
–Canada-spec. models–Mexico-spec. modelsDoor locks
&Locking and unlocking from
the outside
NOTE
If you unlock the driver’s door with a
key (including a mechanical key) and
open the door while the alarm system
is armed, the alarm system is triggered
and the vehicle’s horn sounds. In this
case, perform any of the following
operations:
Models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.Press any button on the access key
(except when the access key battery is
discharged).
.Press the push-button ignition
switch to“ACC”.
.Carry the access key and perform
either of the following procedures.
–Grip the front door handle
–Press the rear gate opener button
Models without“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.Press any button on the remote
transmitter (except when the transmit-
ter battery is discharged).
.Insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn the ignition switch to
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Keys and doors/Power door locking switches
ItemSwitch
positionAutomatically turning
off
Map
lights
*1OFF*1Approximately 20
minutes later
Dome light DOORApproximately 20
minutes later
Ignition
switch light—Approximately 20
minutes later
Cargo area
lightDOORApproximately 20
minutes later
*1: 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, please
make sure that all doors and the rear
gate 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 and the rear gate 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.
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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”)
.The ignition switch is in the“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 front
(“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.
Keyless access with push-
button start system (if
equipped)
The keyless access with push-button start
system allows you to perform the following
functions when you are carrying the
access key.
.Locking and unlocking of the doors and
rear gate
.Starting and stopping the engine. For
detailed information, refer to“Starting and
stopping engine (models with push-button
start system)”F7-11.
.Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to
“Alarm system”F2-26.
Locking and unlocking by the remote
keyless entry system can also be con-
trolled with the buttons on the access key.
For detailed information, refer to“Remote
keyless entry system”F2-22.
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CAUTION
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 opera-
tion 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 status of the access key and
environmental conditions may interfere
with the communication between the
access key and the vehicle under the
following conditions.
.When operating near a source of
strong radio waves or other interfer-
ence, such as a broadcast station or
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 carrying the access key of
your vehicle together with an access
key or a remote transmitter of anothervehicle
.When the access key is placed near
wireless communication equipment
such as a cell phone, or near a metallic
object
.When metallic accessories are at-
tached 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
In such cases, it may not be possible to
lock or unlock the doors or start the
engine.
!Regarding malfunction
CAUTION
.Never leave or store the access
key inside the vehicle or within
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 dis-
charge rapidly. Note that the
push-button ignition switch may
not turn on in some cases de-
pending on the location of the
access key..The access key contains electro-
nic components. Observe the
following precautions to prevent
malfunctions or battery dis-
charge.
–Although you can replace the
battery of the access key by
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, or
Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
near personal computers or
home electric appliances.
NOTE
After the vehicle battery is discharged
or replaced, initialization of the steering
lock system may be required 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 de-
tails, refer to“Switching power status”
F3-7.
2) Open and close the driver’s door.
3) Wait for approximately 10 seconds.
When the steering is locked, the initi-
alization is completed.
!Regarding access key
CAUTION
If the access key is dropped, the
integrated mechanical key inside
may become loose. Be careful not
to lose the mechanical key.
NOTE
.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 all of the remaining
access keys be reregistered. For rere-
gistration of an access key, contact a
SUBARU dealer.
.Up to 7 access keys can be regis-
tered for one vehicle. For a spare
access key, contact a SUBARU dealer.
.Carefully store the key number plate
supplied with the access key. It is
necessary for vehicle repair and addi-
tional registration of access keys.
.Do not leave the access key in the
storage spaces inside the vehicle.
Vibrations may damage the key or turn
on the switch, possibly resulting in a
lockout.
.Do not leave the access key in the
following places.
–On the instrument panel
–On the floor
–Inside the glove box
–Inside the door trim pocket–On the rear seat
–In the cargo area
If you do, the following situations
may occur.
–The access key is mistakenly
locked inside the vehicle.
–A false warning is issued
although no malfunction actually
occurs.
–No warning is issued even when
any malfunction occurs.
!Regarding setting
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”F2-17. 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”F9-17.
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
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
Regarding malfunction:
The keyless access function may not
operate properly due to the following
reasons.
.The access key is placed too close to
the vehicle body (in this case, repeat the
operation from further away).
.The access key is placed near the
ground or in an elevated location from theground, even if it is in the indicated
operating range.
.The status of the access key and the
radio wave conditions around the vehicle
(e.g., access key battery discharge) (in
this case, perform the procedure de-
scribed in“Locking and unlocking”F9-
17).
Precautions:
.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. Please note that the keyless
access function is only available for the
following items when the access key is
detected within operating range.
–Door handle
–Door lock sensor
–Rear gate opener button
–Rear lock button
.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 the
doors and rear gate, make sure that you
have the access key.
.The operating range may be reduced,or the keyless access function may not
operate in the following cases:
–When the battery of the access key
is discharged
–When the access key is in a
location with strong radio waves or
noise (e.g., near a radio tower, power
plant, broadcast station or an area
where wireless equipment is used)
–While talking on a cell phone
In such a case, perform the procedure
described in“Locking and unlocking”
F9-17.
.When an access key is in the operating
range, if the door handle becomes wet
due to exposure to a significant amount of
water when the vehicle is washed or
during heavy rain, the doors may be
locked or unlocked.
!How to use keyless access func-
tions
!Keyless access function tips
.Turn off the push-button ignition switch
before locking the doors (including rear
gate) using the keyless access function. It
is not possible to lock the doors (including
the rear gate) using the keyless access
function when the push-button ignition
switch is on the“ACC”or“ON”position.
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For details about turning off the push-
button ignition switch, refer to“Switching
power status”F3-7.
.If the door handle is gripped with a
gloved hand, the door lock may not be
released.
.If the door lock sensor is touched three
times or more repeatedly, the system will
ignore the sensor operation.
.When performing the locking proce-
dure too quickly, locking may not have
been completed. After performing the
locking procedure, it is recommended to
pull the REAR door handle to confirm that
the doors have been locked.
.It is possible to lock the doors even
when one of the doors is open. After
performing the locking procedure, close
the opened door or rear gate to lock it.
.Within 3 seconds after locking the
doors and the rear gate by using the
keyless access function, it is not possible
to unlock doors and/or the rear gate by
using the keyless access function.
.When locking, be sure to carry the
access key to prevent locking the access
key in the vehicle.
.The setting of the hazard warning
flasher operation and the volume of the
audible signal can be changed by your
SUBARU dealer. We recommend that you
contact your SUBARU dealer for details..For models with the multi function
display, the setting of the hazard warning
flasher operation can be changed by
operating the multi function display. For
details, refer to“Hazard warning flasher
setting”F3-78.
!Unlocking
Carry the access key, and grip the door
handle.
.When the driver’s door handle is
gripped, only the driver’s door will be
unlocked.
.When the front passenger’s door han-
dle is gripped, all doors (including the rear
gate) will be unlocked.
Also, an electronic chirp will sound twice
and the hazard warning flashers will flashtwice.
!Opening rear gate
1) Rear gate opener button
Carry the access key, and press the rear
gate opener button. Only the rear gate will
be unlocked and opened. Also, an elec-
tronic chirp will sound twice and the
hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
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side) of the power door locking switch
twice while the door is open.
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, a chirp sound will
be heard, and the functions are enabled.
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 accessfunction 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”F9-17.
&Replacing battery of access
key
Refer to“Replacing battery of access key”
F11-42.
&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: HYQ14AHC
FCC ID: HYQ13CZZ
FCC ID: Y8PSSPIMB02
FCC ID: Y8PSSPLF02
CAUTION
FCC 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.
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
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