Subaru WRX Manuals 2025 WRX Owner’s Manual | Page 153

Push-Button Ignition Switch 145
in “ ACC ” or “ ON ”, the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch illuminates in orange .
Power status
OFF
ACC
ON
Indicator color
Turned off
Orange
Orange ( while engine is stopped )
Turned off ( while engine is running )
CAUTION
Operation
Power is turned off .
The following systems can be used : audio and accessory power outlet .
All electrical systems can be used .
. To prevent the vehicle battery from discharging , do not leave the push-button ignition switch in the “ ON ” or “ ACC ” position for a long time .
. To avoid a malfunction , observe the following precautions .
– Do not spill drinks or other liquids on the push-button ignition switch .
– 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 30 minutes , the push-button ignition switch will be automatically switched to “ OFF ” to reduce the possibility of the battery going dead . ( In CVT models , 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 ” FP401 .
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