Subaru BRZ Manuals 2013 BRZ Owner's Manual | Page 171

2-1. Driving procedures I Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK” STEP 1 Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Shift the select lever to P. ( P. 171) Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to neutral. ( P. 178) STEP 2 Push in the key and turn to the “LOCK” position. 2 When driving I If the engine does not start The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( Contact your SUBARU dealer. P. 77) I When the steering lock cannot be released When starting the engine, the engine switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK” position. To free it, turn the key while turning the steering wheel slightly left and right. I Key reminder function A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key. I Immediately after reconnecting the battery terminals due to replacing the battery and so forth The engine may not start. If this occurs, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, and start the engine after waiting at least 10 seconds. Idling may be unstable immediately after the engine starts, however, this is not a malfunction. 169