Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly / Starting engine

Subaru Forester: Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly / Starting engine

Apply the parking brake.
Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park) position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Hold the access key fob with the buttons facing you, and touch the pushbutton ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the access key fob and the vehicle is completed, a chime (ding) will sound. At the same time, the push-button ignition switch turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
After the push-button ignition switch turns to the “ACC” or “ON” position, while depressing the brake pedal, press the push-button ignition switch.

NOTE

If the engine does not start even though the above procedure was followed precisely, contact your SUBARU dealer.

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NOTE

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