Acc; Start; Key Reminder Chime (If Equipped); Ignition Switch Light - Subaru Impreza 2016 Manual

& ACC
In this position the electrical accessories
(audio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can
be used.
& ON
This is the normal operating position after
the engine is started.
& START
The engine is started in this position. The
starter cranks the engine to start it. When
the key is released (after the engine has
started), the key automatically returns to
the ON position.
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
"START" position while the engine
is running.
As your vehicle is equipped with an
immobilizer system, if you fail to start the
engine with a registered key, pull out the
key once, (at this time, the immobilizer
indicator light blinks) and then insert the
key in the ignition switch and turn it to the
START position and again try to start
your engine.
Instruments and controls/Ignition switch (models without push–button start system)
NOTE
The engine may not start in the follow-
ing cases:
. The key grip is touching another key
or a metallic key holder.
. The key is near another key that
contains an immobilizer transponder.
. The key is near or touching another
transmitter.
& Key reminder chime (if
equipped)
The reminder chime sounds when the
driver s door is opened and the ignition
switch is in the LOCK or ACC position.
The chime stops under the following
conditions.
. when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position
. when the key is removed from the
ignition switch
. when the driver s door is closed
& 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
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