Stopping the engine – Subaru 2005 Impreza User Manual

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Starting and operating

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celerator pedal.

3)If this fails to start the engine, turn the ignition

switch again to the “OFF” position. After waiting for

10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the

“START” position without depressing the accelera-

tor pedal.

4)If the engine still refuses to start, contact your

nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance.

6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have

gone out after the engine has started. The fuel injec-

tion system automatically lowers the idle speed as the

engine warms up.

While the engine is warming up, make sure that the

selector lever is at the “P” or “N” position and that the

parking brake is applied.

If you restart the engine while the vehicle is

moving, shift the selector lever into the “N” po-

sition. Do not attempt to place the selector lever

of a moving vehicle into the “P” position.

Stopping the engine

The ignition switch should be turned off only when the

engine is idling.

Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is mov-

ing. This will cause loss of power to the power

steering and the brake booster, making steer-

ing and braking more difficult. It could also re-

sult in accidental activation of the “LOCK” po-

sition on the ignition switch, causing the steer-

ing wheel to lock.

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