Steering Lock; Remote Engine Start System (Dealer Option) - Subaru WRX 2021 Owner's Manual

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Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the engine
CAUTION
For CVT models:
. Do not stop the engine while the
select lever is in a position other
than the "P" position.
. If the engine is stopped while the
select lever is in a position other
than the "P" position, the power
will be in "ACC". If the vehicle is
left in this condition, the battery
may be discharged.
NOTE
Although you can stop the engine by
operating the push-button ignition
switch, do not stop the engine while
driving except in an emergency.
! When access key fob does not
operate properly
Refer to "Access key fob – if access key
fob does not operate properly" F9-18.
& Steering lock
After stopping the engine and the driver's
door is open, the steering wheel will be
locked due to the steering lock function.
When the engine is restarted, the steering
lock will be automatically released.
! When the steering lock cannot be
released
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
When you cannot restart the engine due to
the steering lock, check the status of
operation indicator and perform the follow-
ing steps.
! Operation indicator flashing in
green
1. Check that the select lever is set in the
"P" position.
2. Depress the brake pedal and keep it.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
! Operation indicator flashing in
orange
There may be a malfunction in the steering
lock function. Immediately contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer.
& Remote engine start system
(dealer option)
WARNING
. Do not remote start a vehicle in an
enclosed environment (e.g.
closed garage). Prolonged opera-
tion of a motor vehicle in an
enclosed environment can cause
a harmful build-up of Carbon
Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is
harmful to your health. Exposure
to high levels of Carbon Monox-
ide can cause headaches, dizzi-
ness or in extreme cases uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
. Before performing any servicing
of the vehicle, temporarily place
the remote engine start system in
service mode to prevent the sys-
tem from unexpectedly starting
the engine.
The remote engine start system allows you
to start the engine from outside the vehicle.