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Starting and Stopping Engine
and exhaust emissions can create a fire hazard at high temperatures.
CAUTION
. If the engine is stopped during driving, the catalyst may overheat and burn.
. When starting the engine, be sure to sit in the driver’ s seat( except when using the remote engine start system).
NOTE
. Avoid racing and rapid acceleration immediately after the engine has started.
. Until the engine is warmed up sufficiently, the engine speed is maintained high. The engine speed will gradually drop as the engine warms up.
. On rare occasions, it may be difficult to start the engine depending on the fuel used and the driving condition( repeated short trips when the engine is not warmed up sufficiently). In such a case, it is recommended to switch to a different brand of fuel.
. On rare occasions, transient knocking may be heard from the engine when the accelerator is operated rapidly such as a rapid start-up and a rapid acceleration. This is not a malfunction.
. The engine starts more easily when the headlights, air conditioner and rear window defogger are turned off.
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If the indicator on the push-button ignition switch flashes in green after the engine has started, never drive the vehicle. The steering is still locked, and it may result in an accident.
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.
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.