Ignition Switch; Lock - Subaru 2007 B9 Tribeca Owner's Manual

Ignition switch

Never turn the ignition switch to
"LOCK" while the vehicle is being
driven or towed because that will
lock the steering wheel, prevent-
ing steering control. And when
the engine is turned off, it takes a
much greater effort than usual to
steer.
Before leaving the vehicle, always
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, the
moonroof or other controls or
even make the vehicle move.
Instruments and controls
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it banged
against your knees or hands while
you were driving, it could turn the ig-
nition switch from the "ON" position
to the "Acc" or "LOCK" position,
thereby stopping the engine. Also, if
the key is attached to a keyholder or
to a large bunch of other keys, cen-
trifugal force may act on it as the ve-
hicle moves, resulting in unwanted
turning of the ignition switch.
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK, ACC, ON and START.
Instruments and controls
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
"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 slight-
ly to the left and right as you turn the
ignition switch.

LOCK

The key can only be inserted or removed
in this position. The ignition switch will lock
the steering wheel when you remove the
key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the steer-
ing wheel slightly to the right and left as
you turn the key.
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