2016 SUBARU OUTBACK Power

&Power seat (if equipped)
!Driver’s seat
1)Seat position forward/backward con-
trol switch
To adjust the seat forward or backward,
move the control switch forward orbackward. During forward/backward ad-
justment of the seat, you cannot adjust
the seat cushion angle or seat cushion
height.
2)Seat cushion angle control switch
To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up
or push down the front end of the control
switch.
3)Seat height control switch
To adjust the seat height, pull up or push
down the rear end of the control switch.
4)Seatback angle (reclining) control
switch
To adjust the angle of the seatback,
move the control switch.
5)Lumbar support control switch
To increase lower back support, push the
front side of the switch. To decrease
lower back support, push the rear side of
the switch.
!Front passenger’s seat (if
equipped)
1)Seat position forward/backward con-
trol switch
To adjust the seat forward or backward,
move the control switch forward or
backward.
2)Seatback angle (reclining) control
switch
To adjust the angle of the seatback,
move the control switch. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Front seats
!Memory function (driver’s seat—if
equipped)
WARNING
.Never adjust the seat while driv-
ing to avoid loss of vehicle con-
trol and personal injury.
.Before adjusting the seat, make
sure that cargo or the hands and
feet of rear seat passengers are
clear of the adjusting mechan-
ism.
.Never retrieve the seat position
while driving to avoid loss of
vehicle control and personal in-
jury.
.Perform the seat position retrie-
val before driving. Be sure to
confirm that the select lever is
in the“P”position, and the
parking brake is applied, when
adjusting the seat position. Do
not drive until the retrieval of the
seat position is complete.
.When retrieving a registered seat
position, make sure the hands,
feet and possessions of rear seat
passengers are clear of the seat
adjusting mechanism.
.When any unusual conditions ormalfunctions occur during the
retrieval of the seat position, stop
the retrieval of the seat position
by performing any of the follow-
ing procedures.
–Operate any of the power seat
switches
–Press the“SET”button
–Press button“1”or“2”
Some of your desired seat positions can
be registered. Register the seat position
with button“1”or“2”or each of the access
keys and retrieve the seat position.
The following seat positions can be
registered.
.Forward/backward position of the seat
.Angle of seatback
.Angle of seat cushion
.Height of seat
!Registration of seat position with
button“1”or“2”
1. Adjust the seat position under the
following conditions.
.The parking brake is applied.
.The select lever is in the“P”posi-
tion.
2. While pressing the“SET”button, press
and hold the desired button“1”or“2”.
A chirp sounds once, and the seat position
is registered.
!Registration of seat position with
each access key
1. Adjust the seat position under the
following conditions.
.The parking brake is applied.
.The ignition switch is in the“LOCK”/
“OFF”position.
.The select lever is in the“P”posi-
tion.
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Keys..................................................................... 2-3
Key number plate................................................ 2-3
Immobilizer.......................................................... 2-4Certification for immobilizer system..................... 2-4
Security indicator light........................................ 2-5
Key replacement................................................. 2-5
Door locks........................................................... 2-6Locking and unlocking from the outside .............. 2-6
Locking and unlocking from the inside................ 2-7
Battery drainage prevention function................... 2-8
Power door locking switches............................. 2-9Key lock-in prevention function........................... 2-9
Keyless access with push-button start
system (if equipped)....................................... 2-10
Safety precautions............................................. 2-10
Locking and unlocking with“keyless access”
entry function................................................... 2-13
Selecting audible signal operation...................... 2-18
Selecting hazard warning flasher operation......... 2-18
Warning chimes and warning indicator............... 2-18
Disabling keyless access function...................... 2-18
When access key does not operate properly....... 2-20
Replacing battery of access key......................... 2-20
Replacing access key......................................... 2-20
Certification for keyless access with push-button
start system..................................................... 2-20
PIN Code Access (models with“keyless
access with push-button start system”)........ 2-21
Registering a PIN code....................................... 2-22Unlocking.......................................................... 2-23
Remote keyless entry system........................... 2-23Operating the access key................................... 2-24
Operating the transmitter................................... 2-25
Replacing the battery......................................... 2-26
Replacing lost transmitters................................ 2-27
Certification for remote keyless entry system..... 2-27
Alarm system..................................................... 2-28
System alarm operation..................................... 2-28
Activating and deactivating the alarm system..... 2-28
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm
system............................................................ 2-29
Arming the system............................................ 2-29
Disarming the system........................................ 2-32
Valet mode........................................................ 2-32
Tripped sensor identification.............................. 2-32
Shock sensors (dealer option)............................ 2-32
Child safety locks.............................................. 2-33
Windows............................................................. 2-33
Power window operation by driver..................... 2-34
Power window operation by passengers............. 2-36
Initialization of power window ............................ 2-37
Trunk lid (Legacy).............................................. 2-38To open and close the trunk lid from outside ...... 2-38
To open the trunk lid from inside........................ 2-38
Internal trunk lid release handle......................... 2-39
Rear gate (Outback)........................................... 2-40Manual rear gate (if equipped) ............................ 2-40
Power rear gate (if equipped) ............................. 2-41
Keys and doors
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Locking without the key
1) Rotate the lock lever forward.
