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tenance or other purposes). This difficulty is caused by the electronically controlled throttle’ s self-diagnosis function. To overcome it, keep the ignition switch in the“ ON” position for approximately 10 seconds before starting the engine.. After the engine starts, the engine speed will be kept high.
. Do not shift the select lever while the engine starter is cranking.
1 Operation indicator 2 Push-button ignition switch
When the push-button ignition switch is pressed while depressing the brake pedal, the engine will start. The starting procedure for the engine is as follows.
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the driver’ s seat.
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2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Make sure the select lever is in 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.
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1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the select lever to the“ P” position.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch. The engine will stop, and the power will be switched off.
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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.
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.
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CAUTION
. Do not stop the engine while the select lever is in a position other than the“ P” position.
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