7-12Starting and operating
vehicle ’s engine management system
determines there is a safety risk due to a
vehicle related problem, the vehicle will
shut down and the vehicle ’s horn will honk
three times. NOTE . If the alarm system is armed at the
time of remote engine start activation
(the security indicator light on the
combination meter is flashing), the
alarm system will remain armed
throughout the remote start run cycle.. If the alarm system is disarmed at
the time of remote engine start activa-
tion (the security indicator light on the
combination meter is not flashing), the
alarm system will remain disarmed
throughout the remote start run cycle. & Entering the vehicle while it
is running via remote start
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
remote keyless entry system. If the vehi-cle ’s doors are unlocked manually using
the key, the vehicle ’s alarm system will
trigger (if the alarm system is armed prior
to activating the remote engine start
system) and the engine will turn off.
Inserting the key into the ignition switch
and turning it to the “ON ”position or
pressing the unlock button “
”on the remote keyless entry transmitter will dis-
arm the alarm system. Refer to
“Alarm
system ”F 2-16.
2. Enter the vehicle.
3. The engine will shut down when any
door or trunk/rear gate is opened.
4. Insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn to the “START ”position to restart
the engine.
& Remote start confirmation
transmitter feature
Your remote engine start transmitter is
equipped with a unique bidirectional con-
firmation feature. This feature will allow
the transmitter ’s backlit button to display
the status of the system under the condi-
tion that the vehicle and transmitter are
within the operational range of the system.
Typical transmitter button flash sequences
are outlined in the following chart.
7-14Starting and operating
&Service mode
In service mode, the remote engine start
function is temporarily disabled to prevent
the system from unexpectedly starting the
engine while being serviced.
To engage or disengage service mode:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle
doors and the trunk/rear gate.
2. Verify that the select lever is in the “P ”
position (AT and CVT models)
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON ”
position
5. Press and release the remote engine
start transmitter “
”button three times.
The system will honk the vehicle ’s horn
each time the button is pressed.
6. The system will pause for 1 second
then honk the vehicle ’s horn three times to
indicate that the service mode has been
engaged or honk one time to indicate that
the service mode has been disengaged.
NOTE
When taking your vehicle in for service,
it is recommended that you inform the
service personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with a remote engine startsystem. &
Remote transmitter program
New transmitters can be programmed to
the remote engine start system in the
event that a transmitter is lost, stolen,
damaged or additional transmitters are
desired (the system will accept up to eight
transmitters). New remote engine start
transmitters can be programmed accord-
ing to the following procedure.
1. Open the driver ’s door (the driver ’s
door must remain opened throughout the
entire process).
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
3. Turn the ignition switch to “ON ”then
“ LOCK ”, back to “ON ”then “LOCK ”, then
back to “ON ”again and leave the ignition
“ ON ”throughout the programming pro-
cess.
4. The system will flash the side marker
lights, tail lights and front position lights
and honk the horn three times, indicating
that the system has entered the transmit-
ter learn mode.
5. Press and release the “
”button on
the transmitter that you want to program.
6. The system will flash the side marker
lights, tail lights and front position lights
and honk the horn one time, indicating that
the system has learned the transmitter.
Upon successful programming, the re-
mote start confirmation transmitter button will flash one time.
7. Repeat step 5 for any additional
transmitters (the system will accept up to
eight transmitters).
8. The system will exit the transmitter
learn mode if the key is turned to the“
LOCK ”position, the door is closed or
after 2 minutes.
& System maintenance
NOTE
In the event that the vehicle ’s battery is
replaced, discharged or disconnected,
it will be necessary to start the vehicle
a minimum of one time using the key
prior to activating the remote engine
start system. This is required to allow
the vehicle electronic systems to re-synchronize. ! Changing the batteries
CAUTION
. Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the remote engine start
transmitter when replacing the
battery.
. Be careful not to damage the
printed circuit board in the re-
mote engine start transmitter
when replacing the battery.
12-8Specifications
&Fuse panel located in the engine compartment
A) Main fuse Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 7.5A .CVT control unit
2 7.5A .
Horn LO
3 7.5A .
Horn HI
4 15A .Low beam headlight
(right side)
5 15A .Low beam headlight
(left side)
6 20A .Fuel pump
7 10A .High beam headlight
(left side)
8 10A .High beam headlight
(right side)
9 20A .Continuously variable
transmission control unit
10 7.5A .Alternator
11 20A .Moonroof
12 7.5A .Engine control unit
14-6Index
Front seat ............................................................... 1-5
Rear seat .............................................................. 1-10
Headlight ......................................................... 3-27, 11-50
Flasher ................................................................. 3-28
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-23
Heater operation (manual climate control system) .. .......... 4-6
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-23
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-28
Hill Holder ................................................................. 7-35
Indicator light ................................................. 3-19, 7-36
Switch .................................................................. 7-35
Hook Coat ..................................................................... 6-13
Convenient tie-down ............................................... 6-17
Shopping bag ........................................................ 6-14
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-13
Horn ......................................................................... 3-39
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-17
I
Ignition switch .............................................................. 3-3
Light ....................................................................... 3-4
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-30
Immobilizer. ................................................................. 2-3
Indicator light (security indicator light) ................. 2-4, 3-22
Indicator light Coolant temperature low ......................................... 3-13
Cruise control ................................................ 3-23, 7-41
Cruise control set ........................................... 3-23, 7-41
Door open ............................................................. 3-20
Front fog light ........................................................ 3-23 Headlight
............................................................... 3-23
High beam ............................................................. 3-23
Security .......................................................... 2-4, 3-22
Select lever/Gear position ........................................ 3-22
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ......................... 3-21, 7-31
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .. ................ 3-21, 7-30
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-36
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle .................................... 2-25
J
Jack-up point .............................................................. 9-6
Jump starting ............................................................. 9-10
K
Key............................................................................ 2-2 Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-4
Replacement. .......................................................... 2-4
Keyless entry system ................................................... 2-8
L
Leather seat materials ................................................. 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-57
Light Back-up (Legacy) ................................................. 11-54
Brake (Outback) ................................................... 11-55
Brake/Tail and rear side marker (Legacy). ................ 11-54
Cargo area .................................................... 6-3, 11-60
Control switch ........................................................ 3-27