Subaru Impreza Manuals 2018 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 151

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Instruments and controls / Hazard warning flasher
. Do not touch the push-button ignition switch with a hand soiled with oil or other contaminants. It may cause a malfunction.
. If the push-button ignition switch does not operate smoothly, stop the operation. Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately.
. If 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.
NOTE
. When operating the push-button ignition switch, firmly press it all the way.. If the push-button ignition switch is pressed quickly, the power may not turn on or off.. If the indicator light on the pushbutton ignition switch flashes in green when the push-button ignition switch is pressed, steering is locked. When this occurs, press the push-button ignition switch while turning the steering wheel left and right.
! Battery drainage prevention function
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When the push-button ignition switch is left in the“ ACC” or“ ON” position for approximately 1 hour, the push-button ignition switch will be automatically switched to“ OFF” to prevent the battery from going dead.
& When access key fob does not operate properly
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Refer to“ Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly” ☞9-18.
Hazard warning flasher
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The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works regardless of the position of the ignition switch.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning button on the instrument panel. All the turn signal lights and the turn signal indicator lights will flash. To turn off the flasher, push the button again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.