Subaru Forester Manuals 2024 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 167

Ignition switch ( models without “ keyless access with push-button start system ”) 161
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “ START ” position while the engine is running .
NOTE
. To turn the key from the “ ACC ” to “ LOCK ” position , the select lever must be in the “ P ” position and the key must be pushed in and turned .
. If your registered key fails to start the engine , pull out the key once ( the security indicator light will blink ), and then insert the key again and turn it to the “ START ” position again to restart the engine .
. The engine may not start in the following cases :
– The key grip is touching another key or a metallic key holder .
– The key is near another key that contains an immobilizer transponder
. – The key is near or touching another transmitter .
& Key reminder chime
S03AA05
The reminder chime sounds when the driver ’ s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the “ LOCK ” or “ ACC ” position .
The chime stops under the following conditions .
. The ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position .
. The key is removed from the ignition switch .
. The driver ’ s door is closed .
& Ignition switch light
S03AA06
For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark , the ignition switch light illuminates when the driver ’ s door is opened or when the driver ’ s door is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter .
The light remains illuminated for several tens of seconds and then gradually turns off under the following conditions .
. The driver ’ s door is closed .
. The doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter .
Instruments and controls
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