Starting and operating / Starting and stopping the engine ( models without push-button start system ) 7-11
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 accelerator 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 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 ”/ “ OFF ” 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 refuses to 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 .
CAUTION
If you restart the engine while the vehicle is moving , shift the select lever into the “ N ” position . Do not attempt to place the select lever of a moving vehicle into the “ P ” position .
& 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 ”/“ OFF ” position on the ignition switch , causing the steering wheel to lock .
& 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 .
! When the steering lock cannot be released
S07BD0701
When you cannot unlock the steering wheel , perform the following steps .
1 . Check that the parking brake is applied .
2 . Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories .
3 . Check that the select lever is set in the “ P ” position .
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