2006 SUBARU OUTBACK immobilizer

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Keys and doorsKeys ..................................................................... 2-2 Key number ............................................................. 2-2
Immobilizer ......................................................... 2-3 Security ID plate ..................................................... 2-3
Security indicator light ........................................... 2-4
Key replacement ........ ....................................... ...... 2-4
Door locks ........................................................... 2-4 Locking and unlocking from the outside ............. 2-4
Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ 2-5
Battery drainage prevention function ................... 2-6
Power door locking switches ............................ 2-6 Key lock-in prevention function ............................ 2-7
Remote keyless entry system ........................... 2-7 Locking the doors .................................................. 2-8
Unlocking the doors ............................................... 2-9
Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate ........................... 2-9
Illuminated entry ..................................................... 2-9
Vehicle finder function ........................................... 2-9
Sounding a panic alarm ......................................... 2-10
Selecting audible signal operation ....................... 2-10
Replacing the battery ............................................. 2-10
Replacing lost transmitters ................................... 2-11
Alarm system ...................................................... 2-14
System alarm operation ......................................... 2-14
Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... 2-14
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm
system ................................................................... 2-15
Arming the system ................................................. 2-15
Disarming the system ............................................ 2-16 Valet mode ............................................................... 2-16
Passive arming ....................................................... 2-17
Tripped sensor identification ................................ 2-18
Shock sensors (dealer option) .............................. 2-18
Child safety locks ........... .................................... 2-18
Windows ................... ....................................... .... 2-19Power windows ....................................................... 2-19
Trunk lid (Sedan) ............... ................................. 2-21To open and close the trunk lid from outside ...... 2-21
To open the trunk lid from inside .......................... 2-22
To lock and unlock the trunk lid release lever ..... 2-22
Internal trunk lid release hand le ....... .............. ....... 2-22
Rear gate (Station wagon) ................................. 2-24
Moonroof (if equipped) ..... ................ ............. .... 2-25Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) .......................... 2-26
Moonroof (Station wagon) ..................................... 2-27

2-2 Keys and doors Keys and doors
Keys
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Valet key
4) Key number plate
5) Security ID plate
Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle.
Master key, submaste r key and valet key.
The master key and submaster key fit all
locks on your vehicle.
y Ignition switch
y Driver’s door
y Glove box
y Trunk lid release lever
The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks. You can keep the trunk
and glove box locked when you leave your
vehicle and valet key at a parking facility.
„ Key number
1) Key number plate
2) Security ID plate
The key number is stamped on the key number 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
vehicle.
For information on making replacement
keys for vehicles with the immobilizer sys-
tem, refer to the “Immobilizer” section in
this chapter.4 5321
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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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Keys and doors
2-3
– CONTINUED –Immobilizer 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 imm obilizer system’s re-
ceiver. If the transmitt ed ID code matches
the ID code registered in the immobilizer
system, the system allo ws 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 co nditions: (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 veh icle from theft,
please pay close attention to the fol-
lowing security precautions:
y Never leave your vehicle unattended
with its keys inside.
y Before leaving your vehicle, close all
windows and lock the doors and rear
gate (Stati on wagon).
y 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 security
ID 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 vehi-
cle.
This number is also needed for replace-
ment or repair of the engine control unit,
integrated unit, and combination meter.y Do not place the key under direct
sunlight or anywhere it may be-
come hot.
y Do not get the key wet. If the key
gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth
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2-4 Keys and doors
„ Security indicator light
The security indicator light deters potential
thieves by indicating that the vehicle is
equipped with an immobilizer system. It
begins flashing 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, 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 plate and security ID
plate will be required if you ever need a re-
placement key made. Any new key must
be registered for use with your vehicle’s
immobilizer 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 imm obilizer system, con-
tact your SUBARU dealer. Door locks „ Locking and unlocking from
the outside
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.
Lift the outside door handle to open an un-
locked door.200835
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3-4 Instruments and controls
T Manual transmission vehicles
The key can be turned from “ACC” to
“LOCK” only when the key is pushed in
while turning it.
„ ACCIn this position the electrical accessories
(radio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can
be used.
„ ONThis is the normal operating position after
the engine is started. „ 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.
If your registered key fails to start the en-
gine, pull out the key once (the security in-
dicator light will blink), and then insert the
key in the ignition swit ch and turn it to the
“START” position and again try to start the
engine.
NOTE The engine may not st art in the follow-
ing cases: y The key grip is touching another key
or a metallic key holder.
y The key is near another key that con-
tains an immobilizer transponder.300591
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position while the engine
is running. 300502
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Instruments and controls
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– CONTINUED –T Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light
The Vehicle Dynami cs Control system is
probably inoperative under any of the fol-
lowing conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immediate-
ly.
y The warning light does not come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
y The warning light comes on while the
vehicle is running.
y If the electrical circuit of the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system itself becomes
faulty, the warning light only comes on. At
this time, the ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem) remains fully operational.
y The warning light comes on when the
electronic control sys tem of the ABS/Vehi-
cle Dynamics Control system becomes
faulty.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system
provides its ABS control through the elec-
trical circuit of the ABS system. Accord-
ingly, if the ABS is in operative, the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system becomes un-
able to provide ABS c ontrol. As a result,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system also
becomes inoperative, causing the warning
light to come on. Though both the Vehicle
Dynamics Control and ABS systems are
inoperative in this case, the ordinary func- tions of the brake system are still avail-
able. You will be safe while driving with
this condition, but have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible.
NOTE If the warning light behavior is as
shown in the following, the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system may be consid-
ered normal.
y The warning light comes on right af-
ter the engine is started but goes out
immediately, remaining off.
y The warning light comes on after en-
gine startup and goes off while the ve-
hicle is subsequently being driven.
y The warning light comes on during
driving, but it goes out immediately
and remains off.
T Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indi-
cator light
y It comes on when the Vehicle Dynamics
Control OFF switch is pressed.
y It also comes on when the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system is deactivated.
NOTE y The light may stay on for a while after
the engine has been started, especially
in cold weather. This does not indicate
the existence of a problem. The light should go out as soon as the engine
has warmed up.
y The indicator light comes on when
the engine has developed a problem
and the Malfunction indicator light is
on.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably faulty under the following condi-
tion. Have your vehicle checked at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
y The light does not go out even after the
lapse of several minutes (the engine has
warmed up) after the engine has started.
„ Security indicator light This indicator light shows the status of the
alarm system. It also indicates operation
of the immobilizer system.
T Alarm system
It blinks to show the driver the operational
status of the alarm system. For detailed
information, refer to the “Alarm system”
section in chapter 2.
T Immobilizer system
This light blinks approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned from
“ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” po-
sition or immediately after the key is pulled
out. (Refer to the “Door locks” section in

