Starting The Engine; Automatic Transmission Vehicle - Subaru 2003 Impreza Owner's Manual

Starting the engine

CAUTION
Do not operate the starter motor continuously
for more than ten seconds. If the engine fails
to start after operating the starter for five to
ten seconds, wait for ten seconds or more be-
fore trying again.
J Manual transmission vehicle
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the
shift lever into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the
floor while starting the engine.
The starter motor will only operate when the clutch
pedal is pressed fully to the floor.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and
check the operation of the warning and indicator
lights. Refer to the "Warning and indicator light" sec-
tion (chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the "START" position
without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release
the key immediately after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start within ten seconds, wait
a while and then turn the ignition switch to the
"START" position again while depressing the accel-
erator pedal half way down.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have
gone off after the engine has started. The fuel injec-
tion system automatically lowers the idle speed as
the engine warms up.
J Automatic transmission vehicle
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Shift the selector lever to the "P" or "N" position
(preferably "P" position).
The starter motor will only operate when the select
lever is at the "P" or "N" position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and
check the operation of the warning and indicator
lights. Refer to the "Warning and indicator lights"
section (chapter 3).
5. Turn the ignition switch to the "START" position
without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release
the key immediately after the engine has started.
If the engine does not start within ten seconds, wait
a while and then turn the ignition switch to the
"START" position again while depressing the accel-
Starting and operating
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