Start/Stop Engine; Ignition Switch (If Equipped) - Subaru Forester 2016 Quick Reference Manual

Start/Stop engine

Push-button ignition switch (if equipped)
Operation
indicator
Every time the button is pressed without depressing the brake pedal, the power is
switched in the sequence of OFF➞ACC➞ON➞OFF.
OFF (Turned off)

Ignition switch (if equipped)

4
◆ Some functions are available on certain models. ◆ For detailed operating and safety information, please refer to your Owner's Manual.
To start engine:
1: Carry the access key, and sit in the driver's seat.
2: Apply the parking brake.
3: Shift the select lever in the P position.
4: Depress the brake pedal until the indicator on the
push-button ignition switch turns green.
5: While depressing the brake pedal, press the
push-button ignition switch.
To stop engine:
1: Stop the vehicle completely.
2: Move the select lever to the P position.
3: Apply the parking brake.
4: Press the push-button ignition switch.
ACC (Orange)
The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK only
when the select lever is in the P position (CVT
models) and the key is pushed in while turning it
(all models).
ON (Orange)