When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly - Subaru FORESTER Manual

. In AT vehicles, the power cannot
be switched to "OFF" when the
selector lever is in a position
other than "P".
. Do not spill drinks, etc. on the
push-button ignition switch. It
may cause a malfunction.
. Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch with a hand soiled
with oil, etc. It may cause a
malfunction.
. If the push-button ignition switch
does not operate smoothly, stop
the operation. And we recom-
m e n d t h a t y o u c o n t a c t a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
. If the operation indicator on the
push-button ignition switch does
not illuminate even when the
instrument panel illumination is
turned on (light control switch is
turned to the " " or "
position), we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected
at a SUBARU dealer.
. If the vehicle was left under the
hot sun for a long time, the
surface of the push-button igni-
tion switch may get hot. Be care-
ful not to burn yourself.
. After the battery was discharged
or replaced, it may require an
initialization of the steering lock
system to start the engine. In
such a case, initialize the steer-
ing lock.*
*Initialization of steering lock
Switch the power to "OFF". Open
and close the driver's door, and
wait for approximately 10 sec-
onds. When the steering is
locked, the initialization is com-
pleted.
NOTE
. 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 and off.
"
& When access key does not
operate properly
If the power switch procedures cannot be
operated because of strong radio noise in
the surrounding area or low battery of the
access key, try the following to switch the
power on. When the battery of the access
key is discharged, replace it with a new
one.
Instruments and controls
! Switching power to "ON"
! MT vehicles
1. Make sure that the parking brake is
engaged.
2. Make sure that the shift lever is in
neutral.
3. Depress the clutch pedal.
4. Hold the access key with the buttons
facing you, and touch the push-button
ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key and the vehicle is completed,
a chime (ding) will sound, and the opera-
tion indicator on the push-button ignition
switch illuminates in green.
5. Within 5 seconds after the operation
indicator illuminates in green, release the
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