2001 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 272

Starting and operating 3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine. The starter motor will only operate when the clutch pedal is pressed fully to the floor. 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 light" 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. If the engine does not start within ten seconds, wait a while and then turn the ignition switch to the "START" position again while depressing the accelerator pedal half way down. 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 engine warms up. J Starting the engine for an automatic transmission vehicle CAUTION If you restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift the selector lever into the "N" position. Do not attempt to place the selector lever of a moving vehicle into the "P" position. 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 will only operate when the select lever 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. - CONTINUED - 7-9