Stopping Engine - Subaru Legacy Outback 2008 Owner's Manual

! Automatic transmission vehicles
1) Push-button ignition switch
2) Operation indicator
When the push-button ignition switch is
pressed while depressing the brake pedal,
the engine will start.
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the
driver's seat.
2. Make sure that the parking brake is
engaged.
3. Make sure that the selector lever is in
the "P" position. The engine can also start
when the selector 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 selector lever in the "N" position,
the indicator does not turn green.
5. While depressing the brake pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch.
NOTE
. Starting engine in case of emer-
gency
In case the engine does not start by the
normal engine start procedure, move
the selector lever to the "P" position,
and switch the power to "Acc". De-
press 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.
Starting and operating
& Stopping engine
Stop the vehicle completely. Move the
selector lever to the "P" position (AT
vehicles). Press the push-button ignition
switch. The engine will stop, and the
power will be switched to "OFF".
WARNING
. Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch during driving.
When the push-button ignition
switch is pressed for 3 seconds
or longer, the engine will stop.
When the engine stops, the brake
booster will not function. A great-
er foot pressure will be required
on the brake pedal.
The power steering system will
not operate either. A greater
force will be required to steer,
and it may result in an unex-
pected accident.
. If the engine stops during driving,
do not operate the push-button
ignition switch or open any of the
doors until the vehicle is stopped
in a safe location. It is dangerous
because the steering lock may be
activated. Stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and we recommend
that you contact a SUBARU deal-
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