Ignition Switch Light (If Equipped); Push-Button Ignition Switch (Models With Push-Button Start System); Safety Precautions; Operating Range For Push-Button Start System - Subaru Forester 2017 Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls/Push button ignition switch (models with push button start system)
Ignition switch light (if
equipped)
For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-
nates when the driver s door is opened or
when the driver s door is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The light remains illuminated for several
tens of seconds and then gradually turns
off under the following conditions.
. when the driver s door is closed
. when the doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter
The light turns off immediately under the
following conditions.
. when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position
. when all doors and the rear gate are
locked using the remote keyless entry
transmitter
Push-button ignition switch
(models with push-button
start system)

Safety precautions

Refer to Safety precautions
Operating range for push-
button start system
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
NOTE
. If the access key is not detected
within the operating range of the an-
tennas inside the vehicle, the push-
button ignition switch and the engine
start cannot be operated.
. Even when the access key is outside
the vehicle, if it is placed too close to
the glass, it may be possible to switch
the power or to start the engine.
. Do not leave the access key in the
following places. It may become im-
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possible to operate the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start.
On the instrument panel
On the floor
Inside the glove box
Inside the door trim pocket
On the rear seat
At the corner of the cargo area
. When operating the push-button
ignition switch or starting the engine,
if the access key battery is discharged,
perform the procedure described in
Access key
operate properly
case, replace the battery immediately.
Refer to Replacing battery of access
key 11-45.
if access key does not
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