2016 SUBARU WRX change key battery

Keys and doors/Power door locking switches
Item Switch
position Automatically turning
off
Map lights* OFF* Approximately 20
minutes later
Dome light DOOR Approximately 20
minutes later
Ignition
switch light — Approximately 20
minutes later
Trunk light — Approximately 20
minutes later
*: The battery drainage prevention function
affects only the map lights on models with the
moonroof, and only when the map light
switches are in the OFF position. The map
lights on models without the moonroof do not
turn off automatically, so push the light switches
manually to turn them off.
The operational/non-operational setting of
this function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer to change the setting.
NOTE . The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as “ operational ” .
. When leaving the vehicle, make sure
that all doors and the trunk lid are
completely closed.
. The battery drainage prevention
function does not operate while the key is in the ignition switch.
Power door locking switches
1) Lock
2) Unlock
All doors 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, push the front side of
the switch.
To unlock the doors, push the rear side of
the switch.
When you close the doors after you set
the door locks, the doors remain locked.2-8

Keys and doors/Keyless access with push – button start system
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 ” F 2-16. 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 ” F 9-16.
. 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
key of another vehicle
– 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 remaining ac-
cess key be reregistered. For reregis-
tration 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 plate
supplied 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
rear shelf. 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 ”
F 3-7.
(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.2-12

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

Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system
function display.
& Replacing the batteryRefer to “ Replacing battery ” F 11-50.
& Replacing lost transmittersIf you lose a transmitter or want to
purchase additional transmitters (up to
four can be programmed), your transmit-
ters should be reprogrammed for security
reasons. For details, contact your
SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters
programmed into the remote keyless entry
system.
& Welcome lighting (if
equipped)The welcome lighting turns on the head-
lights, interior lights, etc. for smooth
approaching to or exiting from the vehicle
at night or in a dark place.
NOTE . For the operation of the interior
lights, refer to “ Interior lights ” F 6-2.
. The factory setting (default setting)
of the operation duration of the head-
lights and the exterior lights is 30
seconds for both approaching and
exiting. This setting can be changed
to OFF (no operation), 30 seconds, 60
seconds, or 90 seconds, respectively for approaching and exiting at
SUBARU dealers. For more details,
contact a SUBARU dealer.
! Approaching
When it is dark and the light control switch
is in the “ AUTO ” position, if the doors are
unlocked using the unlock button on the
transmitter, the headlight low beams and
some exterior lights will illuminate. The
interior lights will also illuminate if the
dome light switch is in the “ DOOR ”
position.
The headlight low beams and the exterior
lights will illuminate for 30 seconds.
NOTE If the doors are locked using the lock
button on the transmitter or the lock
sensor on the door handle, the head-
lights and exterior lights will turn off.
! Exiting
When the light control switch is in the
“ AUTO ” position and the headlight indica-
tor light is on, if the ignition switch is turned
off or the key is removed from the ignition
switch, the headlight low beams and some
exterior lights will continue illuminating.
The headlights and exterior lights will turn
off under either of the following conditions. . 30 seconds have elapsed since the
driver ’ s door was opened and closed.
. The lock button on the transmitter or
the lock sensor on the door handle is
operated two times successively.
NOTE . If the light control switch is set to a
position other than “ AUTO ” position,
the headlights and the exterior lights
will turn off.
. When exiting from the vehicle, the
headlights and exterior lights will turn
off if the driver ’ s door is not opened
and closed within 3 minutes from turn-
ing on of the welcome lighting.
& Certification for Remote key-
less entry system ! U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: CWTWB1U811
FCC ID: CWTWD1U781
CAUTION
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user ’ s authority to operate the
equipment.2-24

! To arm the system using the key-
less access function (if equipped)
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
equipped)
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the “ OFF ” position.
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood is
locked.
5. Close all doors and the trunk lid.
1) Door lock sensor Security indicator light
6. Carry the access key and touch the
door lock sensor. All doors will lock, an
electronic chirp will sound once, the
hazard warning flashers will flash once,
and the security indicator light will start
flashing rapidly. After rapid flashing for 30
seconds (standby time), the security in-
dicator light will then flash slowly (twice
approximately every 2 seconds), indicat-
ing that the system has been armed for
surveillance.
& Disarming the system Perform either of the following procedures.
. Briefly press the disarm button (for less
than 2 seconds) on the access key/remote
transmitter. . Carry the access key and grip the front
door handle (models with “ keyless access
with push-button start system ” ).
The flashing of the security indicator light
will then change slowly (once approxi-
mately every 3 seconds from twice ap-
proximately every 2 seconds), indicating
that the alarm system has been disarmed.
! Emergency disarming
If you cannot disarm the system using the
access key/transmitter (i.e. the transmitter
is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is
too weak), you can disarm the system
without using the access key/remote
transmitter.
The system can be disarmed if you turn
the ignition switch from the “ LOCK ” / “ OFF ”
to the “ ON ” position with a registered key/
access key.
NOTE For models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” , if the ac-
cess key battery is discharged, perform
the procedure described in “ Switching
power ” F 9-16. In such a case, replace
the battery immediately. Refer to “ Re-
placing battery of access key ” F 11-50.Keys and doors/Alarm system
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When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
lights are turned off to avoid battery
discharge.
! Automatic illumination (type A map
lights)
The map lights illuminate automatically in
the following cases.
. Any of the doors is opened.
. The doors are unlocked using the
keyless access function (if equipped).
Refer to “ Locking and unlocking with
“ keyless access ” entry function ” F 2-13.
. The doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
. The ignition switch is turned from the
“ ACC ” position to the “ LOCK ” / “ OFF ” posi-
tion. & OFF delay timer The following lights have an automatic
illumination function.
. dome light (when the dome light switch
is in the “ DOOR ” position)
. map light (type A)
After being illuminated automatically,
these lights remain on for several seconds
and then gradually turn off after all doors
are closed.
While the lights are illuminated, if any of
the following operations are performed,
the lights turn off immediately.
. The ignition switch is turned from the
“ LOCK ” / “ OFF ” position to the “ ACC ” or
“ ON ” position.
. All doors are locked using the keyless
access function (if equipped).
. All doors are locked using the remote
keyless entry system.
The setting for the period of time in which
the lights remain on (OFF delay timer) can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for details. Also,
the setting can be changed by operating
the multi function display. For details, refer
to “ Interior light off delay timer setting ” F 3-
87. Sun visors
To block out glare, swing down the visors.
To use the sun visor at a side window,
swing it down and move it sideways. Interior equipment/Sun visors
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Starting and operating/Remote engine start system (dealer option)
! Stopping the engine
Press and hold the lock button to stop the
engine with remote engine start system.
! 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 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 setting until the engine auto-
matically stops can be changed. To
change it, please contact your SUBARU
dealer. Note that some settings may
violate state, provincial, or local laws and
regulations. Check the laws in your area to
determine which setting is permitted. & Entering the vehicle while it
is running via remote start 1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless access function. If the vehicle ’ s
doors are unlocked manually using the
key, the vehicle ’ s alarm system will trigger
(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 ”
F 2-25.
. Switch the ignition to the “ ACC ” or
“ ON ” state by pressing the push-button
ignition switch once or twice, respec-
tively.
. Press any button on the access key/
transmitter.
2. Enter the vehicle.
3. The engine will shut down when any
door is opened.
4. 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
transmitter within a few seconds immedi- ately following remote engine start shut-
down.
& 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.
& System maintenance For models with “ keyless access with
push-button start system ” :
Perform the procedure described in “ Re-
placing battery of access key ” F 11-50.7-16