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engine has not warmed up sufficiently). In such a case, it is recommended that you change to a different brand of fuel.
. On rare occasions, transient knocking may be heard from the engine when the accelerator is operated rapidly such as a rapid start-up and a rapid acceleration. This is not a malfunction.
. Do not shift the select lever while the hybrid READY indicator light is flashing.
. The hybrid system may not start immediately after the terminal of the 12 V battery has been reconnected when replacing the 12 V battery, etc. Turn on the ignition switch, wait at least 10 seconds, and then start the hybrid system.
. The remaining power of the high voltage battery may decrease when the hybrid system has been stopped for a long time in a state where it is sufficiently charged. However, this is a result of the high voltage battery selfdischarge and is not a malfunction.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR“ KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH-BUTTON START SYS- TEM” s07be06
Refer to“ Safety Precautions” FP131.
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Refer to“ Operating Range for Push- Button Start System” FP174.
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WARNING
. There are some general precautions when starting the hybrid system. Carefully read the precautions described in“ General Precautions When Starting / Stopping the Hybrid System” FP320.
. If the indicator on the push-button ignition switch flashes in green after the hybrid system 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 hybrid system 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 pushbutton ignition switch for more than 10 seconds. Doing so could cause a malfunction. If the hybrid system does not start, stop pushing the push-button ignition switch. Instead, press the push-button 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 hybrid system.
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 hybrid system can be started regardless of the status of the
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