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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 retailer.
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 retailer as soon as possible.
n Starting the EV system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The EV system cannot be started by push-starting.
n To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
lTurn off the headlights, the air conditioning system, the audio
system, etc. while the EV system is off.
lTurn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
lWhen ACC customization is in off, power is still provided to the multimedia system even though the
power switch is off. To turn off the multimedia system, use the multimedia system power switch. Ford etails, refer to the“ MULTIMEDIA OWNER’ S MANUAL”.
nCharging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is not in use, due
to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long
time, the 12-volt battery may discharge, and the EV system may be
unable to start.( The 12-volt battery
recharges automatically while the EV system is operating.)
nWhen the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
lInformation stored in the ECU is cleared. When the 12-volt battery
is depleted, have the vehicle inspected at your SUBARU
retailer.
lIn some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the
smart key system when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use
the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
lThe EV system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt
battery has recharged but will start
normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
lThe power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the
12-volt battery is reconnected, the
system will return to the mode it was in before the 12-volt battery
was discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery, turn the power switch off. If you are unsure what mode the power switch was in before the 12-volt battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
lIf the 12-volt battery discharges, it may not be possible to shift the
shift position to other positions. In this case, the vehicle cannot be
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