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Starting and stopping engine ( models with push-button start system )
7-5 . Starting and stopping engine ( models with pushbutton start system )
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& Safety precautions
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Refer to “ Safety precautions ” FP114 .
& Operating range for pushbutton start system
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Refer to “ Operating range for push-button start system ” FP162 .
& Starting engine WARNING
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. There are some general precautions when starting the engine . Carefully read the precautions described in “ Starting engine ” FP310 .
. If the indicator on the push-button ignition switch flashes in green after the engine has started , never drive the vehicle . The steering is still locked , and it may result in an accident .
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 brake pedal , the engine starter operates for a maximum of 10 seconds . After starting the engine , the starter stops automatically .
. When the push-button ignition switch is pressed while depressing the brake pedal , 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 brake pedal to switch the power to “ OFF ”. Then , while depressing the brake pedal 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