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Starting and stopping engine ( models with push-button start system )
“ ACC ”. Depress the brake pedal , and press the push-button ignition switch for at least 15 seconds . The engine may start . Only use this engine start procedure in case of emergency .
. When the engine is not started , the brake pedal may feel stiff . In such a case , depress the brake pedal more forcefully than usual . Check that the operation indicator on the pushbutton ignition switch turns green , and press the push-button ignition switch to start the engine .
& Stopping engine
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1 . Stop the vehicle completely .
2 . Move the select lever to the “ P ” position .
3 . Press the push-button ignition switch . The engine will stop , and the power will be switched off .
WARNING
. Do not touch the push-button ignition switch during driving .
When the push-button ignition switch is operated as follows , the engine will stop .
– The switch is pressed and held for 3 seconds or longer .
– The switch is pressed briefly 3 times or more in succession .
When the engine stops , the brake booster will not function . A greater foot pressure will be required on the brake pedal .
The power steering system will not operate either . A greater force will be required to steer , and it may result in an accident .
. If the engine stops during driving , do not operate the push-button ignition switch or open any of the doors until the vehicle is stopped in a safe location . It is dangerous because the steering lock may be activated . Stop the vehicle in a safe place , and contact a SUBARU dealer immediately .
CAUTION
. Do not stop the engine while the select lever is in a position other than the “ P ” position .
. If the engine is stopped while the select lever is in a position other than the “ P ” position , the power will be in “ ACC ”. If the vehicle is left in this condition , the battery may be discharged .
NOTE
. If you press the push-button ignition switch while driving , the emergency engine stop interrupt screen alerts the driver by messages on the combination meter display ( color LCD ) and beeps .
. Although you can stop the engine by operating the push-button ignition switch , do not stop the engine during driving except in an emergency .
& When access key fob does not operate properly
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Refer to “ Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly ” FP464 .