Subaru Legacy Outback 2008 Owner's Manual page 275

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Starting and operating
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 security indicator 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 "When access key does
not operate properly" to lock and
unlock the doors and start the engine.
! Manual transmission vehicles
1) Push-button ignition switch
2) Operation indicator
When the push-button ignition switch is
pressed while depressing the clutch ped-
al, the engine will start.
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,
press the push-button ignition switch.
NOTE
Starting engine in case of emergency
In case the engine does not start by the
normal engine start procedure, move
the shift lever to the neutral position,
and switch the power to "Acc". De-
press the clutch 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.