Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 180

3-26 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.