When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly - Subaru Outback 2011 Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls
CAUTION
. When the push-button ignition
switch is left in "ON" or "Acc"
for a long time, it may result in
vehicle battery discharge.
. In AT and CVT models, the push-
button ignition switch cannot be
switched to "OFF" when the
select 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 push-button ignition switch
does not illuminate even when
the instrument panel illumination
is turned on (light control switch
is turned to the "
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.
" or " "
& 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.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the shift lever in neutral (MT
models) or the select lever in the "P"
position (AT and CVT models).
3. Depress the clutch pedal (MT models)
or brake pedal (AT and CVT models).
4. Hold the access key with the buttons
facing you, and touch the push-button
ignition switch with it.