key SUBARU FORESTER 2017 SJ / 4.G Repair Manual

&Switching power status
1) Operation indicator
2) Push-button ignition switch
The power is switched every time the
push-button ignition switch is pressed.
1. Carry the access key, and sit in the
driver ’s seat.
2. Shift the select lever into the “P ”
position.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch
without depressing the brake pedal. Every
time the button is pressed, the power is
switched in the sequence of “OFF ”,
“ACC ”,“ON ”and “OFF ”. When the engine
is stopped and the push-button ignition
switch is in “ACC”or “ON ”, the operation
indicator on the push-button ignition
switch illuminates in orange.
Power status Indicator color Operation
OFF Turned off Power is turned
off.
ACC Orange The following
systems can be used:
audio and ac-
cessory power
outlet.
ON Orange
(while engine is stopped) All electrical
systems can be
used.
Turned off
(while engine is
running)
CAUTION
.When the push-button ignition
switch is left in “ON ”or “ACC ”
for a long time, it may result in
vehicle battery discharge.
. Do not spill drinks or other
liquids on the push-button igni-
tion switch. It may cause a mal-
function.
. Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch with a hand soiled
with oil or other contaminants. It
may cause a malfunction.
. If the push-button ignition switch does not operate smoothly, stop
the operation. Contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
. If the push-button ignition switch
does not illuminate even when
the instrument panel illumination
is turned on, have the vehicle
inspected at a SUBARU dealer.
. If the vehicle was left in the hot
sun for a long time, the surface of
the push-button ignition switch
may get hot. Be careful not to
burn yourself.
NOTE
. When operating the push-button
ignition switch, firmly press it all the
way.
. If the push-button ignition switch is
pressed quickly, the power may not
turn on or off.
. If the indicator light on the push-
button ignition switch flashes in green
when the push-button ignition switch is
pressed, steering is locked. When this
occurs, press the push-button ignition
switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.
Instruments and controls/Push –button ignition switch (models with push –button start system)
–CONTINUED –3-7

Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher
!Battery drainage prevention func-
tion
When the push-button ignition switch is
left in the “ACC”or “ON ”position for
approximately 1 hour, the push-button
ignition switch will be automatically
switched to “OFF”to prevent the battery
from going dead. This function is activated
when the select lever is in the “P ”position.
& When access key does not
operate properly
Refer to “Access key –if access key does
not operate properly ”F 9-17.
Hazard warning flasher
1) Models with multi function display
2) Models without multi function display
The hazard warning flasher is used to
warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions.
The hazard warning flasher works regard-
less of the position of the ignition switch.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. All the turn signal lights
and the turn signal indicator lights will
flash. To turn off the flasher, push the
button again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
3-8

Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate when the ignition switch is
initially turned to the“ON”position. This
permits checking the operation of the
bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the “ON”position. For
the system check, several of the following
lights illuminate and then turn off after
several seconds or after the engine has
started.
: Seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the driver fastens the
seatbelt.)
: Front passenger ’s seatbelt warning
light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the front seat passenger
fastens the seatbelt.)
: SRS airbag system warning light
ON /
: Front passenger ’s frontal airbag
ON indicator light
/: Front passenger ’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator light
: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal- function indicator light
: Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warn-
ing light
: Charge warning light
: Oil pressure warning light
: Engine low oil level warning light*
: Windshield washer fluid warning light*
: AT OIL TEMP warning light(CVT models)
: Low tire pressure warning light(U.S.-spec. models)
/: ABS warning light
/: Brake system warning light
: Low fuel warning light
: Hill start assist warning light/Hill startassist OFF indicator light
: Door open warning light
: AWD warning light (CVT models)
: Power steering warning light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light
: Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indica-tor light
: Cruise control indicator light(if equipped)
: Cruise control set indicator light(if equipped)
: Headlight indicator light (if equipped)
: Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light (if equipped)
: Steering Responsive Headlight warn-ing light/Steering Responsive Head-
light OFF indicator light (if equipped)*
: High beam assist indicator light (if equipped)
: Access key warning light
(if equipped)
: X-mode indicator light (if equipped)
: Hill descent control indicator light (if equipped)*
*: Applies to models with type A combina- tion meter.
If any lights fail to illuminate, it indicates a
burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the
corresponding system.
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer
for repair.
Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
–CONTINUED –3-13

