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1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Shift the select lever to the“ P” or“ N” position( preferably“ P” position). The engine starter will only operate when the select lever is at the“ P” or“ N” position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the“ ON” position and check the operation of the warning and indicator lights. Refer to“ Warning and Indicator Lights” FP175.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the“ START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release the key immediately after the engine has started. If the engine does not start, perform the following procedure.
( 1) Turn the ignition switch to the“ LOCK” position and wait for at least 10 seconds. After checking that the parking brake is applied, turn the ignition switch to the“ START” position while depressing the accelerator pedal slightly( approximately a quarter of the full stroke). Release the accelerator pedal as soon as the engine starts.
( 2) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition switch back to the“ LOCK” position and wait for at least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator pedal and turn the ignition switch to the“ START” position. If the engine starts, quickly release the accelerator pedal.
( 3) If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition switch again to the“ LOCK” position. After waiting for 10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the“ START” position without depressing the accelerator pedal.
( 4) If the engine still does not start, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have turned off after the engine has started. The fuel injection system automatically lowers the idle speed as the engine warms up.
While the engine is warming up, make sure that the select lever is at the“ P” or“ N” position and that the parking brake is applied.
STOPPING THE ENGINE s07bd02
The ignition switch should be turned off only when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is idling.
WARNING
Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is moving. This will cause loss of power to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult. It could also result in accidental activation of the“ LOCK” position on the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to lock.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the select lever to the“ P” position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the“ LOCK / OFF” position.
The engine will stop, and the power will be switched off.
STEERING LOCK s07bd07
After stopping the engine and the key is removed from ignition switch, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function.
When the engine is restarted, the steering lock will be automatically released.
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