2006 SUBARU IMPREZA door lock

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-45
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When a heavy article is placed on the
seat.
When the front passenger ’s seat is occu-
pied by an adult, observe the following
precautions. Failure to do so may lessen
the load on the front passenger ’s seat, de-
activating the front passenger ’s SRS fron-
tal airbag despite the fact that the seat is
occupied by an adult.
Do not allow the rear seat occupant to
lift the front passenger ’s seat cushion us-
ing his/her feet.
Do not place any article under the front
passenger ’s seat, or squeeze any article
from behind and under the seat. This may
lift the seat cushion.
Do not squeeze any article between the
front passenger ’s seat and side trim/pillar,
door or center console box. This may lift
the seat cushion.
If the passenger ’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator illuminates and the
ON indicator extinguishes even
when the front passenger ’s seat is
occupied by an adult
This can be caused by the adult incorrect-
ly sitting in the front passenger ’s seat.
Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF ” posi-
tion. Ask the front passenger to set the
seatback to the upright position, sit up
straight in the center of the seat cushion, correctly fasten the seatbelt, position his/
her legs out forward, and adjust the seat
to the rearmost position. Turn the ignition
switch to the
“ON ” position. If the OFF in-
dicator remains illuminated while the ON
indicator remains extinguished, take the
following actions.
Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF ” po-
sition.
Ensure that there is no article, book,
shoe, or other object trapped under the
seat, at the rear of the seat, or on the side
of the seat.
Ensure that the backward-forward posi-
tion and seatback of front passenger ’s
seat are locked into place securely by
moving the seat back and forth.
Next, turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position and wait 6 seconds to allow the
system to complete self-checking. Follow-
ing the system check, both indicators ex-
tinguish for 2 seconds. Now, the ON indi-
cator should illuminate while the OFF indi-
cator remains extinguished.
If the OFF indicator still illuminates while
the ON indicator remains extinguished,
ask the occupant to move to the rear seat
and immediately contact your SUBARU
dealer for an inspection.
Effect vehicle modifications made
for persons with disabilities may
have on Subaru advanced frontal
airbag system operation (U.S. only)
Changing or moving any parts of the front
seats, seat belts, front bumper, front side
frame, instrument panel, combination
meter, steering wheel, steering column,
tire, suspension or floor panel can affect
the operation of the Subaru advanced air-
bag system. If you have any questions,
you may contact the following Subaru dis-
tributors:
of Columbia>
Subaru of America, Inc.
Customer Dealer Services Department
P.O. Box 6000
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000
1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)

Schuman Carriage Motors, Inc.
1234 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI
96814
808-592-4497

Triple J Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 6066, Tamuning, Guam 96931
671-646-9126

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Keys and doors
Keys ..................................................................... 2-2
Key number ........................................ ..................... 2-2
Immobilizer (Turbo models) ......................... ..... 2-3
Security ID plate ................................. .................... 2-3
Security indicator light .......................... ................. 2-3
Key replacement ................................... .................. 2-4
Door locks ........................................ ................... 2-4
Locking and unlocking from the outside ............ . 2-4
Locking and unlocking from the inside ............. ... 2-5
Key lock-in prevention function ................... ......... 2-5
Power door locking switches ....................... ..... 2-6
Remote keyless entry system ....................... .... 2-7
Locking the doors ................................. ................. 2-7
Unlocking the doors ............................... ................ 2-8
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
Alarm system ...................................... ................ 2-13
System alarm operation ............................ ............. 2-13
Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... 2 -13
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm
system ............................................ ....................... 2-14
Arming the system ................................. ................ 2-14
Disarming the system .............................. .............. 2-15
Valet mode ........................................ ...................... 2-16
Passive arming .................................... ................... 2-16Tripped sensor identification .....................
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Shock sensors (dealer option) ..................... ......... 2-17
Child safety locks ................................ ............... 2-18
Windows ........................................... ................... 2-18
Power windows ..................................... .................. 2-18
Trunk lid (Sedan) ................................. ............... 2-20
To open and close the trunk lid from outside ...... 2-20
To open the trunk lid from inside ................. ......... 2-21
To cancel the trunk lid release ................... ........... 2-21
Internal trunk lid release handle ................. ........... 2-21
Rear gate (Wagon) ................................. ............. 2-23
Moonroof (if equipped) ............................ .......... 2-24
Tilt function ..................................... ........................ 2-24
Sliding function .................................. ..................... 2-24
Sun shades ........................................ ...................... 2-25

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Keys and doorsKeys
Turbo models
1) Master key (Black)
2) Submaster key (Black)
3) Valet key (Gray)
4) Key number plate
5) Security ID plate Non-turbo models
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Valet key
4) Key number plate
Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle:
Master key, submaster key and valet key.
The master key and submaster key fit all
locks on your vehicle.
Ignition switch
Doors
Trunk (Sedan)
Glove box
The valet key fits only the ignition switch
and driver ’s door lock. You can keep the
trunk and glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a park-
ing facility.
Key number
The key number is stamped on the metal
plate attached to the key set. Write down
the key number 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 vehi-
cle.
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Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it bangs
against your knees while you are
driving, it could turn the ignition
switch from the ON position to the
ACC or OFF position, thereby stop-
ping the engine.

