Operating Range For Push-Button Start System; Starting Engine - Subaru Outback 2011 Owner's Manual

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Starting and operating
& Operating range for push-
button start system
Sedan
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
Station wagon
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.
. Even when the access key is outside
the vehicle, if it is placed too close to
the glass, the engine may start.
. Do not leave the access key in the
following places. It may become im-
possible to operate the power switch
and the engine start.
– On the instrument panel
– On the floor
– Inside the glove box
– Inside the door trim pocket
– On the rear seat
– On the rear shelf (Sedan)
– Inside the trunk (Sedan)
– At the corner of the cargo area
(Station wagon)
. When starting the engine, if the
battery of the access key is discharged,
perform the procedure described in
"When access key does not operate
properly" F7-16. In such a case, re-
place the battery immediately. Refer to
"Replacing battery of access key" F2-
19.
& Starting engine
WARNING
. Never start the engine from out-
side the vehicle. It may result in
an unexpected accident.
. If the engine is stopped during
driving, the catalyst may over-
heat and burn.
. Do not leave the engine running
in locations with poor ventilation,
such as a garage and indoors.
The exhaust gas may enter the
vehicle or indoors, and it may