Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2016 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 398

Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the engine (models without push–button start system)

CAUTION
Trapping small animals in the cooling fan and belts of the engine may
result in a malfunction. Check that
no small animal enters the engine
compartment and under the vehicle
before starting the engine.

NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,
washer fluid and other fluid levels
should be checked daily, weekly or at
fuel stops.

Starting and stopping the
engine (models without
push-button start system)
& Starting engine
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter motor
continuously for more than 10 seconds. If the engine fails to start after
operating the starter for 5 to 10
seconds, wait for 10 seconds or
more before trying again.

NOTE
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.

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! General precautions when starting
engine

WARNING
. Never start the engine from outside the vehicle. It may result in
an accident.
. Do not leave the engine running
in locations with poor ventilation,
such as a garage and indoors.
The exhaust gas may enter the
vehicle or indoors, and it may
result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
. Do not start the engine near dry
foliage, paper, or other flammable substances. The exhaust
pipe 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.

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