Black plate (289,1)
一般Model "A2470GE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 24
result in carbon monoxide poi-
soning.
. If the indicator on the push-
button ignition switch flashes in
green after the engine has
started, never drive the vehicle.
The steering is still locked, and it
may result in an unexpected
accident.
CAUTION
. When the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch is
flashing in orange, there may be
a malfunction with the vehicle.
We recommend that you contact
a SUBARU dealer immediately.
. If the indicator on the push-
button ignition switch is flashing
in green after the e ngine has
started, it means that the steering
is still locked. While moving the
steering wheel right and left,
depress the brake pedal, and
press the push-butt on ig nition
switch.
. When starting the engine, be sure
to sit in the driver’s seat.
. Do not continue pushing the
push-button ignition switch for
more than 10 seconds. Doing so
could cause a malfunction. If the
engine does not start, stop push-
ing the push-button ignition
switch and turn off the engine.
Wait 10 seconds, and then push
the push-button ignition switch
to start the engine.
. After the engine starts, the en-
gine speed will be kept high until
the coolant temperature low in-
dicator light turns off.
. If the battery is discharged, the
steering can not be unlocked.
Charge the battery.
. After the battery is discharged
and replaced, it may r equire
initialization of the steering lock
system to start the engine. In
such a case, initialize the steer-
ing lock.*
*Initialization of steering lock
Switch the power to “OFF”. Open
and close the driver’s door, and
wait for approximately 10 sec-
onds. When the steering is
locked, the initialization is com-
pleted.
NOTE
. When the pus h-button i gnition
switch is pressed while depressing
the clutch pedal (MT models) or the
brake pedal (AT and CVT models), the
engine starter operates for a maximum
of 10 seconds and after starting the
engine, the starter stops automatically.
. Avoid rapid racing and rapid accel-
eration immediately after the engine
has started.
. For a short time after the engine has
started, the engine speed is kept high.
When the warm-up is completed, the
engine speed lowers automatically.
. On rare occasions, it may be difficult
to start the engine depending on the
fuel and the usage condition (repeated
driving of a distance in which t he
coolant temperature low indicator light
does not turn off). In such a case, it is
recommended to change the fuel to a
different brand.
. On rare occasions, transient knock-
ing may be heard from the engine when
the accelerator is operated rapidly
such as a rapid start-up and a rapid
acceleration. This is not a malfunction.
. The engine starts more easily when
the headlights, air conditioner and rear
window defogger are turned off.
. When the pus h-button i gnition
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