Starting and operating / Starting and stopping engine ( models with push-button start system ) 7-13
NOTE
It may be difficult to start the engine when the battery has been disconnected and reconnected ( for maintenance or other purposes ). This difficulty is caused by the electronically controlled throttle ’ s self-diagnosis function . To overcome it , keep the ignition switch in the “ ON ” position for approximately 10 seconds before starting the engine .
CAUTION
. When the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch is flashing in orange , there may be a malfunction with the vehicle . Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately .
. If the indicator on the push-button ignition switch is flashing in green after the engine has started , it means that the steering is still locked . Depress the brake pedal while moving the steering wheel to the right and left , and press the push-button ignition switch .
. Do not continue pushing the push-button ignition switch for
more than 10 seconds . Doing so could cause a malfunction . If the engine does not start , stop pushing the push-button ignition switch . Instead , press the pushbutton ignition switch without depressing the brake pedal to switch the power status to “ OFF ”. Wait 10 seconds , and then push the push-button ignition switch to start the engine .
NOTE
. After the engine starts , the engine speed will be kept high . . When the push-button ignition switch is pressed while depressing the clutch pedal ( MT models ) or the brake pedal ( CVT models ), the engine starter operates for a maximum of 10 seconds and after starting the engine , the starter stops automatically . . When the push-button ignition switch is pressed while depressing the clutch pedal ( MT models ) or the brake pedal ( CVT models ), the engine can be started regardless of the status of the push-button ignition switch . . If the security indicator light illuminates when you attempt to start the engine but the engine does not start , press the push-button ignition switch to switch the power to “ OFF ” and then try to start the engine again . . If the engine does not start , press the push-button ignition switch without depressing the clutch pedal ( MT models ) or the brake pedal ( CVT models ) to switch the power to “ OFF ”. Then , while depressing the clutch pedal ( MT models ) or the brake pedal ( CVT models ) more forcefully , press the push-button ignition switch . . The engine start procedures may not function depending on the radio wave conditions around the vehicle . In such a case , refer to “ Starting engine ” F9- 18 . . If the vehicle battery is discharged , the steering cannot be unlocked . Charge the battery . . Do not shift the select lever while the starter is cranking .
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