2008 SUBARU TRIBECA keyless entry

22Function settingsA SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact
the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with navigation system, the settings for some of these functions can
be changed using the monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the monitor.Item Function Possible settingsDefault setting Page
Alarm system Alarm system Operation / Non-operationOperation 2-15
Monitoring start delay time (after closure of
doors) 0 second / 30 seconds
30 seconds 2-15
Impact sensor operation (only vehicles with
shock sensors (dealer option)) Operation / Non-operation
Non-operation 2-18
Passive arming Operation / Non-operationNon-operation 2-17
Remote keyless entry system Hazard warning flasher Operation / Non-operationOperation 2-7
Audible signal Operation / Non-operationOperation 2-10
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation / Non-operationOperation 2-6
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger Operation for 15 minutes / Continuous
operation Operation for 15
minutes3-37
Windshield wiper deicer (if
equipped) Windshield wiper deicer
Operation for 15 minutes / Continuous
operation Operation for 15
minutes3-36
Map light/Dome light Operation in interlock with remote keyless
entry system OFF / Short / Normal / Long
Normal6-2
Battery drainage prevention
function Battery drainage prevention function Operation / Non-operation
Operation 2-6
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Keys.................................................................. 2-2
Key number plate ............................................. 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 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................................................. 2-15
System operation ............................................ 2-15
Activating and deactivating the alarm system ......................................................... 2-15
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system ......................................................... 2-15
Arming the system ......................................... 2-15
Disarming the system ..................................... 2-17
Valet mode ..................................................... 2-17
Passive arming ............................................... 2-17
Tripped sensor identification ........................... 2-18
Shock sensors (dealer option).. ....................... 2-18
Child safety locks.......................................... 2-19
Windows ......................................................... 2-19
Power windows .............................................. 2-19
Rear gate........................................................ 2-22
Moonroof (if equipped) .................................. 2-23
Tilt function.................................................... 2-24
Sliding function .............................................. 2-24
Anti-entrapment function ................................. 2-24
Sun shade ...................................................... 2-25
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1) Lock
2) UnlockAll doors and the rear gate can be locked
and unlocked by the power door locking
switches located at the driver’s side and
the front passenger ’s side doors.
To lock all doors (including the rear gate),
push the “
”side of the switch.
To unlock all doors (including the rear
gate), push the “
”side of the switch.
When you close the doors after you set
the door locks, the doors remain locked.
NOTEMake sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle before locking the
doors from the outside using the power
door locking switches.& Key lock-in prevention func-
tionThis function prevents the doors from
being locked with the key still in the
ignition switch.
! Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function operative
With either the driver ’s or front passen-
ger ’s door open, the doors automatically
remain unlocked even if the “
”side of the
door locking switch is pushed. !
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
driver ’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.
. It is possible to lock the all doors and
the rear gate by holding the “
”side of the
door locking switch pushed for 3 seconds
with the driver ’s door open and then
closing the driver ’s door.
This function ’s operative/non-operative
setting can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Contact a SUBARU dealer for
details.
NOTEWhen leaving the vehicle, make sure
you are holding the key before locking
the doors.
Remote keyless entry system
CAUTION
. Do not expose the transmitter to
severe shocks, such as those
experienced as a result of drop-
ping 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.
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 cause harmful inter-
ference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
The transmitter for the remote keyless
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entry system is located inside the key
head.
The keyless entry system has the follow-
ing functions.
.Locking and unlocking the doors and
rear gate without a key
. Unlocking the rear gate without key
. Sounding a panic alarm
. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. Refer to the next section “Alarm
system ”for detailed information.
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.NOTEThe keyless entry system does not
operate when the ignition key is in-
serted in the ignition switch or when
any of the doors or the rear gate is not
fully closed.
: Rear gate unlock button: Unlock/disarm button: Lock/arm button
A: Panic button
& Locking the doorsPress the “
”button to lock all doors and
rear gate. An electronic chirp will sound
once and the turn signal lights will flash
once.
If any of the doors or the rear gate is not
fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound
five times and the turn signal lights will
flash five times to alert you that the doors
or the rear gate are not properly closed.
When you close the door, it will automa-
tically lock and then an electronic chirp will
sound once and the turn signal lights will
flash once.