3-24 Instruments and controls
chapter 2.)
If the indicator light does not flash, it may
indicate that immobilizer system may be
faulty. Contact your nearest SUBARU
dealer immediately.
In the event that an unauthorized key (for
example, an unauthorized duplicate) is
used, the security indicator light comes
on.
„ SPORT mode indicator
light (AT vehicles)This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position and
goes out after the engine has started.
When the selector lever is moved to the
manual gate, the SPORT mode is select-
ed and the indicator light comes on. (Refer
to the “Automatic transmission – 4-speed”
or “Automatic transmission – 5-speed”
section in chapter 7.)
T Automatic transmission control
system warning
If the light flashes after the engine starts,
it may indicate that the automatic trans-
mission control system is not working
properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU
dealer for service immediately. „ Selector lever position indi-
cator (AT vehicles)
This indicator shows the position of the
selector lever. „ Gear position indicator (AT
vehicles)
When the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator (which shows the
current gear selectio n) and the upshift/
downshift indicator light up. (Refer to the
“Automatic transmission – 4-speed” or
“Automatic transmission – 5-speed” sec-
tion in chapter 7.)
„ Turn signal indicator
lights These lights show the operation of the
turn signal or lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink
rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be
burned out. Replace the bulb as soon as 300192 300266

Index
14-5Illuminated entry ................................................................. 2-9
Illumination brightness control ..... ..................................... 3-33
Immobilizer system ............................................................. 2-3
Indicator light ........................ ....................................... 3-23
Indicator light
Cruise control .............................................................. 3-25
Cruise control set ......................................................... 3-25
Front fog ...................................................................... 3-25
Headlight ..................................................................... 3-25
High beam ................................................................... 3-25
Selector lever position ................................................. 3-24
Turn signal ................................................................... 3-24
Information display ..... ...................................................... 3-26
Inside mirror ..................................................................... 3-40
Interior light ............................. ............................................ 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle ......................... .............. 2-22
J
Jack .................................................................................. 9-18
Jack handle ...................................................................... 9-18
Jump starting .................................................................... 9-10
K
Key
Keyless entry system ... ......................... ............ ............. 2-7
Number .......................................................................... 2-2
Reminder chime ............................................................ 3-5
Keys ................................................................................... 2-2
L
Leather seat materials ............... ....................................... 10-5 Light
Cargo area ..................................................................... 6-2
Control switch .............................................................. 3-31
Dome ............................................................................. 6-2
Map ................................................................................ 6-2
Light control switch ........................................................... 3-31
Limited slip differentia l (LSD) ............................................ 7-24
Loading your vehicle ......................................................... 8-12
Low fuel warning light ...................................... 3-9, 3-13, 3-21
LSD (Limited slip differential) ... ......................................... 7-24
Lumbar support ............. .................................................. .... 1-6
M
Main fuse ........................................................................ 11-47
Maintenance
Precautions .................................................................. 11-3
Schedule ............ ........................................................ .. 11-3
Seatbelt ........................................................................ 1-21
Tools ............................................................................ 9-18
Manual
Climate control system .. .......................................... ....... 4-3
Mode ............... .......................................... .......... 7-14, 7-20
Seat ................................................................................ 1-3
Transmission .................................................................. 7-9
Transmission oil ......................................................... 11-20
Map light .................................................................. 6-2, 11-54
Maximum load limits .. ....................................................... 8-21
Meters and gauges .................................................... 3-5, 3-10
Mirrors ............................................................................... 3-40
Moonroof ........................................................................... 2-25