Subaru 2008 IMPREZA, Owner'S Manual

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3-4
Instruments and controls
The key can be turned from
“
Acc
”
to
“
LOCK
”
only when the selector lever is in
the
“
P
”
position.
!
Manual transmission vehicles
The key can be turned from
“
Acc
”
to
“
LOCK
”
only when the key is pushed in
while turning it.
&
Acc
In this position the electrical accessories
(radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can
be used.
&
ON
This is the normal operating position after
the engine is started.
&
START
The engine is started in this position. The
starter cranks the engine to start it. When
the key is released (after the engine has
started), the key automatically returns to
the
“
ON
”
position.
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“
START
”
position while the engine
is running.
If your registered key fails to start the
engine, pull out the key once (the security
indicator light will blink), and then insert
the key in the ignition switch and turn it to
the
“
START
”
position and again try to start
the engine.
NOTE
The engine may not start in the follow-
ing cases:
.
The key grip is touching another key
or a metallic key holder.
.
The key is near another key that