Instruments and controls/Push–button ignition switch (models with push–button start system)
& Switching power status
Power
status
Indicator color
Operation
OFF
Turned off
Power is turned
off.
Orange
The following
systems can be
used:
audio and accessory power
outlet.
ACC
ON
1)
2)
Operation indicator
Push-button ignition switch
The power status is switched every time
the push-button ignition switch is pressed.
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Shift the select lever into the “P”
position.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the brake pedal. Every
time the button is pressed, the power is
switched in the sequence of “OFF”,
“ACC”, “ON” and “OFF”. When the engine
is stopped and the push-button ignition
switch is in “ACC” or “ON”, the operation
indicator on the push-button ignition
switch illuminates in orange.
Orange
(while engine is
stopped)
Turned off
(while engine is
running)
All electrical
systems can be
used.
CAUTION
. To prevent the vehicle battery
from discharging, do not leave
the push-button ignition switch
in the “ON” or “ACC” position for
a long time.
. To avoid a malfunction, observe
the following precautions.
– Do not spill drinks or other
liquids on the push-button
ignition switch.
– Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch with a hand
that is soiled with oil or other
3-7
contaminants.
. If the push-button ignition switch
does not operate smoothly, stop
the operation. Contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
. If the push-button ignition switch
does not illuminate even when
the instrument panel illumination
is turned on, have the vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU dealer.
. If the vehicle was left in the hot
sun for a long time, the surface of
the push-button ignition switch
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.
NOTE
. When operating the push-button
ignition switch, firmly press it all the
way.
. If the push-button ignition switch is
pressed quickly, the power may not
turn on or off.
. If the indicator light on the pushbutton ignition switch flashes in green
when the push-button ignition switch is
pressed, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
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