Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2015 WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 339

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Starting and operating/Starting and stopping engine (models with push–button start system)

Starting and stopping engine
(models with push-button
start system)
& Safety precautions
Refer to “Safety precautions” F2-8.

& Operating range for pushbutton start system
Refer to “Operating range for push-button
start system” F3-6.

& Starting engine
WARNING
. There are some general precautions when starting the engine.
Carefully read the precautions
described in “General precautions when starting engine” F79.
. If the indicator on the pushbutton 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 pushbutton ignition switch is flashing
in green after the engine has
started, it means that the steering
is still locked. Depress the brake
pedal while moving the steering
wheel to the right and left, and
press the push-button ignition
switch.
. Do not continue pushing the
push-button ignition switch for
more than 10 seconds. Doing so
could cause a malfunction. If the
engine does not start, stop pushing the push-button ignition
switch and turn off the engine.
Wait 10 seconds, and then push
the push-button ignition switch
to start the engine.

NOTE
. When the push-button ignition
switch is pressed while depressing

the clutch pedal (MT models) or the
brake pedal (CVT models), the engine
starter operates for a maximum of 10
seconds and after starting the engine,
the starter stops automatically.
. When the push-button ignition
switch is pressed while depressing
the clutch pedal (MT models) or the
brake pedal (CVT models), the engine
can be started regardless of the status
of the push-button ignition switch.
. If the security indicator light illuminates when you attempt to start the
engine but the engine does not start,
press the push-button ignition switch
to switch the power to “OFF” and then
try to start the engine again.
. If the engine does not start, 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”. Then, while
depressing the clutch pedal (MT models) or the brake pedal (CVT models)
more forcefully, press the push-button
ignition switch.
. The engine start procedures may
not function depending on the radio
wave conditions around the vehicle. In
such a case, refer to “Starting engine”
F9-17.
. If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the steering cannot be unlocked.