Subaru Impreza Manuals 2023 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 159

Instruments and controls / Push-button ignition switch ( models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”) 3-7
although no malfunction actually occurs , or not to issue a warning when any malfunction occurs . – On the instrument panel – On the floor – Inside the glove box – Inside the door trim pocket – On the rear seat – On the rear shelf ( sedan ) – Inside the trunk ( sedan ) – In the cargo area ( 5-door models ) . When operating the push-button ignition switch or starting the engine , if the access key fob battery is discharged , perform the procedure described in “ Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly ” F9- 19 . In such a case , replace the battery immediately . Refer to “ Replacing battery of access key fob ” F11-47 .
& Switching power status
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Operation indicator
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Push-button ignition switch
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The power 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 . Shift the shift lever in neutral ( MT models ) or the select lever in the “ P ” position ( CVT models ).
3 . Press the push-button ignition switch without depressing the clutch pedal ( MT models ) or the brake pedal ( CVT models ). 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 push-button ignition switch is in “ ACC ” or “ ON ”, the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch illuminates in orange .
Power status
OFF
ACC
ON
Indicator color
Turned off
Orange
Orange ( while engine is stopped )
Turned off ( while engine is running )
CAUTION
Operation Power is turned off .
The following systems can be used : audio and accessory power outlet .
All electrical systems can be used .
. When the push-button ignition switch is left in “ ON ” ( while the engine is not running ) or “ ACC ” for a long time , it may result in vehicle battery discharge .
. Do not spill drinks or other liquids on the push-button ignition switch . It may cause a malfunction .
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