Ignition Switch Light; Push-Button Ignition Switch (Models With Push-Button Start System); Safety Precautions; Operating Range For Push-Button Start System - Subaru Forester 2012 Owner's Manual

& Ignition switch light
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
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(models with push-button
start system)
& Safety precautions
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Refer to

Safety precautions"

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& 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 power
switch and the engine start cannot be
operated.
Instruments and controls
. Even when the access key is outside
the vehicle, if it is placed too close to
the glass, the power may switch on.
. Do not leave the access key in the
S03BG following places. It may become im-
possible to operate the power switch.
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F2-8.
– On the instrument panel
– On the floor
– Inside the glove box
– Inside the door trim pocket
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– On the rear seat
– At the corner of the cargo area
. When operating the push-button
ignition switch or starting the engine,
if the battery of the access key is
discharged, perform the procedure
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described in
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key does not operate properly"
In such a case, replace the battery
immediately. Refer to
battery of access key"
3-5
Access key – if access
F9-15.
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Replacing
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F11-61.
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