Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Operating range for push-button start system

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Operating range for push-button start system

Legacy

Antenna
Operating range

Operating range for push-button start system

Outback

Antenna
Operating range

NOTE

If the access key is not detected within the operating range of the antennas inside the vehicle, the pushbutton ignition switch and the engine start cannot be operated.
Even when the access key is outside the vehicle, if it is placed too close to the glass, it may be possible to switch the power or to start the engine.
Do not leave the access key in the following places. It may become impossible to operate the push-button ignition switch and the engine start.

On the instrument panel
On the floor
Inside the glove box
Inside the door trim pocket
On the rear seat
On the rear shelf (Legacy)
Inside the trunk (Legacy)
At the corner of the cargo area (Outback)

When operating the push-button ignition switch or starting the engine, if the access key battery is discharged, perform the procedure described in "Access key - if access key does not operate properly" . In such a case, replace the battery immediately.
Refer to "Replacing battery of access key" F11-50.

Push-button ignition switch (models with push-button start system)

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Switching power status

1) Operation indicator 2) Push-button ignition switch The power status is switched every time the push-button ignition switch is pressed. Carry the access key, and sit in the driver ...

Other materials:

Dome light
1) ON 2) DOOR 3) OFF The dome light switch has the following positions: ON: The light remains on continuously. OFF: The light remains off. DOOR: The dome light illuminates automatically when any of the doors (for Outback, including the rear gate) is opened. Several seconds after all ...