Subaru Impreza Manuals 2018 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 278

Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the engine (models without push-button start system) ! CVT models S07BD0104 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- sories. 3. Shift the select lever to the “P” or “N” position (preferably the “P” position). The starter motor 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” F3-13. 5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelera- tor pedal. Release the key immediately after the engine has started. If the engine does not start, try the following procedure. (1) Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and wait for at least 10 seconds. After checking that the parking brake is firmly set, 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”/ “OFF” position and wait for at least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accel- erator pedal and turn the ignition switch to the “START” position. If the engine starts, quic