Subaru FORESTER Manual page 236

NOTE
. When the push-button ignition
switch is pressed while depressing
the clutch pedal (MT vehicles) or the
brake pedal (AT vehicles), the engine
starter operates for a maximum of 10
seconds and after starting the engine,
the starter stops automatically.
. Avoid rapid racing and rapid accel-
eration immediately after the engine
has started.
. For a short time after the engine has
started, the engine speed is kept high.
When the warm-up is completed, the
engine speed lowers automatically.
. On rare occasions, it may be difficult
to start the engine depending on the
gasoline and the usage condition (re-
peated driving of a distance in which
the engine coolant temperature indica-
tor does not move). In such a case, it is
recommended to change the gasoline
to a different brand.
. On rare occasions, transient knock-
ing may be heard from the engine when
the accelerator is operated rapidly
such as a rapid start-up and a rapid
acceleration. This is not a malfunction.
. The engine starts more easily when
the headlights, air conditioner and rear
window defogger are turned off.
. When the push-button ignition
switch is pressed while depressing
the clutch pedal (MT vehicles) or the
brake pedal (AT vehicles), the engine
can be started regardless of the power
status.
. If the immobilizer indicator light
illuminates when you attempt to start
the engine but the engine does not
start, press the push-button ignition
switch to switch the power to "OFF"
and then try to start the engine again.
. If the engine does not start, press
the push-button ignition switch without
depressing the clutch pedal (MT vehi-
cles) or the brake pedal (AT vehicles) to
switch the power to "OFF". Then, while
depressing the clutch pedal (MT vehi-
cles) or the brake pedal (AT vehicles)
more forcefully, press the push-button
ignition switch.
. The usual door locking/unlocking
and engine start procedures may not
function depending on the radio wave
conditions around the vehicle. In such
a case, refer to the "When access key
does not operate properly" section in
chapter 2 to lock and unlock the doors,
and refer to "When access key does
not operate properly" in this section to
start the engine.
Starting and operating
! MT vehicles
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
When the push-button ignition switch is
pressed while depressing the clutch ped-
al, the engine will start. The starting
procedure of the engine is as follows.
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the
driver's seat.
2. Make sure that the parking brake is
engaged.
3. Make sure that the shift lever is in
neutral.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Depress the clutch pedal until the
indicator on the push-button ignition
switch turns green.
6. While depressing the clutch pedal,
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