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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 .
1 . Apply the parking brake .
2 . Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories .
3 . Shift the select lever to the “ P ” or “ N ” position ( preferably “ P ” position ). The starter 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 Lights ” FP179 .
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 , perform the following procedure . ( 1 ) Turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ” position and wait for at least 10 seconds . After checking that the parking brake is applied , turn the ignition switch to the “ START ” position while depressing the accelerator pedal
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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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& 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 ” 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 .
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Starting and Operating
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