Subaru Legacy 2021 Owner's Manual page 343

NOTE
. When pressing the push-button igni-
tion switch while depressing the brake
pedal:
– The engine starter operates for a
maximum of 10 seconds and after
starting the engine, the starter stops
automatically.
– The engine can be started regard-
less of the power status.
. If the engine does not start, check
the security indicator light. Then press
the push-button ignition switch without
depressing the brake pedal to switch
the power to "OFF".
– If the light had illuminated, try to
start the engine again.
– If the light had been off, press the
push-button ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal more
forcefully.
. The engine start procedures may not
function depending on the radio wave
conditions around the vehicle. In such
a case, refer to "Starting Engine"
FP466.
. If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the steering cannot be unlocked.
Charge the battery.
. Until the engine is warmed up suffi-
ciently, the engine speed will be main-
tained high. The engine speed will
Starting and Stopping Engine (Models with Push-Button Start System)
decrease as the engine warms up.
. Do not shift the select lever while the
starter is cranking.
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
When the push-button ignition switch is
pressed while depressing the brake pedal,
the engine will start. The starting proce-
dure for the engine is as follows.
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver's seat.
2. Make sure the parking brake is ap-
plied.
3. Make sure the select lever is in the "P"
position. 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.
NOTE
. While pressing the select lever but-
ton in, the indicator on the push-button
ignition switch will not turn green even
when the select lever is in the "P"
position.
. In case the engine does not start by
the normal engine start procedure,
move the select lever to the "P" posi-
tion, and switch the power to "ACC".
Depress the brake 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.
. When the engine is not started, the
brake pedal may feel stiff. In such a
case, depress the brake pedal more
forcefully than usual. Check that the
operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch turns green, and press
the push-button ignition switch to start
the engine.
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