When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly; Hazard Warning Flasher; Meters And Gauges - Subaru WRX Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher
switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
Battery drainage prevention func-
tion
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. (In CVT models, 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 9-16.

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher is used to
warn other drivers when you have to park
your vehicle under emergency conditions.
The hazard warning flasher works regard-
less of the position of the ignition switch.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. All the turn signal lights
and the turn signal indicator lights will
flash. To turn off the flasher, push the
button again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.

Meters and gauges

NOTE
Liquid-crystal displays are used in
some of the meters and gauges on
the combination meter. You will find
their indications hard to see if you wear
polarized glasses.
Combination meter illumina-
tion
When the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, the various parts of the
combination meter are illuminated in the
following sequence.
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
needles, gauge needles illuminate.
2. Meter and gauge indications each
show MAX position.
3. Meter and gauge indications each
show MIN position.
4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.