Subaru Impreza Manuals 2024 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 319

Starting and Stopping the Engine ( Models without Push-Button Ignition Switch ) 311
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 ” 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 ” 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 does not 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 .
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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 ” position on the ignition switch , causing the steering wheel to lock .
1 . Stop the vehicle completely .
2 . Move the select lever to the “ P ” position .
3 . Turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK / OFF ” position .
The engine will stop , and the power will be switched off .
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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 .
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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 .
4 . Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed .
5 . Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ” position while turning the steering wheel left and right .
If you cannot unlock the steering wheel by doing the steps , contact your nearest SUBARU dealer .
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