2005 SUBARU FORESTER Owner's Manual

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Starting and operating

If the engine does not start, try the following:

1)Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and

wait for at least 10 seconds. After checking that the

parking brake is firmly set, turn the ignition switch to

the “START” position while depressing the acceler-

ator pedal slightly (about a quarter of the full stroke).

Release the accelerator pedal as soon as the en-

gine starts.

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

switch back to the “OFF” position and wait for at

least 10 seconds. Then fully depress the accelerator

pedal and turn the ignition switch to the “START”

position. If the engine starts, quickly release the ac-

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 off after the engine has started. The fuel injection

system automatically lowers the idle speed as the en-

gine warms up.

NOTE

The engine may be difficult to start when the bat-

tery has been disconnected and reconnected (for

maintenance or other purposes). This difficulty is

caused by the electronically controlled throttle’s

self-diagnosis function. To overcome it, keep the

ignition switch in the “ON” position for approxi-

mately 10 seconds before starting the engine.

 Automatic transmission vehicle

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.

3. Shift the selector lever to the “P” or “N” position

(preferably “P” position).

The starter motor will only operate when the select le-

ver is at the “P” or “N” position.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and

check the operation of the warning and indicator lights.

Refer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section

(chapter 3).

5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position

without depressing the accelerator pedal. Release

the key immediately after the engine has started.