2020 SUBARU BRZ start stop button

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When driving
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Parking the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission With the select lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the select lever to P. ( →P. 185)
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 197)
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start
system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem:
Press the push-button ignition switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles with a manual transmission While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
pedal.
Shift the shift lever to neutral. ( →P. 192)
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 197)
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start
system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem:
Press the push-button ignition switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the
wheels as needed.
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■Stopping the engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Stop the vehicle.
Shift the select lever to P.
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 197)
Release the brake pedal.
Press the push-button ignition
switch.
Check that the keyless access
with push button start system
indicator light (green) is off.
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Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to neutral.
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 197)
Release the clutch pedal.
Press the push-button ignition
switch.
Check that the keyless access
with push button start system
indicator light (green) is off.
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When stopping the engine with the select lever in a position
other than P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
If the engine is stopped with the select lever in a position other than P,
the push-button ignition switch will not be turned off but instead be
turned to “ACC” mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off: Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the select lever to P.
Check that the keyless access with push button start system
indicator light (green) flashes slowly and then press the push-
button ignition switch once.
Check that the keyless access with push button start system
indicator light (green) is off.
■Auto power off function
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
If the vehicle is left in “ACC” mode for more than 20 minutes or “ON” mode
(the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the select lever in P,
the push-button ignition switch will automatically turn off. However, this func-
tion cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with
the push-button ignition switch in “ACC” or “ON” mode for long periods of
time when the engine is not running.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in “ACC” mode for more than 20 minutes or “ON” mode
(the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the push-button ignition
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave t he vehicle with the push-button ignition
switch in “ACC” or “ON” mode for long periods of time when the engine is not
running.
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■Immediately after reconnecting the battery terminals due to replacing
the battery and so forth
The engine may not start. If this occurs, turn the push-button ignition switch
to “ON” mode, and start the engine after waiting at least 10 seconds. Idling
may be unstable immediately after the engine starts, however, this is not a
malfunction.
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
●Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress
the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● If the keyless access with push button start system indicator light flashes
in green after the engine has started, nev er drive the vehicle. The steering
wheel is still locked, and it may result in an accident.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine
Do not touch the push-button ignition switch during driving.
When the push-button ignition switch is pressed for 2 seconds or longer or
pressed 3 times successively, the engine will stop. When the engine stops,
the brake booster will not function. A greater foot pressure will be required
on the brake pedal.
The power steering system will not operate either. A greater force will be
required to steer, and it may result in an accident.

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CAUTION
■
To prevent battery discharge
● Do not leave the push-button ignition switch in “ACC” or “ON” mode for
long periods of time without the engine running.
● If the keyless access with push button start system indicator light (green)
is illuminated, the push-button ignition switch is not off. When exiting the
vehicle, always check that the push-button ignition switch is off.
● Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Do not stop the engine when the
select lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another
select lever position, the push-button ignition switch will not be turned off
but instead be turned to “ACC” mode. If the vehicle is left in “ACC” mode,
battery discharge may occur.
■ When starting the engine
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your SUBARU dealer immediately.
● Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Do not shift the select lever while
the starter is operating.
■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the push-button ignition
switch
If the push-button ignition switch seems to be operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately.

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Automatic transmission∗
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the select lever
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button
start system
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the
select lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the select lever between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start
system
While the push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode,
move the select lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the select lever between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped.
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■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the turn signal lights has not burned out.
■ If the turn signals stop flashing be fore a lane change has been per-
formed
Operate the lever again.
■ To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
■ Customization that can be conf igured at your SUBARU dealer
The lane change turn signal function can be disabled.
(Customizable features: →P. 518)