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SUBARU — Smart Engine Start Page 3
OPERATION
SMART ENGINE START ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
To start a vehicle with Smart Engine Start, press and release the LOCK bu\
tton twice
within two seconds, then press and hold the LOCK button for three second\
s.
Engine starts successfully
A) Press and release the LOCK button.• The hazard lights flash once.
B) Press and release the LOCK button again. • The hazard lights flash again.
FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY Step 3:
C) Press and hold the LOCK button. • The hazard lights flash 3 times [Car Finder]
• The horn sounds once [Car Finder]
• After three seconds, the horn sounds once.
D) Release the LOCK button.
• The parking lights and hazard lights flash once,
and the horn sounds once.
• The parking lights remain lit until the engine
stops.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Engine running
WITHIN TWO SECONDS
THREE SECONDS
OR MORE
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OPERATION
SMART ENGINE START ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE (Continued)
NOTES: • If the engine is left running after being started, it automatically stop\
s after a
set time. This setting can be changed by your dealer. Refer to “AUTOMATIC
ENGINE SHUTDOWN” on page 5.
The engine can be restarted by repeating Step 1 to Step 3. However, the engine
cannot be restarted if the total run-time exceeds 20 minutes.
Example: When the engine is stopped after 15 minutes
Engine stopped
Engine run-time (total 20 minutes)
Engine running (1st time)Engine running (2nd time)
15 minutes 5 minutes
NOTE: The total run-time can be reset by opening and closing one of the doors \
(including the rear gate).
• The power windows cannot be operated while the engine is running.
• The horn may not be audible depending on the conditions in the area arou\
nd
the vehicle.
• If the area around the vehicle is bright (daylight, snowy conditions, etc.), it may
not be possible to confirm the status of the hazard lights, marker light\
s and tail
lights.
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SUBARU — Smart Engine Start Page 5
OPERATION
SMART ENGINE START ENGINE STOPPING PROCEDURE
Press and hold the LOCK button on the remote for two or more seconds. The parking
lights turn off.
NOTES: • All doors will remain locked after the engine is shut off.
• The hazard lights flash once after the engine is shut off.
AUTOMATIC ENGINE SHUTDOWN
The engine will automatically shut down after a
pre-set amount of time.
To change this setting, please contact your local
SUBARU dealer. In some areas, the use of Smart
Engine Start may violate state, provincial, or local
laws. Check the laws in your area before using
Smart Engine Start.
Smart Engine Start will automatically shut down
or will not start the vehicle’s engine under the
following conditions:
20
If the total run-time has exceeded 20 minutes.
NOTE: The total run-time can be reset by
opening and closing one of the doors (including
the rear gate).
If any door or the rear gate is opened.
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OPERATION
AUTOMATIC ENGINE SHUTDOWN (Continued)
If the shift lever is moved to any position other
than “P.”
If the hood is opened.
If the ENGINE START STOP switch is pressed
(operation lamp color: orange or green).
If the brake pedal is depressed.
If the engine speed is 3,000 rpm or more.
NOTE: The hazard lights may flash once after the engine is shut off.