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Instruments and controls/Push–button ignition switch
Power
status
Indicator color
Operation
OFF
Turned off
Power is turned
off.
Orange
The following
systems can be
used:
audio and accessory power
outlet.
ACC
ON
Orange
(while hybrid
system is
stopped)
Turned off
(while hybrid
system is running)
All electrical
systems can be
used.
CAUTION
. When the push-button ignition
switch is left in “ON” or “ACC”
for a long time, it may result in 12
V auxiliary battery discharge.
. Do not spill drinks or other
liquids on the push-button ignition switch. It may cause a malfunction.
. Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch with a hand soiled
with oil or other contaminants. It
may cause a malfunction.
. If the push-button ignition switch
does not operate smoothly, stop
the operation. Contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
. If the push-button ignition switch
does not illuminate even when
the instrument panel illumination
is turned on, have the vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU dealer.
. If the vehicle was left in the hot
sun for a long time, the surface of
the push-button ignition switch
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.
NOTE
. The push-button ignition switch cannot be switched to “OFF” when the
select lever is in a position other than
“P”.
. When operating the push-button
ignition switch, firmly press it all the
way.
. If the push-button ignition switch is
pressed quickly, the power may not
turn on or off.
. If the indicator light on the pushbutton ignition switch flashes in green
when the push-button ignition switch is
pressed, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
! Battery drainage prevention function
When the push-button ignition switch is
left in the “ACC” or “ON” position for
approximately 1 hour, the push-button
ignition switch will be automatically
switched to “OFF” to prevent the battery
from going dead. This function is activated
when the select lever is in the “P” position.
& When access key does not
operate properly
Refer to “Access key – if access key does
not operate properly” F9-23.