Subaru Outback 2011 Owner's Manual page 278

result in carbon monoxide poi-
soning.
. If the indicator on the push-
button ignition switch flashes in
green after the engine has
started, never drive the vehicle.
The steering is still locked, and it
may result in an unexpected
accident.
CAUTION
. When the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch is
flashing in orange, there may be
a malfunction with the vehicle.
We recommend that you contact
a SUBARU dealer immediately.
. If the indicator on the push-
button ignition switch is flashing
in green after the engine has
started, it means that the steering
is still locked. While moving the
steering wheel right and left,
depress the brake pedal, and
press the push-button ignition
switch.
. When starting the engine, be sure
to sit in the driver's seat.
. Do not continue pushing the
push-button ignition switch for
more than 10 seconds. Doing so
could cause a malfunction. If the
engine does not start, stop push-
ing the push-button ignition
switch and turn off the engine.
Wait 10 seconds, and then push
the push-button ignition switch
to start the engine.
. After the engine starts, the en-
gine speed will be kept high until
the coolant temperature low in-
dicator light turns off.
. If the battery is discharged, the
steering cannot be unlocked.
Charge the battery.
. After the battery is discharged
and replaced, it may require
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.
Starting and operating
NOTE
. When the push-button ignition
switch is pressed while depressing
the clutch pedal (MT models) or the
brake pedal (AT and CVT models), 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
fuel and the usage condition (repeated
driving of a distance in which the
coolant temperature low indicator light
does not turn off). In such a case, it is
recommended to change the fuel 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
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