
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 engine 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 accessory power outlet. |
| ON | Orange (while engine is stopped) | All electrical systems can be used. |
| Turned off (while engine is running) |
CAUTION
To prevent the vehicle battery from discharging, do not leave the push-button ignition switch in the "ON" or "ACC" position for a long time.
To avoid a malfunction, observe the following precautions.
If the push-button ignition switch does not operate smoothly, stop the operation. Contact 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
Battery drainage prevention function
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"
Operating range for push-button start system
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control panel, audio equipment, instrument
panel, center console, combination
meter panel, and switches.
CAUTION
Do not use organic solvents such
as paint thinners or fuel, or
strong cleaning agents that contain
those solvents. Doing so
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