2003 SUBARU IMPREZA lock

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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
on the wagon) without a key Sounding a panic alarm
Arming and disarming the security system (if your
vehicle is equipped with an optional security sys-tem). 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired opera-tion.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user ’s authority to
operate the equipment. The operable distance of the keyless entry system is
approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this
distance will vary depending on environmental
conditions. Range may be reduced near sources of
RF interference such as power plants and radio/tele-
vision broadcasting towers.
The remote keyless entry system does not operate
when the key is inserted in the ignition switch to pre-vent accidental lockout.
CAUTION

Do not expose the transmitter to severe
shocks, such as those experienced as a result of dropping or throwing. Do not take the transmitter apart except
when replacing the battery. Do not get the transmitter wet. If it gets wet,
wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

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A: LOCK/ARM button (Orange)
Press to Lock all doors. Press and Hold to activate panic alarm.
B: UNLOCK/DISARM button (Blue)
B1) Press once to Unlock driver ’s door.
B2) Press a second time to Unlock all other doors (and rear gate on the Wagon).
C: LED
Locking the doors
Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than
two seconds) to lock all doors (and rear gate on the wagon).
The horn will sound one time.
If any of the doors (or the rear gate) is not fully closed, the horn will sound three times to alert you
that the doors (or the rear gate) are not properly
closed. When you close the door, it will automaticallylock. NOTE If the
“LOCK/ALARM” button is pressed for two
seconds or longer, the panic alarm will sound. When locking the doors in normal circum-
stances, press the “LOCK/ALARM” button for
less than two seconds. For details on the panicalarm, refer to “Sounding the panic alarm ”.
Unlocking the doors
Briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button (for less
than two seconds) to unlock the driver ’s door. The
horn will sound two times. To unlock all other doors
(and rear gate on the wagon), briefly press the
“UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time within 5
seconds.
NOTE
If the interval between the first and second pres- ses of the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button (for
unlocking of all of the doors and the rear gate) is
extremely short, the system may not respond.

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Illuminated entry
The interior (dome) light and ignition switch light (for turbo models) will illuminate when the “UNLOCK/
DISARM” button is pressed. These lights stay illumi-
nated for approximately 30 seconds if any of the
doors (or the rear gate on the wagon) is not opened. If the “LOCK/ARM” button is pressed before 30 se-
conds have elapsed, these lights will go out. Also,
these lights will go out if the key is inserted in the
ignition switch. The interior light must be set to the
middle position in order for this function to operate.
Sounding a panic alarm
To activate the alarm, keep the “LOCK/ARM” button
pressed for more than two seconds .
To deactivate it, press the “LOCK/ARM” button or
“UNLOCK/DISARM” button. Unless a button on the
remote is pressed, the alarm will be deactivated
after approximately 30 seconds.
Selecting audible signal operation
Using the horn, the system will give you an audible
signal when the doors lock and unlock. If desired,
you may turn the audible signal off.
To turn the audible signal off, unlock the door by
pressing the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button and then
simultaneously depress “LOCK/ARM” and
“UNLOCK/DISARM” buttons for more than two se-
conds. The horn will sound two times to inform you
that the audible signal has been turned off.
To turn the audible signal on, unlock the door by
pressing the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button and then
simultaneously depress “LOCK/ARM” and
“UNLOCK/DISARM” buttons for more than two se-
conds. The horn will sound one time to inform you
that the audible signal has been turned on.
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 soonas possible.

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To replace the battery:
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 batterywith 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 ’s
control unit. Press either the “LOCK/ARM” or
“UNLOCK/DISARM” button
six times to synchro-
nize the unit.

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CAUTION
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
battery.
Replacing lost transmitters
If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase addi-
tional 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 yoursystem.
Programming the transmitters
The keyless entry system is equipped with a special
code learning feature that allows you to programnew transmitter codes into the system or to delete
old ones. The system can learn up to four uniquetransmitter codes. The four transmitter codes may
be the same or different. To enter the programming mode:
1. Press “UNLOCK/DISARM”
button to disarm the
security system. (If your vehicle is equipped with the
optional security system.)

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2. Open the driver ’s door and sit in the driver ’s seat.
3. Close the driver ’s door.1) ON 2) LOCK
4. Place the ignition key into the ignition switch and
cycle the switch from LOCK to ON ten times within
15 seconds . Be sure to stop at the LOCK position.
The horn will sound once to indicate that you are in
the transmitter programming mode. NOTE
You must finish the next step (opening the driv-
er’ s door) within 45 seconds of starting this pro-
cedures.

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Security system (if equipped)
The security system helps to protect your vehicle
and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the
parking lights flash if someone attempts to break
into your vehicle. The starter motor is also inter-
rupted to prevent starting the vehicle without a key.
The system can be armed and disarmed with the
remote transmitter.The system does not operate when the key is in-
serted into the ignition switch. System operation
The security system will give the following alarm in-
dications when triggered: The parking lights will flash and the horn will
sound intermittently. In addition, the starter motor willnot operate. The alarm automatically resets after 30 seconds;
however, the alarm will reactivate if the vehicle is
tampered with again. The alarm will continue for sixtimes if any sensor continues to be activated.
The alarm is triggered by: Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk lid (vehicle
equipped with trunk light only).
Application of physical shock to the vehicle (e.g.
breaking glass or forced entry). Note that there are
two alarm levels for shock: warning and alarm. In
warning mode, the alarm detects lower level vibra-
tions and triggers 2 warning chirps on the horn and
two flashes on the lights as a deterrent to would be
vandals. In alarm mode, higher levels of shock are
detected and the system will go into full alarm. Ignition switch being turned on while in armed
state. NOTE
With the valet mode selected, the security sys- tem does not operate and the parking lights do not flash when the remote transmitter is used forlocking and unlocking. The security system indi-cator light in the combination meter flashestwice per second to show that the valet mode is
selected. For details, refer to “Valet mode ” in this
section.

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Arming the system
To arm the system using remote transmitter
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood (and the trunk
lid) are locked.
5. Close all doors (and the rear gate on the wagon).
1) Press to Arm the system.
2) Press to Disarm the system.
Security system-indicator light
6. Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less
than two seconds). All doors (and the rear gate on
the wagon) will lock, the horn will sound one time,the parking lights will flash one time and the indica-
tor light starts flashing slowly (approximately once
every two seconds).
If any of the doors (or the rear gate) is not fully
closed, the horn sounds three times, the parking
lights flash three times to alert you that the doors (or
the rear gate) are not properly closed. When you
close the door, the system will automatically arm and doors will automatically lock.