Subaru Outback Manuals 2025 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 185

Push-Button Ignition Switch ( Models with Push-Button Start System ) 177
gine 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 / Subaru Outback Wilderness )
. When operating the push-button ignition switch or starting the engine , if the access key fob battery is discharged , perform the procedure described in “ Access Key Fob – If Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly ” FP502 . In such a case , replace the battery immediately . Refer to “ Replacing Battery of Access Key Fob ” FP563 .
& Switching Power Status
1 Operation indicator 2 Push-button ignition switch
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The power status is switched every time the push-button ignition switch is pressed .
1 . Carry the access key fob , and sit in the driver ’ s seat .
2 . Make sure the select lever is in 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 pushbutton ignition switch is in “ ACC ” or “ ON ”, the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch illuminates
in orange .
Power status
OFF
ACC
ON
Indicator color
Turned off
Orange
Orange ( while engine is stopped )
Turned off ( while engine is running )
CAUTION
Operation
Power is turned off .
The following systems can be used : audio and accessory power outlet .
All electrical systems can be used .
. 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 .
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Instruments and Controls
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