Subaru Forester: Ignition switch
- Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer.
- Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child or others. Children could operate the power windows, the moonroof or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it banged against your knees or hands while you are driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the “ON” position to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position, thereby stopping the engine.
Also, if the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large bunch of other keys, centrifugal force may act on it as the vehicle moves, resulting in unwanted turning of the ignition switch.
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK, Acc, ON and START.
NOTE
- Keep the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position when the engine is
not running.
- Using electrical accessories for a long time with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “Acc” position can cause the battery to go dead.
- If the ignition switch will not move from the “LOCK” position to the “Acc” position, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left and right as you turn the ignition switch.
Sun shade
Sun shade
The sun shade can be slid forward or
backward by hand while the moonroof is
closed.
If the moonroof is opened, the sun shade
also moves back. ...
LOCK
The key can only be inserted or removed
in this position. The ignition switch will lock
the steering wheel when you remove the
key.
If turning the key is difficult, turn the
steering wheel sl ...
See also:
Light control and wiper control levers/switches
1) Windshield wiper
2) Mist
3) Windshield washer
4) Rear window wiper and washer switch
5) Wiper intermittent time control switch
6) Wiper control lever
7) Light control switch
8) Fo ...
Advanced supplemental restraint (Airbag) sustem (SRS)
Your Hyundai is equipped with an advanced
Supplemental Restraint (Airbag) System. The
indications of the system's presence are the
letters "SRS AIRBAG" embossed on the airbag
pad c ...
Coolant level check
Running the engine without
coolant will
cause serious engine damage.
The coolant level in the expansion tank should
be checked at least weekly (more frequently in
high mileage or arduous operat ...