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:
Auto Start Stop No Activity Detected indicator light (type
A)
Auto Start Stop No Activity Detected indicator light (type
B)
If the operational conditions are not met
when the vehicle is stopped, the engine
will not stop and the Auto Start Stop No
Activity Detected indicator light will illuminate...
CAUTION
Tire chains cannot be used on your
vehicle because of the lack of clearance
between the tires and vehicle
body.
NOTE
When tire chains cannot be used, use of
another type of traction device (such as
spring chains) may be acceptable if use
on your vehicle is recommended by the
device manufacturer, taking into account
tire size and road conditions...