5-2 . Driving procedures
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NOTICE
■ When starting the EV system If the EV system becomes difficult to start , have your vehicle
checked by your SUBARU dealer immediately .
■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the power
switch
If the power switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual , such as the switch
sticking slightly , there may be a malfunction . Contact your SUB- ARU dealer immediately .
Stopping the EV system
1 Stop the vehicle completely .
2 Set the parking brake . ( �P . 243 )
3 Press the P position switch . ( �P . 237 )
Check that the shift position indicator shows P and the parking brake indicator is illuminated .
4 Press the power switch . The EV system will stop , and the meter display will be extinguished
( the shift position indicator will be extinguished a few seconds after the meter display ).
5 Release the brake pedal and check that “ ACCESSORY ” or “ POWER ON ” is not shown on the meter . operating for an extended period .
●The EV system will automatically shut off after approximately 1 hour if it has been left operating while the shift position is in P .
●The timer for the automatic EV system shut off feature will reset if
the brake pedal is depressed or if the shift position is in a position other than P .
●After the vehicle is parked , if the door is locked with the door lock
switch ( �P . 168 ) from the inside or the mechanical key ( �P . 543 ) from the outside , the automatic EV system shut off feature will be disabled . The timer for the automatic EV system shut off feature will be
re-enabled if the driver ’ s door is opened .
■ When the shift control system malfunctions
When attempting to turn the power switch off while there is a malfunction in the shift control system , the power switch mode may change to ACC . In this case , ACC may be
turned off by applying the parking brake and pressing the power switch again .
If there is a malfunction in the system , have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately .
■ Automatic P position selection function
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Driving
■ Automatic EV system shut off feature
●The vehicle is equipped with a
feature that automatically shuts off the EV system when the shift position is in P with the EV system