
&Registering a PIN code
!Preparation
1. Turn off the ignition switch.
2. Close all doors (including rear gate).
3. Press and hold the“
”button on the
access key. All doors (including rear gate)
will then be locked.
4. Keep the“
”button pressed, and
press the rear lock button within 5
seconds after step 3.
5. Press and hold the above button for
more than 5 seconds. Then a chirp will
sound.
6. Release the“
”button and rear lock
button.
7. 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 rear lock button three times.
2. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,
press the rear lock button twice.
3. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,
press the rear lock button four times.
4. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,
press the rear lock button six times.
5. After a buzzer (ding) sounds once,
press the rear lock button eight times.
6. Perform steps 1 to 5 again within
approximately 30 seconds after the buz-
zer starts sounding intermittently.
7. All doors (including rear gate) will be
unlocked and locked. Then the PIN code
will be registered.
NOTE
.Press the rear lock button ten times
to enter“0”.
.Change the PIN code frequently to
protect your vehicle from theft.
.If you have lent your vehicle to
another person, confirm that the PIN
code has not been changed or deleted.
If the PIN code has been changed or
deleted, reregister a new PIN code.
.If you make an error during theregistration procedure, press the“
”
or“”button on the access key.
Then, start over from the procedure
described in“Preparation”.
.To protect your vehicle from theft,
you cannot register a string of the
same five numbers together, such as
“00000”, nor“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.
.The PIN code cannot be deleted
while the keyless access function is
disabled by operating the access key.
.Reregister the PIN code in the
following case.
–when you forget the PIN code
–when you want to change the PIN
code
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Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system
&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 accesskey 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 (and
rear gate) without a key
.Sounding a panic alarm
.Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to
“Alarm system”F2-26.
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
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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) Rear gate unlock button
4) PANIC button
Transmitter
1) Lock/arm button
2) Unlock/disarm button
3) Rear gate unlock button
4) PANIC button
NOTE
The hazard warning flashers will flash
once or twice when the access key/
transmitter button is pressed in the
following cases.
–When locking the doors
–When unlocking the doors
–When unlocking the rear gate
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, for models with a multi
function display, the setting can be
changed using the display. For details,
refer to“Hazard warning flasher
setting”F3-78.
&Locking the doors
Press the lock/arm button to lock all doors
and rear gate. An electronic chirp will
sound once and the hazard warning
flashers will flash once.
If any of the doors (or the rear gate) is not
fully closed, the following will occur to alert
you that the doors (or the rear gate) are
not properly closed.
.an electronic chirp sounds five times.
.the hazard warning flashers flash five
times.
When you close the door, it will automa-
tically lock and then the following will
occur.
.an electronic chirp sounds once.
.the hazard warning flashers flash once.
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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, for models
with a multi function display, the setting
can be changed using the display. For
details, refer to“Keyless buzzer volume
setting”F3-78.
&Replacing the battery
Refer to“Replacing key battery”F11-42.
&Replacing lost transmitters
If 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.
&Certification for remote key-
less entry system
!U.S.-spec. models
FCC ID: CWTWB1U811
FCC ID: CWTWD1U781
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.!Canada-spec. models
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Keys and doors/Alarm system
!Mexico-spec. models
COFETEL RCPSUTW13-2221
COFETEL RLVSU8813-2140
Alarm system
The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the hazard warning flashers
flash if someone attempts to break into
your vehicle.
For models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The system can be armed or disarmed
with the keyless access function or access
key.
The system will not be activated when the
push-button ignition switch is in the“ACC”
or“ON”position.
For models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”:
The system can be armed or disarmed
with the remote transmitter.
The system will not be activated when the
key is inserted into the ignition switch.
Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set
for activation at the time of shipment from
the factory. You can set the system for
deactivation yourself or have it done by
your SUBARU dealer.
&System operation
The alarm system will sound the following
alarms when triggered.
.The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30
seconds.
.The hazard warning flashers will flash
for 30 seconds.
If any of the doors or the rear gate remains
open after the 30-second period, the horn
will continue to sound for a maximum of 3
minutes. If the door or the rear gate is
closed while the horn is sounding, the
horn will stop sounding with a delay of up
to 30 seconds.
