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. When operating the push-button ignition switch or starting the engine , if the access key fob battery is discharged , perform the procedure described in “ If Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly ” FP471 . In such a case , replace the battery immediately . Refer to “ Replacing Battery of Access Key Fob ” FP526 .
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Power status
Indicator color
Operation OFF Turned off Power is turned off .
ACC
ON
Orange
Orange ( while engine is stopped )
Turned off ( while engine is running )
The following systems can be used : audio and accessory power outlet .
All electrical systems can be used .
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Operation indicator Push-button ignition switch
The power status is switched every time the push-button ignition switch is pressed .
1 . Carry the access key fob , and sit in the driver ’ s seat .
2 . Make sure the select lever is in the “ P ” position .
3 . Press the push-button ignition switch without depressing the brake pedal . Every time the button is pressed , the power is switched in the sequence of “ OFF ”, “ ACC ”, “ ON ” and “ OFF ”. When the engine is stopped and the pushbutton ignition switch is in “ ACC ” or “ ON ”, the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch illuminates in orange .
CAUTION
. To prevent the vehicle battery from discharging , do not leave the pushbutton ignition switch in the “ ON ” or “ ACC ” position for a long time .
. To avoid a malfunction , observe the following precautions .
– Do not spill drinks or other liquids on the push-button ignition switch .
– Do not touch the push-button ignition switch with a hand that is soiled with oil or other contaminants .
. If the push-button ignition switch does not operate smoothly , stop the operation . Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately .
. If the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch does not illuminate even when the instrument panel illumination is turned on , have the vehicle inspected at a SUBARU dealer .
. If the vehicle was left in the hot sun for a long time , the surface of the push-button ignition switch may get hot . Be careful not to burn yourself .
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