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Starting and stopping engine (models with push-button start system)
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NOTE
7-5. Starting and stopping
engine (models with push-
button start system)
CAUTION
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After the engine starts, the engine
speed will be kept high.
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When the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch is
flashing in orange, there may be a
malfunction with the vehicle.
Contact a SUBARU dealer imme-
diately.
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When the push-button ignition
switch is pressed while depressing
the brake pedal, the engine starter
operates for a maximum of 10 sec-
onds. After starting the engine, the
starter stops automatically.
& Safety precautions
Refer to “Safety precautions” �P114.
& Operating range for push-
If the indicator on the push-but-
ton ignition switch is flashing in
green after the engine has
started, it means that the steering
is still locked. Depress the brake
pedal while moving the steering
wheel to the right and left, and
press the push-button ignition
switch.
button start system
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When the push-button ignition
switch is pressed while depressing
the brake pedal, the engine can be
started regardless of the status of
the push-button ignition switch.
If the security indicator light illumi-
nates when you attempt to start the
engine but the engine does not start,
press the push-button ignition
switch to switch the power to
“OFF” and then try to start the
engine again.
Refer to “Operating range for push-button
start system” �P162.
& Starting engine
WARNING
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There are some general precau-
tions when starting the engine.
Carefully read the precautions
described in “Starting engine”
�P310.
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Do not continue pushing the
push-button ignition switch for
more than 10 seconds. Doing so
could cause a malfunction. If the
engine does not start, stop push-
ing the push-button ignition
switch. Instead, press the push-
button ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal to
switch the power status to
“OFF”. Wait 10 seconds, and then
push the push-button ignition
switch to start the engine.
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If the engine does not start, press the
push-button ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal to switch
the power to “OFF”. Then, while
depressing the brake pedal more
forcefully, press the push-button
ignition switch.
The engine start procedures may not
function depending on the radio
wave conditions around the vehicle.
In such a case, refer to “Starting
If the indicator on the push-but-
ton ignition switch flashes in
green after the engine has
started, never drive the vehicle.
The steering is still locked, and it
may result in an accident.
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engine” �P440.
pressed while depressing the brake pedal,
the engine will start. The starting proce-
dure for the engine is as follows.
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the select lever into the “P”
position. The engine can also start
when the select lever is in the “N”
position, however, for safety reasons,
start in the “P” position.
4. Depress the brake pedal until the
operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch turns green. When
starting with the select lever in the “N”
position, the indicator does not turn
green.
and press the push-button ignition
switch for at least 15 seconds. The
engine may start. Only use this
engine start procedure in case of
emergency.
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.
.
It may be difficult to start the engine
when the battery has been discon-
nected and reconnected (for main-
tenance or other purposes). This
difficulty is caused by the electro-
nically controlled throttle’s self-di-
agnosis function. To overcome it,
keep the ignition switch in the “ON”
position for approximately 10 sec-
onds before starting the engine.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the steering cannot be unlocked.
Charge the battery.
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& Stopping engine
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the select lever to the “P”
position.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch.
The engine will stop, and the power will
be switched off.
Do not shift the select lever while the
starter is cranking.
5. While depressing the brake pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch.
NOTE
.
While pressing the select lever but-
ton in, the indicator on the push-
button ignition switch will not turn
green even when the select lever is
in the “P” position.
WARNING
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Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch during driving.
When the push-button ignition
switch is operated as follows,
the engine will stop.
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In case the engine does not start by
the normal engine start procedure,
move the select lever to the “P”
position, and switch the power to
“ACC”. Depress the brake pedal,
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2
Operation indicator
Push-button ignition switch
– The switch is pressed and held
for 2 seconds or longer.
When the push-button ignition switch is
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– The switch is pressed briefly 3
times or more in succession.
& Steering lock
After stopping the engine and any door
including the rear gate is opened, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the
steering lock function.
When the engine is restarted, the steering
lock will be automatically released.
When the engine stops, the brake
booster will not function. A great-
er 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.
! When the steering lock cannot be
released
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If the engine stops during 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 lock may be
activated. Stop the vehicle in a
NOTE
.
If you press the push-button ignition
switch while driving, the emergency
engine stop interrupt screen alerts
the driver by messages on the
combination meter display (color
LCD) and beeps.
safe place, and contact
SUBARU dealer immediately.
a
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Although you can stop the engine by
operating the push-button ignition
switch, do not stop the engine dur-
ing driving except in an emergency.
CAUTION
1
2
Operation indicator
Push-button ignition switch
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Do not stop the engine while the
select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position.
& When access key fob does
When you cannot restart the engine due to
the steering lock, check the status of
operation indicator and perform the follow-
ing steps.
not operate properly
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.
Refer to “Access key fob – if access key
fob does not operate properly” �P439.
Remote engine start system (dealer option) 315
mote engine start system.
! Operation indicator flashing in
7-6. Remote engine start
system (dealer option)
green
NOTE
1. Check that the select lever is set in the
“P” position.
2. Depress the brake pedal and keep it.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left
and right.
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The length of time for which it is
acceptable to allow the engine to
remain idling may be bound by local
laws and regulations. Check the
local rules when using the remote
engine start system.
WARNING
.
.
There are some general precau-
tions when starting the engine.
Carefully read the precautions
described in “General precau-
tions when starting engine”
�P310.
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When taking your vehicle in for
service, it is recommended that you
inform the service personnel that
your vehicle is equipped with a
remote engine start system.
! Operation indicator flashing in
orange
There may be a malfunction in the steering
lock function. Immediately contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer.
Do not remote start a vehicle in an
enclosed environment (e.g.
closed garage). Prolonged opera-
tion of a motor vehicle in an
enclosed environment can cause
a harmful build-up of carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
harmful to your health. Exposure
to high levels of carbon monox-
ide can cause headaches, dizzi-
ness or in extreme cases uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
& Remote engine starter trans-
ceiver (fob)
The remote engine start system allows you
to start the engine from outside the vehicle.
In addition, the remote engine start system
can activate the heater or air conditioner,
providing you with a comfortable cabin
upon entry. For more details, refer to the
Owner’s Manual supplement for the re-
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Fob button
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