5-2. Driving procedures
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WARNING
■ When starting the EV system Always start the EV system while sitting in the driver’ s seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while starting the EV system under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When starting the EV system If the EV system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle
checked by your SUBARU dealer immediately.
■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the power
switch
If the power switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a
malfunction. Contact your SUB- ARU dealer immediately.
Stopping the EV system
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake.( �P. 241)
3 Press the P position switch.( �P. 234)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P and the parking brake indicator is illuminated.
4 Press the power switch.
The EV system will stop, and the meter display will be extinguished( the shift position indicator will be
extinguished a few seconds after the meter display).
5 Release the brake pedal and check that“ ACCESSORY” or“ POWER ON” is not shown on the meter.
■ Automatic EV system shut off feature
●The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts off the EV system when the shift position is in P with the EV system
operating for an extended period.
●The EV system will automatically shut off after approximately 1 hour if it has been left operating while the shift position is in P.
●The timer for the automatic EV system shut off feature will reset if
the brake pedal is depressed or if the shift position is in a position other than P.
●After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock
switch( �P. 162) from the inside or the mechanical key( �P. 642) from the outside, the automatic EV system shut off feature will be disabled. The timer for the automatic EV system shut off feature will be
re-enabled if the driver’ s door is opened.
■ When the shift control system malfunctions
If the shift control system is malfunctioning, when attempting to turn the
power switch off, it may not be able to be turned off. In this situation, it may be possible to turn the power
switch off by applying the parking brake and then operating the power switch. If there is a malfunction in the system, have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately.
■ Automatic P position selection function
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Driving