2) Close the door.
To lock the door from the outside without
the key, rotate the lock lever forward and
then close the door.
Locking without the key
1) Press the front side of the power door
locking switch.
2) Close the door.
To lock the door from the outside using the
power door locking switch, press the front
side of the switch (“LOCK”side) and then
close the door. In this case, all closed
doors and the rear gate (Outback) are
locked at the same time.
Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate are locked before leaving your
vehicle.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle before locking the
doors from the outside without the key.
&Locking and unlocking from
the inside
WARNING
Keep all doors locked when you
drive, especially when small chil-
dren are in your vehicle.
Along with the proper use of seat-
belts and child restraints, locking
the doors reduces the chance of
being thrown out of the vehicle in an
accident.
It also helps prevent passengers
from falling out by preventing a door
from being accidentally opened, and
intruders from unexpectedly open-
ing doors and entering your vehicle.
Keys and doors/Door locks
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Power door locking switches
1) Lock
2) Unlock
All doors and the rear gate (Outback) 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 the doors, press the front side of
the switch.
To unlock the doors, press the rear side of
the switch.
When you close the doors after you set
the door locks, the doors remain locked.
NOTE
Make 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-
tion
This function prevents the doors from
being locked under the following condi-
tions.
.The key is still in the ignition switch
(models without“keyless access with
push-button start system”)
.Theignitionswitchisinthe“ON”
position (models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”)
This function’s operational/non-opera-
tional setting can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU
dealer for details.
NOTE
.The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as“operational”.
.When leaving the vehicle, make sure
you are holding the key before locking
the doors.!Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function operational
With the driver’s door open, the doors are
automatically kept unlocked even if the
front side of the power door locking switch
is pressed.
!Behavior with key lock-in preven-
tion function non-operational
.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.
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
6.6 ft (2 m) around the vehicle (e.
g., in the garage). The access key
may be locked inside the vehicle,
or the battery may discharge
rapidly.
.The access key contains electro-
nic components. Observe the
following precautions to prevent
malfunctions.
–Although you can replace the
battery of the access key
yourself, it is recommended
that the battery be replaced by
a SUBARU dealer to avoid the
risk of damage at the time of
replacement.
–Do not get the access key wet.
If the access key gets wet,
wipe it off immediately and let
it dry completely.
–Do not apply strong impacts
to the access key.
–Keep the access key away
from magnetic sources.
–Never leave the access key in
direct sunlight or anywhere
that may become hot, such
as on the dashboard. It may
damage the battery or cause
circuit malfunctions.–Do not wash the access key in
an ultrasonic washer.
–Do not leave the access key in
humid or dusty locations.
Doing so may cause malfunc-
tions.
–Do not leave the access key
near personal computers or
home electric appliances.
Doing so may cause the ac-
cess key to malfunction, re-
sulting in battery discharge.
.If the access key is dropped, the
integrated mechanical key inside
may become loose. Be careful
not to lose the mechanical key.
