Subaru Impreza II 2 GD owners manual page 205

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A1900BE-A.book Page 8 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM 7-8 Starting and operating ing. sure that the selector lever is at the “P” orStopping the engine “N” position and that the parking brake is 1)Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” applied. position and wait for at least 10 sec- The ignition switch should be turned off onds. After checking that the parking only when the vehicle is stopped and the NOTE brake is firmly set, turn the ignition engine is idling. switch to the “START” position while de-The engine may be difficult to start when the battery has been disconnect- pressing the accelerator pedal slightly ed and reconnected (for maintenance (approximately a quarter of the full stroke). Release the accelerator pedal or other purposes). This difficulty is Do not stop the engine when the ve- as soon as the engine starts. caused by the electronically controlledhicle is moving. This will cause loss 2)If this fails to start the engine, turn thethrottle’s self-diagnosis function. To of power to the power steering and ignition switch back to the “OFF” posi-overcome it, keep the ignition switch inthe brake booster, making steering tion and wait for at least 10 seconds. the “ON” position for approximately 10and braking more difficult. It could Then fully depress the accelerator ped-seconds before starting the engine.also result in accidental activation al and turn the ignition switch to the of the “LOCK” position on the igni- “START” position. If the engine starts, tion switch, causing the steering quickly release the accelerator pedal.If you restart the engine while thewheel to lock. 3)If this fails to start the engine, turn thevehicle is moving, shift the selector ignition switch again to the “OFF” posi-lever into the “N” position. Do not tion. After waiting for 10 seconds or attempt to place the selector lever of longer, turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing a moving vehicle into the “P” posi- the accelerator pedal. tion. 4)If the engine still refuses to start, con- tact your nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance. 6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone out after the engine has started. The fuel injection system auto- matically lowers the idle speed as the en- gine warms up. While the engine is warming up, make

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