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Starting and Stopping Engine ( Models with Push-Button Start System )
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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Refer to “ Safety Precautions ” FP118 .
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Refer to “ Operating Range for Push- Button Start System ” FP172 .
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. There are some general precautions when starting the engine . Carefully read the precautions described in “ General Precautions When Starting / Stopping Engine ” FP356 .
. 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 .