Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek, Owner'S Manual

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Instruments and controls/Push
–
button ignition switch (models with push
–
button start system)
.
Even when the access key is outside
the vehicle, if it is placed too close to
the glass, it may be possible to switch
the power or to start the hybrid system.
.
Do not leave the access key in the
following places. It may become im-
possible to operate the push-button
ignition switch and the hybrid system
start. It may also cause a false warning
to issue although no malfunction actu-
ally occurs, or not to issue a warning
when any malfunction occurs.
–
On the instrument panel
–
On the floor
–
Inside the glove box
–
Inside the door trim pocket
–
On the rear seat
–
At the cargo area
.
When operating the push-button
ignition switch or starting the hybrid
system, if the access key battery is
discharged, perform the procedure
described in
“
Access key
–
if access
key does not operate properly
” F
9-23.
In such a case, replace the battery
immediately. Refer to
“
Replacing ac-
cess key battery
” F
11-46.
&
Switching power status
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
The power status 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 hybrid
system 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 hybrid
system is
stopped)
All electrical
systems can be
used.
Turned off
(while hybrid
system is run-
ning)
CAUTION
.
When the push-button ignition
switch is left in
“
ON
”
or
“
ACC
”
for a long time, it may result in 12
V auxiliary 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.