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2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Make sure the select lever is in the“ P” position. The engine can also start when the select lever is in the“ N” position, however, for safety reasons, start in the“ P” position.
4. Depress the brake pedal until the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch turns green. When starting with the select lever in the“ N” position, the indicator does not turn green.
5. While depressing the brake pedal, press the push-button ignition switch.
NOTE
. While pressing the select lever button in, the indicator on the pushbutton ignition switch will not turn green even when the select lever is in the“ P” position.
. In case the engine does not start by the normal engine start procedure, move the select lever to the“ P” position, and switch the power to“ ACC”. Depress the brake pedal, and press the push-button ignition switch for at least 15 seconds. The engine may start. Only use this engine start procedure in case of emergency.
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. When the engine is not started, the brake pedal may feel stiff. In such a case, depress the brake pedal more forcefully than usual. Check that the operation indicator on the pushbutton ignition switch turns green, and press the push-button ignition switch to start the engine.
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1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the select lever to the“ P” position.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch. The engine will stop, and the power will be switched off.
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WARNING
. Do not touch the push-button ignition switch during driving.
When the push-button ignition switch is operated as follows, the engine will stop.
– The switch is pressed and held for 3 seconds or longer.
– The switch is pressed briefly 3 times or more in succession.
When the engine stops, the brake booster will not function. A greater
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foot pressure will be required on the brake pedal.
The power steering system will not operate either. A greater force will be required to steer, and it may result in an accident.
. If the engine stops during driving, do not operate the push-button ignition switch or open any of the doors until the vehicle is stopped in a safe location. It is dangerous because the steering lock may be activated. Stop the vehicle in a safe place, and contact a SUBARU dealer immediately.
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CAUTION
. Do not stop the engine while the select lever is in a position other than the“ P” position.
. If the engine is stopped while the select lever is in a position other than the“ P” position, the power will be in“ ACC”. If the vehicle is left in this condition, the battery may be discharged.
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Starting and Operating
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