Subaru Legacy Outback 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Instruments and controls
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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.
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For vehicle with immobilizer
If you fail to start your engine with your
registered key, once pull out the key, (at
this time, immobilizer indicator light blinks)
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:
y
The key grip is touching another key
or a metallic key holder.
y
The key is near another key that con-
tains an immobilizer transponder.
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Key reminder chime (if
equipped)
The reminder chime sounds when the
driver’s door opens and the key is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” positions. The chime
stops when the key is removed from the
ignition switch.
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Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light comes on
when any of the doors are opened. The
light remains on for a several seconds and
gradually goes out after all doors are
closed or if the key is turned to the “ON”
position.
The ignition switch light also can be turned
on by use of the keyless entry transmitter.
See the “Remote keyless entry system”
section in chapter 2 for detailed informa-
tion.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position while the engine
is running.
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