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Starting and Stopping Engine ( Models with Push-Button Start System )
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& Safety Precautions s07be06
Refer to “ Safety Precautions ” FP105 .
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Refer to “ Operating Range for Push- Button Start System ” FP146 .
& Starting Engine WARNING s07be03
. There are some general precautions when starting the engine . Carefully read the precautions described in “ General Precautions When Starting / Stopping Engine ” FP309 .
. If the indicator on the push-button ignition switch flashes in green after the engine has started , never drive the vehicle . The steering is still locked , and it may result in an accident .
CAUTION
. When the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch is flashing in orange , there may be a malfunction with the vehicle . Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately .
. If the indicator on the push-button ignition switch is flashing in green after the engine has started , it means that the steering is still locked . While moving the steering wheel right and left , depress the brake pedal , and press the push-button ignition switch .
. Do not continue pressing the push-button ignition switch for more than 10 seconds . Doing so could cause a malfunction . If the engine does not start , stop pressing the push-button ignition switch . Instead , press the pushbutton ignition switch without depressing the brake pedal to switch the power status to “ OFF ”. Wait 10 seconds , and then press the push-button ignition switch to start the engine .
NOTE
. When pressing the push-button ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal : – The engine starter operates for a maximum of 10 seconds and after starting the engine , the engine starter stops automatically .
– The engine can be started regardless of the power status .
. If the engine does not start , check the security indicator light . Then press the push-button ignition switch without depressing the brake pedal to switch the power to “ OFF ”. – If the light had illuminated , try to start the engine again .
– If the light had been off , press the push-button ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal more forcefully .
. The engine start procedures may not function depending on the radio wave conditions around the vehicle . In such a case , refer to “ Starting Engine ” FP422 .
. If the vehicle battery is discharged , the steering cannot be unlocked . Charge the battery .
. It may be difficult to start the engine when the battery has been disconnected and reconnected ( for main-