Starting and operating / Starting and stopping the engine
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NOTE
. While pressing the select lever button in, the indicator on the push-button ignition switch will not turn green even when the select lever is in the“ P” position.. When the engine is not started, the brake pedal may feel stiff. In such a case, depress the brake pedal more forcefully than usual. Check that the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch turns green, and press the push-button ignition switch to start the engine.
! In case of the engine does not start by the normal engine start procedure
1. Move the shift lever to the neutral position( MT models), or move the select lever to the“ P” position( CVT models).
2. Switch the power status to“ ACC”.
3. Press and hold the push-button ignition switch for at least 15 seconds with the clutch pedal( MT models)/ brake pedal( CVT models) depressed.
Although the engine may start, only use this procedure in the case of an emergency. If the engine still does not start, refer to“ Starting engine” F9-18.
! Stopping engine
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the select lever to the“ P” position( CVT models).
3. Press the push-button ignition switch. The engine will stop, and the power will be switched to“ OFF”.
WARNING
. Do not touch the push-button ignition switch while driving.
When you operate the push-button ignition switch as follows, the engine will stop.
– Pressing and holding the switch for 3 seconds or longer.
– Pressing the switch briefly 3 times or more in succession.
When the engine stops, the brake booster will not function. A greater foot pressure will be required on the brake pedal.
The power steering system will not operate either. A greater force will be required to steer, and it may result in an accident.
. If the engine stops while driving, do not operate the push-button
ignition switch or open any of the doors until the vehicle is stopped in a safe location. It is dangerous because the steering may be locked. Stop the vehicle in a safe location, and contact a SUBARU dealer immediately.
CAUTION
For CVT models:
. Do not stop the engine while the select lever is in a position other than the“ P” position.
. If the engine is stopped while the select lever is in a position other than the“ P” position, the power will be in“ ACC”. If the vehicle is left in this condition, the battery may be discharged.
NOTE
Although you can stop the engine by operating the push-button ignition switch, do not stop the engine while driving except in an emergency.
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