2012 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 168

3-4 Instruments and controls & Acc In this position the electrical accessories (audio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be used. NOTE The engine may not start in the following cases: contains an immobilizer transponder. . The key is near or touching another transmitter. & ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started. & Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver 's door is opened and the ignition switch is in the "LOCK" or "Acc" position. The chime stops under the following conditions. . when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position . when the key is removed from the ignition switch . when the driver 's door is closed & START The engine is started in this position. The starter cranks the engine to start it. When the key is released (after the engine has started), the key automatically returns to the "ON" position. CAUTION Do not turn the ignition switch to the "START" position while the engine is running. If your registered key fails to start the engine, pull out the key once (the security indicator light will blink), and then insert the key in the ignition switch and turn it to the "START" position and again try to start the engine. . The key grip is touching another key or a metallic key holder. & Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light illuminates when the driver 's door is opened or when the driver 's door is unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. The light remains illuminated for several tens of seconds and then gradually turns off under the following conditions. . when the driver 's door is closed . when the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter . The key is near another key that The light turns off immediately under the