Push-Button Ignition Switch (Models With Push-Button Start System); Safety Precautions; Operating Range For Push-Button Start System; Switching Power - Subaru 2013 Legacy, 2013 Outback Owner's Manual

Push-button ignition switch
(models with push-button
start system)
& Safety precautions
Refer to Safety precautions F2-11.
& 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" F9-20. In such a
case, replace the battery immediately.
Refer to "Replacing battery of access
key" F11-54.
Instruments and controls
& Switching power
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
The power is switched every time the
push-button ignition switch is pressed.
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the
driver s seat.
2. Shift the select lever into the P
position.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the brake pedal. Every
time the button is pressed, the power is
switched in the sequence of OFF , Acc ,
ON and OFF . When the engine is
stopped and the push-button ignition
switch is in Acc or ON , the operation
indicator on the push-button ignition
switch illuminates in orange.
– CONTINUED –
3-5