Subaru Outback Manuals 2025 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 186

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Hazard Warning Flasher
– Do not touch the push-button ignition switch with a hand that is soiled with oil or other contaminants .
. If the push-button ignition switch does not operate smoothly , stop the operation . Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately .
. If the operation indicator on 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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When the push-button ignition switch is left in the “ ACC ” position for approximately 20 minutes or the “ ON ” position ( the engine is not running ) for approximately 1 hour , the push-button ignition switch will be automatically switched to “ OFF ” to reduce the possibility of the battery going dead . ( This function is activated when the select lever is in the “ P ” position .)
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Refer to “ Access Key Fob – If Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly ” FP502 .
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The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions . The hazard warning flasher works with the ignition switch in any position .
To turn on the hazard warning flasher , press the hazard warning flasher switch on the instrument panel . All the turn signal lights and the turn signal indicator lights will flash . To turn off the flasher , press the switch again .
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on , the turn signals do not work .