Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2016 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 400

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

position and check the operation of the
warning and indicator lights. Refer to
“Warning and indicator lights” F3-13.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”
position without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release the key immediately
after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start, try the
following.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position and wait for at least
10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the
ignition switch to the “START” position
while depressing the accelerator pedal
slightly (approximately a quarter of the
full stroke). Release the accelerator
pedal as soon as the engine starts.
(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn
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