2016 SUBARU WRX Owners Manual

Keys and doors/Keyless access with push – button start system
. Lock or unlock the doors by using the
remote keyless entry system
. Lock or unlock the doors by using the
power door locking switch
. Open either of the front doors
! Door unlock selection function
The door unlock selection function makes
it possible to unlock the driver ’ s door
without unlocking any other doors. You
can change the setting for the driver ’ s
door.
Operational: Only the driver ’ s door will be
unlocked.
Non-operational: All doors will be un-
locked.
For the factory setting (default setting),
refer to “ Function settings ” F 23.
NOTE The setting can be changed by your
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details. Also, the setting can
be changed by operating the multi
function display. For details, refer to
“ Keyless access setting (models with
“ keyless access with push-button start
system ” ) ” F 3-89. & Selecting audible signal op-
eration Using an electronic chirp, the system will
give you an audible signal when the doors
lock and unlock. If desired, you may
change the volume of the audible signal
or turn it off. For details, refer to “ Keyless
buzzer volume setting ” F 3-84.
& Warning chimes and warning
indicator The keyless access with push-button start
system sounds a warning chime and
flashes the access key warning indicator
on the combination meter in order to
minimize improper operations and help
protect your vehicle from theft.
For details, refer to “ Warning chimes and
warning indicator of the keyless access
with push-button start system ” F 3-28.
& Disabling keyless access
function
WARNING
If you wear an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, operate
the driver ’ s door to disable the
keyless access function. Otherwise,
the operation of an implanted pace- maker or implanted defibrillator may
be affected by the radio waves from
the transmitter antenna.
When the vehicle is not going to be used
for a long time, or when you choose not to
use the keyless access function, the
keyless access function can be disabled.
NOTE . The locking and unlocking function
by the remote keyless entry system is
not disabled.
. The setting can also be changed at
SUBARU dealers. For more details,
contact a SUBARU dealer.
. To start the engine while the func-
tions are disabled, perform the proce-
dure described in “ Starting engine ”
F 9-17.
. We recommend that you disable the
keyless access functions under the
following conditions.
– When the vehicle is not going to
be used for an extended period of
time
– When the keyless access func-
tions are not going to be used2-16

! Disabling functions
! By operating the access key
If you have registered a PIN code for PIN
Code Access, you can disable the keyless
access function by operating the access
key. For details about registering a PIN
code, refer to “ Registering a PIN code ”
F 2-20.
1. Open the driver ’ s door.
2. Rotate the lock lever forward. 3. Press and hold the “ ” button and
“
” button on the access key simulta-
neously for more than 5 seconds.
A chirp sound will be heard, and the
function will be disabled. ! By operating the driver ’ s door
1. Sit in the driver ’ s seat, and close the
door.
2. Push the rear side (unlock side) of the
power door locking switch.
3. Within 5 seconds after step 2 is
performed, open the driver ’ s door.
4. Within 5 seconds after step 3 is
performed, push the rear side (unlock
side) of the power door locking switch
twice while the door is open.
5. Within 10 seconds after step 4 is
performed, close and open the driver ’ s
door twice.
6. Within 10 seconds after step 5 is
performed, push the rear side (unlock
side) of the power door locking switch
twice while the door is open.Keys and doors/Keyless access with push – button start system
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push – button start system
7. Within 10 seconds after step 6 is
performed, close and open the driver ’ s
door once.
8. Within 5 seconds after step 7 is
performed, close the door. A chirp sound
will be heard, and the functions will be
disabled.
NOTE In steps 4 and 6, press the power door
locking switch slowly. If the switch is
pressed quickly, the functions may not
be disabled.
! Enabling functions
When the procedure to disable the func-
tions is performed again, the functions are
enabled.
A chirp sound will be heard once.
NOTE . The keyless access function will be
enabled only if you perform the proce-
dure in the same manner you disabled
the function (for example, when dis-
abling by operating the driver ’ s door,
the function will not be enabled even if
you operate the access key).
. Press the push-button ignition
switch if you do not know the proce-
dure in which the keyless access
function was disabled. – When disabling by operating the
driver ’ s door: a chirp will not be
heard
– When disabling by operating the
access key: a chirp will be heard
& When access key does not
operate properly Refer to “ Access key – if access key does
not operate properly ” F 9-16.
& Replacing battery of access
key Refer to “ Replacing battery of access key ”
F 11-50.
& Replacing access key Access keys can be replaced at SUBARU
dealers. For more details, contact a
SUBARU dealer. & Certification for keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system ! U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: HYQ13CZZ
FCC ID: HYQ14AHC
FCC ID: Y8PSSPIMB02
FCC ID: Y8PSSPLF02
CAUTIONFCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user ’ s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.2-18

