Push-Button Ignition Switch (Models With Push-Button Start System); Safety Precautions; Operating Range For Push-Button Start System - Subaru Forester 2013 Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls/Push–button ignition switch (models with push–button start system)
The light turns off immediately under the
following conditions.
. when the ignition switch is turned to the
"ON" position
. when all doors and the rear gate are
locked using the remote keyless entry
transmitter
Push-button ignition switch
(models with push-button
start system)
& Safety precautions
Refer to "Safety precautions" F2-8.
& Operating range for push-
button start system
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 push-
button ignition 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, it may be possible to switch
the power or to start the engine.
. Do not leave the access key in the
following places. It may become im-
possible to operate the push-button
ignition 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
– At the corner of the cargo area
. When operating the push-button
ignition switch or starting the engine,
if the access key battery is discharged,
perform the procedure described in
"Access key – if access key does not
operate properly" F9-16. In such a
case, replace the battery immediately.
Refer to "Replacing battery of access
key" F11-54.