Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2017 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 476

In case of emergency/Access key – if access key does not operate properly

3. Depress the clutch pedal (MT models)
or brake pedal (CVT models).

push-button ignition switch then changes
to “ON”.

NOTE
If the power does not switch even
though the above procedure was followed precisely, contact your SUBARU
dealer.

& Starting engine

4. Hold the access key with the buttons
facing you, and touch the push-button
ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key and the vehicle is completed,
a chime (ding) will sound. At the same
time, the status of the push-button ignition
switch changes to either of the following.
. When the keyless access with pushbutton start system is deactivated:
“ACC”
. Under other conditions: “ON”
5. When the keyless access with pushbutton start system is deactivated, press
the push-button ignition switch with the
clutch pedal (MT models) or brake pedal
(CVT models) released. The status of the

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the shift lever into neutral (MT
models) or the select lever into the “P”
position (CVT models).
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Depress the clutch pedal (MT models).

5. Hold the access key with the buttons
facing you, and touch the push-button

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ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key and the vehicle is completed,
a chime (ding) will sound. At the same
time, the push-button ignition switch turns
to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
6. Within 5 seconds after the push-button
ignition switch turns to the “ACC” or “ON”
position, while depressing the brake pedal
(all models) and the clutch pedal (MT
models), press the push-button ignition
switch.

NOTE
If the engine does not start even
though the above procedure was followed precisely, contact your SUBARU
dealer.