Stopping Engine - Subaru Impreza 2017 Owner's Manual

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Starting and operating/Starting and stopping engine (models with push–button start system)
switch.
. The engine start procedures may
not function depending on the radio
wave conditions around the vehicle. In
such a case, refer to "Starting engine"
F9-29.
. If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the steering cannot be unlocked.
Charge the battery.
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
When the push-button ignition switch is
pressed while depressing the brake pedal,
the engine will start. The start procedure
of the engine is as follows.
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver s seat.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the select lever in the P posi-
tion. The engine can also start when the
select lever is in the N position, however,
for safety reasons, start in the P position.
4. Depress the brake pedal until the
operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch turns green. When starting
with the select lever in the N position, the
indicator does not turn green.
5. While depressing the brake pedal,
press the push-button ignition switch.
NOTE
. While pressing the select lever but-
ton, the indicator on the push-button
ignition switch will not turn green even
when the select lever is in the "P"
position.
. In case the engine does not start by
the normal engine start procedure,
move the select lever to the "P" posi-
tion, and switch the power to "ACC".
Depress the brake pedal, and press the
push-button ignition switch for at least
15 seconds. The engine may start. Only
use this engine start procedure in case
of emergency.
. When the engine is not started, the
brake pedal may feel stiff. In such a
case, depress the brake pedal more
forcefully than usual. Check that the
operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch turns green, and press
the push-button ignition switch to start
the engine.
& Stopping engine
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Move the select lever to the
position.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch.
The engine will stop, and the power will be
switched to OFF .
WARNING
. Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch during driving.
When the push-button ignition
switch is operated as follows,
the engine will stop.
– The switch is pressed and held
for 3 seconds or longer.
– The switch is pressed briefly 3
times or more in succession.
When the engine stops, the brake
booster will not function. A great-
er foot pressure will be required
on the brake pedal.
The power steering system will
not operate either. A greater
force will be required to steer,
and it may result in an accident.
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