Subaru WRX-STI Owner's Manual page 356

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Starting and operating/Starting and stopping engine (models with push–button start system)
. The engine start procedures may
not function depending on the radio
wave conditions around the vehicle. In
such a case, refer to "Starting engine"
F9-18.
. If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the steering cannot be unlocked.
Charge the battery.
. After the engine starts, the engine
speed will be kept high until the engine
has warmed up sufficiently.
Left-hand drive models
Right-hand drive models
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
When the push-button ignition switch is
pressed while depressing the clutch pedal
(MT models)/brake pedal (CVT models),
the engine will start. The start procedure
of the engine is as follows.
! MT models
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the
driver s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the shift lever in neutral.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Depress the clutch pedal until the
indicator on the push-button ignition
switch turns green.
6. While depressing the clutch pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch.
NOTE
In case the engine does not start by the
normal engine start procedure, move
the shift lever to the neutral position,
and switch the power to "ACC". De-
press the clutch pedal, and press the
push-button ignition switch for at least
15 seconds. The engine may start. Only
use this engine start procedure in case
of emergency.
! CVT models
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 posi-
tion. The engine can also start when the
select lever is in the N position, however,
for safety reasons, start in the P position.
4. Depress the brake pedal until the
operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch turns green. When starting
with the select lever in the N position, the
indicator does not turn green.
5. While depressing the brake pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch.