Subaru Forester: Ignition switch (models without “keyless access with push-button start
system”) / Key positions
![Subaru Forester. Key positions](images/key_positions-1659/1480/subaru_forester_key_positions_298.gif)
CAUTION
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position while the engine
is running.
NOTE
![Subaru Forester. Key positions](images/key_positions-1659/1480/subaru_forester_key_positions_299.gif)
- 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:
![Subaru Forester. Key positions](images/key_positions-1659/1480/subaru_forester_key_positions_300.gif)
- The key grip is touching another
key or a metallic key holder.
![Subaru Forester. Key positions](images/key_positions-1659/1480/subaru_forester_key_positions_301.gif)
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:
All doors, the rear gate and fuel filler lid can
be locked and unlocked using the power
door locking switches located on the
driver’s side and the front passenger’s
side doors.
Example
Press to lock.
Press to unlock.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle before locking the
doors from the outside using the power
door locking switches...
Chemicals, salts and gravel used for
deicing road surfaces are extremely corrosive,
accelerating the corrosion of underbody
components, such as the exhaust
system, fuel and brake lines, brake cables,
floor pan and fenders, and suspension.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and inside
of the fenders with lukewarm or cold water
at frequent intervals to reduce the harmful
effects of such agents...