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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
& Warning chimes and warning
light of the keyless access
with push-button start sys-
tem (if equipped)
The keyless access with push-button start
system sounds a warning chime and
flashes the access key warning light on
the combination meter in order to minimize
improper operations and help protect your
vehicle from theft.
When the warning chime sounds and/or
the warning light flashes, take the appro-
priate action.
WARNING
Access key warning light (type A)
Never drive the vehicle if the indi-
cator on the push-button ignition
switch is flashing in green when
starting the engine. This indicates
the status that the steering wheel is
not released and could result in an
accident involving serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
Access key warning light (type B)
. When starting the engine again
after the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in green, if the operation
indicator is still flashing in green,
there could be a steering lock
malfunction. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
. When the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in orange, contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
NOTE
. Even when the access key fob is
within the operating ranges inside the
vehicle, the access key warning for
engine start may be provided depend-
ing on the status of the access key fob
and the environmental conditions.
. When the access key fob is taken
out of the vehicle through an open
window, the access key takeout warn-
ing or passenger access key takeout
warning will not be provided.
! List of warnings
CAUTION
When any of the following warnings
occurs even if the access key warn-
ing light does not illuminate, take
the appropriate action.