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STARTING AND OPERATING
push-button ignition switch.
. If the security indicator light illuminates when you attempt to start the hybrid system but the hybrid system does not start, press the push-button ignition switch to switch the power to“ OFF” and then try to start the hybrid system again.
. If the hybrid system 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 Hybrid System” FP457.
. If the 12 V battery is discharged, the steering cannot be unlocked. Charge the 12 V battery.
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Operation indicator Push-button ignition switch
The starting procedure for the hybrid system is as follows.
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the driver’ s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Make sure the select lever is in the“ P” position.
4. Depress the brake pedal until the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch turns green.
5. While depressing the brake pedal, press the push-button ignition switch.
6. Depress and hold the brake pedal until the hybrid system starts. The hybrid READY indicator light flashes then illuminates when the hybrid system starts to activate.
NOTE
. While pressing the select lever button, the indicator on the push-button ignition switch will not turn green even when the select lever is in the“ P” position.
. In case the hybrid system does not start by the normal hybrid system start procedure, move the select lever to the“ P” position, and switch the power to“ ACC”. Depress the brake pedal, and press the push-button ignition switch for at least 15 seconds. The hybrid system may start. Only use this hybrid system start procedure in case of emergency.
. When the hybrid system does not start, the brake pedal may feel stiff. In such a case, depress the brake pedal more forcefully than usual. Check that the operation indicator on the pushbutton ignition switch turns green, and press the push-button ignition switch to start the hybrid system.
. When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the Hybrid READY indicator light may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the Hybrid READY indicator light is steady on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.
. In the event that the Hybrid READY indicator light does not come on even after performing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact your SUBARU dealer immediately.
. When the high voltage battery is extremely cold( below approximately −22 ° F( −30 ° C)) under the influence of the outside temperature, it may not be possible to start the hybrid system. At this time, when you press the push-