2003 SUBARU FORESTER keyless

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Keys and doors
Keys .............................................................. 2-2 Key number ..................................................... 2-2
Door locks .................................................... 2-3 Locking and unlocking from the outside ..... 2-3
Locking and unlocking from the inside ........ 2-4
Power door locking switches ..................... 2-5
Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) 2-6 Locking the doors ........................................... 2-7
Unlocking the doors ....................................... 2-7
Illuminated entry ............................................. 2-8
Vehicle finder function ................................... 2-8
Sounding a panic alarm ................................. 2-8
Selecting audible signal operation ............... 2-8
Replacing the battery ..................................... 2-9
Replacing lost transmitters ........................... 2-10
Security system (if equipped) ..................... 2-14 System operation ............................................ 2-14
Arming the system ......................................... 2-14
Disarming the system .................................... 2-16
Valet mode ....................................................... 2-17
Passive arming ............................................... 2-17
Child safety locks ........................................ 2-20
Windows ....................................................... 2-21 Power windows ............................................... 2-21
Rear gate ....................................................... 2-24
Moonroof (if equipped) ................................ 2-26 To open the moonroof .................................... 2-26
To close the moonroof ................................... 2-26
Anti-entrapment function ............................... 2-26

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Keys and doors
Remote keyless entry system (if
equipped)
Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.
The remote keyless entry system has the following
functions.
Locking and unlocking the doors and rear gate with-
out a key Sounding a panic alarm
Arming and disarming the security system (if your
vehicle is equipped with an optional security system).
See the next section “Security system (if equipped)”
for detailed information.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Oper-
ation is subject to the follow ing two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
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Replacing the battery
When the transmitter battery begins to get weak,
transmitter range will begin to decrease and the LED
will not illuminate. Replace the battery as soon as pos-
sible.
To replace the battery:
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1. Remove the two screws on the back of the trans-
mitter case by using a phillips screwdriver.
2. Separate the case.
3. Remove the old battery from the holder. 1) Positive (+) side facing up
4. Replace with a new battery (Type CR2032 or
equivalent) making sure to install the new battery with
the positive (+) side facing up.
5. Install the back half of the transmitter case.
6. Reinstall the two screws on the back of the trans-
mitter case.
After the battery is replaced, the transmitter must
be synchronized with the keyless entry system

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Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the
transmitter when replacing the battery. Be careful not to damage the printed circuit
board in the transmitter when replacing the bat-
tery.
Replacing lost transmitters
If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase additional
transmitters (up to four can be programmed), you
should re-program all of your transmitters for security
reasons. It is recommended that you have your dealer
program all of your transmitters into your system. Programming the transmitters
The keyless entry system is equipped with a special
code learning feature that allows you to program new
transmitter codes into the system or to delete old
ones. The system can learn up to four unique transmit-
ter codes. The four transmitter codes may be the
same or different. To enter the programming mode:
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1. Press “UNLOCK/DISARM” button to disarm the se-
curity system. (If your vehicle is equipped with the op-
tional security system.)
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system has exited the programming mode.
2. Make sure that the keyless entry system properly
operates by operating each transmitter. Deleting old transmitter codes
The control unit of the keyless entry system has four
memory locations to store transmitter codes, giving it
the ability to operate with up to four transmitters. When
you lose a transmitter, the lost transmitter’s code re-
mains in the memory. For security reasons, lost trans-
mitter codes should be deleted from the memory.
To delete old transmitter codes, program four trans-
mitter codes into the system. If you have only one cur-
rent transmitter, program it four times. If you have two
current transmitters, program each one twice. If you
have three current transmitters, program two of them
once and the third one twice. This process will leave
only current transmitter codes in the system’s memo- ry.
NOTE
Make sure no one else is operating their keyless
entry system within range of your vehicle when
programming transmitters. If someone else were
to operate their remote transmitter while you are
programming your transmitters, it is possible that
their transmitter code will be programmed into
your system, allowing them unauthorized access to your vehicle.

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cluster, located on the driver’s side door, is in the
“LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be
operated with the passengers’switches.Rear gate
The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using either
the keyless entry system or the power door lockingswitches.
Refer to the “Power door locking switches” and “Re-
mote keyless entry system (if equipped)” sections in
this chapter.
To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock
then pull the outside handle up.
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Interior equipment
Interior equipment
Interior lights
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light goes
out to avoid battery discharge.
Dome light
The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously.
DOOR (middle position): The dome light comes on
when any of the doors or the rear gate is opened. The
light remains on for several seconds and gradually
goes out after all doors and the rear gate are closed or
if the key is inserted in the ignition switch. The light also can be turned on by use of the keyless
entry transmitter. See the “Remote keyless entry sys-
tem (if equipped)” in chapter 2 for detailed information.
OFF:
The light stays off.
Cargo area light
The cargo area light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously.
OFF: The light stays off.
DOOR: The light comes on only when the rear gate is
opened.
ON
DOOR
OFF
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ON
OFF
DOOR
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In case of emergency
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Rear gate — if the rear gate cannot be
unlocked
In the event that you cannot unlock the rear gate by
operating the power door locking switches or the re-
mote keyless entry system, you can unlock it from in-
side the cargo area.
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1. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of
the rear gate trim. 2. Locate the rear gate lock release lever behind the
rear gate trim panel.
3. Unlock the rear gate by pressing the lever inside
the trim upward.
4. Open the rear gate from outside by raising the rear
gate handle.
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