Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2016 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 136

Instruments and controls/Push–button ignition switch (models with push–button start system)

& Switching power

operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch illuminates in orange.
Power
status

Indicator color

Operation

OFF

Turned off

Power is turned
off.

Orange

The following
systems can be
used:
audio and accessory power
outlet.

ACC

1)
2)

Operation indicator
Push-button ignition switch

The power is switched every time the
push-button ignition switch is pressed.
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Shift the shift lever in neutral (MT
models) or the select lever in the “P”
position (CVT models).
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brake pedal (CVT models).
Every time the button is pressed, the
power is switched in the sequence of
“OFF”, “ACC”, “ON” and “OFF”. When the
engine is stopped and the push-button
ignition switch is in “ACC” or “ON”, the

ON

Orange
(while engine is
stopped)
Turned off
(while engine is
running)

All electrical
systems can be
used.

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with oil or other contaminants. It
may cause a malfunction.
. If the push-button ignition switch
does not operate smoothly, stop
the operation. Contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
. If 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
CAUTION
. When the push-button ignition
switch is left in “ON” or “ACC”
for a long time, it may result in
vehicle battery discharge.
. Do not spill drinks or other
liquids on the push-button ignition switch. It may cause a malfunction.
. Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch with a hand soiled

. In CVT models, the push-button
ignition switch cannot be switched to
“OFF” when the select lever is in a
position other than “P”.
. 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
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