The alarm is triggered by:
.Opening any of the doors (including the
rear gate)
.Physical impact to the vehicle, such as
forced entry (only models with shock
sensors (dealer option))
NOTE
The alarm system can be set to trigger
the illumination of the following interior
lights.
.Map lights (models with moonroof)
.Dome light (illuminates only when
the dome light switch is in the“DOOR”
position)
.Cargo area light (illuminates only
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when the cargo area light switch is in
the“DOOR”position)
The notifications regarding the map
lights, dome light and cargo area light
are deactivated as the factory setting. A
SUBARU dealer can activate the sys-
tem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for
details.
&Activating and deactivating
the alarm system
To change the setting of your vehicle’s
alarm system for activation or deactiva-
tion, do the following.
1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to
“Disarming the system”F2-30.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all
doors and the rear gate.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the“ON”
position.
4. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side
of the driver’s power door locking switch,
open the driver’s door within the following
1 second, and wait 10 seconds without
releasing the switch. The setting will then
be changed as follows.
If the system was previously activated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays
as follows and the horn sounds twice,
indicating that the system is now deacti-vated.
.“AL oF”(models with type A combina-
tion meter)
.“ALOF”(models with type B combina-
tion meter)
If the system was previously deacti-
vated:
The odometer/trip meter screen displays
as follows and the horn sounds once,
indicating that the system is now acti-
vated.
.“AL on”(models with type A combina-
tion meter)
.“ALON”(models with type B combina-
tion meter)
NOTE
You may have the above setting
change done by your SUBARU dealer.
&If you have accidentally trig-
gered the alarm system
!To stop the alarm
Do any of the following operations:
.Press any button on the access key/
remote transmitter.
.Turn the ignition switch to the“ON”
position (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”).
.Turn the push-button ignition to the“ACC”position (models with“keyless
access with push-button start system”).
NOTE
Only registered keys will stop the
alarm. If the immobilizer transponder
is not registered, the alarm will not
stop.
&Arming the system
!Tips
.The system can be armed even if the
engine hood, windows and/or moonroof
are open. Always make sure that they are
fully closed before arming the system.
.The 30-second standby time can be
eliminated if you prefer. Have it performed
by your SUBARU dealer.
.The system is in the standby mode for
a 30-second period after locking the doors
with the remote transmitter. The security
indicator light will flash at short intervals
during this period.
.If any of the following actions are done
during the standby period, the system will
not switch to the surveillance state.
–Doors (including the rear gate) are
unlocked using the access key/remote
transmitter.
–Doors (including the rear gate) are
unlocked using the keyless access
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Keys and doors/Alarm system
function (models with“keyless access
with push-button start system”).
–Any door (including the rear gate) is
opened.
–The ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”position (models without“keyless
access with push-button start sys-
tem”).
–Push-button ignition switch is
turned to the“ACC”position (models
with“keyless access with push-button
start system”).
!To arm the system using access
key/remote transmitter
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if
equipped).
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”)/turn the
push-button ignition switch to the“OFF”
position (models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”).
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 rear gate).
Access key
1) Arm button: Press to arm the system
2) Disarm button: Press to disarm the
systemTransmitter
1) Arm button: Press to arm the system
2) Disarm button: Press to disarm the
system
Security indicator light (type A)
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Security indicator light (type B)
6. Briefly press the“”button (for less
than 2 seconds). All doors (and the rear
gate) 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
indicator lights will then flash slowly (twice
approximately every 2 seconds), indicat-
ing that the system has been armed for
surveillance.
If any of the doors, including the rear gate,
is not fully closed, an electronic chirp
sounds five times, the hazard warning
flashers flash five times to alert you that
the doors (or the rear gate) are not
properly closed. When you close the door,
the system will automatically arm anddoors will automatically lock.
!To arm the system using power
door locking switches
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch (models without“keyless access
with push-button start system”)/turn the
push-button ignition switch to the“OFF”
position (models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”).
3. Open the doors and get out of the
vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood is
locked.
5. Close the doors (and the rear gate) but
leave only the driver’s door or the front
passenger’s door open.
6. Press the front side (“LOCK”side) ofthe power door locking switch to set the
door locks.
7. Close the door. 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
indicator lights will then flash slowly (twice
approximately every 2 seconds), indicat-
ing that the system has been armed for
surveillance.
!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 rear gate.
Keys and doors/Alarm system
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