When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly - Subaru 2014 Legacy Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls/Push–button ignition switch (models with push–button start system)
Power
Indicator color
status
Power is turned
OFF Turned off
systems can be
Acc Orange
audio and ac-
cessory power
Orange
(while engine is
stopped)
ON systems can be
Turned off
(while engine is
running)
CAUTION
. 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
Operation
t h e o p e r a t i o n . C o n t a c t a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
. If the push-button ignition switch
off.
does not illuminate even when
The following
the instrument panel illumination
used: is turned on, have the vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU dealer.
. If the vehicle was left in the hot
outlet.
sun for a long time, the surface of
the push-button ignition switch
All electrical
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.
used.
NOTE
. The push-button ignition switch can-
not be switched to "OFF" when the
select lever is in a position other than
"P".
. 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 or off.
. If the indicator light on the push-
button ignition switch flashes in green
when the push-button ignition switch is
pressed, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
! Battery drainage prevention func-
tion
When the push-button ignition switch is
left in the Acc or ON position for
approximately 1 hour, the push-button
ignition switch will be automatically
switched to OFF to prevent the battery
from going dead. This function is activated
when the select lever is in the P position.
& When access key does not
operate properly
Refer to Access key if access key does
not operate properly F9-20.