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:
This indicator illuminates if the Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB) system malfunctions.
Refer to “Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system”.
RAB OFF indicator light
This indicator illuminates when the Reverse
Automatic Braking (RAB) system is
turned OFF, or when the Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) system is suspended
temporarily...
The target area of illumination when SRH
is activated.
The target area of illumination when SRH
is not activated.
SRH is a function that automatically moves
the headlight beam to the left or right in
accordance with the steering angle and
vehicle speed...