User Manual - Page 114

For 2008 FORESTER SPORTS 2.5X.

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Black plate (117,1)
Model "A8130BE-B" EDITED: 2007/ 7/ 25
Ignition switch
WARNING
. 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, al-
ways 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 sunroof
or other controls or even make
the vehicle move.
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.
. 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. Also, if a
large keyholder is attached to the key,
your knees or hands may accidentally
touch it in a way that turns the ignition
switch.
& 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 di fficult, turn the
steering wheel slightly to the right and left
as you turn the key.
! Automatic transmission vehicles
Instruments and controls 3-3
CONTINUED
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