the operation indicator on the
push-button ignition switch does
not illuminate even when the in-
strument panel illumination is
turned on, have the vehicle in-
spected 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
. When operating the push-button igni-
tion 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 reduction
function
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If you leave the push-button ignition
switch in the “ON” position (when the
engine is not running), a series of
messages will be displayed on the in-
strument cluster in the following order,
and then the push-button ignition switch
will be automatically set to “OFF”.
. After approximately 5 minutes, the
message “Turn Power OFF or Turn
Car ON to Charge Battery” will be
displayed.
. After approximately 15 minutes, the
battery charge drops and the mes-
sage “Some Functions Disabled Re-
duced Battery Level” will be displayed.
. When the select lever is in the “P”
position and the ignition switch re-
mains in the “ON” position for ap-
proximately 30 minutes, the system
automatically turns the push button
ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
WHEN ACCESS KEY FOB
DOES NOT OPERATE PROP-
ERLY
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Refer to “If Access Key Fob Does Not
Operate Properly” �P451.
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