Ignition Switch (Models Without Push- Button Start System); Lock - Subaru Forester 2012 Owner's Manual

Ignition switch (models with-
out push-button start sys-
tem)
WARNING
. Never turn the ignition switch to
"LOCK" while the vehicle is
being driven or towed because
that will lock the steering wheel,
preventing steering control. In
addition, when the engine is
turned off, it takes a much great-
er effort than usual to steer.
. Before leaving the vehicle, al-
ways remove the key from the
ignition switch for safety and
never allow an unattended child
to remain in the vehicle. Failure
to follow this procedure could
result in injury to a child or
others. Children could operate
the power windows or other con-
trols or even make the vehicle
move.
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The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK, Acc, ON and START.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it bangs
against your knees or hands while
you are driving, it could turn the
ignition switch from the "ON" posi-
tion to the "Acc" or "LOCK" posi-
tion, thereby stopping the engine.
NOTE
. Keep the ignition switch in the
"LOCK" position when the engine is
not running.
. Using electrical accessories for a
long time with the ignition switch in the
Instruments and controls
"ON" or "Acc" position can cause the
battery to go dead.
. If the ignition switch will not move
from the "LOCK" position to the "Acc"
position, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the left and right as you turn
the ignition switch.
& LOCK
The key can be inserted or removed only
when the ignition switch is in the "LOCK"
position.
When you remove the key, note the
following feature.
For AT models, the key can be turned
from the "Acc" position to the "LOCK"
position only when the select lever is in
the "P" position.
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