! Canada-spec. models
This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard
(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d ’ Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L ’ ex-
ploitation est autorisée aux deux condi-
tions suivantes: (1) l ’ appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l ’ utilisateur
de l ’ appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d ’ en compromettre le
fonctionnement. ! Mexico-spec. models
IFT
RLVDE1413-2269
14AHC
DENSO PIN Code Access (models
with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” )
1) Trunk lid opener button
While all doors are locked, you can unlock
the doors without a key by operating the
trunk lid opener button.
NOTE PIN Code Access will be helpful if the
key is accidentally left in the vehicle. It
is recommended that a 5-digit security
code (PIN code) is registered.Keys and doors/PIN Code Access (models with “ keyless access with push – button start system ” )
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Keys and doors/PIN Code Access (models with “ keyless access with push – button start system ” )
& Registering a PIN code! Preparation
1. Close all doors (including the trunk).
2. Press and hold the “
” button on the
access key. Then all doors (including the
trunk) will be locked.
3. Keep the “
” button pressed, and
press the trunk lid opener button within 5
seconds after step 2.
4. Press and hold the above button for
more than 5 seconds. Then a chirp will
sound.
5. Press the “
” button on the access key
while the chirp sounds.
Then the chirp will stop and the prepara-
tion is complete.
NOTE If you do not press the “ ” button on
the access key, the chirp will sound for
30 seconds. In this case, the prepara-
tion for registering a PIN code does not
complete even if the chirp stops. ! Registration
For example, to register “ 32468 ” as the
PIN code, perform the following proce-
dure.
1. Press the trunk lid opener button three
times.
2. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,
press the trunk lid opener button twice.
3. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,
press the trunk lid opener button four
times.
4. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,
press the trunk lid opener button six times.
5. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,
press the trunk lid opener button eight
times.
6. Perform steps 1 to 5 again within
approximately 30 seconds after the buz-
zer starts sounding intermittently.
7. All doors will be unlocked and locked.
Then the PIN code will be registered.
NOTE . If you make an error during the
registration procedure, open the dri-
ver ’ s door and then close it. Then, start
over from the procedure described in
“ Preparation ” .
. To protect your vehicle from theft,
you cannot register “ 00000 ” , “ 11111 ” to “ 99999 ” or “ 12345 ” as a PIN code.
. Do not register your vehicle license
plate number or simple numbers such
as “ 11122 ” or “ 12121 ” as a PIN code.
Doing so will increase the risk of
vehicle theft.
. When you try to register “ 22222 ” ,
the registered PIN code will be deleted.
You cannot unlock the doors by PIN
Code Access until a new code is
registered.
. After registering a new PIN code,
make sure that you can unlock the
doors using the PIN code.
. When you delete the PIN code while
the keyless access function is dis-
abled, the keyless access function will
be enabled.
. Reregister the PIN code in the
following case.
– when you forget the PIN code
– when you want to change the PIN
code2-20

