Subaru Outback Manuals 2012 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 288

7-10 Starting and operating Stopping the engine Remote engine start system (dealer option) 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 steer- ing and braking more difficult. It could also result in accidental acti- vation of the “LOCK” position on the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to lock. The ignition switch should be turned off only when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is idling. WARNING . Do not remote start a vehicle in an enclosed environment (e.g. closed garage). Prolonged opera- tion of a motor vehicle in an enclosed environment can cause a harmful build-up of Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is harmful to your health. Exposure to high levels of Carbon Monox- ide can cause headaches, dizzi- ness or in extreme cases uncon- sciousness and/or death. . Before performing any servicing of the vehicle, temporarily place the remote engine start system in service mode to prevent the system from unexpectedly start- ing the engine. & Starting your vehicle NOTE All vehicle doors, the engine hood and trunk / rear gate must be closed prior to activating the remote engine start sys- tem. Any open entry point will prevent starting or cause the system to shut down. The remote engine start function is acti- vated by pressing the “ ” button twice within 3 seconds on your remote engine start transmitter. Upon successful activa- tion the remote start confirming transmitter button will flash once* and the vehicle will honk the horn and flash the side marker lights, tail lights and front position lights once. The syste m will check certain