When The Steering Lock Cannot Be Released; Steering Lock Motor Overheating Prevention - Subaru 2014 BRZ Owner's Manual

2-1. Driving procedures

When the steering lock cannot be released

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Steering lock motor overheating prevention

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To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
When the keyless access with push button start system indicator light
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flashes in yellow
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer immediately.
If the access key battery is depleted
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P. 328
If the keyless access with push button start system has been deacti-
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vated in a customized setting
P. 397
Immediately after reconnecting the battery terminals due to replacing
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the battery and so forth
The engine may not start. If this occurs, turn the push-button ignition switch
to “"ON”" mode, and start the engine after waiting at least 10 seconds. Idling
may be unstable immediately after the engine starts, however, this is not a
malfunction.
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The keyless access with push button start
system indicator light (green) will flash
quickly.
Vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion
Check that the select lever is set in P.
Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Press the push-button ignition switch
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.