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Immobilizer (Turbo models)
The immobilizer system is designed to
prevent an unauthorized person from
starting the engine. Only keys registered
with your vehicle ’s immobilizer system
can be used to operate your vehicle. Even
if an unregistered key fits into the ignition
switch and can be turned to the “START ”
position, the engine will automatically stop
after several seconds.
Each immobilizer key contains a tran-
sponder in which the key ’s ID code is
stored. When a key is inserted into the ig-
nition switch and turned to the “ON ” posi-
tion, the transponder transmits the key ’s
ID code to the immobilizer system ’s re-
ceiver. If the transmitted ID code matches
the ID code registered in the immobilizer
system, the system allows the engine to
be started. Since the ID code is transmit-
ted and acted upon almost instantly, the
immobilizer system does not impede nor-
mal starting of the engine.
If the engine fails to start, pull out the key
once before trying again. (Refer to the “Ig-
nition switch ” section [chapter 3].)
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of In-
dustry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not express-
ly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user
’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
To protect your vehicle from theft,
please pay close attention to the fol-
lowing security precautions:
Never leave your vehicle unattended
with its keys inside.
Before leaving your vehicle, close all
windows and lock the doors and rear
gate.
Do not leave spare keys or any
record of your key number in the vehi-
cle.
Security ID plate
1) Key number plate
2) 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 replace-
ment or repair of the engine control unit,
immobilizer control unit.
Security indicator light
The security indicator light deters potential
thieves by indicating that the vehicle is
equipped with an immobilizer system. It
Do not place the key under direct
sunlight or anywhere it may be-
come hot.
Do not get the key wet. If the key
gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth
immediately.
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begins flashing (approximately once every
three seconds) approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned from the“ON ” position to the “ACC ” or “LOCK ” po-
sition or immediately after the key is pulled
out.
If the security indicator light does not
flash, the immobilizer system may be
faulty. If this occurs, we recommend that
you 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.
NOTE
Even if the security indicator light
flashes irregularly or its fuse blows
(the light does not flash if its fuse is
blown), the immobilizer system will
function normally.
Key replacement
Your key number and security ID will be
required if you ever need a replacement
key made. Any new key must be regis-
tered for use with your vehicle ’s immobiliz-
er system before it can be used. Up to four
keys can be registered for use with one
vehicle.
For security, all the keys registered with your vehicle
’s immobilizer system will
have their ID codes erased and re-regis-
tered when a new key is made. Therefore,
all of your vehicle ’s keys must be present-
ed when a new key is registered. Any key
that is not re-registered when a new key is
made cannot be used after the other keys
are re-registered. For information on re-
placement keys and on the registration of
keys with your immobilizer system, con-
tact your SUBARU dealer.
Door locks
Locking and unlocking from
the outside
1) Lock
2) Unlock
To lock the driver ’s door from the outside
with the key, turn the key toward the rear.
To unlock the door, turn the key toward
the front.
Pull the outside door handle to open an
unlocked door.
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1) Rotate the lock lever rearward.
2) Close the door.
To lock the door from the outside without
the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and
then close the door.
To lock the door from the outside using the
power door locking switch, push the front
side of the switch ( “LOCK ” side) and then
close the door. In this case, all closed
doors and the rear gate (for Wagon) are
locked at the same time.
Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate (for Wagon) are locked before
leaving your vehicle.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle when locking the doors from the outside without the key.
Locking and unlocking from
the inside
1) Lock
2) Unlock
To lock the door from the inside, rotate the
lock lever rearward. To unlock the door
from the inside, rotate the lock lever for-
ward.
The red mark on the lock lever appears
when the door is unlocked.
Pull the inside door handle to open an un-
locked door.
Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate (for Wagon) are closed before starting to drive.
Key lock-in prevention func-
tion
This function prevents the doors from be-
ing locked with the key still in the ignition
switch.
Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function operative
With the driver ’s door open, the doors are
automatically kept unlocked even if the
door locking switch is pushed to the front( “LOCK ”) position.
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Keep all doors locked when you
drive, especially when small chil-
dren are in your vehicle.
Along with the proper use of seat-
belts and child restraints, locking
the doors reduces the chance of be-
ing thrown out of the vehicle in an
accident.
It also helps prevent passengers
from falling out if a door is acciden-
tally opened, and intruders from un-
expectedly opening doors and en-
tering your vehicle.

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Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function non-operative
If the lock lever is turned to the rear
( “ LOCK ”) position 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 driv-
er ’s door from the outside of the vehicle,
the door is locked.
This function ’s operative/non-operative
setting can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Contact a SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.
NOTE
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
you are holding the key before locking
the doors.
Power door locking switches
1) Lock
2) Unlock
All doors and the rear gate (for Wagon)
can be locked and unlocked by the power
door locking switches located at the driv-
er ’s side and the front passenger ’s side
doors.
To lock the doors, push the front side of
the switch.
To unlock the doors, push the rear side of
the switch.
When you close the doors after you set
the door locks, 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 the pow-
er door locking switches.
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Remote keyless entry sys-
tem
Two transmitters are provided for your ve-
hicle.
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 alarm sys-
tem. See the next section “Alarm system ”
for detailed information.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of In-
dustry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not express-
ly approved by the party responsible
for compliance 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. 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
electronic appliances.
The remote keyless entry system does not
operate when the key is inserted in the ig-
nition switch to prevent accidental lockout.
: LOCK/ARM button Press to Lock all doors.
Press and Hold to activate panic
alarm.
Press three times in a five-second
period to use vehicle finder func-
tion.
: UNLOCK/DISARM button 1) Press once to Unlock driver ’s
door.
2) Press a second time to Unlock
all other doors (and rear gate on
the Wagon).
Locking the doors
Briefly press the “ ” button (for less
than two seconds) to lock all doors (and
rear gate on the Wagon).
An electronic chirp will sound once and
the turn signal lights will flash once.
Do not expose the transmitter to
severe shocks, such as those ex-
perienced as a result of dropping
or throwing.
Do not take the transmitter apart
except when replacing the bat-
tery.
Do not get the transmitter wet. If it
gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth
immediately.
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