Starting and Stopping Engine (Models with Push-Button Start System) 329
7-5. Starting and Stopping
Engine (Models with Push-
Button Start System)
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& Safety Precautions
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Refer to “Safety Precautions” ☞P114.
& Operating Range for Push-
Button Start System
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Refer to “Operating Range for Push-
Button Start System” ☞P168.
& Starting Engine
WARNING
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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” ☞P326.
. 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.
NOTE
. When pressing the push-button ignition
switch while depressing the brake
pedal:
– The engine starter operates for a
maximum of 10 seconds and after
starting the engine, the starter stops
automatically.
– The engine can be started regardless
of the power status.
. If the engine does not start, check
the security indicator light. Then press
the push-button ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal to switch
the power to “OFF”.
– If the light had illuminated, try to
start the engine again.
– If the light had been off, press the
push-button ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal more
forcefully.
. The engine start procedures may not
function depending on the radio wave
conditions around the vehicle. In such
a case, refer to “Starting Engine”
☞P459.
. If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the steering cannot be unlocked.
Charge the battery.
. Until the engine is warmed up sufficiently,
the engine speed will be maintained
high. The engine speed will
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Starting and Operating