Subaru Forester: Ignition switch (models without “keyless access with push-button start
system”) / Key positions

CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position while the engine
is running.
NOTE

- To turn the key from the “ACC” to
“LOCK” position, the select lever must
be in the “P” position and the key must
be pushed in and turned.
- If your registered key fails to start
the engine, pull out the key once (the
security indicator light will blink), and
then insert the key again and turn it to
the “START” position again to restart
the engine.
- The engine may not start in the
following cases:

- The key grip is touching another
key or a metallic key holder.

Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened and the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position.
The chime stops under the following
conditions.
- The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
- The key is removed from the ignition
switch.
- The driver’s door is closed.
For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illuminates
when the driver’s door is opened or
when the driver’s door is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter...
Other information:
Favorite screen (display example)
This screen displays up to three optional
pieces of information that can be selected
from the following items.
The engine coolant temperature is
displayed.
The engine oil temperature is
displayed.
The average vehicle speed is
displayed...
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in
driving – overconfidence because
you are driving a vehicle
with X-MODE could easily lead to
a serious accident.
Always use the utmost care in
driving – overconfidence because
you are driving a vehicle
with hill descent control function
(if equipped) could easily lead to
a serious accident...