2005 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 174

Instruments and controls Ignition switch Instruments and controls " 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, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remains in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child or others. They 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. UB3546BA 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 key- CONTINUED - 3-3