Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 142

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Instruments and controls/Ignition switch
Ignition switch
Conventional type ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
WARNING
. Before leaving the vehicle, ob-
serve the following instructions
for safety.
– Remove the key from the igni-
tion switch (models with con-
ventional type ignition
switch).
– Carry out the access key fob
(models with push-button
ignition switch).
– Never allow an unattended
child to remain in the vehicle.
Failure to observe these instruc-
tions could result in injury to a
child or others. Children could
operate the power windows, the
moonroof or other controls, or
even make the vehicle move.
. Never turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while
driving or being towed. Doing so
will lock the steering wheel, pre-
venting steering control. In addi-
tion, when the engine stops, it
takes a much greater effort than
usual to steer.
CAUTION
. To prevent the vehicle battery
from discharging, keep the igni-
tion switch in the “LOCK”/“OFF”
position when the engine is not
running.
. Do not use electrical accessories
for a long time with the ignition
switch in the “ON” or “ACC”
position. Doing so can cause
the battery to go dead.
& Conventional type ignition
switch
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it hits your
knees or hands while driving, it
could turn the ignition switch to
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position,
stopping the engine. Also, if the
key is attached to a keyholder or to
a large bunch of other keys, centri-
fugal force may act on it as the
vehicle moves, resulting in un-
wanted turning of the ignition
switch.