5-2 . Driving procedures
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5-2 . Driving procedures
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person starts the EV system or changes power switch modes .
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “ READY ” indicator is illuminated .
The EV system can be started from any power switch mode .
Starting the EV system
1 Check that the charging cable is disconnected . ( �P . 103 , 111 )
2 Pull the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set . ( �P . 243 )
The parking brake indicator will come on .
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal .
and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display . If it is not displayed , the EV system cannot be started . When the shift position is in N , the EV system cannot start . Shift the shift position to P when starting the EV system . ( �P . 237 ) 4 Press the power switch shortly and firmly .
When operating the power switch , one short , firm press is enough . It is not necessary to press and hold the switch .
If the “ READY ” indicator turns on , the EV system will operate normally .
5 Check that the “ READY ” indicator is illuminated .
The vehicle cannot be driven if the “ READY ” indicator is off .
■ Power switch illumination
According to the situation , the power switch illumination operates as follows .
●When driver ’ s door or front passenger ’ s door is opened , the power switch illumination illuminates .
●When the power switch is in OFF and depressing the brake pedal with carrying the electronic key on your person , the power switch illumination blinks .
●When the power switch is in ACC or ON , the power switch illumination illuminates .
●When the power switch mode is changed from ACC or ON to OFF , the power switch illumination illuminates for a certain amount of time . Afterwards , the power switch illumination turns off .
■ If the EV system does not start
●The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated . ( �P . 66 ) Contact your SUBARU dealer .
●The charging cable may be con-
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