Automatic Shut Down; When Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly; Steering Lock - Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2022 Owner's Manual

NOTE
Although you can stop the hybrid
system by operating the push-button
ignition switch, do not stop the hybrid
system during driving except in an
emergency.
& Automatic shut down
This function is a safety system that
activates when the user forgets to turn off
the hybrid system.
! System standby
When the following conditions are satis-
fied, the system judges that the vehicle has
been left unattended and engages stand-
by state. At this time, a message is
displayed on the combination meter and
the buzzer sounds to notify the user of the
standby state.
. The Hybrid READY indicator light is
illuminated and the vehicle is stopped
(vehicle speed 3 mph (5 km/h) or less).
. The select lever is in the "P" position.
. The driver's seatbelt is not fastened.
. Opening of the driver's door was
detected.
! System operation
When the engine is started from standby
state and the remaining charge of the high
voltage battery is low, the system begins a
10 minute count. When approximately 10
minutes have passed, a message is
displayed on the combination meter. At
this time, the buzzer sounds for 5 seconds,
and then the hybrid system automatically
turns off.
NOTE
If the automatic shut off system devi-
ates from the operating condition dur-
ing the system standby state or the 10
minute count state, the system will be
canceled.
& When access key fob does
not operate properly
Refer to "Access key fob – if access key
fob does not operate properly" FP404.
& Steering lock
After stopping the engine and any door
including the rear gate is opened, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the
steering lock function.
When the engine is restarted, the steering
lock will be automatically released.
Starting and stopping the hybrid system
! 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.
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