&Hill start assist warning
light/Hill start assist
OFF indicator light
!Hill start assist warning light
While the engine is running, if there are
any malfunctions in the Hill start assist
system, the warning light will illuminate.
WARNING
When the Hill start assist warning
light illuminates, have the vehicle
inspected at an authorized SUBARU
dealer.
! Hill start assist OFF indicator light
While the Hill start assist system is
deactivated, the Hill start assist OFF
indicator light illuminates continuously to
inform the driver that the Hill start assist
system is not operational.
&Door open warning
light
The warning light illuminates if any door or
the rear gate is not fully closed. This
function is effective even if the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK”/ “OFF”or “ACC ”
position, or the key is removed from the ignition switch.
Always make sure this light is not illumi-
nated before you start to drive.
&All-Wheel Drive warn-
ing light (CVT models)
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven
with tires of differing diameters fitted on
the wheels or with an excessively low air
pressure in any of the tires.
WARNING
If the AWD warning light flashes,
promptly park in a safe location then
check whether all four tires are the
same diameter and whether any of
the tires has a puncture or has lost
air pressure for some other reason.
Continuing to drive with the AWD
warning light flashing can lead to
powertrain damage.
&Power steering warn-
ing light
This warning light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”
position and turns off after the engine
has started. This indicates that the warn-
ing system is working properly. While the engine is running, this warning
light illuminates when a malfunction has
been detected in the electric power steer-
ing system.
CAUTION
When the power steering warning
light is illuminated, there may be
more resistance when the steering
wheel is operated. Drive carefully to
the nearest SUBARU dealer and
have the vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.
NOTE
If the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the con-
trol computer and drive motor, from
overheating.
.
The steering wheel is operated fre-
quently and turned sharply while the
vehicle is maneuvered at extremely low
speeds, such as while frequently turn-
ing the steering wheel during parallel
parking.
. The steering wheel remains in the
fully turned position for a long period
of time.
Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
–CONTINUED –3-23

!Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-
tion indicator light
The indicator light flashes during activa-
tion of the skid suppression function and
during activation of the traction control
function.
NOTE
. The light may remain illuminated for
a short period of time after the engine
has been started, especially in cold
weather. This does not indicate the
existence of a problem. The light
should turn off as soon as the engine
has warmed up.
. The indicator light illuminates when
the engine has developed a problem
and the CHECK ENGINE warning light/
malfunction indicator light is on.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under the follow-
ing condition. Have your vehicle checked
at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
. The light does not turn off even after
the lapse of several minutes (the engine
has warmed up) after the engine has
started.
&Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF indicator
light
The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed
to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
. The light does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON ”
position.
. The light does not turn off even once
several seconds have elapsed after the
ignition switch has been turned to the
“ON ”position.
& Warning chimes and warning
light of the keyless access
with push-button start sys-
tem (if equipped)
Access key warning light (type A)
Access key warning light (type B)
Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
–CONTINUED –
3-25

Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
The keyless access with push-button start
system sounds a warning chime and
flashes the access key warning light on
the combination meter in order to minimize
improper operations and help protect your
vehicle from theft.
When the warning chime sounds and/or
the warning light flashes, take the appro-
priate action.
WARNING
Never drive the vehicle if the indi-
cator on the push-button ignition
switch is flashing in green when
starting the engine. This indicates
the status that the steering wheel is
not released and could result in an
accident involving serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
.When starting the engine again
after the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in green, if the operation
indicator is still flashing in green,
there could be a steering lock
malfunction. Contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-
sible. .
When the operation indicator on
the push-button ignition switch
flashes in orange, contact a
SUBARU dealer immediately.
NOTE
. Even when the access key is within
the operating ranges inside the vehicle,
the access key warning for engine start
may be provided depending on the
status of the access key and the
environmental conditions.
. When the access key is taken out of
the vehicle through an open window,
the access key takeout warning or
passenger access key takeout warning
will not be provided.
! List of warnings
CAUTION
When any of the following warnings
occurs even if the access key warn-
ing light does not illuminate, take
the appropriate action.
3-26

Inside warningchime Outside warning
chime Access key
warning light on
meter Operation indica-
tor on push-button
ignition switch Status Action
Ding,
ding ...
(intermittent) —— — The driver
’s door was opened while
the push-button ignition switch is
“ ACC ”and the select lever is in the
“ P ”position. Switch the push-button ignition
switch to
“OFF ”, or close the
driver ’s door.
*When exiting the vehicle, be sure
to switch the push-button ignition
switch to “OFF ”.
The push-button ignition switch
was switched to “OFF ”while the
driver ’s door is open. Close the driver
’s door.
Ding Short beep
(2 seconds) —— Lockout warning:
An attempt was made to lock all
doors while the access key is left
inside the vehicle. Take out the access key from the
vehicle, and lock the doors.
*The doors cannot be locked while
the access key is inside the vehicle.
*A chirp sound will be heard, and all
doors will be unlocked.
— Short beep
(2 seconds) —— Access key lock-in warning:
The door lock sensor was touched
while the push-button ignition
switch is
“OFF ”and the access key
is inside the vehicle. Take out the access key from the
vehicle, and lock the doors.
*If the access key is inside the
vehicle, the doors cannot be
locked.
— Beep, beep ...
(5 beeps) —— Door ajar warning:
The door lock sensor is touched
while the push-button ignition
switch is in the
“OFF ”position and
one of the doors including the rear
gate is opened. Close the doors securely and lock
them.
*If one of the doors including the
rear

gate is opened, the doors
cannot be locked.
Ding Long beep (60
seconds max.)
—— Power warning:
The door lock sensor was touched
while carrying the access key and
the push-button ignition switch is in
a position other than
“OFF ”and the
select lever is in the “P ”position. Return the access key inside the
vehicle, or switch the push-button
ignition switch to
“OFF ”.
*If the push-button ignition switch is
not switched to “OFF ”, the doors
cannot be locked.
Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
–CONTINUED –
3-27

Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
Inside warningchime Outside warning
chime Access key
warning light on
meter Operation indica-
tor on push-button
ignition switch Status Action
Ding, ding ... (7 seconds) —
(Flashes 1 sec.
intermittent) —
Access key warning:
The vehicle was driven while the
access key is not inside the vehi-
cle. Carry the access key, and drive the
vehicle.
Ding —
(Flashes 1 sec.
intermittent) —Access key warning for engine
start:
The push-button ignition switch
was pressed while the access key
is not inside the vehicle. Carry the access key, and press the
push-button ignition switch.
Ding Beep, beep,
beep (3 beeps)
(Flashes 1 sec.
intermittent) —Access key takeout warning:
The driver exited the vehicle with
the access key and closed the
driver
’s door while the push-button
ignition switch is in a position other
than “OFF ”and the select lever is in
the “P ”position. Switch the push-button ignition
switch to
“OFF ”, and get out of the
vehicle.
Ding Beep, beep,
beep (3 beeps)
(Flashes 1 sec. intermittent) —Passenger access key takeout
warning:
A fellow passenger exited the
vehicle with the access key and
closed a door other than the
driver
’s door while the push-button
ignition switch is in a position other
than “OFF ”. Return the access key to inside the
vehicle, or switch the push-button
ignition switch to
“OFF ”.
Long beep
(continuous) Long beep
(continuous)
(Flashes 1 sec. intermittent) —Access key takeout without
“P ”
position warning:
The driver exited the vehicle with
the access key and closed the
driver ’s door while the push-button
ignition switch is in a position other
than “OFF ”and the select lever is in
a position other than the “P ”posi-
tion. Shift the select lever to the
“P ”
position, switch the push-button
ignition switch to “OFF ”and exit the
vehicle.
3-28

Inside warningchime Outside warning
chime Access key
warning light on
meter Operation indica-
tor on push-button
ignition switch Status Action
Long beep
(continuous) —— — Select lever position warning:
The engine is turned off by press-
ing the push-button ignition switch
and the select lever is in a position
other than the
“P ”position. Start the engine, shift the select
lever to the
“P ”position, switch the
push-button ignition switch to “OFF ”
and exit the vehicle.
Long beep
(continuous) —— — Select lever position warning:
The driver
’s door was opened while
the push-button ignition switch is in
a position other than “OFF ”and the
select lever is in a position other
than the “P ”position. Shift the select lever to the
“P ”
position, switch the push-button
ignition switch to “OFF ”and exit the
vehicle.
Ding —— — The battery of the access key is
low.Replace the battery of the access
key.
Ding —— Flashes in green
(15 seconds max.) Steering lock warning:
The engine start procedure was
performed, but the steering is still
locked. While turning the steering wheel
right and left lightly, depress the
brake pedal and press the push-
button ignition switch.
Ding —— Flashes in orangeSystem malfunction warning:
A malfunction was detected in the
power system or steering lock. Contact a SUBARU dealer imme-
diately and have the vehicle in-
spected.
NOTEAn electronic chirp will sound while the select lever is in the
“R ” position. In this case, the select lever position warning chime
will not sound.
Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
–CONTINUED –3-29

Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
&Security indicator light
This indicator light shows the status of the
alarm system. It also indicates operation
of the immobilizer system.
!Alarm system
It blinks to show the driver the operational
status of the alarm system. For detailed
information, refer to “Alarm system ”F 2-
25.
! Immobilizer system
The security indicator light starts blinking
in the following conditions.
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”:
. Immediately after the push-button igni-
tion switch is turned to the “OFF”position.
. Immediately after the driver ’s door is
opened or closed when all of the following
conditions are met.
–The push-button ignition switch is in
the “ON ”or “ACC ”position.
– The access key is outside the
vehicle.
– The engine is not running.
In the event that the push-button ignition
switch is pressed to turn it on or to start
the engine carrying an unauthorized key
(for example, the key is unregistered or
the ID code does not match), the power is not switched to
“ON ”and the security
indicator light continues blinking.
For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system ”:
. Approximately 60 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned from the “ON ”
position to the “ACC”or “LOCK ”position.
. Immediately after the key is pulled out.
If the indicator light does not blink in the
above conditions, it may indicate that
immobilizer system may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately.
In the event that an unauthorized key (for
example, an unauthorized duplicate) is
used to start the engine, the security
indicator light illuminates. For details
about the immobilizer system, refer to
“Immobilizer ”F 2-3.
NOTE
. The security indicator light remains
off in the following conditions. It means
that the matching of the ID code is
completed and the immobilizer system
is deactivated, and it does not indicate
a malfunction.
Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”:
– while the engine is running
– the push-button ignition switch
has been turned to the “ON ”or
“ ACC” position and the driver ’s
door has not been opened or closed
Models without “keyless access
with push-button start system ”:
– while the engine is running
– for approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned
from the “ON ”position to the
“ ACC ”or “LOCK ”position
– when the ignition switch is in the
“ ON ”position
. Even if a malfunction occurs, such
as if the security indicator light flashes
irregularly, it will not affect the func-
tionality of the immobilizer system.
3-30