Subaru 2014 Forester, Owner'S Manual

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3-6
Instruments and controls/Push
–
button ignition switch (models with push
–
button start system)
&
Switching power
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
The power is switched every time the
push-button ignition switch is pressed.
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the
driver
’
s seat.
2. Shift the select lever into the
“
P
”
position.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the brake pedal. Every
time the button is pressed, the power is
switched in the sequence of
“
OFF
”
,
“
ACC
”
,
“
ON
”
and
“
OFF
”
. When the engine
is stopped and the push-button ignition
switch is in
“
ACC
”
or
“
ON
”
, the operation
indicator on the push-button ignition
switch illuminates in orange.
Power
status
Indicator color Operation
OFF Turned off
Power is turned
off.
ACC Orange
The following
systems can be
used:
audio and ac-
cessory power
outlet.
ON
Orange
(while engine is
stopped)
All electrical
systems can be
used.
Turned off
(while engine is
running)
CAUTION
.
When the push-button ignition
switch is left in
“
ON
”
or
“
ACC
”
for a long time, it may result in
vehicle battery discharge.
.
Do not spill drinks or other
liquids on the push-button igni-
tion switch. It may cause a mal-
function.
.
Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch with a hand soiled
with oil or other contaminants. It
may cause a malfunction.
.
If the push-button ignition switch
does not operate smoothly, stop
t h e
o p e r a t i o n . C o n t a c t a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
.
If the push-button ignition switch
does not illuminate even when
the instrument panel illumination
is turned on, have the vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU dealer.
.
If the vehicle was left in the hot
sun for a long time, the surface of
the push-button ignition switch
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.
NOTE
.
The push-button ignition switch can-
not be switched to
“
OFF
”
when the
select lever is in a position other than
“
P
”
.
.
When operating the push-button
ignition switch, firmly press it all the
way.
.
If the push-button ignition switch is
pressed quickly, the power may not
turn on or off.
.
If the indicator light on the push-
button ignition switch flashes in green
when the push-button ignition switch is
pressed, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel