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Before driving
Remote keyless entr y system
The remote keyless entry system can be used to lock and unlock the
vehicle.
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem
Locks both side doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Sounds the alarm
(press and hold)
Unlocks both side doors
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other door.
Unlocks the trunk lid
(press and hold)
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
Locks both side doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks both side doors
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other door.
Unlocks the trunk lid
(press and hold)
Sounds alarm
(press and hold)
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■Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
The remote keyless entry system may not operate normally in the following
situations:
●When the transmitter battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
●When the transmitter is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
●When other transmitters (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
oP. 3 0
■If the remote keyless entry system does not operate properly (vehicles
with a keyless access with push button start system)
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk lid: Use the mechanical
key. ( oP. 398)
■Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system
If the remote keyless entry system does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( oP. 329)
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
oP. 3 4
■When the access key battery is fully depleted
oP. 329
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your SUBARU dealer for details.
■Customization that can be configured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. remote keyless entry system) can be changed.
(Customizable features oP. 443)
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Doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the “keyless access”
entry function, remote keyless entry system, key or power door lock
switch.
■“Keyless access” entry function (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)
oP. 2 4
■Remote keyless entry system
oP. 3 7
■Key
Turning the key operates the doors as follows:
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem
Locks driver’s side door
Unlocks driver’s side door
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. ( oP. 398)
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Locking the doors from the outside without a key
Move the lock lever to the lock position.
Close the door.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system
The door cannot be locked if the access key is left inside the vehi-
cle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
■Window open/close function linked to door operation
In order to make opening and closing the doors easier, completely closed
windows are linked to door operations. Therefore, when a door is opened, its
window opens slightly. When a door is closed, its window closes completely.
However, if the battery has discharged or is disconnected, this function will
not operate. ( oP. 406)
■If the keyless access with push button start system has been deacti-
vated in a customized setting (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)
Use the remote keyless entry system or mechanical key. ( oP. 37, 398)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Always use a seatbelt.
●Always lock both side doors.
●Ensure that both side doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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Trunk lid
The trunk lid can be opened using the key, trunk lid opener, “keyless
access” entry function or remote keyless entry system.
■Opening the trunk lid from inside the vehicle
Press and hold the opener
switch to release the trunk lid.
If the trunk lid cannot be
opened by the opener switch:
oP. 4 6
■Opening the trunk lid from outside the vehicle
Key (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start
system)
Turn the master key clockwise
to release the trunk lid.
“Keyless access” entry function (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)
oP. 2 4
Remote keyless entry system
oP. 3 7
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Activating/deactivating the alarm system
Check that both side doors and the trunk lid are closed.
Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ON” mode.
Open the driver’s door while
pressing and holding on
the power door lock switch and
continue to press for
approximately 10 seconds after
the driver’s door has opened.
The alarm system changes
between activated and deacti-
vated as follows.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Perform one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
●Unlock the doors using the “keyless access” entry function.
●Unlock the doors using the remote keyless entry system.
●Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” or “ON” mode,
or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Alarm statusHornMulti-information dis-
play
Deactivated Sounds twice AL oF
Activated Sounds once AL on
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■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)
●Unlocking the doors using the keyless access with push button start sys-
tem may not be possible immediately after reconnecting the battery. If
this happens, use the remote keyless entry system or the mechanical
key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the push-button ignition switch in “ACC” mode. The
engine may not start with the push-button ignition switch turned off. How-
ever, the engine will operate normally from the second attempt.
●The push-button ignition switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the
battery is reconnected, the vehicle will return the push-button ignition
switch mode to the status it was in before the battery was disconnected.
Make sure to turn off the engine before disconnect the battery. Take extra
care when connecting the battery if the push-button ignition switch mode
prior to discharge is unknown.
If the engine will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
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■Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a keyless access with push button
start system) or CR2032 (vehicles with a keyless access with push but-
ton start system) lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your SUBARU dealer, local electrical
appliance shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The keyless access with push button start system (if equipped) and
remote keyless entry system will not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
■When putting the module back (vehicles without a keyless access with
push button start system)
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Insert the module from directly above.
Inserting it on an angle may prevent the
key buttons from operating properly.