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CAUTION
. When the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch is flashing in orange , there may be a malfunction with the vehicle . Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately .
. If the indicator on the push-button ignition switch is flashing in green after the engine has started , it means that the steering is still locked . While moving the steering wheel right and left , depress the brake pedal , and press the push-button ignition switch .
. Do not continue pressing the push-button ignition switch for more than 10 seconds . Doing so could cause a malfunction . If the engine does not start , stop pressing the push-button ignition switch . Instead , press the pushbutton ignition switch without depressing the brake pedal to switch the power status to “ OFF ”. Wait 10 seconds , and then press the push-button ignition switch to start the engine .
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NOTE
. When pressing the push-button ignition switch with the clutch pedal ( MT models ) or the brake pedal ( CVT models ) depressed : – The engine starter operates for a maximum of 10 seconds and after starting the engine , the starter stops automatically .
– The engine can be started regardless of the power status .
. If the engine does not start , check the security indicator light . Then press the push-button ignition switch without depressing the clutch pedal ( MT models ) or the brake pedal ( CVT models ) to switch the power to “ OFF ”. – If the light had illuminated , try to start the engine again .
– If the light had been off , press the push-button ignition switch while depressing the clutch pedal ( MT models ) or the brake pedal ( CVT models ) more forcefully .
. The engine start procedures may not function depending on the radio wave conditions around the vehicle . In such a case , refer to “ Starting Engine ” FP406 .
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. If the vehicle battery is discharged , the steering cannot be unlocked . Charge the battery .
. It may be difficult to start the engine when the battery has been disconnected and reconnected ( for maintenance or other purposes ). This difficulty is caused by the electronically controlled throttle ’ s self-diagnosis function . To overcome it , keep the ignition switch in the “ ON ” position for approximately 10 seconds before starting the engine .
. Until the engine is warmed up sufficiently , the engine speed will be maintained high . The engine speed will decrease as the engine warms up .
. Do not shift the select lever while the starter is cranking .
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Starting and Operating
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