2016 SUBARU LEGACY remote control

Fuel...................................................................... 7-3
Fuel requirements............................................... 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap........................................... 7-4
State emission testing (U.S. only)...................... 7-7
Preparing to drive............................................... 7-8
Starting and stopping the engine (models
without push-button ignition switch).............. 7-9
Starting engine.................................................... 7-9
Stopping the engine........................................... 7-11
Steering lock (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”)........................ 7-11
Starting and stopping engine (models with
push-button start system).............................. 7-12
Safety precautions............................................. 7-12
Operating range for push-button start
system............................................................. 7-12
Starting engine................................................... 7-12
Stopping engine................................................. 7-14
When access key does not operate properly....... 7-14
Steering lock (models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”) ............................... 7-15
Remote engine start system (dealer
option).............................................................. 7-15
Models with“keyless access with push-button
start system”................................................... 7-16
Models without“keyless access with push-button
start system”................................................... 7-17
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote
start................................................................. 7-20
Entering the vehicle following remote engine start
shutdown......................................................... 7-20Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the
vehicle............................................................ 7-20
Service mode (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”) ....................... 7-20
Remote transmitter program (models without
“keyless access with push-button start
system”).......................................................... 7-20
System maintenance.......................................... 7-21
Manual transmission......................................... 7-23Selecting reverse gear....................................... 7-23
Shifting speeds.................................................. 7-23
Driving tips........................................................ 7-24
Continuously variable transmission................. 7-25Select lever....................................................... 7-26
Shift lock function............................................. 7-27
Selection of manual mode.................................. 7-29
Driving tips........................................................ 7-30
Power steering................................................... 7-31
Braking............................................................... 7-32
Braking tips....................................................... 7-32
Brake system.................................................... 7-32
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators............. 7-33
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......................... 7-33
ABS self-check.................................................. 7-33
ABS warning light.............................................. 7-33
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system............................................................. 7-34
Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions.......... 7-34
Vehicle Dynamics Control system.................... 7-35Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor.......... 7-36
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch................ 7-37
Starting and operating
7

CAUTION
Trapping small animals in the cool-
ing fan and belts of the engine may
result in a malfunction. Check that
no small animal enters the engine
compartment and under the vehicle
before starting the engine.
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid,
washer fluid and other fluid levels
should be checked daily, weekly or at
fuel stops.
Starting and stopping the
engine (models without
push-button ignition switch)
&Starting engine
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter motor
continuously for more than 10 sec-
onds. If the engine fails to start after
operating the starter for 5 to 10
seconds, wait for 10 seconds or
more before trying again.
NOTE
It may be difficult to start the engine
when the battery has been discon-
nected and reconnected (for mainte-
nance or other purposes). This diffi-
culty is caused by the electronically
controlled throttle’s self-diagnosis
function. To overcome it, keep the
ignition switch in the“ON”position
for approximately 10 seconds before
starting the engine.!General precautions when starting
engine
WARNING
.Never start the engine from out-
side the vehicle (except when
using the remote engine start
system). It may result in an
accident.
.Do not leave the engine running
in locations with poor ventilation,
such as a garage and indoors.
The exhaust gas may enter the
vehicle or indoors, and it may
result in carbon monoxide poi-
soning.
.Do not start the engine near dry
foliage, paper, or other flam-
mable substances. The exhaust
pipe and exhaust emissions can
create a fire hazard at high
temperatures.
CAUTION
.If the engine is stopped during
driving, the catalyst may over-
heat and burn.
.When starting the engine, be sure
to sit in the driver’s seat (except
Starting and operating/Starting and stopping the engine (models without push–button ignition switch)
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Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option)
&Entering the vehicle while it
is running via remote start
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless access function (if equipped) or
remote keyless entry system, then open
the door(s). If the vehicle’s doors are
unlocked manually using the key, the
vehicle’s alarm system will trigger when
a door is opened (if the alarm system is
armed prior to activating the remote
engine start system) and the engine will
turn off. Perform either of the following
procedures to disarm the alarm system.
Refer to“Alarm system”F2-28.
.Insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to the“ON”position (models
without“keyless access with push-
button start system”)
.Push the push-button ignition switch
to the“ACC”or“ON”position (models
with“keyless access with push-button
start system”)
.Press any button on the access key/
remote keyless entry transmitter.
2. Enter the vehicle.
3. The engine will shut down when any
door or rear gate is opened.
4. For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”, insert the
key into the ignition switch and turn to the
“START”position to restart the engine. Formodels with“keyless access with push-
button start system”, press the push-
button ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal to restart the engine.
&Entering the vehicle follow-
ing remote engine start shut-
down
An alarm trigger may occur if the vehicle is
opened by the remote keyless entry
system/keyless access function within a
few seconds immediately following remote
engine start shutdown.
&Pre-heating or pre-cooling
the interior of the vehicle
Before exiting the vehicle, set the tem-
perature controls to the desired setting
and operation. After the system starts the
engine, the heater or air conditioning will
activate and heat or cool the interior to
your setting.
&Service mode (models with-
out“keyless access with
push-button start system”)
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 rear gate/trunk lid.
2. Verify that the select lever is in the“P”
position (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 start
system.
&Remote transmitter program
(models without“keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system”)
New transmitters can be programmed to
the remote engine start system in the
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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”, back
to“ON”then“LOCK”, then back to“ON”
again and leave the ignition“ON”through-
out the programming process.
4. The system will flash the side marker
lights, tail lights and parking lights and
honk the horn three times, indicating that
the system has entered the transmitter
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 parking lights and
honk the horn one time, indicating that the
system has learned the transmitter. Upon
successful programming, the remote start
confirmation transmitter button will flash
one time.
7. Repeat step 5 for any additional
transmitters (the system will accept up toeight 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
For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
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..Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children could
swallow them.
.There is a danger of explosion if
an incorrect replacement battery
is used. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type of bat-
tery.
.Batteries should not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sun-
shine, fire or the like.
For models with“keyless access with
push-button start system:
Perform the procedure described in“Re-
placing battery of access key”F11-50.
For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
The 3-volt lithium battery (model CR-
2032) supplied in your remote engine start
transmitter should last approximately one
year, depending on usage. When the
battery begins to weaken, you will notice
a decrease in range (distance from the
vehicle that your remote control operates).
Follow the instructions below to change
the remote engine start transmitter battery.
Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option)
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Maintenance and service/Replacing battery
battery (TypeCR1620or equivalent)
making sure to install the new battery with
the negative (−) side facing up.
5. Put together the transmitter case by
fitting the hooks on the case.
6. Reinstall the transmitter case in the
key head.
7. Refit the removed half of the key head.
After the battery is replaced, the trans-
mitter must be synchronized with the
remote keyless entry system’s control
unit. Press either the“
”or“”button
six times to synchronize the unit.
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14-2Index
A
Abbreviation................................................................... 3
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................................... 7-33
Warning light......................................................... 3-18
Access key............................................................... 2-10
Warning indicator................................................... 3-24
Accessories.............................................................. 11-40
Accessory power outlet............................................... 6-10
Air cleaner element................................................... 11-15
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control system............................... 4-5
Manual climate control system................................... 4-6
Air filtration system..................................................... 4-10
Airflow selection........................................................... 4-6
Alarm system............................................................ 2-28
All-Wheel Drive warning light....................................... 3-22
Aluminum wheel....................................................... 11-31
Cleaning............................................................... 10-3
Antenna...................................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................................... 7-33
Arming the system..................................................... 2-29
Armrest..................................................................... 1-15
Ashtray..................................................................... 6-12
AT OIL TEMP warning light......................................... 3-16
Audio
aha
TMby HARMAN................................................ 5-44
AM/FM radio......................................................... 5-28
AUX ..................................................................... 5-61
Base display audio set.............................................. 5-4
Basic operation...................................................... 5-18
Bluetooth audio...................................................... 5-58CD ....................................................................... 5-53
iPod...................................................................... 5-56
Pandora
®.............................................................. 5-50
SiriusXM Satellite Radio.......................................... 5-37
STARLINK............................................................. 5-26
Steering switches for audio...................................... 5-63
SUBARU STARLINK
TMMultimedia Plus audio set ....... 5-6
Unit setting............................................................ 5-19
USB memory......................................................... 5-55
Auto on/off headlights................................................. 3-44
Sensor.................................................................. 3-45
Vehicle setting........................................................ 3-42
Automatic climate control system................................... 4-5
Automatic headlight beam leveler
Warning light.......................................................... 3-30
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)........... 1-17
B
Battery
Drainage prevention function..................................... 2-8
Jump starting......................................................... 9-11
Replacement (access key)..................................... 11-50
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter)........... 7-21
Replacement (transmitter)...................................... 11-51
Vehicle battery..................................................... 11-37
Bluetooth
®
Audio.................................................................... 5-58
Hands-free phone system........................................ 5-71
Settings................................................................. 5-66
Troubleshooting...................................................... 5-88
Bluetooth
®settings..................................................... 5-66