There are some general precautions when starting the engine. Carefully read the precautions described in “General Precautions When Starting/Stopping Engine” P338.
If the push-button ignition switch indicator flashes in green after the engine has started, never drive the vehicle. The steering is still locked, and it may result in an accident.

CAUTION

When the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch is flashing in orange, there may be a malfunction with the vehicle. Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately.
If the indicator on the push-button ignition switch is flashing in green after the engine has started, it means that the steering is still locked. While moving the steering wheel right and left, depress the brake pedal, and press the push-button ignition switch.
Do not continue pressing the push-button ignition switch for more than 10 seconds. Doing so could cause a malfunction. If the engine does not start, stop pressing the push-button ignition switch. Instead, press the push button ignition switch without depressing the brake pedal to switch the power status to “OFF”. Wait 10 seconds, and then press the push-button ignition switch to start the engine.

NOTE

When pressing the push-button ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal:
- The engine starter operates for a maximum of 10 seconds and after starting the engine, the starter stops automatically.
- The engine can be started regardless of the power status.
If the engine does not start, check the security indicator light. Then press the push-button ignition switch without depressing the brake pedal to switch the power to “OFF”.
- If the light had illuminated, try to start the engine again.
- If the light had been off, press the push-button ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal more forcefully.
The engine start procedures may not function depending on the radio wave conditions around the vehicle. In such a case, refer to “Starting Engine” P477.
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the steering cannot be unlocked.

Charge the battery

Until the engine is warmed up sufficiently, the engine speed will be maintained high. The engine speed will decrease as the engine warms up.
Do not shift the select lever while the starter is cranking.
- Operation indicator
- Push-button ignition switch

When the push-button ignition switch is pressed while depressing the brake pedal, the engine will start. The starting procedure for the engine is as follows.

Carry the access key fob, and sit in the driver’s seat.
Make sure the parking brake is applied.
Make sure the select lever is in the “P” position. The engine can also start when the select lever is in the “N” position, however, for safety reasons, start in the “P” position.
Depress the brake pedal until the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch turns green. When starting with the select lever in the “N” position, the indicator does not turn green.
While depressing the brake pedal, press the push-button ignition switch.

NOTE

While pressing the select lever button in, the indicator on the push-button ignition switch will not turn green even when the select lever is in the “P” position.
In case the engine does not start by the normal engine start procedure, move the select lever to the “P” position, and switch the power to “ACC”. Depress the brake pedal, and press the push-button ignition switch for at least 15 seconds. The engine may start. Only use this engine start procedure in case of emergency.
When the engine is not started, the brake pedal may feel stiff. In such a case, depress the brake pedal more forcefully than usual. Check that the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch turns green, and press the push-button ignition switch to start the engine.

Stopping Engine

Stop the vehicle completely.
Move the select lever to the “P” position.
Press the push-button ignition switch. The engine will stop, and the power will be switched off

WARNING

Do not touch the push-button ignition switch during driving. When the push-button ignition switch is operated as follows, the engine will stop.
- The switch is pressed and held for 3 seconds or longer.
- The switch is pressed briefly 3 times or more in succession.
When the engine stops, the brake booster will not function. A greater foot pressure will be required on the brake pedal.
The power steering system will not operate either. A greater force will be required to steer, and it may result in an accident.
If the engine stops during driving, do not operate the push-button ignition switch or open any of the doors until the vehicle is stopped in a safe location. It is dangerous because the steering lock may be activated. Stop the vehicle in a safe place, and contact a SUBARU dealer immediately.

CAUTION

Do not stop the engine while the select lever is in a position other than the “P” position.
If the engine is stopped while the select lever is in a position other than the “P” position, the power will be in “ACC”. If the vehicle is left in this condition, the battery may be discharged.

NOTE
Although you can stop the engine by operating the push-button ignition switch, do not stop the engine during driving except in an emergency

When Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly

Refer to “Access Key Fob – If Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly” P476.

Steering Lock

After stopping the engine and any door including the rear gate is opened, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. When the engine is restarted, the steering lock will be automatically released.

When the steering lock cannot be released

Operation indicator
Push-button ignition switch

When you cannot restart the engine due to the steering lock, check the status of the operation indicator and perform the following steps.

Operation indicator flashing in green

Check that the select lever is set in the “P” position.
Depress the brake pedal and keep it.
Press the push-button ignition switch while turning the steering wheel left and right.

Operation indicator flashing in orange

There may be a malfunction in the steering lock function. Immediately contact your nearest SUBARU dealer.

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