.When you carry the access key
on an airplane, do not press the
button of the access key while in
the airplane. When any button of
the access key is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the access key
in a bag on an airplane, take
measures to prevent the buttons
of the access key from being
pressed.NOTE
.The operational/non-operational
setting for the keyless access function
can be changed. For the setting proce-
dure, refer to“Disabling keyless ac-
cess function”F2-18. The setting can
also be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
.For detailed information about the
operation method for the push-button
ignition switch while the keyless ac-
cess function is switched to the non-
operational mode, refer to“Access key
–if access key does not operate
properly”F9-18.
.The keyless access with push-but-
ton start system uses weak radio
waves. The status of the access key
and environmental conditions may in-
terfere with the communication be-
tween the access key and the vehicle
under the following conditions, and it
may not be possible to lock or unlock
the doors or start the engine.
–When operating near a facility
where strong radio waves are trans-
mitted, such as a broadcast station
and power transmission lines
–When products that transmit
radio waves are used, such as an
access key or a remote transmitter
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key of another vehicle
–When carrying more than one
access key
–When the access key is placed
near wireless communication
equipment such as a cell phone
–When the access key is placed
near a metallic object
–When metallic accessories are
attached to the access key
–When carrying the access key
with electronic appliances such as
a laptop computer
–When the battery of the access
key is discharged
.The access key is always commu-
nicating with the vehicle and is con-
tinuously using the battery. Although
the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, it is ap-
proximately 1 to 2 years. If the battery
becomes fully discharged, replace it
with a new one.
.If an access key is lost, it is
recommended that the access key be
reregistered. For reregistration of an
access key, contact a SUBARU dealer.
.For a spare access key, contact a
SUBARU dealer.
.Up to 7 access keys can be regis-
tered for one vehicle.
.Carefully store the key number platesupplied with the access key. It is
necessary for vehicle repair.
.Do not leave the access key in the
storage spaces inside the vehicle, such
as the door pocket, dashboard and the
corner of the cargo area. Vibrations
may damage the key or turn on the
switch, possibly resulting in a lockout.
.After the vehicle battery is dis-
charged or replaced, initialization of
the steering lock system may be re-
quired to start the engine. In this case,
perform the following procedure to
initialize the steering lock.
(1) Turn the push-button ignition
switch to the“OFF”position. For
details, refer to“Switching power”
F3-6.
(2) Open and close the driver’s
door.
(3) Wait for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
When the steering is locked, the initi-
alization is completed.&Locking and unlocking with
“keyless access”entry func-
tion
!Operating ranges
Legacy
1) Antenna
2) Operating range Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
Outback
1) Antenna
2) Operating range
.The operating range of the door lock-
ing/unlocking function is approximately 16
to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the respective
door handle.
.For Legacy,the operating range of the
trunk opening function is approximately 16
to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the trunk
opener button.
.For Outback,the operating range of
the rear gate locking/unlocking function is
approximately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm)
from the rear gate ornament.
1) LED indicator
When the access key is within either of the
operating ranges of the front doors, the
LED indicator on the access key flashes.
When the keyless access functions are
disabled, the LED indicator does not flash
unless a button on the access key is
pressed.
!Operating range tips
.Locking by using the keyless access
function can be operated only by the door
lock sensor in the operating range in
which the access key is detected.
.Unlocking by using the keyless access
function can be operated only by the door
handle in the operating range in which the
access key is detected.
.If the access key is placed too close tothe vehicle body, the keyless access
functions may not operate properly. If they
do not operate properly, repeat the opera-
tion from further away.
.If the access key is placed near the
ground or in an elevated location from the
ground, even if it is in the indicated
operating range, the keyless access func-
tion may not operate properly.
.When the access key is within the
operating range, it is possible for anyone,
even someone who is not carrying the
access key, to operate the keyless access
function. Note that the keyless access
function can be operated only by the door
handle, door lock sensor, rear gate opener
button, trunk opener button or rear lock
button in the operating range in which the
access key is detected.
.It is not possible to lock the doors and
rear gate using the keyless access func-
tion when the access key is inside the
vehicle. However, depending on the status
of the access key and the environmental
conditions, the access key may be locked
inside the vehicle. Before locking, make
sure that you have the access key.
.When the battery of the access key is
discharged, or when operating it in a
location with strong radio waves or noise
(e.g., near a radio tower, power plant,
broadcast station or an area where wire-
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