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Starting and operating / Starting and stopping engine ( models with push-button start system )
NOTE
In case the engine does not start by the normal engine start procedure , move the shift lever to the neutral position , and switch the power to “ ACC ”. Depress the clutch pedal , and press the push-button ignition switch for at least 15 seconds . The engine may start . Only use this engine start procedure in case of emergency .
! CVT models
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1 . Carry the access key fob , and sit in the driver ’ s seat .
2 . Apply the parking brake .
3 . Shift the select lever into the “ P ” position . The engine can also start when the select lever is in the “ N ” position , however , for safety reasons , start in the “ P ” position .
4 . Depress the brake pedal until the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch turns green . When starting with the select lever in the “ N ” position , the indicator does not turn green .
5 . While depressing the brake pedal , press the push-button ignition switch .
NOTE
. While pressing the select lever button in , the indicator on the push-button ignition switch will not turn green even when the select lever is in the “ P ” position . . In case the engine does not start by the normal engine start procedure , move the select lever to the “ P ” position , and switch the power to “ ACC ”. Depress the brake pedal , and press the push-button ignition switch for at least 15 seconds . The engine may start . Only use this engine start procedure in case of emergency . . When the engine is not started , the brake pedal may feel stiff . In such a case , depress the brake pedal more forcefully than usual . Check that the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch turns green , and press the push-button ignition switch to start the engine .
& Stopping engine
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1 . Stop the vehicle completely .
2 . Move the select lever to the “ P ” position ( CVT models ).
3 . Press the push-button ignition switch . The engine will stop , and the power will be switched off .
WARNING
. Do not touch the push-button ignition switch during driving .
When the push-button ignition switch is operated as follows , the engine 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 engine 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 engine stops during driving , do not operate the push-button 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 .