& Unlocking Perform steps 1 to 5 described in “ Regis-
tration ” .
NOTE . You cannot unlock by PIN Code
Access in the following cases.
– when the access key is within the
operating ranges
– when the ignition switch is in the
“ ACC ” or “ ON ” position
. If you make an operation error
during the unlocking procedure, start
over with the unlocking procedure after
waiting for 5 seconds or longer.
. To protect your vehicle from theft, a
buzzer will sound if incorrect PIN codes
are entered five times continuously. If
this occurs, you cannot unlock the
doors by PIN Code Access for 5
minutes. Remote keyless entry system CAUTION. Do not expose the remote trans-
mitter to severe shocks, such as
those experienced as a result of
dropping or throwing.
. Do not take the remote transmit-
ter apart except when replacing
the battery.
. Do not get the remote transmitter
wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with
a cloth immediately.
. When you carry the remote trans-
mitteronanairplane,donot
press the button of the remote
transmitter while in the airplane.
When any button of the remote
transmitter is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the remote trans-
mitter in a bag on an airplane,
take measures to prevent the
buttons of the remote transmitter
from being pressed.
For models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” , the access
key is used as the transmitter for the remote keyless entry system. For models
without “ keyless access with push-button
start system ” , the transmitter for the
remote keyless entry system is located
inside the key head.
The remote keyless entry system has the
following functions.
. Locking and unlocking the doors with-
out a key
. Opening the trunk without a key
. Sounding a panic alarm
. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to
“ Alarm system ” F 2-25.
The operable distance of the remote
keyless entry system is approximately 30
feet (10 meters). However, this distance
will vary depending on environmental
conditions. The system ’ s operable dis-
tance will be shorter in areas near a
facility or electronic equipment emitting
strong radio waves such as a power plant,
broadcast station, TV tower, or remote
controller of home electronic appliances.
NOTE . For models with “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” ,the
remote keyless entry system will not
be activated when the push-button
ignition switch is in any position other Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system
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Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system
than the “ OFF ” position.
. For models without “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” ,the
remote keyless entry system will not
be activated when the key is inserted in
the ignition switch.
Access key
1) Lock/arm button
2) Unlock/disarm button
3) Trunk lid unlock button
4) PANIC button Transmitter
1) Lock/arm button
2) Unlock/disarm button
3) Trunk lid unlock button
4) PANIC button
NOTE The hazard warning flashers will flash
once or twice when the transmitter
button is pressed in the following
cases.
– When locking the doors
– When unlocking the doors
– When unlocking the trunk lid
Operation of the hazard warning
flashers in the above cases can be set
to “ On ” or “ Off ” by a SUBARU dealer.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for de- tails. Also, the setting can be changed
using the display. For details, refer to
“ Hazard warning flasher setting ” F 3-
84.
& Locking the doors Press the lock/arm button to lock all doors.
An electronic chirp will sound once and
the hazard warning flashers will flash
once.
If any of the doors or the trunk lid is not
fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound
five times and the hazard warning flashers
will flash five times to alert you that the
doors (or the trunk lid) are not properly
closed. When you close the door, it will
automatically lock and then an electronic
chirp will sound once and the hazard
warning flashers will flash once.
& Unlocking the doors Press the unlock/disarm button to unlock
the driver ’ s door. An electronic chirp will
sound twice and the hazard warning
flashers will flash twice. To unlock all
doors, briefly press the unlock/disarm
button a second time within 5 seconds.2-22

NOTE If the interval between the first and
second presses of the unlock/disarm
button (for unlocking of all of the
doors) is extremely short, the system
may not respond.
& Opening the trunk lid The trunk lid opens when the “ ” button
is pressed continuously for at least 2
seconds. An electronic chirp will sound
twice and the turn signal lights will flash
twice.
& Vehicle finder function Use this function to find your vehicle
parked among many vehicles in a large
parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet
(10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the
lock/arm button three times in a 5-second
period will cause your vehicle ’ s horn to
sound once and its hazard warning
flashers to flash three times.
NOTE If the interval between presses is too
short when you press the lock/arm
button three times, the system may
not respond to the signals from the
access key/remote transmitter. & Sounding a panic alarm To activate the alarm, press the “ PANIC ”
button once.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning flashers will flash.
To deactivate the panic alarm, press any
button on the access key/remote transmit-
ter. Unless a button on the access key/
remote transmitter is pressed, the alarm
will be deactivated after approximately 30
seconds.
& Selecting audible signal op-
eration (models without
“ keyless access with push-
button start system ” )Using an electronic chirp, the system will
give you an audible signal when the doors
lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn
the audible signal off.
Perform the following steps to deactivate
the audible signal. You can also use the
same steps to restore the function.
1. Sit in the driver ’ s seat and shut all
doors and the trunk. 2. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side
of the power door locking switch.
3. While holding down the REAR (UN-
LOCK) side of the power door locking
switch, pull the key out and re-insert it into
the ignition switch at least 6 times within
10 seconds after Step 2.
4. Open and close the driver ’ s door once
within 10 seconds after Step 3.
5. The hazard warning flashers flash 3
times to indicate completion of the setting.
You may have the above settings done by
your SUBARU dealer. Also, the setting
can be changed using the multi function
display. For details, refer to “ Keyless
buzzer volume setting ” F 3-84.
You may also change the volume of the
audible signal by operating the multi Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system
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