586 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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
lWhen ACC customization is in off, power is still provided to the multimedia system even though the power switch is off.
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. 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
towed without lifting both front wheels because the front wheels
will be locked.