When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly; Remote Engine Start System (If Equipped) - Subaru CROSSTREK HYBRID 2016 Owner's Manual

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Starting and operating/Remote engine start system
The switch is pressed briefly 3
times or more in succession.
When the hybrid system stops,
the brake booster will not func-
tion. Greater foot pressure will be
required on the brake pedal.
The power steering system will
not operate either. Greater force
will be required to steer, and it
may result in an accident.
. If the hybrid system stops during
driving, do not operate the push-
button ignition switch or open
any of the doors until the vehicle
is stopped in a safe location. It is
dangerous because the steering
lock may be activated. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and
contact a SUBARU dealer imme-
diately.
CAUTION
. Do not stop the hybrid system
while the select lever is in a
position other than the P posi-
tion.
. If the hybrid system is stopped
while the select lever is in a
position other than the P posi-
tion, the power will be in ACC .
If the vehicle is left in this condi-
tion, the 12 V auxiliary battery
may be discharged.
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.
When access key does not
operate properly
Refer to Starting hybrid system
Remote engine start system
(if equipped)
WARNING
. There are some general precau-
tions when starting the engine
(hybrid system). Carefully read
the precautions described in
General precautions when start-
ing/stopping the hybrid system
7-9.
. Do not remote start a vehicle in
an enclosed environment (e.g.
9-24.
closed garage). Prolonged opera-
tion of a electric motor vehicle in
an enclosed environment can
cause a harmful build-up of Car-
bon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide
is harmful to your health. Expo-
sure to high levels of Carbon
Monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness or in extreme cases
unconsciousness and/or death.
. Before performing any servicing
of the vehicle, temporarily place
the remote engine start system in
service mode to prevent the
system from unexpectedly start-
ing the engine.