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3. Press the push-button ignition switch. The hybrid system will stop, and the power will be switched off.
NOTE
WARNING
. Do not touch the push-button ignition switch during driving.
When the push-button ignition switch is operated as follows, the hybrid system will stop.
– The switch is pressed and held for 3 seconds or longer.
– The switch is pressed briefly 3 times or more in succession.
When the hybrid system stops, the brake booster will not function. A greater foot pressure will be required on the brake pedal.
The power steering system will not operate either. A greater force will be required to steer, and it may result in an accident.
. If the hybrid system stops during driving, do not operate the pushbutton ignition switch or open any of the doors until the vehicle is stopped in a safe location. It is dangerous because the steering lock may be activated. Stop the vehicle in a safe place, and contact a SUBARU dealer immediately.
CAUTION
. Do not stop the hybrid system while the select lever is in a position other than the“ P” position.
. If the hybrid system is stopped while the select lever is in a position other than the“ P” position, the power will be in“ ACC”. If the vehicle is left in this condition, the 12 V battery may be discharged.
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. If you press the push-button ignition switch while driving, the emergency hybrid system stop interrupt screen alerts the driver by messages on the combination meter display and beeps.
. Although you can stop the hybrid system by operating the push-button ignition switch, do not stop the hybrid system during driving except in an emergency.
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Refer to“ If Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly” FP464.
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After stopping the hybrid system and any door including the rear gate is opened, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function.
When the hybrid system is restarted, the steering lock will be automatically released.