Get Instruments and controls -> Ignition switch Guide for Subaru XV SUV First Generation (2010-2016)

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Instruments and controls/Ignition switch

Ignition switch

is not running.

you are driving, it could turn the

. Using electrical accessories for a

ignition switch from the “ON” posi-

long time with the ignition switch in the

& Safety precautions

tion to the “ACC” or “LOCK” (off)

“ON” or “ACC” position can cause the

position, thereby stopping the en-

battery to go dead.

gine. Also, if the key is attached to a

WARNING

. If the ignition switch will not move

keyholder or to a large bunch of

from the “LOCK” (off) position to the

. Never turn the ignition switch to

other keys, centrifugal force may act

“ACC” position, turn the steering wheel

“LOCK” (off) while the vehicle is

on it as the vehicle moves, resulting

slightly to the left and right as you turn

being driven or towed because

in unwanted turning of the ignition

the ignition switch.

that will lock the steering wheel,

switch.

preventing steering control. And

when the engine is turned off, it

& LOCK (off)

& Ignition switch positions

takes a much greater effort than

The key can only be inserted or removed

usual to steer.

in this position. The ignition switch will lock

. Before leaving the vehicle, al-

the steering wheel when you remove the

ways remove the key from the

key.

ignition switch for safety and

If turning the key is difficult, turn the

never allow an unattended child

steering wheel slightly to the right and left

to remain in the vehicle. Failure

as you turn the key.

to follow this procedure could

result in injury to a child or

others. Children could operate

the power windows, the moon-

roof or other controls or even

make the vehicle move.

The ignition switch has four positions:

CAUTION

LOCK (off), ACC, ON and START.

Do not attach a large key holder or

NOTE

key case to either key. If it banged

. Keep the ignition switch in the

against your knees or hands while

“LOCK” (off) position when the engine

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The key can be turned from the “ACC” to

to the “START” position and again try to

“LOCK” (off) position only when the select

start the engine.

lever is in the “P” position (CVT models)

NOTE

and the key is pushed in while turning it

The engine may not start in the follow-

(all models).

ing cases:

& ACC

In this position the electrical accessories

(audio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can

be used.

& ON

This is the normal operating position after

. The key is near another key that

the engine is started.

contains an immobilizer transponder.

. The key is near or touching another

& START

transmitter.

The engine is started in this position. The

starter cranks the engine to start it. When

& Key reminder chime

the key is released (after the engine has

. The key grip is touching another key

The reminder chime sounds when the

started), the key automatically returns to

or a metallic key holder.

driver’s door is opened and the ignition

the “ON” position.

switch is in the “LOCK” (off) or “ACC”

position.

CAUTION

The chime stops under the following

Do not turn the ignition switch to the

conditions.

“START” position while the engine

. when the ignition switch is turned to the

is running.

“ON” position

. when the key is removed from the

If your registered key fails to start the

ignition switch

engine, pull out the key once (the security

indicator light will blink), and then insert

. when the driver’s door is closed

the key into the ignition switch and turn it

$3-5Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher& Ignition switch light (ifHazard warning flasherMeters and gaugesequipped)NOTEFor easy access to the ignition switch inthe dark, the ignition switch light illumi-Liquid-crystal displays are used innates when the driver’s door is opened orsome of the meters and gauges onwhen the driver’s door is unlocked usingthe combination meter. You will findthe remote keyless entry indications hard to see if you wearpolarized light remains illuminated for severaltens of seconds and then gradually turns& Combination meter illumina-off under the following . when the driver’s door is closed. when the doors are unlocked using theWhen the ignition switch is turned to theremote keyless entry transmitter“ON” position, the various parts of thecombination meter are illuminated in theThe light turns off immediately under theThe hazard warning flasher is used tofollowing other drivers when you have to park. when the ignition switch is turned to the1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meteryour vehicle under emergency conditions.“ON” positionneedles, gauge needles and liquid crystalThe hazard warning flasher works regard-display illuminate.. when all doors and the rear gate (5-less of the position of the ignition ) are locked using the remote keyless2. Meter and gauge indications eachTo turn on the hazard warning flasher,entry transmittershow MAX the hazard warning button on the3. Meter and gauge indications eachinstrument panel. To turn off the flasher,show MIN the button again.4. Regular illumination (for driving) the hazard warning flasher is on,the turn signals do not work.– CONTINUED –$

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Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher

& Ignition switch light (if

Hazard warning flasher

Meters and gauges

equipped)

NOTE

For easy access to the ignition switch in

the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-

Liquid-crystal displays are used in

nates when the driver’s door is opened or

some of the meters and gauges on

when the driver’s door is unlocked using

the combination meter. You will find

the remote keyless entry transmitter.

their indications hard to see if you wear

polarized glasses.

The light remains illuminated for several

tens of seconds and then gradually turns

& Combination meter illumina-

off under the following conditions.

tion

. when the driver’s door is closed

. when the doors are unlocked using the

When the ignition switch is turned to the

remote keyless entry transmitter

“ON” position, the various parts of the

combination meter are illuminated in the

The light turns off immediately under the

The hazard warning flasher is used to

following sequence.

following conditions.

warn other drivers when you have to park

. when the ignition switch is turned to the

1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter

your vehicle under emergency conditions.

“ON” position

needles, gauge needles and liquid crystal

The hazard warning flasher works regard-

display illuminate.

. when all doors and the rear gate (5-

less of the position of the ignition switch.

door) are locked using the remote keyless

2. Meter and gauge indications each

To turn on the hazard warning flasher,

entry transmitter

show MAX position.

push the hazard warning button on the

3. Meter and gauge indications each

instrument panel. To turn off the flasher,

show MIN position.

push the button again.

4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-

gins.

NOTE

When the hazard warning flasher is on,

the turn signals do not work.

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Instruments and controls -> Ignition switch for Your Subaru XV SUV First Generation (2010-2016)

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