8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Positive(+) battery terminal( your vehicle) Positive(+) battery terminal( second vehicle) Negative(-) battery terminal( second vehicle) Metallic point shown in the illustration
5 Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt battery of your vehicle.
6 Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the power switch OFF.
7 Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the EV system of your vehicle by turning the power switch to ON.
8 Make sure the“ READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator light does not come on, contact your SUBARU dealer.
9 Once the EV system has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
10Close the positive(+) battery terminal cover.
Once the EV system starts, have the vehicle inspected at your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
■ Starting the EV system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The EV system cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights, the air conditioning system, the audio
system, etc. while the EV system is off.
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When trouble arises