2016 SUBARU LEGACY keyless entry

!Automatic engine shutdown
The remote engine start system will
automatically shut down or will not start
the engine under the following conditions.
.The total run-time has exceeded 20
minutes.
.Any door or the rear gate is opened.
.The select lever is moved to any
position other than“P”.
.The engine hood is opened.
.Thepush-buttonignitionswitchis
pressed.
.The brake pedal is depressed.
.The engine speed is 3,000 rpm or
more.
The time until the engine automatically
stops differs according to the setting.
To change the time until the engine
automatically stops, contact your
SUBARU dealer. However, local laws
and regulations may prohibit changing
this time.&Models without“keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system”
Remote engine starter transceiver (fob)
1) Fob button
!Starting the engine
NOTE
All vehicle doors (including rear gate/
trunk lid) and the engine hood must be
closed prior to activating the remote
engine start system. Any open entry
point will prevent starting or cause the
engine to stop.
The remote engine start system is acti-
vated by pressing the fob button on your
remote engine starter transceiver (fob)
twice within 3 seconds. If the fob is withinoperating range of the system and the
start request is received, the following will
occur.
.The fob flashes and beeps once.
.The horn sounds once.
.The side marker lights, tail lights, and
parking lights flash once.
If the fob is not within range (the user is
too far away from the vehicle), the fob will
indicate two long flashes without beeping.
The system will check certain safety
preconditions before starting, and if all
conditions are met, the engine will start
within 5 seconds. After the engine starts,
the following will occur.
.The fob flashes and beeps twice.
.The horn sounds once.
.The side marker lights, tail lights, and
parking lights flash once.
While the engine is idling via the remote
engine start system, the following will
occur.
.The side marker lights, tail lights, and
parking lights remain illuminated.
.The fob button flashes once every 3
seconds.
.The power windows are disabled.
If the engine turns over but does not start
(or starts and stalls) the remote engine
Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option)
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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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&Cargo area light (Outback)
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.4. Reinstall the lens.
&Trunk light (Legacy)
CAUTION
Replacing the bulb could cause
burns since the bulb may be very
hot. Have the bulb replaced by your
SUBARU dealer.
&Other bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
We recommend that you have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if
necessary.
Replacing battery
The access key / transmitter battery may
be discharged under the following condi-
tions.
.The operation of the keyless access
function is unstable
.The operating distance of the remote
keyless entry system is unstable
.The transmitter does not operate prop-
erly when used within the standard dis-
tance
Replace the battery with a new one.
CAUTION
.Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key/transmitter
when replacing battery.
.Be careful not to damage the
printed circuit board in the ac-
cess key/transmitter when repla-
cing 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 an explosion
if the battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the
Maintenance and service/Replacing battery
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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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J
Jack-up point............................................................... 9-5
Jump starting............................................................. 9-11
K
Key ............................................................................ 2-3
Number.................................................................. 2-3
Reminder chime....................................................... 3-4
Replacement........................................................... 2-5
Keyless access with push-button start system ............... 2-10
Disabling keyless access functions........................... 2-18
Locking and unlocking doors................................... 2-13
Opening rear gate.................................................. 2-16
Opening trunk........................................................ 2-16
Warning chimes and warning indicator...................... 3-24
When access key does not operate properly............. 9-18
Keyless entry system................................................. 2-23
L
LCA ......................................................................... 7-54
Leather seat materials................................................ 10-5
License plate light..................................................... 11-47
Light
Backup................................................................ 11-45
Cargo area.................................................... 6-3, 11-49
Control switch........................................................ 3-43
Daytime running..................................................... 3-46
Dome........................................................... 6-2, 11-48
Door step............................................................. 11-48
Front fog...................................................... 3-49, 11-42
Front side marker................................................... 3-44Ignition switch......................................................... 3-4
License plate....................................................... 11-47
Map .............................................................. 6-2, 11-48
Rear combination................................................. 11-43
Rear side marker light........................................... 11-43
Rear turn signal.................................................... 11-43
Trunk.................................................................. 11-49
Turn signal........................................ 3-47, 11-42, 11-43
Vanity mirror........................................................... 6-5
Loading your vehicle................................................... 8-12
Low fuel warning light................................................. 3-21
Low tire pressure warning light..................................... 3-16
Lower and tether anchorage........................................ 1-35
M
Maintenance
Precautions........................................................... 11-3
Schedule............................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt................................................................. 1-24
Tips ...................................................................... 11-5
Tools...................................................................... 9-3
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) .... 3-15
Manual
Climate control system............................................. 4-6
Mode (continuously variable transmission)................. 7-29
Seat....................................................................... 1-4
Transmission......................................................... 7-23
Transmission oil........................................... 11-18, 12-7
Map light........................................................... 6-2, 11-48
Maximum load limits
................................................... 8-21
Meters and gauges...................................................... 3-7
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Wiper and washer switch........................................ 3-53
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-35
Recommended
Brake fluid............................................................. 12-8
Clutch fluid............................................................ 12-8
Continuously variable transmission fluid.................... 12-8
Engine oil.............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil......................................... 12-7
Manual transmission oil.......................................... 12-7
Rear differential gear oil.......................................... 12-7
Spark plugs........................................................... 12-9
Refueling.................................................................... 7-4
Remote engine start system........................................ 7-15
Remote keyless entry system...................................... 2-23
Replacement
Brake pad and lining............................................. 11-24
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-33
Replacing
Access key battery................................................ 11-50
Air cleaner element............................................... 11-15
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system)......... 2-27
Remote engine start transmitter battery..................... 7-21
Remote keyless entry transmitter battery.................. 11-51
Replacing bulbs.............................................. 11-40, 12-14
Backup light......................................................... 11-45
Cargo area light.................................................... 11-49
Dome light........................................................... 11-48
Door step light...................................................... 11-48
Front fog light....................................................... 11-42
Front side marker light........................................... 11-42
Front turn signal light............................................. 11-42Halogen headlight................................................. 11-40
HID headlight....................................................... 11-40
License plate light................................................. 11-47
Map light............................................................. 11-48
Rear combination light.......................................... 11-43
Rear side marker light........................................... 11-43
Rear turn signal light............................................. 11-43
Trunk light........................................................... 11-49
Rocking the vehicle.................................................... 8-12
Roof rails with integrated cross bars............................. 8-14
Rope hook................................................................. 8-18
S
Safety
Precautions when driving............................................. 4
Symbol...................................................................... 2
Warnings................................................................... 2
Seat
Fabric................................................................... 10-5
Front...................................................................... 1-2
Heater.................................................................... 1-9
Height adjustment.................................................... 1-4
Memory function...................................................... 1-6
Power
.................................................................... 1-5
Rear..................................................................... 1-11
Seatbelt................................................................. 4, 1-16
Fastening.............................................................. 1-17
Maintenance.......................................................... 1-24
Pretensioners......................................................... 1-24
Safety tips............................................................. 1-16
Warning light and chime.......................................... 3-12
Index14-9