Ignition/Acc Change Function Check

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Ignition/Acc Change Function Check
  1. Check of push button ignition switch function
    1. Check the power supply change control through push button ignition switch, brake pedal, clutch pedal operation, and shift position.
      Shift lever position Brake pedal operation Push button ignition switch operation
      P Released Repeat Ignition OFF → ACC ON → Ignition ON → Ignition OFF.
      P Released Engine running → Ignition OFF
      P Depressed Ignition OFF → Engine started
      P Depressed ACC ON → Engine started
      P Depressed Ignition ON → Engine started
      P Depressed Engine running → Ignition OFF
      N Released Repeat Ignition OFF → ACC ON → Ignition ON → ACC ON
      N Released Engine running → ACC ON
      N Depressed Ignition OFF → Engine started
      N Depressed ACC ON → Engine started
      N Depressed Ignition ON → Engine started
      N Depressed Engine running → ACC ON
      Other than P or N Released Repeat Ignition OFF → ACC ON → Ignition ON → ACC ON
      Other than P or N Released Engine running → ACC ON
      Other than P or N Depressed Ignition OFF → Ignition ON
      Other than P or N Depressed ACC ON → Ignition ON
      Other than P or N Depressed Engine running → ACC ON
    2. Check the changeover functions other than push button ignition switch operation.

      With the ignition ON or ACC ON, and for the AT model with the select lever in "P" position, check that the ACC is ON → Ignition is OFF when the vehicle is left for 1 hour or more.

    3. If the switch does not operate normally, replace the push button ignition switch.
  2. Check power status display
    1. Check the power indicator display of the push button ignition switch.
      NOTE: *1: Key collation is normal, and the stop light switch (AT) is ON.

      Indicator display

      Push button ignition switch status Indicator lighting status
      Ignition OFF (except for condition *1) Light OFF
      ACC ON (except for condition *1) Orange light
      Ignition ON (except for condition *1) Orange light
      Engine start standby (*1) Green light
      After engine is started Light OFF
    2. If the indicator does not display correct contents, replace the push button ignition switch.
      NOTE: The indicator blinks if any of the following malfunctions are detected.
      Detected malfunction Indicator lighting status
      Steering lock stuck Green blinking
      Clutch switch failure Orange blinking
      Steering lock CM internal malfunction Orange blinking
      Keyless access CM internal malfunction Orange blinking
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