When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly - Subaru Outback 2016 Manual

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Instruments and controls/Push–button ignition switch (models with push–button start system)
ignition switch illuminates in orange.
Power
Indicator color
status
OFF Turned off
ACC Orange
Orange
(while engine is
stopped)
ON
Turned off
(while engine is
running)
CAUTION
. To prevent the vehicle battery
from discharging, do not leave
the push-button ignition switch
in the "ON" or "ACC" position for
a long time.
. To avoid a malfunction, observe
the following precautions.
– Do not spill drinks or other
liquids on the push-button
ignition switch.
– Do not touch the push-button
Operation
. If the push-button ignition switch
does not operate smoothly, stop
Power is turned
off. the operation. We recommend
that you contact a SUBARU deal-
The following
er immediately.
systems can be
used:
. If the push-button ignition switch
audio and ac-
does not illuminate even when
cessory power
outlet.
the instrument panel illumination
is turned on, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected at
All electrical
a SUBARU dealer.
systems can be
. If the vehicle was left in the hot
used.
sun for a long time, the surface of
the push-button ignition switch
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.
NOTE
. In CVT models, the push-button
ignition switch cannot be switched to
"OFF" when the select lever is in a
position other than "P".
. When operating the push-button
ignition switch, firmly press it all the
way.
. If the push-button ignition switch is
pressed quickly, the power may not
turn on or off.
ignition switch with a hand
that is soiled with oil or other
contaminants.
. If the indicator light on the push-
button ignition switch flashes in green
when the push-button ignition switch is
pressed, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
! Battery drainage prevention func-
tion
When the push-button ignition switch is
left in "ACC" or "ON" for approximately 1
hour, the push-button ignition switch will
be automatically switched to "OFF" to
prevent the battery from going dead. (In
CVT models, this function is activated
when the select lever is in the "P"
position.)
& When access key does not
operate properly
Refer to "Access key – if access key does
not operate properly" F9-28.