Switching Power Status - Subaru WRX Owner's Manual

Switching power status

1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
The power 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 shift lever in neutral (MT
models) or the select lever in the P
position (CVT models).
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brake pedal (CVT models).
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
Instruments and controls/Push button ignition switch (models with push button start system)
operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch illuminates in orange.
Power
Indicator color
status
OFF Turned off
ACC Orange
Orange
(while engine is
stopped)
ON
Turned off
(while engine is
running)
CAUTION
. When the push-button ignition
switch is left in ON or ACC
for a long time, it may result in
vehicle battery discharge.
. Do not spill drinks or other
liquids on the push-button igni-
tion switch. It may cause a mal-
function.
. Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch with a hand soiled
with oil or other contaminants. It
may cause a malfunction.
Operation
. If the push-button ignition switch
does not operate smoothly, stop
Power is turned
off. t h e o p e r a t i o n . C o n t a c t a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
The following
. If the push-button ignition switch
systems can be
used:
does not illuminate even when
audio and ac-
the instrument panel illumination
cessory power
outlet.
is turned on, have the vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU dealer.
. If the vehicle was left in the hot
All electrical
sun for a long time, the surface of
systems can be
used.
the push-button ignition switch
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.
NOTE
. When operating the push-button
ignition switch, firmly press it all the
way.
. If the push-button ignition switch is
pressed quickly, the power may not
turn on or off.
. If the indicator light on the push-
button ignition switch flashes in green
when the push-button ignition switch is
pressed, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
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