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2. Open the key head using a flat-head
screwdriver.3. Remove the transmitter case from the
key head.
4. Open the transmitter case by releasing
the hooks on both sides of the case.
5. Remove the old battery from the
holder.1) Negative (−) side facing up
6. Replace with a new battery (Type
CR1620 or equivalent) making sure to
install the new battery with the negative
(−) side facing up.
7. Put together the transmitter case by
fitting the hooks on both sides of the case.
8. Put the transmitter case in the key
head and then put together the key head.
9. Reinstall the screw on the key head.
After the battery is replaced, the trans-
mitter must be synchronized with the
keyless entry system ’s control unit.
Press either the “
”or “
”button six
times to synchronize the unit.
& Replacing lost transmittersIf 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 secur-
ity 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
transmitter codes. The four transmitter
codes may be the same or different.
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Programming transmitter codes into
system:Bag containing transmitterTransmitter circuit boardTo register a new transmitter with the
keyless entry system, it is necessary toprogram the transmitter
’s code (identifica-
tion number) into the system. A label
showing the code is affixed to the bag
containing the transmitter, and another is
affixed to the circuit board inside the
transmitter. If there is no bag, open the
transmitter case and make a note of the
eight-digit number. Program the number
into the system in accordance with the
following procedure:
1. Firmly close the doors and the rear
gate or trunk lid.
2. Open the driver ’s door, sit on the
driver ’s seat, and close the door.
3. Perform the following steps within 45
seconds.
(1) Open and close the driver ’s door
once.
1) LOCK
2) 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
lamp will not flash. In this event, per-
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NOTE.When you finish entering the eighth
digit, an electronic tone will sound for
30 seconds.
. If the interval between one push of
the switch and the next exceeds 5
seconds, an error will occur. In this
event, perform the procedure again
beginning with part 4. If an error occurs
six times, perform the procedure again
starting with part 3.
8. Before the electronic tone stops
sounding, use the power door locking
switch to reenter the transmitter code
beginning with the leftmost digit.NOTEIf you do not start entering the number
using the lock knob before the electro-
nic tone stops sounding, an error will
occur. In this event, perform the proce-
dure again beginning with part 3.
9. When you have finished entering the
code a second time, an electronic tone will
sound for 1 second and automatic door
locking and unlocking operation will take
place once to indicate completion of
registration, provided the code entered
the second time is identical to that entered
the first time.
NOTEIf the code entered the second time is
not identical to the code entered the
first time, an error will occur. In this
event, perform the procedure again
beginning with part 5. If an error occurs
five times, perform the procedure again
starting with part 3.
10. If you wish to program another trans-
mitter code into the system (up to four
transmitter codes can be programmed into
the system), perform the procedure begin-
ning with part 4. When you have finished
programming all of the necessary trans-
mitter 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 transmit-
ter ’s code remains in the memory. For
security reasons, lost transmitter codes
should be deleted from the memory.
To delete old transmitter codes, program
four transmitter codes into the system. If
you have only one current transmitter, program it four times. If you have two
current transmitters, program each one
twice. If you have three current transmit-
ters, program two of them once and the
third one twice. This process will leave
only current transmitter codes in the
system
’s memory.
NOTEMake 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 transmit-
ters, it is possible that their transmitter
code will be programmed into your
system, allowing them unauthorized
access to your vehicle.
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Rear passengers’window switches
1) Open
2) CloseTo close the window, pull the switch up
and hold it until the window reaches the
desired position.
When the lock switch on the power
window switch cluster, located on the
driver ’s side door, is in the “LOCK ”
position, the passengers’ windows cannot
be operated with the passengers ’
switches.
Rear gateThe rear gate can be locked and unlocked
using either the keyless entry system or
the power door locking switch.
Refer to the “Power door locking switches ”
and “Remote keyless entry system ”sec-
tions in this chapter.
To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear
gate lock then push the button.
To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and
push down firmly until the latch engages.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you
pull it down holding the recessed grip.
WARNING
. To prevent dangerous exhaust
gas from entering the vehicle,
always keep the rear gate closed
while driving.
. Do not attempt to shut the rear
gate while holding the recessed
grip. Also avoid closing the rear
gate by pulling on the recessed
grip from inside the cargo space.
There is a danger of your hand
being caught and injured.
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