Subaru WRX 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Instruments and controls/Ignition switch
Ignition switch
Conventional type ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
WARNING
.
Before leaving the vehicle, ob-
serve the following instructions
for safety.
–
Remove the key from the igni-
tion switch (models with con-
v e n t i o n a l
t y p e i g n i t i o n
switch).
–
Carry out the access key fob
(models with push-button
ignition switch).
–
Never allow an unattended
child to remain in the vehicle.
Failure to observe these instruc-
tions could result in injury to a
child or others. Children could
operate the power windows, the
moonroof or other controls, or
even make the vehicle move.
.
Never turn the ignition switch to
the
“
LOCK
”
/
“
OFF
”
position while
driving or being towed. Doing so
will lock the steering wheel, pre-
venting steering control. In addi-
tion, when the engine stops, it
takes a much greater effort than
usual to steer.
CAUTION
.
To prevent the vehicle battery
from discharging, keep the igni-
tion switch in the
“
LOCK
”
/
“
OFF
”
position when the engine is not
running.
.
Do not use electrical accessories
for a long time with the ignition
switch in the
“
ON
”
or
“
ACC
”
position. Doing so can cause
the battery to go dead.
&
Conventional type ignition
switch
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it hits your
knees or hands while driving, it
could turn the ignition switch to
the
“
ACC
”
or
“
LOCK
”
position,
stopping the engine. Also, if the
key is attached to a keyholder or to
a large bunch of other keys, centri-
fugal force may act on it as the
vehicle moves, resulting in un-
wanted turning of the ignition
switch.
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