Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek, Owner'S Manual

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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
left and right.
!
Battery drainage prevention func-
tion
When the push-button ignition switch is
left in the
“
ACC
”
or
“
ON
”
position for
approximately 1 hour, the push-button
ignition switch will be automatically
switched to
“
OFF
”
to prevent the battery
from going dead. This function is activated
when the select lever is in the
“
P
”
position.
&
When access key does not
operate properly
Refer to
“
Access key
–
if access key does
not operate properly
” F
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Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher is used to
warn other drivers when you have to park
your vehicle under emergency conditions.
The hazard warning flasher works regard-
less of the position of the ignition switch.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. To turn off the flasher,
push the button again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher
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