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NOTE

7-5. Starting and stopping

engine (models with push-

button start system)

CAUTION

After the engine starts, the engine

speed will be kept high.

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.

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

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

There are some general precau-

tions when starting the engine.

Carefully read the precautions

described in “Starting engine”

�P310.

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.

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.

& 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

Do not touch the push-button

ignition switch during driving.

When the push-button ignition

switch is operated as follows,

the engine will stop.

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,

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

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.

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

Operation indicator

Push-button ignition switch

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.

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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.

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.

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-

Fob button

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