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!Security ID plate
A) Key number plate
B) Security ID plate
The security ID is stamped on the metal plate attached
to the key set. Write down the security ID and keep it
in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number
is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your
key or lock it inside the vehicle.
This number is also needed for replacement or repair
of the engine control unit, integrated unit, and combi- nation meter. !
Security indicator light
The security indicator light deters potential thieves by
indicating that the vehicle is equipped with an immobi-
lizer system. It begins flashing about 60 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position or immediately after the
key is pulled out.
If the security indicator light does not flash, the immo-
bilizer system may be faulty. If this occurs, contact
your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g. an imitation
key), the security indicator light comes on.
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To unlock the door from the inside, rotate the lock le- ver forward.
The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door
is unlocked.
Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door.
Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate
(Station wagon) are closed and locked before starting to drive. !Battery drainage prevention function
When a door or the rear gate is not completely closed
and the dome light, ignition switch light, and door open
warning light remain illuminated as a result, the lights are automatically turned off by the battery drainage
prevention function after 10 minutes of illumination to
prevent the battery from going dead. The operational/
non-operational setting of this function can be
changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest
SUBARU dealer if you would like to change the set-
ting.
NOTE "
When leaving the vehicle, please make sure that
all doors and the rear gate are completely closed. " The battery drainage prevention function does
not operate while the key is in the ignition switch.
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the doors remain locked.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the
vehicle before locking the doors from the outside
using power door locking switches. !Key lock-in prevention function
This function prevents the doors from being locked
with the key still in the ignition switch. ! Behavior with key lock-in prevention function
operative
With the driver’s door open, the doors are automatical-
ly kept unlocked even if the door locking switch is
pushed to the front (“LOCK”) position. ! Behavior with key lock-in prevention function
non-operative
" If the lock lever is turned to the rear (“LOCK”) posi-
tion with the driver’s door open and the driver’s door is
then closed with the lock lever in that position, the driv-
er’s door is locked. " If the spare key is used to lock the driver’s door from
the outside of the vehicle, the door is locked.
This function’s operative/non-operative setting can be
changed. The setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Contact a SUBARU dealer for details.
NOTE
When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are hold-
ing the key before locking the doors.
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Remote keyless entry system (if
equipped)
"
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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Oper-
ation is subject to the following 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
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.
The keyless entry system has the following functions. "
Locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate on
the Station wagon) without a key " Locking and unlocking the doors (and trunk lid on
the Sedan) without key" Unlocking the rear gate on the Station wagon with-
out key " Unlocking the trunk lid on the Sedan without 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 “Alarm system” for detailed infor-mation.
The operable distance of the keyless entry system is
approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this dis-
tance will vary depending on environmental condi- tions. The system’s operable distance will be shorter
in areas near a facility or electronic equipment emitting
strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast
station, TV tower, or remote controller of home elec-
tronic appliances.
The keyless entry system does not operate when the
key is inserted in the ignition switch.
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3. Perform the following steps within 45 seconds.
1) Open and close the driver’s door once. A) LOCK
B) ON
2) Insert the key into the ignition switch, then turn it
from the “LOCK” position to the “ON” position 10
times within 15 seconds.
NOTE " When you complete step 2), an electronic tone
will sound once, a buzzer will continue to sound
and the interior light will continue to flash until the
transmitter codes are completely registered." If you do not perform steps 1) and 2) within 45
seconds, an error will occur. Neither an electronic
tone nor the buzzer will sound, and the interior
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NOTE
If the code entered the second time is not identical to the code entered the first time, an error will oc-
cur. In this event, perform the procedure again be-
ginning with part 5. If an error occurs five times,
perform the procedure again starting with part 3.
10.If you wish to program another transmitter code
into the system (up to four transmitter codes can be
programmed into the system), perform the procedure
beginning with part 4. When you have finished pro-
gramming all of the necessary transmitter codes into
the system, remove the key from the ignition switch.
11.Test every registered transmitter to confirm correct
operation. !
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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Alarm system
The alarm system helps to protect your vehicle and
valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the turn
signal lights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle.
The system can be armed and disarmed with the re-
mote transmitter.
The system does not operate when the key is inserted
into the ignition switch.
Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set for activa-
tion at the time of shipment from the factory. You can
set the system for deactivation yourself or have it done
by your SUBARU dealer. !System alarm operation
The alarm system will give the following alarms when
triggered: " The vehicle’s horn will sound and the turn signal
lights will flash for 30 seconds. " If any door (or the rear gate/trunk lid) remains open
after the 30-second period, the horn will continue to
sound for a maximum of 3 minutes. If the door (or the
rear gate/trunk lid) is closed while the horn is sound-
ing, the horn will stop sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds.
The alarm is triggered by: "
Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk lid
" Physical impact to the vehicle, such as forced entry
(only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option)) ! Activating and deactivating the alarm
system
To change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system
for activation or deactivation, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system (see “Disarming the sys-
tem” in this section).
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all doors (and the
rear gate if your vehicle is a Station wagon).
3. Cycle the ignition switch from “LOCK” to “ON” three
times within 10 seconds, finally placing it in the “ON”
position.
4. Within 10 seconds after step 3, open the driver’s
door and then close it. The current setting will be dis-
played on the odometer/trip meter screen.
5. Within 10 seconds after step 4, operate the driver’s
door locking switch as follows:
To deactivate:
Move the door locking switch to the unlock position
(toward the rear) three times. The odometer/trip meter
screen will display “AL OF”.
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To activate:
Repeat moving the door locking switch to the lock po-
sition (toward the front) three times. The odometer/trip
meter screen will display “AL ON”.
When the setting has been successfully changed, a
buzzer will sound and the odometer/trip meter screen
will display the new setting.
NOTE
You may have the above setting change done by
your SUBARU dealer. !
If you have accidentally triggered the
alarm system
! To stop the alarm
Do any of the following operations: " Insert the key in the door lock of the driver’s door
and turn it to the unlock position. " Press any button on the remote transmitter.
" Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position (only
vehicle with immobilizer)." Cycle the ignition switch from the “LOCK” to “ON”
position three times within 5 seconds (only vehicle
without immobilizer). !
Arming the system
! To arm the system using remote transmitter
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if so
equipped).
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 Station
wagon).
: Press to Arm the system.
: Press to Disarm the system.
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