Instruments and controls / Push – button ignition switch( models with push – button start system)
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& Switching power status
1) |
Operation indicator |
2) |
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 operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch illuminates in orange.
Power status
OFF
ACC
ON
Indicator color
Turned off
Orange
Orange( while engine is stopped)
Turned off( while engine is running)
CAUTION
Operation Power is turned off.
The following systems can be used: audio and accessory power outlet.
All electrical systems can be used.
. 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 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
. 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 pressed, steering is locked. When this occurs, press the push-button ignition
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