Switch Location - Subaru Forester 2013 Owner's Manual

& Switch location
Left-hand drive models
Right-hand drive models
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
Instruments and controls/Push–button ignition switch (models with push–button start system)
& Switching power
The power is switched every time the
push-button ignition switch is pressed.
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the
driver's seat.
2. Shift the shift lever in neutral (MT
models) or the select lever in the "P"
position (CVT models).
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the clutch pedal (MT
models) or the brake pedal (CVT models).
Every time the button is pressed, the
power is switched in the sequence of
"OFF", "ACC", "ON" and "OFF". The
operation indicator on the push-button
ignition switch illuminates or turns off as
shown in the following chart.
Power
Indicator color
status
OFF Turned off
ACC Orange
Orange
(while engine is
stopped)
ON
Turned off
(while engine is
running)
. When the push-button ignition
switch is left in "ON" or "ACC"
for a long time, it may result in
vehicle battery discharge.
. Do not spill drinks or other
liquids on the push-button igni-
tion switch. It may cause a mal-
function.
. Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch with a hand soiled
with oil or other contaminants. It
may cause a malfunction.
. If the push-button ignition switch
does not operate smoothly, stop
the operation. We recommend
that you contact a SUBARU deal-
er immediately.
Operation
. If the push-button ignition switch
does not illuminate even when
Power is turned off.
the instrument panel illumination
The following sys-
is turned on, we recommend that
tems can be used:
you have the vehicle inspected at
audio and acces-
sory power outlet.
a SUBARU dealer.
. If the vehicle was left in the hot
sun for a long time, the surface of
All electrical sys-
the push-button ignition switch
tems can be used.
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.
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CAUTION
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