Subaru Forester: Push-button ignition switch (models with “keyless access with push-button
start system”) / Switching power status

- Operation indicator
- Push-button ignition switch
The power is switched every time the
push-button ignition switch is pressed.
- Carry the access key fob, and sit in the
driver’s seat.
- Shift the select lever into the “P”/“N”
position.
- Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the brake pedal. Every
time the button is pressed, the power is
switched in the sequence of “OFF”, “ACC”,
“ON” and “OFF”. When the engine is
stopped and the push-button ignition
switch is in “ACC” or “ON”, the operation
indicator on the push-button ignition switch
illuminates in orange.

CAUTION
- When the push-button ignition
switch is left in “ON” (while the
engine is not running) or “ACC”
for a long time, it may result in
vehicle battery discharge.
- Do not spill drinks or other liquids
on the push-button ignition
switch. It may cause a malfunction.
- 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. Contact a SUBARU
dealer immediately.
- If the push-button ignition switch
does not illuminate even when
the instrument panel illumination
is turned on, have the vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU dealer.
- If the vehicle was left in the hot
sun for a long time, the surface of
the push-button ignition switch
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.
NOTE
- 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 pushbutton
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 function
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.
When access key fob does not operate properly
Refer to “Access key fob – if access key
fob does not operate properly”.
The hazard warning flasher is used to warn
other drivers when you have to park your
vehicle under emergency conditions. The
hazard warning flasher works regardless
of the position of the ignition switch...
Other information:
Check on a daily basis that the
tires are free from serious damage,
nails, and stones. At the same time,
check the tires for abnormal wear.
Inspect the tire tread regularly
and replace the tires before their
tread wear indicators become visible...
Antennas
Operating range
NOTE
If the access key fob is not detected
within the operating range of the antennas
inside the vehicle, the push-button
ignition switch and the engine start
cannot be operated.
Even when the access key fob is
outside the vehicle, if it is placed too
close to the glass, it may be possible to
switch the power or to start the engine...