Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2023 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 151

Instruments and controls / Push-button ignition switch ( models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”) 3-7
& Switching power status
1 )
Operation indicator
2 )
Push-button ignition switch
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The power is switched every time the push-button ignition switch is pressed .
1 . Carry the access key fob , and sit in the driver ’ s seat .
2 . Shift the select lever ( CVT models )/ the shift lever ( MT models ) into the “ P ”/“ N ” position .
3 . Press the push-button ignition switch without depressing the brake pedal . Every time the button is pressed , the power is switched in the sequence of “ OFF ”, “ ACC ”, “ ON ” and “ OFF ”. When the engine is stopped and the push-button ignition switch is in “ ACC ” or “ ON ”, the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch illuminates in orange .
Power status
OFF
ACC
ON
Indicator color
Turned off
Orange
Orange ( while engine is stopped )
Turned off ( while engine is running )
CAUTION
Operation Power is turned off .
The following systems can be used : audio and accessory power outlet .
All electrical systems can be used .
. When the push-button ignition switch is left in “ ON ” ( while the engine is not running ) or “ ACC ” for a long time , it may result in vehicle 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
. 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 .
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