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Instruments and controls/Push–button ignition switch (models with push–button start system)
Push-button ignition switch
(models with push-button
start system)
& Safety precautions
Refer to “Safety precautions” F2-11.
& Operating range for pushbutton start system
Outback
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
NOTE
Legacy
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
. If the access key is not detected
within the operating range of the antennas inside the vehicle, the pushbutton ignition switch and the engine
start cannot be operated.
. Even when the access key is outside
the vehicle, if it is placed too close to
the glass, it may be possible to switch
the power or to start the engine.
. Do not leave the access key in the
following places. It may become impossible to operate the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start.
– On the instrument panel
– On the floor
– Inside the glove box
– Inside the door trim pocket
– On the rear seat
– On the rear shelf (Legacy)
– Inside the trunk (Legacy)
– At the corner of the cargo area
(Outback)
. When operating the push-button
ignition switch or starting the engine,
if the access key battery is discharged,
perform the procedure described in
“Access key – if access key does not
operate properly” F9-18. In such a
case, replace the battery immediately.
Refer to “Replacing battery of access
key” F11-50.